My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal ...

Windows 11 update kills hidden trick for faster NVMe driver

The latest update blocks a registry tweak that delivered a native NVMe driver for Windows 11, ported over from Windows Server ...

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local ...

Microsoft Kills NVMe Registry Trick For Faster SSDs In Windows 11, Here's A Workaround

This may come as a shock, but unless you're on the latest builds of Windows Server, your Windows machine doesn't know about your NVMe disk. The standard StorNVMe.sys driver used since Windows 8.1 ...

Attack Surface Reduction Rules not applying or working

You can enable ASR rules using several management tools, depending on your environment. For individual devices, you can ...