Device Security
The latest Device Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Passwordless Future: How Passkeys Are Revolutionizing Windows Security
Microsoft is leading the charge in what could be the most significant authentication revolution since the password was invented. The tech giant's aggressive push toward passkey adoption signals a...
Windows Hello Face Unlock Now Requires Light in Security Update
For users who have integrated Windows Hello Face Unlock into their daily routine, a foundational change in its lighting requirements has prompted widespread confusion and frustration. Owners of...
Top Antivirus Software for 2025: Protect Your Windows PC from Cyber Threats
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated in 2025, choosing the right antivirus software has never been more critical for Windows users. With ransomware attacks increasing by 35% year-over-year and...
Microsoft Copilot Vision for Windows 11: AI-Powered Screen Assistance Explained
Microsoft has taken a bold step into the future of AI-powered computing with the introduction of Copilot Vision for Windows 11. This groundbreaking feature represents a significant evolution in how...
How AI is Revolutionizing Hardware Repair and Reducing E-Waste in 2024
The global e-waste crisis has reached alarming proportions, with over 57 million metric tons of discarded electronics generated annually—a figure projected to double by 2050. Amid this...
2025 AI assistants ranked: Copilot leads safety, Siri trails in trust.
Artificial intelligence has become a household term, powering the smart speakers in our kitchens, the virtual helpers on our phones, and even the predictive text in our emails. As we move into 2025,...
Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025: Upgrade Challenges & Security Risks You Can't Ignore
Microsoft's Windows 10 will reach its official end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, marking a critical inflection point for over a billion devices still running the decade-old operating system....
Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs: AI Hardware Revolutionizes Personal Computing
The computing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift with the arrival of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft's bold vision for the future of AI-integrated personal computing. These aren't just...
Windows 11 24H2 boosts game FPS 5-15% with graphics kernel and input fixes.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update is set to deliver significant improvements for gamers, addressing long-standing performance and stability issues that have plagued the operating system...
Microsoft Launches Unified Platform to Manage All Windows Updates from One Place
Microsoft has announced a groundbreaking Unified Windows Update Orchestration Platform designed to streamline software management across the Windows ecosystem. This innovative solution promises to...
Microsoft's KB5061856 Update: Phi Silica AI Engine Transforms Windows on ARM
In an unassuming release that belies its transformative potential, Microsoft's KB5061856 update is quietly rewriting the rules for AI processing on Windows devices. Delivered without fanfare in late...
Microsoft's KB5061855 Update: On-Device AI Image Processing Explained
The relentless hum of artificial intelligence integration into Windows grows louder with each passing update cycle, and Microsoft's latest maneuver—KB5061855—pushes computational boundaries...