Security Features
The latest Security Features coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
11 Expert Tips to Maximize Windows 11 Home 24H2 Performance & Productivity
Windows 11 Home 24H2 brings a host of underutilized features that can transform your computing experience. While most users barely scratch the surface of what Microsoft's latest OS offers, these 11...
Microsoft Defender's Mail Bombing Detection: How It Protects Your Organization
Email bombing, a form of cyberattack where attackers flood a target's inbox with a massive volume of emails, has become an increasingly prevalent threat. This tactic aims to overwhelm users, making...
Windows 11 Performance Boosts in 2025: Real Gains or Marketing Hype?
When Microsoft confidently proclaims that "Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs," it’s hard not to be stopped in your tracks by the boldness—and ambiguity—of the claim. In...
Windows 11's 2.3x Speed Claim: A Deep Dive into Microsoft's Benchmarking Methods
Microsoft's bold claim that Windows 11 offers 2.3x faster performance than Windows 10 has sparked both excitement and skepticism across the tech community. While the company's marketing materials...
Microsoft Edge InPrivate: Privacy Limits, Tracking Risks & Best Practices
Microsoft Edge's InPrivate browsing mode offers users a way to browse the web without saving history, cookies, or form data locally—but how private is it really? While this feature provides basic...
2025's Best Professional Laptops: Power, Portability & Peak Performance
Modern work demands more from laptops than ever before. The contemporary working professional juggles dynamic schedules, intensive multitasking, and demands for both performance and...
Microsoft Enhances Windows 365 Security with Default Protections & Redirection Controls
Microsoft is doubling down on security for Windows 365 Cloud PCs with new default protections and granular redirection controls designed to combat modern cyber threats. These changes arrive as...
Top 10 Laptops for Professionals in 2025: Dell XPS 15 and MacBook Pro M3 Lead
The modern workplace is evolving rapidly, with hybrid work models and increasing productivity demands pushing professionals to seek laptops that can keep up. Whether you're a business executive,...
Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10: Market Trends, Upgrade Challenges, and What's Next
Microsoft's Windows 11 has officially crossed a major milestone, surpassing Windows 10 in global market share for the first time since its 2021 launch. This shift marks a pivotal moment in the PC...
Windows 11 Update Blocks Hello Face Unlock in Low Light to Block Spoofing
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to Windows Hello, its biometric authentication system, disabling facial recognition in low-light conditions to enhance security. This change, part of the...
Penguin Solutions' Stratus ztC Endurance Platform: 99.99999% Uptime for Critical Workloads
Penguin Solutions has raised the bar for fault-tolerant computing with its second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance® platform, delivering an unprecedented 99.99999% uptime guarantee—translating to...
Microsoft Edge for Business Enhances Security with Encrypted Password Deployment
Microsoft Edge for Business has taken a significant leap in enterprise security with its latest feature enabling IT administrators to deploy encrypted passwords directly to users' browsers. This...