BitLocker asking for Recovery Key after Windows Update

If BitLocker is asking for Recovery Key after Windows Update, and you don't have the BitLocker Recovery Key, see this post ...

Set up a safe testing lab with Hyper‑V and Windows Sandbox

Stop risking your PC. Use Windows 11's built-in virtualization tools to test virtually anything safely in a fully isolated ...
MUO on MSN

I created a custom Windows 11 install that's faster than Microsoft's version

I rebuilt Windows 11 with speed in mind and it shows.
Security Boulevard

Microsoft’s April Security Update of High-Risk Vulnerability Notice for Multiple Products

Overview On April 15, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released the April Security Update patch, fixing 165 security issues involving Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft ...
MUO on MSN

5 things FFmpeg can do that most people pay for

It’s surprising how much you can do without premium software.

The antivirus feature I skip on every SSD-powered PC

You could end up shortening the life of one key component in your PC. (And the tool won’t even work as intended, either.) ...

One of the best file managers for Windows 11 and 10 gets a useful customization feature

This third-party file manager is among the best File Explorer alternatives for Windows 10 and 11, and its latest update ...
Appuals

Fix: You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link

"You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link" appears when Windows cannot open the Windows Security app using the ...

Microsoft: Most Windows 11 Users Don’t Need Third-Party Antivirus

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in security is strong enough for most users, though power users and enterprises may still ...
The Hacker News

⚡ Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Monday cybersecurity recap on evolving threats, trusted tool abuse, stealthy in-memory attacks, and shifting access patterns.
PC World

Windows 11’s ads are way too pushy. These 9 settings fix the worst

PCWorld explains how Windows 11’s increased advertising through notifications, widgets, and File Explorer can be eliminated using nine specific settings adjustments. These intrusive ads appear in ...