Electronic devices like computers and smartphones are common targets for scammers aiming to steal personal information ...

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.

TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WXOW) — The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office has received multiple reports of a current internet scam. According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff's Office, a pop-up alert ...

Windows 11’s first big update of 2026 was supposed to harden security and smooth out rough edges. Instead, it has left some users staring at blank desktops, stalled shutdown screens, and boot loops ...

The rise of AI tools and services has added a new twist to the decline and fall of standalone Windows PCs. For years, I’ve been watching the slow evolution of classic Windows PCs into cloud-based ...

As a Windows system built inside of a functioning membrane keyboard, the HP EliteBoard G1a announced today is a more accessible alternative to other keyboard-PCs. But Raspberry Pis largely appeal to ...

Nothing lasts forever, and that is never truer when it comes to personal computers and laptops. And with the current state of the world thanks in part to tariff instability and the growth of AI, ...

In an email we received from Janet D., she shared her recent unsettling experience. Here’s what she described: I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) protects your PC from viruses and malware. Learn how to access, configure, and optimize Windows Defender settings for maximum security in ...

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If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...