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A two-decade old security flaw is being used to attack Windows machines that haven't been properly patched. Here's how to fix this problem.

In an effort to get its platform to reach far and wide, Microsoft is launching the Xbox Game Pass for PC. Here's everything we know so far.

A security researcher says the vulnerability could give hackers elevated privileges to wreak havoc on a Windows machine.

Microsoft is patching Windows XP as well as Windows 7 to fix a wormable flaw in Remote Desktop Protocol.

Microsoft unveils the newest version of its advanced touchscreen collaboration tool.

Thunderbolt ports let malicious connected devices hijack Macs, Windows PCs and Linux boxes, and current defenses aren't enough.

Any eight-character password hashed using Microsoft's widely used NTLM algorithm can now be cracked in two and a half hours.

Reddit users think Microsoft may be recording their activities without their permission. But the explanation may be far less sinister.

If you think your files are safe because you use Microsoft’s BitLocker or Apple’s FileVault to encrypt your hard drive, you might be wrong.

Dead Cells is a game that requires you to know its mechanics inside out, so the sooner you learn about cells and blueprints, the better.

Microsoft is working on a new Surface Tablet that could hit store shelves as soon as this week, according to a document posted to Reddit.

New vulnerabilities affecting almost all computers need to be patched ASAP. Here's what to do.

Microsoft's Windows 10 Meltdown patch is flawed, but updating to the April 2018 Update can fix it.

Three wide-reaching security flaws affect PCs, Macs and smartphones released over the last two decades. Here's what you need to know.

The Cliff House in Windows 10 Mixed Reality lets you use apps and programs, but it's not suited for doing actual work.

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore revealed that the company is no longer working on new features or hardware for Windows 10 Mobile.

Samsung's HMD Odyssey is joining Microsoft's array of mixed reality headsets as we get closer to the Oct. 17 launch of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Windows, Android, Linux and iOS are vulnerable to attack over Bluetooth, although patches are available for most of the flaws.

Microsoft’s built-in Windows security is quickly becoming a viable option, although plenty of other programs can still protect you better.

According to a new report, Google Chrome could be getting a built-in ad blocker that disables advertisements that the company deems intrusive.

Dell's booming XPS 27 now sports greater graphics muscle, making it ready for virtual reality.

WannaCry scams are popping up left and right, even spreading to Android devices -- which aren't vulnerable to the ransomware.

Avira and Kaspersky Lab topped AV-Test's antivirus evaluations, but usual suspects Bitdefender, Norton and Trend Micro weren't far behind.

The WannaCry ransomware attack hit China especially hard Monday, and experts warned that new strains were about to appear.

Microsoft rushes out emergency patch for fatal flaw that could have crashed or hijacked its own Windows antivirus software.

Your antivirus software may be more vulnerable to attack than the files it's meant to protect, a recent evaluation suggests.

Microsoft users can log into their accounts by using the new Microsoft Authenticator app for Android and iOS.

A new proof-of-concept exploit known as DoubleAgent can not only hijack antivirus software, but use said software to deliver further attacks.

HP's new business desktop PCs offer a stylish new look and expandability, with VR support and Optane this summer.

Microsoft plans to take on Amazon Echo with Home Hub, a new software tool that will turn any Windows 10 PC into a family-friendly smart device.