Master your BIOS: 8 tweaks that unlock hidden PC performance

No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the ...

What is Secure Boot? A guide to your PC's security check during startup

Secure Boot is a feature of your computer's UEFI that only allows approved operating systems to boot up.
PC World

Firmware is the weak link in your PC’s security. Here’s how to stay safe

Firmware is the low-level software that is deeply integrated into the hardware of your device. It sits beneath higher-level software and your PC’s hardware and acts as a kind of bridge running the ...
Digital Trends

6 security settings I always change on a new Windows PC

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.
TechRepublic

Microsoft Defender Antivirus vs McAfee: Which Is Better for Your PC Security?

Microsoft Defender Antivirus vs McAfee: Which Is Better for Your PC Security? Your email has been sent Compare Microsoft Defender Antivirus and McAfee features to find the best antivirus for you.
PC World

PC security will never be perfect. But that shouldn’t stop progress

Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the burning topics on our YouTube show or fresh news from across the web? You’re in the ...