Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed ...

Microsoft is reminding users that the Secure Boot ecosystem will soon require a mandatory check-up. The Redmond-backed security protocol, part of the UEFI specification and primarily ...

Safe Mode lets Windows start with only essential drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot crashes, faulty drivers, ...

Microsoft reminds everyone that the initial wave of Secure Boot certificates, dropped in 2011, are due to expire.

Secure Boot certificate upgrades is bad news for Windows 10 ...

Wondering how to enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 in Fortnite? Here's a guide breaking down the steps you need to follow.

PCWorld explains how to check if your Windows 11 system has updated Secure Boot certificates before they expire in June 2026. Outdated certificates could compromise system security and prevent future ...

Microsoft has started automatically replacing expiring Secure Boot certificates on eligible Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems. Secure Boot is a security feature that blocks malicious software (like ...

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. Although they gave users ample time to switch to Windows 11, millions still rely on Windows 10 and cannot upgrade to the new OS ...

From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...

The Activision Support page has a useful article filled with advice on how to do this. I also strongly recommend you check any relevant literature for your motherboard, especially when it comes to ...