ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I recommend creating a ...

Windows doesn’t offer a single switch to disable Exploit Protection completely. You can only disable individual mitigations system-wide or per app. We strongly recommend turning it off only for ...

Most modern Windows PCs rely on Microsoft Defender as their first line of defense against malware. Over the years, it has evolved into a capable and often underrated antivirus that blocks a wide range ...

Is your antivirus preventing you from completing important tasks? We’ll walk you through how to temporarily disable your antivirus and why you may need to. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress ...