Windows 11’s firewall has a blind spot. These tweaks close it

Windows blocks incoming threats but ignores outgoing traffic by default. Fix that with Simplewall, encrypted DNS, stealth ...

Microsoft testing adjustable taskbar, Start menu in Windows 11

Microsoft has finally brought back the resizable taskbar and Start menu to Windows 11 in the latest preview version rolling ...

For May, Patch Tuesday means 139 updates — but no zero-days

Microsoft delivered fixes for issues affecting everything from Windows to Office, .NET, and SQL Server, and several patches ...
ZDNet

These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

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Geeky Gadgets

Enable 10 Hidden iPhone Features: Secret Settings Revealed

Your iPhone is equipped with a wide range of powerful features that often remain unnoticed. Hidden within the iOS Settings app are tools designed to enhance functionality, strengthen privacy, and ...
Neowin

Microsoft is finally making it easier to enable hidden and experimental Windows 11 features

When the Windows Insider Program turned 9, I published an article about all the things that Microsoft needs to fix to bring back the lost enthusiasm. One of those things is Controlled Feature Rollout ...
JournalofAccountancy

Optimize Windows 11 with these 8 settings tweaks

An easy way to get to Settings is to click on the Start menu and type Settings. You can click on the icon to open your Settings window, which brings you to the Settings Home screen. I will focus on ...
CNET

I’ve Been Testing VPNs for Over a Decade. These Are the 9 VPN Settings I Enable for Optimal Privacy

Your VPN’s default settings might not be giving you all the protection you need, but adjust these settings to get a privacy boost. Attila Tomaschek Senior Writer Attila covers software, apps and ...
techtimes

Windows Hidden Settings That Boost Speed, Reduce Lag, and Maximize Daily Performance

Windows hidden settings go beyond the standard options in the Settings app, offering powerful tweaks that improve responsiveness, multitasking, and boot times. By adjusting power plans, graphics ...
Macworld

Enable ProMotion scrolling and more with these hidden Safari settings

Macworld reveals hidden Safari settings that can improve performance by disabling the ‘Prefer Page Rendering Updates near 60fps’ feature flag. This adjustment matters for users experiencing battery ...