Microsoft Defender isn't enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free ...

WASHINGTON -- Microsoft Corp., whose popular Windows software is a frequent target for Internet viruses, is offering a free security program to remove the most dangerous infections from computers. The ...

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Microsoft Thursday released a free trial copy of anti-spyware software it purchased last month, marking the company’s entry into the fast-growing market for products that block surreptitious snooping ...

There are plenty of ways to goof off online— there’s no shortage of Santa screensavers, online reindeer games and other amusements, much of it free. But while you may not spend any money, you could ...

A fast Internet connection -- even a not-so-fast one -- can bog down a Windows computer in a hurry. Combine enough surfing time with out-of-date software or inattention to security, and a PC can ...