When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Consumer Reports cautions you to only shop at sites you trust. And it's essential to protect your computer from spyware, viruses, and spam by installing security software. Consumer Reports tested ...

Keep your computer and other devices safe from viruses and other harmful software with these top-rated antivirus programs.

For an IT manager, an executive losing his notebook PC is like a banker misplacing the vault keys — potentially catastrophic for the business. An unprotected PC is like an open door. Anyone can walk ...

Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like ...

Antivirus is just one part of keeping your PC secure. What about backups, password storage, and software updates? Do you use a VPN? Are you monitoring the dark web for your personal data? That’s where ...

Black Friday 2024 is almost here, and great deals are already live in computer security, software, online courses, system admin services, antivirus, and VPN software. These promotions offer deep ...

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 ...

Computers house so much of our personal data that it’s essential to set up protective measures in case of cyber attack or mechanical failure. These five must-do steps dramatically increase the odds ...

I've always been paranoid about PC security. But over the years, Windows has genuinely stepped up its game with some powerful protection features that most people overlook. These security settings are ...

SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall. The program, ...