Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

Windows Security monitors files added to your PC, especially those from the internet. If a file seems harmful, you'll see a warning "These files might be harmful to your computer". While you can ...

Setting up a new operating system on your PC can give you a fresh, clean start. But each new installation also comes with some unwanted garbage, from bundled software you don't need, to pesky features ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hackers are a busy bunch, with more than 300 million computers hacked every year — and there's a dizzying range of ways in which a ...