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When we talk about Microsoft Defender this month, we’re talking about the basic out-of-the-box protection that comes with Windows 10 and 11 (not to be confused with the variety of Microsoft’s paid-for

Modern security software packs in countless features, and we cover these as part of each review. But never forget that the key feature you’re looking for is protection against malicious software. That

Now we’ve survived the biggest software event of 2025 – Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 – it’s time to start looking to the future. And whether you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 or stayed with its

It has been a busy year for large companies’ IT departments. Firms ranging from Marks & Spencer to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have seen their operations disrupted by cyberattacks. The incident at Jaguar

Autocar’s history of empirical road testing is the longest in the world. For more than a century, we have been verifying, scrutinising, describing and illustrating new cars in unparalleled detail. Dri

So, the dust has settled, the world hasn’t ended, and you’ve decided to stick with Windows 10. You’re not alone – millions of people worldwide are saying “no thanks” to Windows 11 and carrying on with