If you're wondering what your computer's BIOS or UEFI is, and whether or not you need to update it, you've come to the right place. I'll explain what these terms mean, what these pieces of software do ...

Here's my essential Windows 11 update safety checklist, along with instructions on how to recover your PC if anything goes ...

Last year, several dangerous security vulnerabilities were found in the popular 7zip compression tool that were closed with new versions. However, these patches had to be downloaded and installed ...

Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware. The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates. To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I typically advise Windows ...

Your PC's critical security certificates may be about to expire - how to check ...

Follow my expert advice to make your Windows 11 PC faster, regardless of its age or specs, without compromising the appearance and functionality of the OS.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...