Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure ...
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Windows Secure Boot Certificates Expire in June. How to Verify Your PC Is Updated

Microsoft is also updating the Windows Security app with a status indicator that will let users know whether their Windows 10 and 11 installations have the latest Secure Boot certificates.
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Still on Windows 10? Do This Now to Protect Your PC

Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.
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5 Essential Security Apps That Actually Protect Your Computer

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Today more than ever, it is of the utmost importance that you have one or more security apps protecting your computer's sensitive inner ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.
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Why Windows Secure Boot can be bypassed so easily (and what Microsoft isn't telling you)

Secure Boot was once considered an unbreakable force protecting your PC. Now, it's vulnerable, and there's not an easy way to ...
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How to check your Windows PC for expiring security certificates - a big one is ending soon

Secure Boot protects modern Windows and Linux PCs. Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 expire in June 2026. Most PC owners are fine if they install the latest updates. Last year's ...