Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...
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MacPaw Moonlock

Moonlock is just a little higher, $54 per year. That’s still less than Norton AntiVirus, which starts at $59.99 for one ...

900,000 Users Hit as Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal ChatGPT, DeepSeek Chats

OX Security reveals how malicious Chrome extensions exposed AI chats from ChatGPT and DeepSeek, silently siphoning sensitive ...

Microsoft Updates Windows To Stop You Using Chrome—Here’s The Problem

Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update.
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Your Antivirus Could Be Spying on You. Here's What It Really Knows

Antivirus software is supposed to keep you safe, but lab tests reveal that many apps collect far more data than you might ...