Learn how BitLocker, passkeys, Microsoft Defender, and other Windows 11 security features protect your data, accounts, apps, and devices.

You may already be encrypted without ever choosing it.

If you’re on Windows 11, there’s a good chance you’re using BitLocker to protect your system files and personal data. BitLocker is enabled on most Windows 11 PCs by default, and that’s a good thing ...

Yesterday, Microsoft released the KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows 11 that brought some important changes. Unlike the KB5041580 patch for Windows 10, which basically only fixes problems, this ...

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Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 Windows security updates. BitLocker is a Windows security feature ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro comes with BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, Azure AD, and Copilot, and it is on sale for $11.23, down from $199. There is a certain kind of person who upgrades their ...

When it comes to upgrading a gaming PC or building a new setup, Windows 11 Pro is more than just an operating system upgrade. Beyond the familiar interface changes, Windows 11 Pro includes several ...