5 great security tools built right into Windows

Windows 10 has a fantastic set of built-in security tools. In recent years, Windows Defender, the built-in antivirus for Windows 10, has performed as well as (and sometimes even better than) the major third-party suites.Many of Windows 10’s security features are turned on by default, such as Windows Defender’s real-time malware scanning and scheduled quick scans. Still, there are items that are either not enabled by default or have a lot more to offer than you may realize at first glance.Here are five Windows 10 security tools that are well worth knowing about.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/3614627/5-security-tools-built-into-windows-10.html#tk.rss_all

Created 4y | Apr 22, 2021, 10:20:49 AM


Login to add comment

Other posts in this group

AMD’s powerful AI chips can finally be unleashed on Windows PCs
Jun 12, 2025, 7:10:09 PM | pcworld.com
Vocal backlash forces Wikipedia to pause AI-generated summaries
Jun 12, 2025, 4:50:11 PM | pcworld.com
PNY’s new dual USB-A/C flash drive hits an extreme 1,000 MB/s
Jun 12, 2025, 4:50:10 PM | pcworld.com
Microsoft throws shade at macOS Tahoe’s familiar new vista
Jun 12, 2025, 4:50:09 PM | pcworld.com
Microsoft’s AI helper, Copilot Vision, is now live
Jun 12, 2025, 4:50:08 PM | pcworld.com