Microsoft confirms systems without updated Secure Boot certificates will boot normally but lose some security protections.

So... my Asus mobo (ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming) is from 2018, and while the code Andrew provided for PowerShell shows I'm OK for the new cert, I get "False" for Default ...

Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users. In some cases, you will need to take action to prevent this from happening. Here's what you need to do and why.

In brief: Secure Boot was originally introduced with Windows 8 as a firmware-based security feature designed to protect the OS from potentially malicious boot code. After more than 15 years, the ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

The February Windows update preview is extensive. It includes new Secure Boot certificates and app and settings backups.

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.

The Key Exchange Key (KEK) acts as an authority that allows Microsoft to update the other databases, like the DB and DBX that ...

Make sure you've updated before the deadline.

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

If you’ve used Linux for a long time, you know that we are spoiled these days. Getting a new piece of hardware back in the day was often a horrible affair, requiring custom kernels and lots ...

Windows 11 LTSC is a clean, bloatware-free OS without Copilot, AI, ads, or feature updates. Here’s how LTSC performs vs Windows 11 Pro.