If you're wondering what your computer's BIOS or UEFI is, and whether or not you need to update it, you've come to the right place. I'll explain what these terms mean, what these pieces of software do ...

Your PC's critical security certificates may be about to expire - how to check ...

Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware. The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates. To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I typically advise Windows ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It’s a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...