How To Update Windows Security Signatures Manually On Windows 11/10

Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved ...

Here’s How to Encrypt Your Whole External Backup Drive to Keep Your Files Safe

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...
GitHub

Introduction To Command Line Tools

This page will go through how to use command line tools for those who are new to them! While the command line can seem intimidating, openSeaChest tries to keep it simple whenever possible. This will ...
Computerworld

Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to law enforcement, raising enterprise data control concerns

The disclosure underscores how recovery keys stored in Microsoft’s cloud can be accessed under warrant, even when enterprise data is encrypted. Microsoft gave Windows users’ BitLocker encryption keys ...
Microsoft

The Prompt: Use AI to hype you up

Sometimes, we all need a little reminder of how awesome we are. Luckily, AI is here to help. You can use Microsoft 365 Copilot to find the praise hiding in your inbox or Teams chats. So go ahead and ...
webtech360

How to Activate Windows 11 via Command Prompt

Are you facing a nagging activation prompt on your Windows 11 PC? 😩 Don't worry—activating Windows 11 via Command Prompt is a straightforward, powerful method that puts you in control. Whether you're ...
Thurrott

Microsoft Quietly Released Hardware-Accelerated BitLocker with Windows 11 25H2

It seems obvious in retrospect, but thanks to the performance gains in modern SSDs, Microsoft has started rolling out hardware-accelerated BitLocker capabilities in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.
Entrepreneur

You’re Using AI Wrong — This Is the Expert Fix to Give It the Perfect Prompt

Prompt engineering is essential for maximizing AI’s capability, emphasizing the importance of precise input for quality output. AI collaboration should be iterative and precise, with role-based ...
ZDNet

Gemini's command line tool is a productivity game changer, and it's free - how I use it

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery

Microsoft has warned that some systems may boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the October 2025 Windows security updates. BitLocker is a Windows security feature that encrypts storage drives ...