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Stop ignoring BIOS updates: Your PC is leaving performance on the table

Your PC's BIOS is probably outdated—here's why that actually matters ...

You need to update your PC’s BIOS right now - here’s why

Some of the worst hacks exploit unpatched firmware.

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure ...
ZDNet

Your Windows PC needs this patch to ward off nasty bootkit malware - update now

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 ...

Check and Update Windows Secure Boot Certificates expiring in 2026

Secure Boot Certificates are set to expire soon. This guide shows how to check and update them and covers a roadmap for ...
PC Magazine

PC Building Group Figures Out Why Windows 11 Update Is Bricking SSDs

PC Building Group Figures Out Why Windows 11 Update Is Bricking SSDs Affected SSDs were running pre-release 'engineering preview firmware,' rather than finalized production software, according to ...

Windows Update is a torture chamber for seldom-used PCs

What I want to know is why Microsoft can't just detect exactly what files you need updated, download them all in one go, and ...