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I assumed Windows’ default settings were harmless. It turns out, several quietly track more than you’d expect—but they’re easy to fix.

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Learn how to turn off and remove AI features in Windows 11. Disable Copilot, AI in Notepad, Edge, Explorer, Office, etc.

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Over 10,000 Internet-exposed Fortinet firewalls are still vulnerable to attacks exploiting a five-year-old two-factor ...
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Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC ...
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disable-windows-defender-from-command-line

Command-line utility to turn on/off Windows Defender and Tamper Protection. Bypasses forced UAC dialogs and GUI interface requirements in Windows 11. Supports latest Windows 11 25H2. Features ...