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October 9, 2024

10 Windows 11 security settings to keep your PC safe

Windows 11 includes several built-in security features designed to protect users from threats: - Microsoft Defender: A built-in antivirus program that provides real-time protection against threats and can perform various types of system scans. - Firewall & Network Protection: Monitors incoming and outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized access, customizable for specific applications. - App & Browser Control: Utilizes SmartScreen to check URLs and downloads against a database of known threats, blocking harmful installations. - Core Isolation: Adds protection for sensitive processes using virtualization-based security features like Memory integrity. - Ransomware Protection: Shields files and folders from unauthorized access and provides recovery options through Controlled folder access. - BitLocker Encryption: An encryption tool available on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions that secures hard disk data. - Secure Boot: A BIOS-level feature that ensures Windows boots only with trusted software, preventing boot process hijacking. - Dynamic Lock: Automatically locks the device when a paired Bluetooth-enabled device goes out of range. - Windows Hello: Allows biometric authentication for logging in using facial recognition, fingerprints, or a PIN. - User Account Control (UAC): Prompts for confirmation when actions requiring administrator-level permission are initiated, helping to prevent unauthorized changes.

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September 5, 2024

10 Windows security features that help protect your PC

- Microsoft Defender has evolved into a comprehensive security solution, providing firewall and antivirus protection. - Secure Boot ensures only trusted software can initiate during system startup, preventing malware from embedding itself in the operating system. - Reputation-based protection, including SmartScreen, prevents the installation of untrusted software and guards against phishing attacks. - Core isolation enhances the integrity of the operating system by isolating the kernel from potential threats using virtualization technology. - Smart App Control assesses and blocks untrustworthy applications based on various signals and user behavior. - Find my device allows users to track their devices' locations through their Microsoft account. - Windows Hello offers biometric authentication options such as PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition for secure access. - Presence sensing automatically locks the computer when the user steps away, preventing unauthorized access. - Windows Sandbox creates a temporary virtual machine for safely testing unfamiliar applications, deleting all contents upon closure. - BitLocker provides data encryption for sensitive information, requiring a recovery key for access from other computers.

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August 5, 2024

PC gamers still prefer Windows 10 over Windows 11 | Digital Trends

In July 2024, Windows 11's user share on Steam decreased to approximately 45.81%, down 0.82% from the previous month, while Windows 10 increased to 50.16%, up 0.74%. Microsoft will stop providing support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Despite Valve discontinuing support for Steam on Windows 7 and 8/8.1, 0.41% of Steam users are still on 64-bit Windows 7, and 0.08% on 64-bit Windows 8.1. The Linux user share is 2.08%, and macOS is at 1.37%. Nvidia's RTX 3060 leads the GPU market with a 5.71% share, followed by GTX 1650 at 3.88% and RTX 3060 Ti at 3.47%. Nvidia plans to discontinue the RTX 3060, with the RTX 4060 becoming the fifth-most-popular GPU.

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August 4, 2024

Which is Faster for Gaming, Windows 10 or Windows 11?

In a performance analysis comparing Windows 10 and Windows 11 for gaming, both operating systems were tested on four hardware configurations using the latest versions available. The "core isolation" feature was disabled on Windows 11 to align it with Windows 10's default setting. The testing involved 13 games, with results showing that Windows 10 outperformed Windows 11 in five of the titles tested. 1. Baldur's Gate 3: No performance differences between Windows 10 and 11. 2. The Last of Us Part 1: Windows 10 marginally outperformed Windows 11 by 1-2%. 3. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Windows 10 showed a 10% increase in average frame rates for the 7800X3D and 3% for the 7700X; Intel CPUs had increases of 6% and 7%. 4. Hogwarts Legacy: No significant performance differences. 5. Assetto Corsa Competizione: Windows 10 performed slightly better with margins of 3% and 2%. 6. Spider-Man Remastered: No significant performance disparity. 7. Homeworld 3: Windows 10 favored with performance boosts of 6% for the 7800X3D and 4% for the 7700X; Intel CPUs improved by 3-5%. 8. A Plague Tale: Requiem: Windows 10 had a 10% increase for the 7800X3D and 5% for the 7700X; Intel processors gained 3-4%. 9. Counter-Strike 2: Windows 10 outperformed Windows 11 with a 3% advantage for the 7800X3D and a 10% increase for the 7700X; Intel processors improved by 11% and 7%. 10. Starfield: Windows 10 provided a 4% boost for the 7800X3D and 2% for the 7700X. 11. Horizon Forbidden West: No performance differences. 12. Hitman 3: Maximum variance of 1.5% between Windows 10 and 11. 13. Watch Dogs: Legion: Windows 10 showed frame rate differences of up to 2%. Overall, the analysis suggests that if users are satisfied with Windows 10, there is little reason to upgrade to Windows 11, which may explain its slow adoption rate among gamers.

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July 11, 2024

Thour Analyzes Core Isolation Impact on Windows Performance in CS2 – VPEsports

The key trade-off with Windows 11's Core Isolation feature for gaming is the slight decrease in FPS versus the added security provided.