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Firmware is the weak link in your PC’s security. Here’s how to stay safe

Firmware is the low-level software that is deeply integrated into the hardware of your device. It sits beneath higher-level software and your PC’s hardware and acts as a kind of bridge running the ...
PC World

Your Windows PC refuses to start. Now what?

There are various reasons why Windows does not start. The first assumption is a defect in the boot environment that prevents the system from starting. However, causes can also be a defective file ...
PC Gamer

If you installed Windows 11 with certain security updates and a USB stick, you may not get any more security updates warns Microsoft

With the public launch of Windows version 24H2 last year came a security issue that was only 'resolved' this week. Those who installed Windows 11 from a media file using the October or November ...

Riot is forcing Valorant players to update their PC firmware to keep playing

The push follows Riot's disclosure of a critical flaw it uncovered in several popular motherboard models. The vulnerability can be exploited by well-funded cheaters targeting Valorant, ...
TechSpot

Corsair's new firmware update tool works from the browser, doesn't require any additional software

Editor's take: Modern PC peripherals are jam-packed with features and customization options, so they usually require bloated software tools to express their full potential. Corsair, one of the worst ...
PC Gamer

If you have one of these old Asus routers, update its firmware as it may have a critical vulnerability that 'may allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access'

If you've got an old Asus router, you might want to check whether it's needing a firmware update. Asus has just reported that three of its older DSL modem routers have a critical vulnerability, an ...