If you've downloaded CPU-Z or HWMonitor recently, you might want to double check the files you've used, as they could be infected.

Tech expert ThioJoe explains whether software should be installed with .EXE or .MSI files.

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Russian CTRL toolkit spread via malicious LNK files in February 2026, routing C2 through FRP-tunneled RDP to evade detection.

Working with the command line is a key skill for developers, system administrators, and power users. While navigating directories with commands is standard, Windows 11 offers several shortcuts to ...

A CRDOWNLOAD file appears when you are downloading something via Google Chrome. It is a temporary file used to store incomplete downloads, and you can often recover or open a CRDOWNLOAD file safely ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...

Adobe Illustrator is a vector design software used for things like image editing, graphic design, creating logos, and more. While it can be used for both hobbyists and professionals, the price tag is ...

Beware these dangerous Windows LNK files. Update, June 9, 2025: This story, originally published on June 8, has been updated with a statement from Microsoft regarding the latest ongoing cyberattacks ...