With the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update last week, the "Controlled Folder Access" that Microsoft touted in June is now live for millions of users. As the name hints, the Controlled Folder ...

In the Windows Security app, you'll find a setting called Controlled Folder Access. Microsoft recommends keeping this setting enabled to protect your system, but what exactly is it, and how does it ...

Windows 10 has an anti-ransomware feature. Here's how to configure it on your computer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

The ransomware defense baked into Windows 10 and 11 lets users and admins protect certain folders from “untrusted” apps. But it may block apps you trust, causing frustration and wasted time. Caution ...

Access Control List or ACL is a security rule and permissions that control and commands the Windows environment. It dictates which user has permission to access a ...