Microsoft has fixed a security feature bypass vulnerability in Secure Boot that allows attackers to compromise the operating system’s booting process even when Secure Boot is enabled. Secure Boot ...

TPM and Secure Boot have been some of the reasons why most people could not install and use Windows 11. Microsoft has made some strict hardware requirements and some computers are forbidden from ...

The news sounds ominous for open-source aficionados: Windows 10 PCs are going to be locked down even tighter than ever before. Manufacturers will be able enable UEFI Secure Boot without giving you a ...

Those of you with long memories will recall a barrage of complaints in the run up to Windows 8’s launch that concerned the ability to install other operating systems—whether they be older versions of ...

Microsoft unveiled new information about Windows 10 at its WinHEC conference in China today, and the news is deeply concerning to anyone who values the ability to run non-Microsoft operating systems ...

The final release of Linux Mint 17 (Qiana) was made available over the weekend. The release announcements (Cinnamon/MATE) give a brief overview of the release. Two particularly important bits of ...

In an increasingly connected world, online devices now reach into every facet of modern life. From automated cars to smartwatches to the phone in your pocket, the myriad of form factors and value of ...

Sometimes the features designed to keep our computers safe can put us most at risk thanks to a worrying security flaw that can be exploited by hackers in their attacks. As reported by BleepingComputer ...

Secure Boot helps keep your computer safe by using trusted certificates in UEFI firmware. It checks bootloaders and prevents dangerous applications from running before Windows starts. Through Secure ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. When Microsoft was preparing Windows 8 several years back, concern arose over the company's planned ...