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I had a problem where large downloads kept slowing down halfway through. I tried most of the usual troubleshooting steps — restarting my router and computer, checking for outages, running speed tests, ...

PCWorld examines whether Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender security suite provides adequate protection for everyday users without third-party antivirus software. Windows 11 includes ...