Some files force programs to perform operations that require administrator rights. As an example, if you received a ZIP file containing several business spreadsheets ...

You need administrative privileges to access the best system optimization tools for Windows computers, such as the System Configuration menu, ReadyBoost, Disk Defragmenter and Virtual Memory manager.

You must have noticed that many programs installed on your machine often require administrative rights to start. Having admin rights in Windows 11/10/8/7 lets you ...

A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a device simply by installing a print driver. In June, a security ...

First, you need to terminate the existing explorer.exe process. Open Task Manager Locate explorer.exe process Right-click on it and select End Task. Having done that you have three options to run ...

The University at Buffalo (UB, university) is committed to providing individuals with reliable, secure. and customer-friendly technology in stable operating condition. To address the needs of the ...

Most security vulnerabilities affecting Windows last year could've been mitigated in most cases by removing access to administrator rights, according to a report. The report, released on Thursday by ...

I’ve heard for years that you shouldn’t use your Mac with administrator privileges. I 100% agree with that statement, and I still use my Mac with administrator privileges. But to be perfectly honest, ...

Running a Windows computer as a restricted/limited/standard user is much like exercising and eating green vegetables; it’s the right thing to do, but not enough people do it. In large part, I feel ...

File-encrypting ransomware applications that target Android devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated. One new such program is using clickjacking techniques to trick users into granting it ...

In today’s fast-changing world of cybersecurity, managing endpoint privileges has become essential for protecting organizational assets. For CISOs and cybersecurity teams, grasping the details of ...