Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus ...

Security experts highlight several Windows Defender settings that can enhance protection for new PCs, including enabling controlled folder access and memory integrity. While these features can guard ...

I'm not sure how much it's improved since its introduction, but it was very painful to use. You can read about my experiences with it starting with this post in the Windows 10: Creators Update thread.