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Do not connect unknown USBs or other devices to your machine.
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To ensure your gear is protected at all times, toggleReal-time protectionon in theVirus & threat protectionsettings menu.
This will locate any malware on your gadget and stop it from installing.
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Your unit should automatically download the latest security intelligence to keep your unit protected.
Toggle on to allow controlled folder access.
you’re able to do this viaVirus & protection prefs>Allowed threats.
UnderAdditional settingsyou can choose to dynamically lock your equipment automatically.
Go toSettings>Accounts>Family & other usersthen click onAdd other user>Add account.
you’re free to set a password viaAccounts>Password.
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Windows Search uses the web and various apps to give you relevant results on your machine.
you could filter out specific content by going toSettings>Privacy & Security>Search permissions.
Here you might set SafeSearch to Strict, Moderate, or Off.
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Certain apps require permission to access information like your location, camera, microphone, etc.
To see which apps use these, navigate toSettings>Privacy & Security>App permissions.
you’ve got the option to tap on each category to toggle on/off access.
Go toSettings>Privacy & Security>Find my deviceto toggle the option on/off.
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Don’t want to see personalized apps or allow Windows access to your data?
Turn these options off by going toSettings>Privacy & Security>General.
Threat Prevention
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Keep Windows 11 up to date to ensure your PC has the latest security updates.
Navigate toSettings>Windows Updateto check to see if there are any updates available to download and install.
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Enable Windows 11’s built-in security tools by navigating toSettings>Privacy & Security>Windows Security.
If you don’t have any third-party software installed, this is a necessary step to securing your system.
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To protect your equipment from potential online threats, it’s worth looking at a firewall.
It’s easy to be security savvy when you know what you’re looking for.
Use our guide to help your friends and family too!
