Security in Windows 10: you should note that
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In this article, we show you what you should consider for security in Windows 10. With just a few steps you can secure your Windows against the majority of all attacks.
Security in Windows 10: you should note that
Windows is the most common operating system in the world and therefore a particularly popular target among cyber criminals. Observe the following points to protect yourself against them.
- Set a strong password in case your computer is stolen. This practical tip shows you which passwords are particularly good and what you should consider.
- Activate the automatic updates so that security gaps can be closed immediately. So your PC is always protected against the latest vulnerabilities and you can sit back and relax.
- Turn on Windows Defender. This is a built-in virus program from Microsoft that protects you from the most important viruses and Trojans. We will show you how to activate Windows Defender in the appropriate practical tip.
- If you want to be particularly careful, you can also set the Windows 10 firewall. However, this is more suitable for experienced users.
Windows 10 security: protect data
In order to achieve a high level of security under Windows 10, you should not only pay attention to external attacks. In addition, you should also take care of the security of your data.
- Regular backups can protect you from total data loss. Backups are easy to set up and do not take much time. Here we show you how to create backups correctly.
- It is also important that you set the data protection correctly and thus protect your privacy. Windows 10 likes to talk to its own servers by default. You can find out how to set data protection correctly in this article.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how you can check your Windows 10 for errors with a complete system check.