Chapter 23
Ten Chromebook Security Tips
IN THIS CHAPTER
Protecting your online accounts with stronger passwords and multifactor authentication
Improving network security
Preventing theft of your Chromebook
Keeping prying eyes away with a privacy filter
Cybercriminals are making good money, but I want to make sure that they don’t get any of yours! Having a Chromebook is a great start because the design of Chrome OS — the heart and soul of a Chromebook — has security strongly in mind. The nature of cybercrime makes it necessary for you to be vigilant, even when using the most secure laptop available. The tips in this chapter can help keep you and your data safe.
Lock Your Chromebook when You’re Away
Whenever you’re working on your Chromebook where other people are around, an excellent habit to get into is to lock it when you step away, even for a minute or two. You can easily lock it; Chromebooks give you not one, not two, but three ways, as follows:
- Briefly press the Power button and then click Lock.
- Open the Settings window and click the Lock symbol.
- Press the Lock key on your ...
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