Chapter 23

Ten Chromebook Security Tips

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Protecting your online accounts

Bullet Improving network security

Bullet Locking and preventing theft of your Chromebook

Bullet 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 ChromeOS — the heart and soul of a Chromebook — has security firmly in mind. But 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 four 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 keyboard.
  • Use a cable lock to prevent theft ...

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