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Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies
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Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies

by Ciprian Adrian Rusen
March 2022
Beginner content levelBeginner
896 pages
21h 44m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 4

Enhancing Your Security

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Encrypting your PC with BitLocker

check Keeping on top of all those passwords

check Getting a second opinion about the malware on your computer

check Setting up VPN connections

In Chapter 3 of this minibook, I talk about built-in Windows security programs available to every Windows 11 owner. In this chapter, I continue with the adventure of securing your PC and start by presenting BitLocker. Unfortunately, this encryption tool is available only for Windows 11 Pro, so Home users are out of luck.

I continue with helping you manage your passwords online. Considering how many accounts we have all over the internet, having a system in place to manage them for us is vital to protecting our security and privacy. Many password managers are available, but I present two services that I like.

Then, I discuss a bit more about handling infections. Your device might get an infection that even Windows Security (and Microsoft Defender Offline) can’t handle. Usually it’s because you installed a program you didn’t research. If you get hit bad, there’s one place to ...

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