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My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

Enabling BitLocker is one of the first things I do on any new Windows 11 PC. To set this up, open File Explorer, right-click on your system drive, and select "Turn on BitLocker" from the context menu.
ZDNet

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11

A Microsoft account has some advantages, but a local account is fine for Windows 11. Microsoft doesn't make it easy to set up a local account on a new PC. There are workarounds, but they depend on ...

My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free

My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free ...
Windows Central

Windows 11 no longer forces you to install updates when setting up your PC — ending mandatory 30 minute update process forever

A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold. When you purchase through links on ...
PC World

4 quick security upgrades I always do on a new PC

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: verifying Windows encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, enabling biometric login, and setting up dedicated password ...

5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.