Securing Your Digital Life

Welcome! This guide provides simple steps to protect your computer and personal information. Learn essential security practices to stay safe online.

Understanding the Basics

Computer security might seem complicated, but the core ideas are straightforward. We'll cover simple actions you can take to significantly improve your protection against common threats.

  • Keep your software updated.
  • Use strong, unique passwords.
  • Be careful about clicking links in emails.
  • PPS, ports - protocols - services : only enable those needed
  • Review and restrict app settings
    • Settings > Privacy and Security > App Permissions
  • Enable BitLocker (may slow some games down)
    •  Settings > Privacy and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption
  • Run with 'Least Privileges' when possible
  • Enable TPM and 'secure boot' where possible
  • Create a system restore point
  • Update drivers from your vendor
  • Use Defender 'controlled folder access'
    • Go to Windows Security > Ransomware protection > Manage ransomware protection
    • Turn on “Controlled folder access” and select the folders you want to protect

 

Practical Steps to Protect Yourself

Let's dive into the specifics. Here's a checklist of actions you can implement right away to enhance your computer's security:

  1. Enable automatic updates: This ensures you have the latest security patches.
  2. Install an antivirus program: A reliable antivirus can detect and remove malware.
  3. Use a firewall: A firewall acts as a barrier between your computer and the outside world.
  4. Secure your Wi-Fi and Router 
    1. Change default passwords on apps and equipment

Staying Informed and Vigilant

Posting various fixes for issues by date or by interest here -

What to do when a Windows update just wont apply or keeps undoing itself . See the following -

Posted December 1st , 2025