Mastering these Windows tricks will prevent any unauthorized access from other people or software programs; helping keep your computer more secure.

1. Update your operating system and software regularly.  There is no such thing as perfect software. Software patches, updates, and drivers are made available to consumers to help keep a software program and operating systems running properly and secure. Use Windows Update to keep Microsoft products up to date. Keep your software up to date.

2. Use a firewall. A firewall will try and prevent infection in the first place, and acts as a first line of defense against the web’s more unpleasant elements. It monitors inbound and outbound web traffic on a computer, searching and blocking behaviour consistent with malware. Read more