Make your PC more secure

ENSURE EVERY PART OF WINDOWS 10 IS AS SECURE AS CAN BE WITH THIS ULTIMATE GUIDE.

WINDOWS 10 IS the safest and most secure version of the operating system Microsoft has ever made, thanks in part to the inclusion of the built-in antivirus software Windows Defender, which does an excellent job of keeping your Windows 10 device protected right out of the box. However, there are still a number of things you can do to ensure your PC is completely safe, and that’s where this guide comes in.

Windows 10 is becoming the most popular operating system in the world, and that means that virus makers are increasingly looking to target the software. We’ll show you how to browse the web safely and securely using Windows 10’s tools. We’ll also help you set up a virtual private network (VPN), which will give you an even greater level of privacy and security when browsing the Internet, and we’ll help you correctly set Windows 10’s default settings.

01 PROTECTION STATUS

Shows whether your Windows 10 device is protected. Any issues will be highlighted here.

02 VIRUS & THREAT PROTECTION

Tells you if your PC is protected against viruses, using either Windows Defender or a third-party app.

03 SETTINGS

Click for Windows Defender’s settings. You can review your firewall and virus/threat protection settings here, too.

04 FIREWALL & NETWORK PROTECTION

Click here to see options for using the built-in firewall in Windows 10.

05 WARNING SIGNS

If you see a green tick by these icons, it means everything is OK. A yellow warning sign means action is required.

06 FAMILY OPTIONS

If you have other family members who use your device, click here to manage how they use Windows 10.