Computer Security and Privacy for Windows 10: [For non-technical users]

Security has always been a pressing concern for computer users, especially those using Windows. Not that Windows is insecure by itself, but because Windows is the most widely used computer operating system, all hackers see it as their primary target. Also, unfortunately, many Windows users are not adequately educated in good security practices, and that makes them easy targets. The other valid concern, that is specifically related to Windows 10, is user's privacy. By default Windows 10 collects data from your direct use of Windows and all your Microsoft accounts. Also, securing Internet browsers, messaging and email apps is vital to keep your system free of spyware and private. This book teaches you, in easy terms, how to protect the security and privacy of Windows 10 and its apps. Also shows how to protect your anonymity and privacy on the web. Some of the topics covered in this book are: Basic Security Measures. The ABC of computer security.Windows 10 Privacy Guide. Learn to configure Windows 10 to reduce Microsoft data slurp to the minimum.Computer Access Control. This explains how to secure your computer physically against hackers, how to encrypt it and how to secure computers used by several users.Secure your Web Browser: Learn how to choose a web browser, how to configure it correctly and which extensions and add-ons are useful to protect better your security and privacy.Tracking Techniques. By learning how you are tracked in the Internet, you can defend better against tracking.Privacy and Anonymity. Learn how to use VPNs, the Tor browser and other techniques, to improve your privacy and surf the Internet anonymously.Security by compartmentalization. This is an advanced topic, but if you take the time to master it you will learn how to compartmentalize your computer using Virtual Machines, and in that way, make it impervious to ransomware and other common threats.Securing IOT devices. As cool as they look, IoT devices are a security nightmare. Learn how to secure them.Plenty of other topics are covered in this book, look at its Table of Contents to see them all. Read more