From controls, choose Accounts and Sign-in options to set how you sign in.
Any kind of biometric security is best.
Next to the If youve been away… heading, choose When PC wakes up from sleep.
Make sure Windows is set up the way you want it to be.Image: Windows/Unsplash
You should also enable Dynamic lock, so Windows locks itself automatically when youre away from the keyboard.
Theres also a helpful link included if you want to find out more about what these options do.
you’re able to also delete all the diagnostic data Microsoft has collected so far.
Make it more difficult for someone else to get on your PC.Screenshot: Windows
Click Clear history to tell Windows to forget everything youve done to date.
Its important to check here regularly to see to it everything is being monitored as it should be.
If something isnt right, youll be guided through the steps needed to fix it or investigate it.
Check on app permission settings.Screenshot: Windows
hit any of the entries in the list for more information.
Choose Open Windows Security to reach the main dashboard.
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You can control the data that Windows collects.Screenshot: Windows
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