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Windows Security Wants Me to Enable “App & Browser Control”?

June 21, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 2 Comments
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I’m confused. I run Windows Defender, and ever since I updated from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge, it wants me to enable “App and Browser Control”. What is it, why should I enable it, and do you have it turned on for your PC, Dave?

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How to Enable Ransomware Protection with Windows 11?

December 28, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 2 Comments
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I have a new Windows 11 computer that I share with my son. He tends to be quite curious about the Internet and I worry the system will end up being infected with malware. Worse, I fear ransomware attacks as it also contains lots of important work files. How can I protect my Win11 system from ransomware?

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Can Windows Defender protect me in Google Chrome?

March 19, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 1 Comment
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I want to have some sort of malware, anti-virus and anti-bad-Web-site protection when I’m running Windows. But I prefer Chrome to Edge. Is there a solution where I can use Windows Defender within Chrome to help keep me safe?

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Run an Anti-Virus Quick Scan in Windows 10?

August 17, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 2 Comments
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There’s a tiny shield icon on my Win10 TaskBar with an orange exclamation mark on it and when I hover over it the system says I’m due to run a “quick scan”. What’s this all about?

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Enable Windows 10 Defender Ransomware Protection?

May 15, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 7 Comments
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After what happened to my local school district’s computers, I’m terrified of getting hit with a ransomware attack. How can I defend myself in Windows 10?

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How To Update Apps and Programs in Windows 10?

March 2, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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My son told me that my Windows 10 computer is set up to automatically update the OS itself, but how do I update my apps and programs in Win10?

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Should I enable SmartScreen in Windows 10?

October 27, 2017 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 2 Comments
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I was going through my Windows Defender configuration on my new Win10 laptop and came across SmartScreen. I don’t get it, is it related to the display settings? Should I enable it?

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Protect your Win10 PC with Windows Defender

May 11, 2017 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 3 Comments
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I am sick of third-party anti-virus programs that harass me about paying for upgrades and additional software. Done with that. But I can’t leave my Windows 10 PC unprotected. What’s your recommendation? Windows Defender??

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