Stay safer online with tips, tricks and free resources

September 6, 2022
by RJ Hamster

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5 tips to help safeguard your privacy

Learn how to protect yourself from phishing and other scams.

Find out how to be safer over wireless connections.

Protect yourself from identity theft online.

Get ideas to work from home more securely.

Use your Microsoft account to update security information and keep vital account details up to date.

Keep your browsing private

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Control how you are tracked on the web

Keep your browsing and searching private

Trackers are used on websites to collect data about your browsing behavior. Microsoft Edge is designed to detect and block trackers and put you in control over which trackers to block.

When you use InPrivate tabs or windows in Microsoft Edge, your browsing data, like your history, temporary internet files, and cookies, aren’t saved on your PC once you’re done.

Learn more about tracking prevention

Learn how to use InPrivate Browsing

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Your own digital vault

Protect digital copies of your passport, driver’s license, and other important documents in an extra secure folder in OneDrive. Your personal vault is protected with two-step authentication, so that only you have access.¹

Learn more about OneDrive Personal Vault

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More ways to help secure your PC

Keep your PC up to date.

Scan your PC for viruses.

Prevent changes to your security settings with Tamper Protection.

Set up Windows Hello to access your PC using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint.²

Learn all the ways to stay protected with Windows Security.

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Windows 11 delivers security and more

Windows 11 works with your hardware to help keep your apps, information, and privacy secure, while delivering the great battery life, power and performance you need. Plus, a new design and smart features help you get things done in a fast, fun, and easy way.

Learn more about Windows 11

Deals are here—save big on select PCs and Surface devices

Choose from a broad selection of devices with different features, styles, and price points.

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Get Spotify Premium for free with Microsoft Rewards

Reward yourself and make a difference by searching, shopping, or gaming with Microsoft. For a limited time, join Microsoft Rewards to get three free months of Spotify Premium.

Join now

¹ A Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription is required to store more than 3 files in Personal Vault.

² Sign in using facial recognition or fingerprint requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IT sensor or other biometric sensors and capable devices.

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Stay safer online with tips, tricks and free resources

Stay safer online with tips, tricks and free resources

5 tips to help safeguard your privacy

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