Stay safer online with tips, tricks and free resources

RJ Hamster

Stay safer online with tips, tricks and free resources

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6 Tips to help safeguard your privacy and protect your
Windows PC

Learn how to protect yourself from phishing and other scams.

Protect yourself from identity theft online.

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

Block untrusted apps. Turn on Smart App Control.¹

Stay safer online with
Microsoft Edge

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See if you’re using the same password across multiple websites and if your
passwords might’ve been leaked so you can make appropriate updates.

Check your password health ❯

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Get highly-secure password suggestions when you’re creating a new account or changing current passwords.

Create secure passwords with Edge ❯

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Back up your photos and files with OneDrive

It’s easy to back up your precious photos and files to OneDrive so they can be recovered, even when your PC can’t be.²

Set up Windows 11 automatic backup

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Protect all your devices

Help protect your family’s identities, data, and devices from online threats. Available exclusively with a Microsoft 365 subscription.

Learn about Microsoft Defender

Get Microsoft Defender

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Shop Windows 11 Laptops at Best Buy

Free next-day shipping on thousands of items.³

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¹ For supported devices with latest security updates installed.

²Files may be made available for offline use. Otherwise, internet access required. Fees may apply. Requires a Microsoft account.

³Geographic limits may apply. Next-day delivery for qualifying products is based on product availability and on the time of day the order is placed. $35 minimum purchase is required for non-My Best Buy™ members and applies to ship-to-home items after coupons and before taxes. ($35 minimum does not apply to My Best Buy™, My Best Buy Plus™ or My Best Buy Total™ members.) $35 minimum does not include digital downloads, e-gift cards, special orders, and any items canceled or removed from the order. Next-day delivery limitations may apply for Thanksgiving week, select promotional periods and weekend orders. Sunday delivery not available. Size and weight restrictions apply. Major appliances, 51″ or larger TVs, and other scheduled delivery items have different delivery terms.