Installing software updates
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Installing critical security updates
CAUTION: Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert.
You can install these updates manually or automatically.
To view or change the settings:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop,
2.Select System and Security, select Windows Update, select Change settings, and then follow the
Securing your wireless network
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security.
Backing up your software applications and information
Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 51.
Using an optional security cable lock
A security cable lock, purchased separately, is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Security cable locks are only one of several methods that should be employed as part of a complete security solution to help maximize theft protection.
The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. For the location of the security cable slot on your computer, see Getting to know your computer
on page 4.
1.Loop the security cable lock around a secured object.
2.Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2).
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