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The Step-by-Step Guides for individuals and families detail basic cyber security instructions for specific software, applications and devices.

Turning on Automatic Updates – For iMac, MacBook, iPhone & iPad

How to turn on automatic updates can differ depending on your operating system and your software applications (“apps”). This guide steps you through turning on automatic updates on an iMac, MacBook, iPhone & iPad.

Turning on Automatic Updates – For Microsoft Windows 10

How to turn on automatic updates can differ depending on your operating system and your programs. This guide steps you through turning on automatic updates on a desktop computer for the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.

Backing Up and Restoring Your Files – For Mac (Using an External Storage Device)

How to back up and restore files on your Mac using an external hard drive.

Backing Up and Restoring Your Files – For Mac (To the Cloud)

How to back up and restore files on your Mac using the cloud.

Backing Up and Restoring Your Files – For iPhone (To the Cloud)

How to backup and restore data on your iPhone.

Backing Up and Restoring Your Files – For PC (Using an External Storage Device)

How to back up and restore your files on your PC using an external storage device.

Backing Up and Restoring Your Files – For PC (To the Cloud)

How to back up your files on your PC using the cloud.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Apple ID

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Apple ID.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Facebook

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Facebook.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Facebook Messenger

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your mobile devices for Facebook Messenger.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Gmail

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Gmail.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Instagram

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Instagram.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – LinkedIn

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for LinkedIn.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Microsoft Accounts

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Microsoft accounts.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Signal

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Signal.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Twitter

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Twitter.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business.

Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Yahoo!

This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Yahoo

Turning on Ransomware Protection for Microsoft Windows 10

Ransomware attacks are typically delivered to a user via a malicious but legitimate looking email link or attachment. When the user opens the ransomware it will typically encrypt a user’s files, then demand a ransom to restore access – typically payable using cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin.

Performing a malware scan using Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10

Malware is a blanket term for malicious software including viruses, spyware, trojans and worms.

Terminate ransomware programs with Task Manager (Microsoft Windows 10)

If you are experiencing a ransomware attack, follow these three steps to identify and stop a potential ransomware program running on your Windows 10 computer.

Connecting and disconnecting from a network

A network is a group of two or more devices that communicate with each other via a connection. Consider how your devices are connected.

Managing user accounts for macOS

Administrator accounts are the ‘keys to the kingdom’, as they give a user full control of the computer. Cybercriminals will target administrator accounts in order to take full control of a user’s computer. Not using an administrator account for everyday use will help limit what a virus or exploit can access if your computer becomes infected.

Managing user accounts for Microsoft Windows 10

Administrator accounts are the ‘keys to the kingdom’, as they give a user full control of the computer. Cybercriminals will target administrator accounts in order to take full control of a user’s computer. By not using an administrator account for everyday use you will help limit what a virus or exploit can access if your computer becomes infected.