Step-by-step guides

Real-time protection is a security feature that helps stop malware from being installed on your device. This feature is built into Microsoft Defender, a comprehensive virus and threat detection program that is part of the Windows 10 security system.

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.

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.

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

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

How to backup and restore data on your iPhone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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.