The most common way to sign into your account is to enter a password. However Microsoft will often require additional identification methods to keep your account safe. You can add and change the methods you use to sign-in from the Overview dashboard of your account. Click on your account profile icon and select View account.
On a Windows computer, it is best to install applications from the Microsoft Store. This way you can update all your installed apps at once from your Microsoft Store library. Click here to read the Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store.
We have provided a tip to system updates here Tip – Windows 10: A guide to the updates. But system updates do not include all additional applications installed on your computer. Some may need to update when they are run such as Firefox or Chrome. Others may need to be updated manually. On a Windows computer,
Two-factor authentication is now a requirement for many web accounts and services, such as receiving a confirmation code via text or email when online banking. Authenticator Apps can do the same verification step as a text or email but is more secure, faster and reliable. View it here Tip – Get started with an Authentication
Verifying username and password login with an additional confirmation step is called two-factor or multi-factor authentication and greatly increases security. Two-factor authentication is now a requirement for many web accounts and services, such as receiving a confirmation code via text when online banking. Below we will explain how to set up an Authenticator App, but
Now available for enrolment We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime. The webinars offered: Digital Safety - Email Digital Safety – Password Managers Digital Safety – Security Updates Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware You can view the schedule and book a webinar
With children looking forward to transitioning to technology focused schools, now is a great time to introduce families to the concept of family tech agreements. Help your parents set the right approach over the summer break with these family tech agreement templates. View Tip – Family tech agreements
With children looking forward to transitioning to technology focused schools, now is a great time to introduce families to the concept of family tech agreements. Esafety.gov.au provides templates for both under 5s and lower primary years: Family tech agreements | eSafety Commissioner. Help your parents set the right approach over the summer break with these
You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security. View how to use it here Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security.
You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security . WINDOWS SECURITY You can launch the Windows Security app by Start -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Security and select
