One key that makes it so nice is that since Microsoft makes both the hardware and software, therefore it does NOT have the bloatware that Dell, HP, Asus, etc put on their products. So from the get-go it is as lean and clean as an Apple. And therefore more secure. My Surface is an RT based one, however, so I cannot run regular .msi programs on it, just .appx. When I buy another, it will be a Pro. I'm waiting for the Surface 4 with Windows 10 Pro. I'll need a minimum of 16GB (are you listening, Panos?)!
You're absolutely right about the Updates. They should be on!
Quick list:
1. Firewall alwayson.
2. Updatesalways on.
3. Anti-virus alwaysinstalled (Windows 8 and above come with Security Essentials in Defender, a FREE anti-virus).
4. Enhanced Protection Mode alwayson in Internet Explorer.
5. When installing ANY software from a website, CAREFULLY review acceptance screens and UNCHECK ANY software installs that are not part of what you need!
From what I know about it, I am/iinterested in the Surface 2. About how much? Where to buy?
Eric Holder now on Meet the Press. Best AG this country ever had, willgo down in history.
Talking about LONE WOLVES...lone wolves my right eyeball.
Great list! Thanks AB. My sister’s family laptop got a virus as did my BIL’s parent one.. I asked both if they had auto updates on - neither did. After talking to me, both have them on now.
One other thing - I try not to go to websites I don’t know (can’t do that at work, but for the most part I can at home). I used Internet Explorer and have block pop-up ads turned on. I’ve heard/read that some of those pop-up ads are bad, even if you click on close.