19+ PC best practices EVERY computer user should follow!

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Are you following BEST PRACTICES when it comes to your personal computer? Are you sure of what you should or should not even do? Perhaps you're doing something every day that could be harmful to your PC - in this video, we take a DEEP dive and I share my favorite (and best) "PC Best Practices", so you can get the most out of your computing experience and extend the life of your computer! Enjoy!

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- How to Back Up Your Files Easily: https://youtu.be/vWmg3nRV_8Q
- How to Create a Hackproof Password: https://youtu.be/oDOfA2oAsiM
- Why You Should ALWAYS Use System Restore: https://youtu.be/qmdQy0VuOGA

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - 19+ PC best practices you probably aren't following, but should!
00:28 - #1 - "save now, save often" and "CTRL-S is your friend!
01:37 - #2 - why you should always use an anti-virus, even a FREE one!|
02:20 - #3 - how to stay organized
03:25 - #4 - why you should ALWAYS use a VPN
06:41 - #5 - why you should never open unfamilar or suspicious e-mails
07:44 - #6 - why you should never trust the web
09:58 - #7 - how to keep your computer clean
11:04 - #8 - why you should always back up your personal and important files
11:50 - #9 - why you should always use both a standard account and an administrator account
15:44 - #10 - why you should never post your e-mail address on a public forum
16:51 - #11 - what is the best Windows password security?
18:34 - #12 - ALWAYS update software when it comes to vulnerabilities
20:11 - #13 - why you should create separate work/personal user accounts
23:20 - #14 - why you should ALWAYS enable and use System Restore
26:16 - #15 - why you should use Windows UAC (User Account Control)
27:28 - #16 - remove unneeded programs
28:57 - #17 - why you should be wary of unknown software
30:23 - #18 - remember to change your router password
31:29 - #19 - how to hide your wi-fi SSID
32:05 - #20 - use MAC address filtering on your router

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