It is extremely important to secure your laptop or PC with a strong password/fingerprint or other biometrics. This protects your information in case you lost your laptop or it is stolen. Refer to the post Password for PC for more information.

Microsoft uses your personal information to improve its services. As owner of your personal information you need to know the information you are sharing with Microsoft. Refer to the post Windows Privacy Settings for more information.

A hardware failure or a stolen device may result in data loss. Backing up your information to an offline media or online solution will ensure you can restore your data. Refer to the post Backup information on your PC for more information

Encrypting information on your PC is a good way to protect your information incase your PC is lost or stolen. Encryption ensures that the user cannot recover data from your PC. Refer to the post Encrypt information on your PC for more information

Windows releases updates to its operating system and security updates to introduce new features, fix bugs or address security loopholes. It is very important to install security updates as soon as they are released as they are important to keep your PC and your information safe. Refer to the post Windows Updates for more information

Windows Defender Firewall prevents unauthorized access by malware or trojans to the PC when connected to the internet. Refer to the post Windows Defender Firewall for more information.