If there’s a topic that has plagued Windows users for a while now, it has a lot to do with security over the past few years.
However, with the launch of the new operating system, Windows 8, it must be pointed out that several of these security concerns have been dealt with adequately. However, in order for you to make the most of them, you’ll have to do a bit of investigating yourself.
So, here are 3 hidden security features that Windows 8 offers:
#1: The New ‘Unified Extensible Firmware Interface’
Experts recommend that it’s better to buy a new PC rather than upgrade because of a development known as the ‘unified extensible firmware interface’. Compared to the old BIOS, there are a host of new features of which faster boot up times is one of them.
‘Secure Boot’ stands out among these features and include the prevention of malware and unauthorized operating systems running on your system as well as the prevention of rootkits from infecting your hard drive. Indeed,it’s a feature worth checking out and buying a new computer for.
#2: Keeping Your Microsoft Account Secure
A new option includes signing into Windows by using a Microsoft account which is linked to your email address, and lot of your settings is synced with this account along with files being uploaded to SkyDrive.
The first thing to think about is the creation of strong passwords for your account while also using a non-Microsoft email address to ensure that your computer is now a ‘Trusted PC’ for all your networks, browsers and documents. Of course, it’s a good idea to use a password that is different from all the others that you use.
#3: Picking an Anti-Virus
Even though Windows 8 comes with antivirus software such as Windows Defender, you can always pick another antivirus for your system. But not matter what, it’s a good idea to keep your computer protected, no matter what antivirus software you choose. If you do opt for anything other than Windows Defender, the latter will be disabled by default.