If you're heading back to campus, you need to make sure your laptop is secure—this is how you do it.

1 Set Up Proper Authentication

First, make sure you've set up proper authentication settings on your laptop. Your OS sign-in credentials are generally the first line of defence against unwanted access, especially in public spaces like libraries, where someone might gain access to your PC if left unattended.

This doesn't have to be top-notch security. A strong password or PIN will do the trick in most cases. Windows and macOS also offer Windows Hello and Touch ID, respectively, for biometric authentication, provided your laptop has the required hardware. These biometric authentication measures are significantly more robust than traditional passwords, so if you're buying a laptop for schoo

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