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App & browser control: Add protection and online security
Use the updated App & browser control settings in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update to configure your Windows Defender SmartScreen. It checks websites and downloads for anything potentially dangerous, such as phishing, malware, viruses, or other online threats. If you are using previous versions of Windows 10, please check this video: https://community.windows.com/en-us/videos/app-browser-control-stop-security-risks-before-they-happen/YFoZOOmn27g
What can we do to improve your experience with our website
What can we do to improve your experience with the Windows Community website? What would you like to see, read or get more information on?
Device performance & health: Checkup for your PC's wellness
Monitor four key areas that impact your device's performance on Device performance & health.
What's the most entertaining Windows feature (for you)?
Which feature in Windows really entertains you and why?
Virus & threat protection: Keep Defender antivirus at full strength
Check on your Windows Defender antivirus protection, and keep it strong.
How to get the Windows 10 October 2020 Update
The Windows 10 October 2020 Update - also known as Windows 10, version 20H2 - is now available! Windows program manager Mabel Gomes explains how easy it is to update your device and access all the latest features to help you stay protected and productive. Keep in mind that you may not see the "Download and install" option on your device, as we are slowly throttling up availability over the coming weeks. In addition, your device might have a compatibility issue for which we will apply a safeguard hold until we are confident that you will have a good update experience. For more details, see this Windows blog: https://aka.ms/how-to-get-20H2. To learn more about the new and updated features in Windows 10, visit https://www.microsoft.com/windows/features. For guidance on how to plan for new capabilities in Windows for your business, see this article: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/planning-for-new-capabilities-in-windows-10/ba-p/1676153
Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-a-local-user-or-administrator...Change a local user account to an administrator account. Select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Family & other users, select the account owner name (you should see "Local Account" below the name), then select Change account type. Note: If you choose an account that shows an email address or doesn't say "Local account", then you're giving ...
Local Accounts (Windows 10) - Microsoft 365 Security ...
https://docs.microsoft.com/.../security/identity-protection/access-control/local-accountsTo enforce local account restrictions for remote access. Start the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).. In the console tree, expand <Forest>\Domains\<Domain>, and then Group Policy Objects where forest is the name of the forest, and domain is the name of the domain where you want to set the Group Policy Object (GPO). In the console tree, right-click Group Policy Objects, and > New.
Switch from a local account to a Microsoft account
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/switch-from-a-local-account-to-a-microsoft...Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead. You'll see this link only if you're using a local account. Note that if you see Sign in with a local account instead, you're already using your Microsoft account. Follow the prompts to switch to your Microsoft account.
Switch your Windows 10 device to a local account
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/switch-your-windows-10-device-to-a-local...Type the user name, password, and password hint for your new account. The user name must be different than any others on the device. Note: If you’re using Windows 10, version 1803, you can add security questions—instead of a hint—to your local account to help you reset your password in case you forget it. Check your version of Windows 10
