The Microsoft Edge feature that blocks pop-ups is effective in preventing websites from automatically opening a new window or tab, or a partial window on top of your current web page. This feature is turned on by default.

If you open a page written in a different language than your preferred languages in settings, Microsoft Edge will automatically prompt you to translate it. The Translate icon appears in the address bar when you go to a web page that’s written in a foreign language.

If you haven't already set up messages, do the following: On your PC, in the Phone Link, select Messages. To start a new conversation, select New message. Enter the name or phone number of a contact. Select the person you want to send a message to.

The best defense is awareness and knowing what to look for. - Be suspicious of emails and Teams messages that claim you must click, call, or open an attachment . Often, they'll claim you have to act now to claim a reward or avoid a penalty. is a common trick of phishing attacks and scams.

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Want to add a padlock to your email messages? You can use S/MIME in Outlook on the web to increase the security of messages. A digitally encrypted message can only be opened by recipients who have the correct key. A digital signature assures recipients that the message hasn’t been tampered with.

Go to Settings and more > Settings . In the left navigation, select Site permissions. In Site permissions, select Adobe Flash. Set the toggle on for the Ask before running Flash option. The Block and Allow lists will be available after you visit a site that uses Flash.

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TPM 2.0 is used in Windows 11 for a number of features, including Windows Hello for identity protection and BitLocker for data protection. In some cases, PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not set up to do so. If you are considering upgrading to Windows 11, check to ensure TPM 2.0 is enabled on your device.

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