Next Steps
Getting Started 3–3
Protect Your Privacy
When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain
information about you, your notebook, and your data. Firewalls
monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic on your computer by
including features such as logging and reporting, automatic
alarms, and user interfaces for configuring the firewall. To protect
your privacy, it is recommended that you
■ Keep your operating system updated. Windows updates
usually contain security enhancements. For information
about updating your operating system, select Start > Help
and Support.
■ Use the Windows operating system firewall available on your
notebook. To learn more about this firewall:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Windows Firewall.
2. Select the General tab.
◆ To learn more about Windows Firewall, select the
What
else should I know about Windows
Firewall?
link.
◆ To disable Windows Firewall, select Off (not
recommended).
◆ To reenable Windows Firewall, select On
(recommended).
3. Select OK.
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