Password-protect your user account

You should never underestimate the value of using a password for your Windows user account. The absence of an active password not only makes it easier for unauthorized people to access your data but also renders your shared resources vulnerable to remote access. Unfortunately, according to some statistics, as many as 30% of PC users do not password-protect their accounts.

User account passwords can easily be set from the Control Panel. Go to the User Account menu, select the user account for which you wish to set up a password, and enter the password into the appropriate field. Two minutes of your time gives your data a lot of additional protection.