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Personal Advise based on experience:
Keep your Windows OS (Laptop, Desktop, & etc.), Android OS (Mobile and Chromebook Device), and Apple Operating Systems (for Iphone, Ipad, Mac Laptops & Desktops) up to date to avoid vulnerabilities
Keep your Web browsers (Like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari & Microsoft Edge) up to date to avoid vulnerabilities
Always seek technical advice from trusted IT professionals about your accounts and devices to keep updated on current security trends
Use Different Email Addresses for Different Kinds of Accounts, especially for online shoppers
Use 2 Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication
Always sign out all devices
Help or guide your loved ones in using the internet
You can find more info on trusted companies like the ones below:
Norton - https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-how-to-5-ways-you-can-help-yourself-stay-secure-online.html
PCmag - https://flipboard.com/@pcmag/12-simple-things-you-can-do-to-be-more-secure-online-gnjifckth9678uo8
Google Phishing Quiz - https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi4rLX3tpj6AhWj_DgGHdIDBo8QFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fphishingquiz.withgoogle.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3xfRDoaPcPNloIimQ_ttCx
Upgrade from MS Windows 7 to Windows 10
From https://www.microsoft.com/
Please read more details about Windows upgrade procedure using the Microsoft Website.
Download the application below (Note: This app is for Windows 7 only)
Windows 10 System Requirements
From https://www.microsoft.com/
Here's what it takes to upgrade to Windows 10 on your PC or tablet:
Latest OS: Make sure you're running the latest version—either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Find out which version you're running.
Need the latest version? Download Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display: 800 x 600
Windows 11 System Requirements
From https://www.microsoft.com/
Your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later, to upgrade. Free updates are available through Windows Update in Settings>Update and Security.
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
RAM: 4 gigabyte (GB).
Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device Note: See below under “More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date” for more details.
System firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check here for information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement.
TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Check here for instructions on how your PC might be enabled to meet this requirement.
Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
Display: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per colour channel.
Internet connection and Microsoft account: Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account.
From https://www.microsoft.com/
Run Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Device Security
If you do not see a Security processor section on this screen your PC may have a TPM that is disabled. see How to enable TPM for more information or check your PC manufacturer’s support information for instructions. to enable the TPM. If you are able to enable a TPM, complete the next step to verify that it is a TPM 2.0.
If you see an option for Security processor details under Security processor, select that and verify that your Specification version is 2.0. If it is less than 2.0, your device does not meet the Windows 11 requirements.
From https://www.microsoft.com/
Press [Windows Key] + R or select Start > Run.
Type “tpm.msc” (do not use quotation marks) and choose OK.
If you see a message saying a “Compatible TPM cannot be found,” your PC may have a TPM that is disabled. See How to enable TPM for more information or check your PC manufacturer’s support information for instructions to enable the TPM. If you are able to enable the TPM, complete the next step to verify that it is a TPM 2.0.
If you see a message confirming TPM is ready to use, check Specification Version under TPM Manufacturer Information to verify it is 2.0. If it is less than 2.0 your device does not meet the Windows 11 requirement.
