Hello there i typically use it to update 3rd HouseHold PC that is wireless, and don't feel like going down and wait for it to finish it tasks that i do on it weekly. I've heard on some youtube videos that Remote Desktop Connection is dangerous in Windows 11 and should be uninstalled. Is that True or Not True? if its true then i will disable Remote Desktop and go back to manually working on PC 3 probably like i should be doing
This is misleading. Remote Desktop Connection has the potential to expose the computer to badguys trying to access that computer remotely. This is regardless the operating system. That is, it is not just W11. Any Windows, Linux, MacOS can be exposed if remote access is enabled. Note I did not say it automatically exposes the computer or that badguys will automatically gain access. Just that there is the potential if not done properly. As the others noted, if you restrict access to only local systems, you are fine AS LONG AS you are certain no badguys otherwise have access to your local network via another computer in your house, or by unauthorized access through your wifi from a nosy neighbor or badguy parked outside your house.
Well i do use a ISP Provided Gateway Modem/Router/Wifi & Home phone in one device, but i change the admin password on it every six months, and wifi security key every six months as well (might be a little paranoid, and its sorta a pain to do, but i'd rather be as safe as i can) Turned off Xfinity Public Hotspot Restart XB8 Gateway every 2 weeks 2 Factor is on for Both systems for Microsoft account, and still change MS account passwords every six months as well so far with my practices think i'm as safe as gonna be, unless there is more i can do. Systems are also MS Defender virus scanned every week, and Malwarebytes Premium is ran right after the Defender scan is done, usually a full scan with Malwarebytes Windows Updates and all 3rd party app updates are installed immediately soon as released System backups done every week with Macrium Reflect X, and Full System Image monthly.
I also use MS Defender on all my systems, double-checked with either Malwarebytes Premium (main systems) or Free on other systems. I agree that changing your PWs and passphrases every 6 months is a bit overkill, but not harmful. Beyond that, I'd say you've taken the necessary steps and perhaps more importantly, you are aware if dangers - that alone is a big step, considering the user is ALWAYS the weakest link in security. The only other thing I can add is my standard warning to all, keeps Windows and your security current (which you do) and don't be "click-happy" on unsolicited links, popups, attachments and downloads.
Yes i never click unsolicated links in email, nor download attachments if i don't know what it is, i never reply to suspicious emails--most of the time if it looks to be not true, its deleted, for example i know i never subscribe to Norton, so those emails immediately deleted, Mcafee ones, Geeksquad. Alot Safer in my Computer habits than i was back in 2005 when i was a Tester for Windows Live Onecare Antivirus, listened to so called Online Friend in a Online Game, Downloaded said files he said to, except idiot me somehow opened the files, and infected my AMD Athlon XP 2500+ system very badly Trojan viruses Worms Bios boot sector Hard drive boot sector the works Tried to clean myself at the time with Norton, Clean installed, wiped the hard drives, finally took to local shop at the time, even they couldn't clean it fully, in the end tech was like gonna have to replace with all new hardware Ended up with AMD Sempron Processor, Gigabyte Board, Replacement Ram, AMD Radeon Video card, 2 New Hard drives After that got serious on my Security practices, and backup practices, and never gonna make that careless of a mistake again
Yeah, Norton, especially if preloaded by the computer maker, can be a real beast to totally uninstall. McAfee is not much better.
Yeah i stopped using Norton way back then, and Mcafee as well lol. Never ever want an infection like i had back then. So think if i stick to current practices i should be totally fine these days
