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>I'm looking for a new laptop. Are some 'safer' than others?<
Not really, online safety is a combination of the security controls you've enabled and user behaviour, e.g. being aware of phishing emails.
I'd start by using a DNS service which filters and blocks known bad sites - Home Free by OpenDNS. Prevention is better than cure!
Secure Windows 11 for home use - 6 Steps to secure your new Windows 11 PC or laptop | Windows Central
Setup Edge browser properly - Enhance your security on the web with Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Install and ad-blocker to prevent exploits delivered in ads - uBlock Origin - Microsoft Edge Addons
Use a different, strong password for every website and keep these in a wallet - Best Password Manager in 2024 - CNET Whereever possible, enable Two-Factor Authentication How to set up two-factor authentication on your online services - The Verge
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