Windows 10 Tip: Did your child get a new laptop? Help keep them safe

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Did your child get a new laptop during the holidays? They – and you – are probably excited to explore the possibilities and potential of this technology, especially for their education. You’re likely also concerned, because we all know the online world is full of dangers, such as identity theft, phishing and spam. But there are ways to counter the dangers and keep your family safe while they’re using their new devices.


One thing you can do is set up a
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of accounts, which helps families stay connected and keeps kids safer on Windows 10, Xbox One devices and Android devices running Microsoft Launcher.

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, select Create a family group, and invite family members to join. Once they accept the invitation, you can do things like
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Once you set up your group, you can
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or
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members.

Check it out in action:

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Other things you can do for your family:

  • Make sure your child is safe through
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    .
  • Turn on
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    , which requires adult approval for the things your child wants to buy in Microsoft Store, except what they get with gift cards or money in their Microsoft account.
  • Schedule events on your
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  • Track kids’ spending and add money to their Microsoft accounts.
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    , find your child’s name, then select More options> Spending.

On some specific websites and apps, parents who want to protect their kids will need to adjust safety settings.

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