Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Windows 10 Hardening - Enabling the Smart Screen Filter

The video tutorial explains how to ensure Windows Defender Smart Screen is active on your PC. It guides you through accessing the Windows Defender Security Center and configuring Smart Screen settings for apps and browsers. The Smart Screen feature helps protect your device by checking for unrecognized apps and files from the web. The tutorial recommends setting Smart Screen to 'warn' for better control over what runs on your PC. It emphasizes the importance of keeping this security feature active to protect against malicious files and apps.

What should you do if Smart Screen alerts you about a file?

Why is it recommended to keep the Smart Screen feature active?