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-Don’t know how to keep your computer secure at home?  Want to review the security level of your computer?<br>
+Don’t know how to keep your personal computer secure?  Want to review the security level of your computer?<br>
-In this section, we have a few tips for you to enhance your computer’s security, and a [[Cybersecurity: Personal computer health check|short quiz for a health check on your computer]].
+Here are a few tips to enhance your computer’s security. If you’d like to evaluate its security level, you might like to take this [[Cybersecurity_Basics:Health_Check|short quiz for a health check on your computer]].
 == Security updates == <!--T:9-->
 Enable “Install Update Automatically” to allow timely installation of security updates on your operating system and software.<br>
-For more information, please visit [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/software-updates-why-they-matter-cyber-security Software updates: Why they matter for cybersecurity].
+For more information, see [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/software-updates-why-they-matter-cyber-security Software updates: Why they matter for cybersecurity].
 == Passwords == <!--T:10-->
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 == Phishing ==
-Pay attention to the hyperlinks attached in emails or search engine results before you click on them, a hyperlink containing a weird domain name is a strong signal of malicious activities.<br>
+Pay attention to the hyperlinks contained in emails or search engine results before you click on them. A hyperlink containing a weird domain name is a strong signal of malicious activities.<br>
-For more information, please visit [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/signs-phishing-campaign-how-keep-yourself-safe Signs of a phishing campaign: How to keep yourself safe].
+For more information, see [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/signs-phishing-campaign-how-keep-yourself-safe Signs of a phishing campaign: How to keep yourself safe].
 == Wi-Fi security == <!--T:11-->
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-For more information, please visit [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/secure-your-connections/private-networks Private networks] and [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/secure-your-connections/public-wi-fi Public Wi-Fi].
+For more information, see [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/secure-your-connections/private-networks Private networks] and [https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/secure-your-connections/public-wi-fi Public Wi-Fi].
 == Important notes == <!--T:13-->
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 The advice above is mainly for individuals to refresh their cybersecurity awareness and improve cyber defense on their personal computers.<br>
-Computers at the workplace are typically managed and protected by the organization’s IT services team, different sets of security measures may be applied.  You should follow your organization’s policy to protect computers at the workplace.<br> [[Cybersecurity: Personal computer health check|Check out our short quiz for a health check on your computer!]]
+Computers at the workplace are typically managed and protected by the organization’s IT services team, different sets of security measures may be applied.  You should follow your organization’s policy to protect computers at the workplace.<br> [[Cybersecurity_Basics:Health_Check|Check out our short quiz for a health check on your computer!]]
 = Password hygiene habits = <!--T:17-->