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HP Singapore - Tips for Protecting Your HP Laptop

In this age and day, most electronic devices are at the risk of a security breach. When this happens, our information will be stolen and used for illegal purposes. This is why it's crucial to keep our HP laptop safe from information theft. Below are three tips you can keep in mind when it comes to protecting your HP laptop.

Install antivirus software on HP laptops and desktop computers

A virus can be detrimental to your HP laptop. It will make your programmes run slower, delete your important folders and documents, and worsen the damage to your computer till it cannot be repaired. However, the risk of these things happening can be reduced by simply installing anti-virus protection. The software might cost you money but it will be a worthwhile investment when your computer is protected, saving yourself a trip to the computer repair store.

Set up a strong password

This is essential if you are the type of person that always travels a lot or uses your HP laptop in an unsecured place. Setting up a strong password prevents the risk of getting your personal information accessed by someone. So, avoid using simple passwords like “ABCD1234” or “password” that any thief or hacker could guess. A strong password consists of any unique or unrelated words combined with numbers, for instance, something like “muffin34Pillow”.

Use a VPN when accessing your account in public

A virtual private network or VPN directs your internet connection to a secure network, protecting you from hackers that steal your personal information. Make sure to use one when you are plugged into free Wi-Fi networks at public places such as hotels, airports, and coffee shops.

How do I download and install the HP printer software?

For USB-connected HP printers, here are simple steps to follow:

1. Head to 123.hp.com to enter your printer model, and follow the instructions to download your driver. Depending on your printer model, the guided driver installation app HP Easy Start might download.
2. When a driver or HP Easy Start downloads, adhere to the instructions to open the download file to start the setup.
3. Then, when prompted to select a connection type, select USB.

Instruction based on HP Customer Support

What is the full meaning of HP?

HP is short for Hewlett-Packard, named after its two founders William Hewlett and David Packard who founded the computer and electronics corporation back in 1939. Fast forward to the present, HP is best known for its laptops, gaming PCs, LaserJet, and Deskjet printers.

What country is HP made in?

While HP was founded in Palo Alto, California in the US, the tech giant sources many of its technical components from multiple countries including Thailand, Malaysia, China, and the Philippines. After that, they are assembled in the US or China to be sold to the US and Asian markets. Hence there is not a specific country where HP products are made, but rather, they are made up of parts manufactured in different regions.