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To prevent an app from launching at startup, find it in the list of apps with the status set to “Enabled,” right-click it, and select 'Disable.' You can also manage startup apps from the Settings app.

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Leaving your laptop alone doesn’t have to mean leaving it vulnerable. Here’s how to lower the risk of tampering to your unattended laptop.