Set up a Normal User Account (and use it)

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Related: security, How To, System Setup

For everyday use, login as a Standard user, NOT an administrative user. Logging in as a standard user restricts the things that can be done without the administrator password (such as installing software).

Create another account that has standard privileges, not administrator privileges

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