To protect means to safeguard or secure an item of value. Concerning computers, the terms protect, protector, protected, protecting, and protection all involve the prevention of harm, the overwriting of data, or the deletion of files. For example, write-protecting a document prevents another user from adding to or deleting wording from it.
The following sections include further information on the term “protected.”
Examples of terms using “protected”
- COPPA
- Copy protection
- Data Protection Directive
- EVP
- GDPR
- GPF
- Password protect
- Protected memory
- Protected mode
- Surge protector
- Write-protect
Questions containing “protected”
How to protect files and folders
- How to password protect a PDF file.
- How to password protect files and folders in Windows.
- How to Copyright or otherwise protect images online.
- How to enable or disable write protection on a USB flash drive.
- How to password protect Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
- How to write-protect files and folders.
- Protect and unprotect a cell or worksheet in Microsoft Excel.
How to protect people online
- How to protect your eyes when using a computer.
- Protect children from harmful material and people on the Internet.
- How to protect yourself while on the Internet.
How to protect companies online
- How do companies prevent software piracy?
Other questions regarding protection
- Steps in preventing computer theft or making it less painful.
- How to protect my webcam from being hacked.
- Does Windows come with a virus protection program?
Safe, Security terms
Examples of terms using “protected”
Questions containing “protected”
How to protect files and folders
How to protect people online
How to protect companies online
Other questions regarding protection
How to protect files and folders
How to protect people online
How to protect companies online
Other questions regarding protection
