What is User Account Control (UAC) in Windows and how does it enhance system security?

[ProfRon]

You know how Windows sometimes nags you with those pop-ups? UAC is that built-in bouncer. It stops sneaky changes from messing up your setup. I turn it on all the time. You should too. It asks for your okay before apps tweak deep stuff. That way, malware can't just waltz in and wreck things. I remember once it blocked a dodgy download. Saved my bacon. You ever ignore those prompts? Bad idea. It keeps your files from getting hijacked quietly. Think of it as your digital watchdog. I chat with friends who skip it. They regret it later. UAC runs everything with low power by default. Only ramps up when needed. You feel safer knowing that. It catches weird behaviors early. I tweak mine to prompt less often. But never off. You might want to check yours now.

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