Update Discipline
Enable automatic updates for apps and the OS. For large patches, connect to power and restart after installation. If something feels odd, try one more reboot before deeper steps—many issues clear on a fresh boot.
This hub reduces “security” to small, predictable moves. Each module takes a few minutes; you can stop once stability returns. The tiles below cover update discipline, permission fit, storage hygiene, browser sanity, path A/B checks, startup trim, and backups that actually restore.
Enable automatic updates for apps and the OS. For large patches, connect to power and restart after installation. If something feels odd, try one more reboot before deeper steps—many issues clear on a fresh boot.
Match access to intent. Review camera, mic, precise location, contacts, and files for your most-used apps. Prefer “allow only while using the app,” hide sensitive lock-screen previews, and keep overlays/admin rights tiny and trusted.
Keep 10–20% free so installs and caching don’t stall. Delete old installers/exports and move big media to dated folders (year/month) for faster cleanup later.
Many page issues are profile issues. Test in a private window or a clean profile to bypass cached data and extensions. Maintain a lean add-on set and clear site storage quarterly for heavy services.
Repeat the same action on Wi-Fi and cellular (or another Wi-Fi). If the failure is path-specific, tune local rules/DNS or avoid congested networks instead of reinstalling apps.
Too many auto-start apps slow everything down. Disable nonessential entries and re-enable one at a time while testing. Keep overlays and accessibility access to essentials only.
Backups count when they restore. Maintain two copies—cloud + local drive—and perform a tiny restore now (one file). Label media and store it safely. If encryption is used, verify you can unlock it.
Usually not. Built-in tools and these modules handle most issues.
No. It only changes how the system starts.
Repair re-applies components; reset wipes personal data and settings.
Heat magnifies glitches. Keep the device on a cool surface during long installs; avoid gaming while charging. Battery estimates often normalize within a day after heavy updates.