A virtual machine is another practical method to improve your security and privacy by protecting your device (computer, server) from many cyber threats, preventing it from getting compromised. But don’t worry! While it sounds very technical, it’s actually quite simple, and we made our tips straightforward and accessible.

What’s a virtual machine?

A virtual machine (VM) emulates a computer environment that behaves like an independent computer. It has its own memory, operating system, network bandwidth, and CPU power. It’s a substitute for a traditional computer and allows you to work with different software, provided they run on the same operating system.

Virtual machines are often used to share the computing resources of a server or a cloud between several users or to reproduce the environment necessary for the functioning of old software you want to use. But they can also protect a real environment (a computer and its contents) from possible infection by malicious software.

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