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< h1 id = "win10" class = "anchor" >< a href = "#vm" >< i class = "fas fa-link anchor-icon" ></ i ></ a > Use VMs for isolation.</ h1 >
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< strong > When opening up insecure applications use a VM!</ strong >
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< li >< strong > Choosing a strong hyperviser.</ strong >
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< li > Use one that is < a href = "https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software" > free software</ a > like QEMU</ li >
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< li > Stay wary of KVM as it can be a security risk (accesses kernel).</ li >
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< li > Choose one with managable settings like shared clipboard.</ li >
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< li >< strong > Choosing an OS.</ strong >
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< li > View our < a href = "https://www.privacytools.io/operating-systems/" > OS section</ a > for information on OSes that respect your privacy.</ li >
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< h3 > Related Information</ h3 >
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< li >< a href = "https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/73338/can-virtual-machines-be-used-to-isolate-vulnerable-software" > VMs Have Flaws</ a > - Security Stack Echange question "Can virtual machines be used to isolate vulnerable software?".</ li >
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