In this day and age, almost every computer has a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip installed. If you’re not sure whether your computer has a TPM chip, you can check by looking at your computer’s specifications or by downloading a TPM detection tool.

What is a TPM?

A TPM is a microchip that helps protect your computer against attacks by verifying the software that is running on your computer. TPM also helps protect your computer’s data by creating a cryptographic key that is needed to access your computer’s data.

Why is a TPM important?

A TPM is important because it …