Windows 10: Is my user password protected, and what does it protect against?

Hello everyone

I can't figure out, if my Windows user is really password protected.

I am using Microsoft Windows 10 Home
I have only 1 local user / admin

If I shutdown PC, and turn on again, I don't have to enter password
If I restart PC, I don't have to enter password

If I Windows key + L / log off, I see my Windows user and have to enter password

In Optins - Setting for logon - Password
When I press change, it shows my user profile and asks for Current password

1)
Is my Windows user password protected?
2)
Having a password protected Windows user, does is protect against other devices / hackers on the network from getting access to my system / files?
3)
Having a password protected Windows user, does is protect against other devices / hackers through the internet from getting access to my system / files?

Thanks in advance for replying

Best regards

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