This tutorial shows you how to turn Remote Assistance on or off in Windows 10 or Windows 11. Windows Remote Assistance lets someone you trust take control of your computer and fix problems from anywhere. Remote Assistance is turned on by default in Windows. You may want to turn it off when you don’t need…

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off password protected sharing on your Windows 11 PC. When password protected sharing is turned on, only people who have an account and password on your computer can access shared files and folders, shared printers attached to your computer, and Public folders on the network.…

This tutorial will show you how to change file sharing encryption in Windows 11. You can use 128-bit encryption or 40- or 56-bit encryption. What is File and Printer Sharing? File and printer sharing lets your Windows computer share folders and printers with other computers on your network. File sharing means you can let others…

This tutorial will show you how to turn Typing Insights on or off in Windows 11. Windows 11 shows you information about how it helps you type more efficiently. If you use the software keyboard (like Touch Keyboard or On-Screen Keyboard), Windows uses AI technology to help you type faster. This includes fixing your spelling…

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Allow Administrator account lockout policy in Windows 11. Why Account Lockout Matters Someone who tries many wrong passwords might be a hacker trying to guess your password. Windows keeps track of failed login attempts. It can automatically lock an account to stop these attacks.…

This tutorial will show you how to change the Reset account lockout counter after policy in Windows 11 or Windows 10. What Is Account Lockout? Someone who tries many wrong passwords to log in might be a bad actor. They could be trying to guess your password. Windows keeps track of login tries. It can…

This guide will show you how to change the Account lockout duration in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Why Account Lockout Matters When someone tries many wrong passwords to log into your computer, they might be trying to hack your account. Windows keeps track of failed login attempts. You can set it to lock an…

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off HDR when your computer is running on battery in Windows 11. What is HDR? HDR content shows better brightness and color compared to regular content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Regular content can show details in bright areas or dark areas, but…

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off HDR video streaming for your account in Windows 11. What is HDR Video? HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene…