Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard 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…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard 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…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard 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…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard 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…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard 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…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard 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…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard 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…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard This tutorial will show you how to change the touchpad four-finger swipe gestures on your Windows 11 account. If your Windows 11 device (like a laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can change the four-finger swipe gestures. You can set them to do nothing, switch apps and show desktop, switch…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard This tutorial shows you how to change the touchpad three-finger tap gesture on your Windows 11 account. If your Windows 11 device (like a laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can change what the three-finger tap does. Your options include doing nothing, opening search, opening Notification center, playing or pausing…

Geek Rewind› Authors› Richard This tutorial will show you how to change the touchpad three-finger swipe gestures in Windows 11. If your Windows 11 device (like a laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can change what happens when you swipe with three fingers. You can set it to do nothing, switch apps and show…