Windows

Lock on the power menu in Windows 11 puts a fast screen-locking shortcut right inside your Start menu next to restart and shut down. This handy shortcut lets you secure…

Changing where new apps save in Windows 11 sends future Microsoft Store downloads to a second hard drive, a solid-state drive (SSD), or a USB stick instead of your main…

Bluetooth in Windows 11 lets you connect wireless accessories like mice, keyboards, and headphones to your computer without any cables. Turning Bluetooth on or off takes just a few clicks…

Wi-Fi in Windows 11 lets you connect your laptop or desktop to the internet without any cables. Quick settings on the taskbar and the main Settings app give you fast…

A drive letter in Windows 11 is a single letter from A through Z that the system assigns to a hard drive, USB stick, or partition so your computer can…

Blocking access to removable storage devices in Windows 11 stops anyone from plugging in USB drives, external hard drives, and SD cards to copy files or spread malware. This security…

Windows 11 Remote Assistance lets a trusted person take control of your PC to help fix problems remotely. This handy tool is built into Windows and can be a lifesaver…

Password protected sharing in Windows 11 controls who can open files, folders, and printers you share over your local network. When you turn this setting on, people on other computers…

Changing the encryption level for file sharing connections in Windows 11 adjusts how securely your computer scrambles data when you share files or printers over a network. Windows 11 uses…

Typing Insights in Windows 11 is a built-in feature that uses machine learning to track your typing habits so it can predict words and fix spelling mistakes on your touch…

Built-in administrator account lockout in Windows 11 stops hackers from guessing your main admin password by locking the account after 10 failed login attempts. This security feature protects your PC…

The “Reset account lockout counter after” setting in Windows 11 controls how long your PC stays locked after you type the wrong password too many times. By default, Windows makes…

Account lockout duration in Windows 11 controls how many minutes your PC stays locked after you type the wrong password too many times. By default, Windows locks out accounts for…

This tutorial explains how to manage HDR settings when your Windows 11 computer runs on battery power. What is HDR? HDR (High Dynamic Range) offers brighter colors and more detail…

Managing HDR (high dynamic range) video streaming on Windows 11 lets your display show brighter highlights and deeper shadows simultaneously. What is HDR Video? HDR content offers better brightness and…