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Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11 acts as a built-in security guard that blocks unwanted network traffic and protects your PC from online threats. Windows 11 turns on this security…

Changing the Alt+Tab view in Windows 11 lets you switch between a compact windowed preview and a full-screen display of your open apps. The Alt+Tab switcher is a built-in shortcut…

Share Across Devices in Windows 11 lets apps connect and share data between your computer and phone so you can pick up where you left off. This setting lives under…

Switching the Windows 11 taskbar clock between a 12-hour and 24-hour format lets you change how time appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen, going from a standard 12-hour…

Windows 11 lets you change your entire display language by downloading an official language pack from the Settings app. A language pack translates system menus, buttons, and settings into your…

Removing an extra language in Windows 11 deletes the menus, typing tools, and speech features you no longer want on your computer. A language pack is a set of files…

Adding a new language to Windows 11 takes a few clicks. Why Add a Language? Windows 11 lets you swap system menus into a more comfortable language, unlock voice dictation…

Touchpad gestures for Windows 11 are hand movements on your laptop trackpad that let you control your screen without a mouse. You use two, three, or four fingers to do…

Touch screens on Windows 11 computers let you navigate the operating system entirely with your fingers. These finger movements, known as touch gestures, make operating a PC much faster. Why…

Removing fingerprint sign-in from a Windows 11 account takes a few clicks in the main system preferences. What is Windows Hello? Windows Hello (the built-in biometric authentication framework in Windows…

Fingerprint sign-in in Windows 11 lets you log into your computer using just your fingerprint. This feature is part of Windows Hello, which provides a quick and secure way to…

Cloud protection in Windows 11 Microsoft Defender Antivirus uses Microsoft online servers to stop new threats in seconds. This security tool acts as a real-time shield against fast-moving malware. Turning…

This guide shows you how to turn the auto-unlock feature on or off in Windows 11, which lets your PC unlock automatically when Windows Hello recognizes your face. What is…

Facial recognition sign-in in Windows 11 lets you unlock your PC just by looking at the screen using built-in infrared cameras or external USB webcams. Dim room lighting, a new…

Windows Hello facial recognition lets you sign in to your Windows 11 computer with your face instead of typing a password. You need a Windows Hello PIN (Personal Identification Number)…