Windows 11

Random hardware addresses (MAC addresses) protect your privacy on Windows 11 by hiding your network adapter’s permanent physical ID behind a temporary identifier. A MAC address (Media Access Control address)…

Facial recognition sign-in in Windows 11 lets you log into your PC using your face via Windows Hello (the built-in system that checks your biometric data). Turning off this feature…

Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11 blocks unwanted network traffic and protects your PC from online threats using built-in security rules. Windows 11 turns on this security feature automatically by…

The Alt+Tab shortcut switches between open apps in Windows 11 using either a full-screen display or a compact windowed preview. This built-in feature lets you jump between open windows fast…

Share Across Devices in Windows 11 lets your computer and phone talk to each other so you can pick up right where you left off in supported apps. This feature…

Taskbar clock format changes in Windows 11 switch the time display in the bottom-right corner of your screen between a 12-hour AM/PM layout and a 24-hour military time count from…

A language pack in Windows 11 changes the display language for your entire operating system, including menus, buttons, and settings. You can download official language packs directly from the Settings…

Removing a language in Windows 11 deletes unwanted input methods and frees up storage space on your PC. A language pack is a collection of files that translates system menus,…

Windows 11 lets you swap system menus into a different language, unlock voice dictation tools, and load regional keyboard layouts. Why Add a Language? Windows 11 lets you swap system…

Touchpad gestures in Windows 11 let you control your screen using finger movements on your laptop trackpad instead of a mouse. You use two, three, or four fingers to handle…

Touch gestures let you navigate Windows 11 entirely with your fingers, speeding up daily tasks when a mouse and keyboard slow you down. Why use touch gestures? Gestures let you…

Open Windows Settings to remove your fingerprint sign-in from your account. What is Windows Hello? Windows Hello (Windows 11’s built-in facial and fingerprint recognition system) lets you sign in without…

Fingerprint sign-in in Windows 11 lets you unlock your PC with a touch of your finger instead of typing a password. This security feature relies on Windows Hello, a built-in…

Cloud protection in Windows 11 Microsoft Defender Antivirus uses online Microsoft servers to spot and block brand-new security threats in seconds. This feature acts as a real-time shield against fast-moving…

Turn on the Windows Hello auto-unlock feature to let your PC unlock automatically when it recognizes your face. What is Windows Hello? Windows Hello allows you to sign into your…