Windows 11

Running low on storage? Moving Microsoft Store apps off your main installation drive gives Windows room to work. A full system drive slows down updates, temporary files and the page…

Cut the feed to your webcam whenever you need privacy. Controlling the camera stops unauthorized apps and malware from using the lens. This guide covers three ways to do it:…

Ctrl+Alt+Delete secure sign-in is a Windows 11 security feature. Windows makes you press those three keys before it shows the password or PIN box. Windows reserves that key combination for…

Locking your computer hides your desktop when you step away. Your apps and files stay open in the background, so you can pick up where you left off. Fastest Way…

Adding the Lock shortcut to the Start menu power options in Windows 11 lets you secure your computer in two clicks whenever you step away. Lock sits next to Shut…

By default, Windows 11 installs every new Microsoft Store app on your system drive (C:). Over time that eats into your free space, especially if you install large apps and…

Bluetooth in Windows 11 lets you connect wireless accessories such as mice, keyboards and headphones without cables. Turning it off saves laptop battery and stops unwanted device connections. The quickest…

Windows 11 can connect to the internet wirelessly through your PC’s Wi-Fi adapter, with no cable involved. You can switch that connection on or off in a few seconds. The…

A drive letter in Windows 11 is a single letter from A through Z assigned to a hard drive, USB stick, SD card, or partition so the system can find…

Remote Assistance in Windows 11 lets a trusted friend or IT helper connect to your PC from another location. They can see your screen, and with your permission take control,…

Password protected sharing in Windows 11 is a switch in Settings › Network & internet › Advanced network settings › Advanced sharing settings, in the All networks section. To turn…

The encryption level for file sharing connections controls how strongly Windows 11 scrambles data when you share files or printers over a network. It applies to the connection between your…

Typing Insights is a Windows 11 feature that tracks your typing habits to improve touch keyboard word predictions and spelling corrections. Turning on this tool helps you type faster by…

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 protects your PC from brute-force…

The “Reset account lockout counter after” setting in Windows 11 controls how long Windows remembers your failed sign-in attempts. Once that time passes with no new failures, the counter goes…