This tutorial will show you how to change minimum Windows Hello PIN length requirements for all local and Microsoft accounts on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
Windows Hello PIN is safer than a password. The PIN is bound to the device so hackers cannot steal it and sign-in to your account from a remote device. A Windows Hello PIN can be complex and use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. A Windows Hello PIN is backed by a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, which is a secure crypto processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to change minimum Windows Hello PIN length requirements for all local and Microsoft accounts on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
Windows Hello PIN is safer than a password. The PIN is bound to the device so hackers cannot steal it and sign-in to your account from a remote device. A Windows Hello PIN can be complex and use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. A Windows Hello PIN is backed by a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, which is a secure crypto processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Hello PIN expiration for all local and Microsoft accounts on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
Windows Hello PIN is safer than a password. The PIN is bound to the device so hackers cannot steal it and sign-in to your account from a remote device. A Windows Hello PIN can be complex and use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. A Windows Hello PIN is backed by a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, which is a secure crypto processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM. Windows...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to require sign-in on wakeup from sleep, hibernate, or Modern Standby for all users in Windows 11.
To help secure your PC, Windows requires users to sign in on wakeup from sleep, hibernate, or resuming from Modern Standby (if supported) by default.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable require sign-in on wakeup.
Option One: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Modern Standby in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Modern Standby using REG file
Option Three: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Sleep or Hibernate in Settings
Option Four: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Sleep or Hibernate using...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts for passwordless sign-in on your Windows 11 device.
You can keep your device even more secure by removing passwords when signing in to Windows 11 with Microsoft accounts on your device. All the places on your device where you use your Microsoft account and password (even your apps and browsers) will automatically switch to modern multifactor authentication with Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or PIN.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-go-passwordless-with-your-microsoft-account-674ce301-3574-4387-a93d-916751764c43...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11.
Windows 11 includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User Account Control) for elevation approval.
The built-in Administrator is not protected by a password by default, but you can add a password to the account to help prevent unauthorized users from signing in to the account.
The built-in "Administrator" account is basically the same as a normal administrator account with UAC turned off. The Administrator account can create other local users, assign user rights, and assign permissions. The Administrator...
This tutorial will show you how to change the name of a local account or Microsoft account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.
You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with.
The user name of an account is used to identify the account in Windows.
The full name of an account is the display name used in Windows. The account's display name will show on locations like the Sign-in screen, Start Menu, and Settings.
When you create a Microsoft account, you specify a changeable...
This tutorial will show you how to change the full name of a local account or Microsoft account used as the display name in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.
You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with.
The user name of an account is used to identify the account in Windows.
The full name of an account is the display name used in Windows. The account's display name will show on locations like the Sign-in screen, Start Menu, and Settings.
When you create a Microsoft...
This tutorial will show you how to unlock a locked out local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached.
The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that will cause a...
This tutorial will show you how to delete passkeys saved for apps and websites on your Windows 11 device.
Microsoft believes that the future is passwordless. Passkeys will allow you to replace passwords when you sign into a web site or application that supports them. Passkeys represent a future where bad actors will have a much harder time stealing and using your credentials when signing into a web site or application. Passkeys are phish-resistant, recoverable, and faster for users.
Enroll and use passkey to sign into apps and websites: Microsoft is improving the passkey experience for Windows users. You can now go to any app or website that supports passkeys to create and sign in using passkeys with the Windows Hello native...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable User Account Control (UAC) for the built-in Administrator account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User Account Control) for elevation approval.
When User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, Windows prompts for consent or prompts for credentials of a valid local administrator account before starting a program or task that requires a full administrator access token. The UAC prompt mitigates malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity.
The...
This tutorial will show you how to create a passkey for a website and save the passkey in Windows 11.
Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth.
Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have to worry about...
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