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Brink · Oct 6, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Enhanced Sign-in Security for all users in Windows 11. Windows Hello enables biometrics or PIN authentication, eliminating the need for a password. Biometric authentication uses facial recognition or fingerprint to prove a user's identity in a way that's secure, personal, and convenient. Malicious users and attackers constantly try to come up with new ways to access your device and access sensitive information. To stop them, you need a secure sign-in process that begins at the biometric sensor, and ends where your profile is stored. Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) provides an additional level of security to biometric data with the use of specialized hardware and software...

Brink · Mar 25, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to add and/or sign in to the PC with Microsoft accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can set the Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts security policy to: Users can’t add Microsoft accounts = Users will not be able to add new Microsoft accounts on the computer, switch a local account to a Microsoft account, or connect a domain account to a Microsoft account. Users will still be able to sign in to Windows with existing Microsoft accounts. Users can’t add or log on with Microsoft accounts = In addition to the above, users will not be able to sign in to Windows with existing Microsoft accounts. Users will only be able to sign in to Windows with a local account...

Brink · Feb 20, 2022

This tutorial will show you different ways to sign out of your account or other users in Windows 11. When you sign out of Windows, all your open windows and apps are closed, but the computer is not turned off. Another user can sign in without needing to restart the computer. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/user-account-access-in-windows-8f1f3c05-e479-4e9a-666b-90091d052aaf https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sign-out-of-windows-346925bb-024c-cd86-7a53-9066242a9ed3 Option One: Sign out of your Account from Start Menu Option Two: Sign out of your Account from Win+X Quick Link Menu Option Three: Sign out of your Account from Alt+F4 Shut Down Windows Dialog Option Four: Sign out of your Account from...

Brink · Sep 16, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to view the purchase and order history for your Microsoft account. After you make a purchase or order with your Microsoft account, Microsoft will post a charge to your payment option, you’ll see the amount and description on the statement from that payment option. This could be a credit card statement, cell phone provider statement, or other payment option, depending on how you paid. You can compare your Microsoft account purchases with the statement from your payment option by checking your order history. Your Microsoft account order history includes details such as order date, order number, price, payment method, status, shipping details, tracking, product key, print invoice, etc... References...

Brink · Sep 5, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11. When you switch to a local account from a Microsoft account, your account will still use the same profile folder. It will not affect the name of your account's profile folder name. Signing in to Windows 11 with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account...

Brink · Dec 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to add someone as an organizer or member in your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Android and iOS mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. After creating a family group, explore Microsoft Family Safety features and benefits by adding family members. In Microsoft Family Safety, two separate roles distinguish individuals in a family group: organizer and member. Family organizers are the administrators of a family group. They can add...

Brink · Jul 22, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to sign in to a website with a saved 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 someone...

Brink · Aug 18, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable don't display last signed-in user on the sign-in screen in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The "Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in" security policy determines whether the sign-in screen will show the username of the last user signed in, or Other user requiring to enter both a user name and a sign in option (ex: PIN, password, face, fingerprint). When you disable the Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in security policy, you will see your user name on the sign-in screen as normal by default. When you enable the Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in security policy, you will see "Other user" on the sign-in screen at startup, when you sign out, and when you...

Brink · Jul 21, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to view a list of all passkeys saved for apps and websites on your Windows 11 device. 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...

Brink · Jul 20, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to sign out of your Microsoft account everywhere all at once. If you think someone might have unauthorized access to your account, Microsoft can protect you by signing you out from all of your trusted devices. Within 24 hours, you will be signed out of browsers, apps and anywhere else your account is used to sign in, except an Xbox console. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-sign-out-of-your-microsoft-account-everywhere-58da4a74-a719-43a6-9dd0-74a7e613229f Here's How: 1 Go to the Advanced security options site at Microsoft for your Microsoft account, and sign in to your Microsoft account if not already. 2 Scroll down to the Sign out everywhere section, and...

Brink · Jul 8, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to create a password reset disk on a USB flash drive for your local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Creating a password reset disk is a precautionary measure that allows you to reset your Windows local account password in case you forget it. The password reset disk is a USB flash drive that acts as a recovery tool, providing you with a way to regain access to your files and settings in case you forget your password. It’s particularly useful because it can save you from the hassle of losing access to your account and data, especially if you do not use a Microsoft account that can reset passwords online. A password reset disk can only be created for a local account, and not for a Microsoft account...

Brink · Apr 12, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to see a list of all devices (PCs and Xbox consoles) linked to your Microsoft account. When you sign in to a device with your Microsoft account, that device will get added and linked to your Microsoft account. When you add a device to your Microsoft account, you can access online features for your device from your Microsoft account devices page at Microsoft. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3672, build 26227.5000 (Canary), build 26120.751 (Dev), and build 26100.1297 (RP), Microsoft is introducing a new Linked devices page under Settings > Accounts that allows you to manage PCs and Xbox consoles that you are signed in to with your Microsoft account. This settings page will only show on the Home and...

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Accounts Enable or Disable Enhanced Sign-in Security in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11

Accounts Sign out of Windows 11

Accounts View Purchase Order History for Your Microsoft Account

Accounts Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11

Accounts Add Family Member to your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 11

Accounts Sign in to Website with Passkey in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Don't Display Last Signed-in User on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11

Accounts View Passkeys for Apps and Websites in Windows 11

Accounts Sign out of your Microsoft Account Everywhere

Accounts Create Password Reset Disk for Local Account in Windows 11

Accounts View All Devices Linked to your Microsoft Account

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