Microsoft users can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Windows 11’s lock screen password madness comes to an end.

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A Lock screen is a computer user interface on a computer or mobile phone. It requires the user to enter a password or PIN and swipe the screen upward on a touchscreen ...

App Lock is one of the MIUI security features that allows you to lock apps with a password, pattern or fingerprint. When enabled, access to certain apps is prohibited unless the correct pin, pattern, ...

In this article, I will tell you how to lock your hard drive with a password using windows in-built feature BitLocker. This is a great way to protect your files from prying eyes and keep your system ...

Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. On ...

The Windows taskbar is one of the most important parts of the Windows 7 and Windows 8 user experience and customizing it to your specific needs will go a long way in making Windows easier to use.

Losing your USB flash drive before a big presentation is a terrible way to start a Monday. Losing a drive that also contains valuable personal data or confidential company information will ruin your ...

Can't sign in because your Windows password box is missing? Here's how you can easily fix this Windows glitch.

It’s scorching out. Any housework that needs doing is already done. And with the long weekend ahead, it’s time for a simple computing project. Here’s one: Install the Windows 8.1 preview. Last week, ...

We all like to share our technology, but phone borrowers have an annoying habit of looking at things they’re not supposed to: opening dating profiles and private photos, noticing financial or ...