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Enable or Disable Cloud-delivered Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Cloud-delivered protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Cloud protection and automatic sample submission works together with Microsoft Defender Antivirus to deliver accurate, real-time, and intelligent protection. Microsoft Defender Antivirus works seamlessly with Microsoft cloud services. These cloud protection services, also referred to as Microsoft Advanced Protection Service (MAPS), enhance standard real-time protection. With cloud protection, next-generation technologies provide rapid identification of...
Privacy and Security
Remove Fingerprint Recognition Sign-in from Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the Windows Hello fingerprint recognition sign-in option from your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. If your Windows 11 device has a built-in fingerprint sensor or connected fingerprint reader, you can set up the fingerprint recognition sign-in...
Accounts
Add Finger to Fingerprint Recognition Sign-in for Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set up another finger to add to the Windows Hello fingerprint recognition sign-in option for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. If your Windows 11 device has a built-in fingerprint sensor or connected fingerprint reader, you can set up the fingerprint...
Accounts
Set up Fingerprint Recognition Sign-in for Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set up the Windows Hello fingerprint recognition sign-in option for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. If your Windows 11 device has a built-in fingerprint sensor or connected fingerprint reader, you can set up the fingerprint recognition sign-in...
Accounts
Turn On or Off Auto Dismiss Lock Screen if Recognizes Face in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows Hello recognizes your face in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. You can set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera. After you set up your face with...
Accounts
Improve Facial Recognition Sign-in for Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to improve recognition for the Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in option for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. You can set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera. References: Windows Hello...
Accounts
Set up Facial Recognition Sign-in for Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set up the Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in option for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. You can set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera. References: Windows Hello face authentication...
Accounts
Add or Remove Internet Explorer mode Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Reload tab in Internet Explorer mode button on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features, it's the only browser you'll ever need. Some sites are built to work with Internet Explorer and have functionality that isn't supported by modern browsers such as Microsoft Edge. If you need to view one of these sites, you can use Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge. Most sites work better on modern browsers. For better...
Browsers and Mail
Use Find My Device to Locate your Windows 11 Device
This tutorial will show you how to use Find My Device to see the last known location of your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device. Find My Device is a feature that can help you locate your Windows 11 device if it's lost or stolen. To use this feature, sign in to your device with a Microsoft account and make sure you're an administrator on it. This feature works when location services is turned on for your device, even if other users on the device have turned off location settings for their apps. Any time you attempt to locate the device online at Microsoft, users using the device will see a notification in the notification area. If you have Find My Device turned on, your device will automatically update its location periodically while...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Find My Device in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Find My Device to see the last known location of your Windows 11 device from your Microsoft account online. Find My Device is a feature that can help you locate your Windows 11 device if it's lost or stolen. To use this feature, sign in to your device with a Microsoft account and make sure you're an administrator on it. This feature works when location services is turned on for your device, even if other users on the device have turned off location settings for their apps. Any time you attempt to locate the device online at Microsoft, users using the device will see a notification in the notification area. If you have Find My Device turned on, your device will automatically update its...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Shared Experiences in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Shared Experiences for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Shared Experiences allows the use of cross-device experiences (continue experiences) like Nearby Sharing and Share Across Devices. You can disable the Continue experiences on this device policy so the Windows device is not discoverable by other devices, and cannot participate in cross-device experiences. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Shared Experiences. Option One: Enable or Disable Shared Experiences in Local Group Policy Editor Option Two: Enable or Disable Shared Experiences using REG file EXAMPLE: Shared Experiences disabled Enable or Disable Shared Experiences in Local...
Network and Internet
Enable or Disable Suggested Content in Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show suggested content in the Settings app for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft can offer you suggestions throughout Settings. This content comes in a variety of forms, and can help you discover new features within Settings, or suggest new content and apps you may find interesting. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8116 (24H2) and build 26200.8116 (25H2), and build 2800.1896 (26H1), Microsoft 365 Family subscribers can upgrade to a different Microsoft 365 plan from Settings > Accounts. To remove the upgrade option, turn off Suggested content in Settings. Reference...
Privacy and Security

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