The built-in Administrator account is one of the most targeted account names by malicious programs and hackers that are attempting to access your computer without your permission. It is therefore a ...

When you sign into your user account on a Windows 10 computer, you can see that your account has a name. You choose this name when you set up the computer, and it's often tied to your Microsoft ...

Windows has always been well-equipped to handle multiple user accounts, and the latest Windows 11/10 also allows you to create users’ accounts namely – Administrator Account, Standard account, Work & ...

The built-in Administrator account is disabled by default in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. It is disabled to enhance security as this is a common account targeted by hacking scripts and ...

I’m a bit forgetful, which is why I always use a password manager to remember all of my quirky and complex passwords for everything. Even then, I occasionally type in the wrong password to access it, ...

You can create a guest account on your Windows 10 computer by using the Command Prompt feature. Windows 10's Command Prompt program allows you to move accounts into the "Guests" list, which prevents ...

Apple uses an Apple ID across its whole ecosystem to identify you for syncing, purchases, and more. What happens when you sell or give away a Mac and think you’ve wiped all traces of your identity, ...

While shutting down or restarting your PC, you may see a warning message Someone else is still using this PC. Usually, this message appears when there is more than one user account created on a ...

If you disable the User Account Control in Windows 10, all programs will have same security clearance as the account you're logged in with. However, disabling that feature is a terrible idea. Sarah is ...

If you, like me, were a teenager in the 2000s, I bet you have memories of the Windows XP login window. Me and my four siblings all had our own accounts, indicated by user names and clip art graphics.

My work issues a MacBook Pro for me to… work on. At home I’ve got a laptop stand and an external monitor, so I have a decent dual-display setup. The issue is when I’m not at home. I can work from the ...