How can I switch to the desktop without closing all opened windows? You can use the Windows key + D shortcut to minimize all open windows at once to view the desktop. If you want to get to the desktop with a single click instead of keyboard shortcut, you can add a “Show Desktop” shortcut […]
How to Change BitLocker PIN in Windows 10
November 7, 2018 by No comments »How do I change the BitLocker PIN? It’s a good practice to change your BitLocker PIN periodically to ensure the security of your operating system drive. In this tutorial we’ll show you the easiest ways to change BitLocker PIN in Windows 10. Method 1: Change BitLocker PIN in File Explorer Open File Explorer. Right-click on […]
How to Reset Hosts File Back to Default in Windows 10
November 1, 2018 by No comments »Every Windows version comes with a Hosts file which provides a simple mechanism to redirect website to IP address. If the HOSTS file is modified incorrectly or maliciously, it can break your Internet. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to easily reset the HOSTS file (C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts) back to default in Windows 10. How to […]
Configure Windows 10 to Prompt for BitLocker PIN During Startup
November 7, 2018 by No comments »Setting up BitLocker PIN can add an additional layer of security to your computer as it acts as a second authentication factor, which can prevent DMA attacks and unauthorized access to Windows logon screen. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to configure Windows 10 to prompt for BitLocker PIN during startup. How to Enable […]
Step-by-Step Tutorial to Enable BitLocker on Windows 10 OS Drive
October 29, 2018 by No comments »BitLocker offers the easiest and most secure way to encrypt your partition or hard drive in Windows. In order to prevent most offline physical attacks and firmware-level malware, you can encrypt the operating system drive with BitLocker. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps to turn on BitLocker drive encryption on Windows 10 […]
4 Ways to Find out if Your Windows PC Has a TPM Chip
October 26, 2018 by No comments »How can I determine if my computer has TPM available? Need to check if the TPM on a Windows machine is enabled or activated? TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a security chip that is soldered to the motherboard on most new PCs. It provides a hardware-based approach to store cryptographic keys and ensure it is […]
How to Change Another User’s Password in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
October 25, 2018 by No comments »How can I change other user password without logging in as that user? Provided you are the administrator, you have many ways to reset any Windows user password. If you try to change another user’s password from a standard account, you may receive the “access denied” error message. Here we’re going to show you several […]
How to Open Elevated Command Prompt from Standard User in Windows
October 25, 2018 by No comments »Is it possible to run an elevated Command Prompt from standard account? Though Standard account has limited privileges as opposed to administrator account, most people still like to use it for everyday computer use in order to lower the risk of being infected with malware. When an administrative task needs to be performed, they would […]
Automatically Log off Idle Remote Desktop Sessions in Windows
October 24, 2018 by No comments »How can I force the server to log off idle RDP session automatically? An idle or inactive session will also consume precious CPU resources and memory. When the number of concurrent connections has reached the limit, your best bet is to kick out idle users. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to use group […]
Reset Forgotten MateBook Laptop Password with Bootable USB
October 22, 2018 by No comments »Forgot your Windows 10 password on Huawei MateBook X Pro? If you find yourself in a situation in which you can’t remember your MateBook password, then you’re in the right place. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to reset forgotten MateBook laptop password with a bootable USB. Part 1: Create a Bootable USB with […]