account management

Changing the administrator account in Windows 11 might sound like rocket science, but in reality it’s as simple as a few clicks—or a short command line entry. Whether you’re passing your computer on to a family member, reassigning control, or just tidying up account permissions, Windows 11 gives...

Both macOS and Windows 11 have won legions of fans over the years, but even these tech titans aren’t immune to design missteps. When you scrutinize their core functionalities, certain quirks emerge that can disrupt even a seasoned power user’s workflow. In this article, we take a deep dive into...

I want to understand if this pattern has been explored. In an enterprise environment, if a service hosted on server A ("ssa") needs to interact with services on server B ("ssb") , it is required to create a "service account" that is configured to run ssa, with that service account then having...

In a twist that has many Windows users scratching their heads, Microsoft recently retracted plans to change the default account sign-in behavior—a move that some critics have dubbed little more than gaslighting. Let’s dive into the details behind the confusion, explore what it means for you, and...

When i install WINDOWS 11 do my google accounts gets removed? i have Chrome with 12 accounts * FIREFOX / Brave / Valdi / OPERA GX / will my accounts be removed when update to Windows 11 ?

Managing user accounts in Windows is like organizing your closet—each account is akin to a separate drawer, allowing every user (whether family, friend, or co-worker) to have their own space for settings, files, and apps. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about...

Windows 11 continues to reign supreme as the go-to desktop operating system, commanding an impressive market share north of 70%. While its flexibility and compatibility with an extensive range of devices make it a fan favorite, some users might find themselves at odds with Microsoft's push for...

If you've ever encountered the infuriating error message, "Another account from your organization is already signed in on this device. Try again with a different account," while attempting to access Microsoft 365 applications, you are far from alone. This pesky problem likely arises when you're...

In an age where technology rules supreme, you would think that signing up for a trial subscription—and more importantly, canceling it—would be a walk in the park. Let’s paint a picture of despair that one Windows user, in their quest to utilize Visio, discovered when navigating the murky waters...

Outlook.com. Logging in with my Godaddy MS Exchange me@example.com. It says me@netorg.onmicrosoft.com. Why does it do this? There is no problem with my password, I am able to log in to see my inbox in other ways, but on Outlook.com, it redirects me to an alternate looking email address. Earlier...

In an exciting development for users of Microsoft's popular communication platform, the new "unified" Microsoft Teams application for Windows 11, Windows 10, and macOS has officially launched after a successful preview phase that began back in March 2024. This latest version is designed to...

In a significant update for Windows and Mac users, Microsoft has officially launched its unified Teams app, streamlining communication across work, personal, and educational accounts. Previously available only as a preview, this update brings every component of the Teams ecosystem under one...

Microsoft offers different types of accounts to cater to various user needs, with Microsoft accounts tailored for personal use and work or school accounts designed for organizational use with Microsoft 365 for business. Understanding the distinctions between these account types is crucial for...

The Windows non-security preview update for May 2024, labelled as KB5037853 with OS Builds 22621.3672 and 22631.3672, is now available for users. This update brings a host of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience on Windows 11 across different editions. Here is a...

Introduction In the latest update for Windows 11, Builds 22621.3520 and 22631.3520 have been pushed to the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, offering a variety of enhancements. This release is tailored for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, representing significant advancements and...

Hello to anyone reading this. Thanks for your interest. I'm trying to help the aunt of a friend of mine. She doesn't remember her account password (I know) and would like to get back into her account. There's a lot of back story to this that I won't bore you with. The computer is a desktop Asus...

Hello all, As the title suggests I'm looking to restrict all access to basically everything except certain applications like games. Also I'd like to know if that may affect the game? Like will it run normally with no issue since everything is restricted on this user? Another question if this...

I'm trying to use Nearby Sharing for the first time with my Android phone. Although I'm signed into my Windows account as an administrator, the Nearby Sharing page demands that I sign into an old work account that I've not had access to in years. How do I change that to be my Windows account?

I am finally looking for a replacement for the ancient Windows Live Mail program and I am completely amazed that apparently email client programs have gotten so much WORSE in the last decade. The first replacement that I tried was the nonsense that Windows includes in Win 10 as the so-called...

I have three email accounts and I want to tell all my contacts that I will be using just one. What is the best way to go about that?