Lost Windows 10 password for signing in to your Surface Book or Surface Pro 4? Is it possible to recover or reset Windows 10 password on a UEFI-based laptop or tablet? The Surface machine is equipped with UEFI and Secure Boot which add security but make old password recovery methods obsolete. Here we’ll show you […]
Block Read / Write Access to USB or CD Drive in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
October 29, 2015 by No comments »There are situations where you might want to disable USB/CD device access in your computer, if someone wants to copy your files to removable devices (USB stick or CD). In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 ways to block read/write access to USB/CD drive in Windows 10, 8 and 7. Method 1: Using Group Policy […]
4 Ways to Lock Your Computer in Windows 10
September 9, 2020 by No comments »Locking your computer screen is a secure way to prevent unauthorized access to your files or running applications when you walk away. This feature is really useful especially when you need to leave your computer in a hurry but you don’t want to shut down or log off. Here we’ll show you 4 ways to […]
Windows 10: Switch Between Tablet Mode and Desktop Mode
December 9, 2020 by No comments »Tablet mode makes every application (including Start Menu) run in full screen, which provides a more touch-friendly experience. If you have a 2-in-1 tablet, Windows 10 asks you if you want to enter tablet mode when you detach a tablet from its base or dock. In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 simple ways to […]
How to Change Keyboard Layout for Windows 10/8/7 Login Screen
October 21, 2015 by No comments »“I’m stuck on logon screen of Windows 7 professional. My password has an ö (german umlaut) character and the keyboard layout changed somehow to English. And on logon screen I can’t seem to find anywhere to change the keyboard layout. Hence I cannot logon to my Windows, can’t use my PC. What should I do?” […]
Disable / Enable Password Login After Waking Windows 10 from Sleep
October 4, 2015 by No comments »When you wake up Windows 10 from sleep, hibernation or standby, it might ask you to login with your username and password. While this is a good security measure for a work computer, it can be annoying for users who feel that their computers is in a secure environment. In this article we’ll show you […]
Fix “Create Password Reset Disk Link Not Working” in Windows 10
September 30, 2015 by No comments »Just like previous versions of Windows, Windows 10 allows you to create a password reset disk from within the Control Panel. But when you try to click on the “Create a password reset disk” link, you might find out nothing happens. No wizard. No response at all. Doesn’t matter if I have a USB drive […]
How to Turn On or Off Fast Startup Missing in Windows 10
September 30, 2015 by No comments »How to enable / disable fast startup in Windows 10? The “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” option is missing from the Power Options? Fast Startup is a new feature of Windows 10/8, that allows a computer to boot faster than before. This article will explain how the Fast Startup works and walk you through the […]
Auto Shutdown Windows 10 / 8 As You Expect
September 25, 2015 by No comments »Sometimes you might want to schedule Windows to shutdown automatically after a specified amount of time. For example, let’s say you’re downloading a big file at night. You know it will take about one hour for it to be complete, but it’s too late and you must sleep now. You don’t want to leave your […]
How to Reset or Remove Windows 10 PIN If You Forgot It
September 21, 2015 by No comments »Have you set up a PIN login on your computer but forgot the PIN code? PIN is a convenient way for tablet users to log into Windows 10 without typing complicated password. This is really helpful especially if your tablet is not connected to a keyboard. If you’ve forgotten Windows 10 PIN, you can reset […]