Aside from the normal alphanumeric passwords that we all got very familiar with since the earliest version of the Windows operating system came into existence, Windows 8.1 introduces us to some brand new security enhancing features which are nowhere to be found in the previous Windows editions. We’ve already discussed how you can set up […]

Passwords are an important part of your computer’s security. It helps protect your files and some other stuff that are saved in your computer’s hard drive from being accessed by any unauthorized users. Passwords have been protecting accounts in Windows and all the other operating system platforms for a long time and this security feature […]

Aside from being able to create a new user account of any type (Microsoft account, Local account and a Child’s account) from the Metro environment, Windows 8.1 also allows users to create an account from the Desktop screen which used  to be the only way in doing it on previous Windows editions such as Vista […]

In our previous tutorial, we’ve taught our readers how to access the metro section where adding an account can be done and explained the difference between the three types of accounts that can be created in a Windows 8.1 computer. Accounts are very important in every Windows computer that the absence of one will render […]

User accounts are very important in any Windows machine in the sense that it will never work without you setting up an account that will let you enter the operating system and use all of its features and components. It is like a key in a vehicle which lets you open the door and start […]

Viruses and other forms of malware has been around for a long time. They come in different forms from different sources and bring varied effects to any Windows operating system version. With the onset of these culprits came some software that are made to protect and counteract the effects made by these devils and they […]

Windows 8.1 is an awesome operating system in itself! You might wonder what makes it great and awesome but  a deeper and more objective look to it will reveal a lot of wonderful features that are nowhere to be found in all of the other previous Windows versions. For instance, you will see a brand […]

Previously, we’ve learned what the Windows Firewall does and explored the options and links that are found on its main Window but the Windows Firewall tutorial series will not just end there without really getting through the details of how it works and understanding why a certain option or feature should be activated or not […]

Most of us would probably know what a “Firewall” is especially when we talk about houses. This feature which is a must-have in every home helps prevent fire coming from the adjacent property from ever jumping to the next. Firewalls need to be tough and set high enough to protect the property that it is […]

Since being connected to a network is the “in thing” in our days, most people would really try their best to get connected to the Internet no matter where they are and this includes public networks but as we all know, there could be a lot of loop holes and dangers in public networks that […]