Operating system security

MAC filtering in Windows 10

There are many options available to a Windows 10 user when it comes to managing computer networks, both wired and wireless. Some of them are incredibly vital

Admin vs non-admin accounts in Windows 10

Coke versus Pepsi. Mac versus PC. Red versus Blue. There are some arguments that have been around for so long that the idea of one side or the other being 10

Types of user accounts in Windows 10 (local, domain, Microsoft)

Years ago, I was just starting out in tech. I was located at a remote facility compared to the rest of the company, and we had someone that was demanding dom

How to use Windows Recovery Environment

Introduction It’s frustrating when a Windows operating system fails to boot or restarts unexpectedly. Maybe the problem is a corrupted disk or missing files

How to use Windows Backup and Restore Utility

Introduction Since its first appearance in the Windows OS family in Windows 7, the Backup and Restore utility has been the go-to for managing the all-too-im

How to use Microsoft passport in Windows 10

Passwords, the long-relied-upon information security measure that helps secure billions of user accounts daily, have become a little long in the tooth. When

Driver Security in Windows 10

Drivers are an essential group of files that allow a hardware component(s) to communicate with the computer’s operating system (OS). If an attacker successfu

How to use Credential Manager in Windows 10

Windows Credential Manager is a Windows feature that, both due to its user-friendliness and popularity, was brought over to Windows 10. Since its debut in Wi

How to configure Picture Passwords and PINs in Windows 10

Introduction When you first think of the concept of a picture password, you may think of something like the old TV show classic “Concentration,” or a typica

How to use credential guard in Windows 10

One of the proverbial gems in the crown of a successful attack is user credentials, and it is understandable why. Once an attacker has a compromised system’s