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How to set up a Google Account on Android devices
To download apps from the Play Store, check your Gmail, use Google Maps, or back up files with Google Drive, you need to add a Google Account to your Android device. Your Google Account connects you to essential services and helps sync your data across devices. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Google Account on Android…
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How to enable or turn off 2-Step Verification for a Google Account
Protecting your Google Account has never been more important. With phishing attempts, password leaks, and account breaches becoming more frequent, relying solely on a password is no longer enough. That’s why Google offers 2-Step Verification, also called two-step authentication, for Gmail. It adds a second layer of protection by requiring an extra form of identity before anyone, including you, can…
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How to add a child account to your Windows 10 PC
I’ve always found Microsoft’s family features a bit confusing in the past, but things took a welcome turn with Windows 10. Setting up a child account became simpler, more intuitive, and much quicker than before. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a child account on Windows 10 or how to set up a Windows 10 computer for a child,…
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How to regain admin access from standard account on Windows 11
On Windows 11, if you lose access to your administrator account, you can still regain elevated access, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this task. If you have a computer and accidentally deleted your administrator account, and now you only have a standard user account, you won’t be able to perform elevated tasks, such as making…
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Microsoft Entra account lockouts caused by user token logging mishap
Microsoft confirms that the weekend Entra account lockouts were caused by the invalidation of short-lived user refresh tokens that were mistakenly logged into internal systems. On Saturday morning, numerous organizations reported that they began receiving Microsoft Entra alerts that accounts had leaked credentials, causing the accounts to be locked out automatically. Impacted customers initially thought the account lockouts were tied to the…
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How to reset account password without recovery questions on Windows 11
To reset your Windows 11 password, boot your computer into WinRE and open Command Prompt, change “utilman.exe” to “cmd.exe,” enable the “Administrator” account, sign in with the local Administrator account, and reset your account password. UPDATED 4/18/2025: On a Windows 11 setup configured with a local account, at one point or another, you may lose access to the desktop for…
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Anthropic’s Claude AI can now search through your Gmail account for ‘Research’ – Computerworld
Anthropic outlined how the new features can support a variety of enterprise functions. In marketing, Claude can analyze strategy documents and external sources to shape product launch plans. Sales teams can use it to compile briefings by summarizing past correspondence and surfacing relevant updates. Engineers may streamline technical planning by referencing design documents and external API specifications in a unified…
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How to disable user account on Windows 11
To disable an account on Windows 11, open Command Prompt (Admin) and run the “net user “ACCOUNT” /active:no” command. Alternatively, in PowerShell (admin), run the “Disable-LocalUser -Name ACCOUNT” command. You can also disable local accounts on Windows 11 from Computer Management and the Settings app. On Windows 11, if you want to temporarily prevent a specific user from signing into…
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Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In & Removes Bypass Trick Option
Microsoft is making it increasingly difficult to set up Windows 11 without signing into a Microsoft Account. A popular workaround that previously allowed users to bypass the mandatory login is being removed, effectively requiring an internet connection and Microsoft Account during the initial setup. Goodbye, bypass trick For years, Windows users who preferred local accounts — or simply didn’t want…
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Coinbase to fix 2FA account activity entry freaking out users
Coinbase is fixing a misleading account activity message that has caused confusion and anxiety, making users think their credentials were compromised. Over the past couple of weeks, numerous people have contacted BleepingComputer about concerns that they think Coinbase has a serious security issue. After receiving Coinbase phishing emails or texts, they logged into their accounts and checked the activity log,…
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