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User Accounts and Family Safety

How to manage user accounts, user groups, parental controls, and other settings. We cover Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, and other platforms.

How to switch Google accounts on Android: All you need to know

How to switch Google accounts on Android: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.01.2021
Did you know that you can use just one device and switch between different Google accounts on Android? The data associated with each account gets synced for your apps, and Android offers the flexibility of easily accessing one Google account or another. If you like...
What is a Windows user group, and what does it do?

What is a Windows user group, and what does it do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.12.2020
Security is essential in any digital environment, so to make it easier for users to manage permissions and other user accounts, Windows offers a useful feature called user groups. Although it may seem a bit intimidating at first, this feature is not that hard to...
How to restore Downloads and other user folders in Windows 10

How to restore Downloads and other user folders in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.12.2020
Windows 10 allows you to change the location of your user folders and move them to anywhere you want. For example, you might have moved the Downloads folder from its default location on your C: drive to another partition or drive to keep it separate...
2 ways to remove the People icon from the taskbar in Windows 10

2 ways to remove the People icon from the taskbar in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 02.12.2020
Do you want to remove the People icon from your taskbar in Windows 10? Well, you are not the only one. Ever since Microsoft introduced the People app in Windows 10, many of us felt that the two people icon present on our taskbar was...
6 ways to change an account to Administrator and back in Windows 10

6 ways to change an account to Administrator and back in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 04.11.2020
If you want to promote a trustworthy user or limit the permissions of a naughty one on your Windows 10 PC, there are several ways to change an account type from Standard to Administrator and the other way around. While a Standard account lets you...
6 ways to sign in to Windows 10

6 ways to sign in to Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.10.2020
Most people sign into Windows 10 using their password or the PIN they’ve created for their user accounts. However, there are other ways in which you can log in to Windows 10. You can do it using your face, your fingerprint, or a security key,...
6 ways to add a local (non-Microsoft) user to Windows 10

6 ways to add a local (non-Microsoft) user to Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.10.2020
There are times when you need to know how to add a non-Microsoft account to Windows 10. Microsoft accounts come with the advantage of syncing your settings across multiple devices. However, some users prefer giving that up, in exchange for the more secure and private...
How to switch to a Windows 10 local account from a Microsoft one

How to switch to a Windows 10 local account from a Microsoft one

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 21.10.2020
If you already gave the Microsoft experience a shot and you're not impressed, switching to a Windows 10 local account from a Microsoft one is a simple process. While logging in with Microsoft has the advantage of cross-device synchronization, some users choose the security and...
3 ways to create a Microsoft account from your browser

3 ways to create a Microsoft account from your browser

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 02.10.2020
Do you want to use Microsoft products and services like Windows 10, Xbox, Skype, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, or OneDrive? Well, to get access to all their features and benefits, you need a Microsoft account. Creating a Microsoft account is free and can easily be...
How to add a Microsoft account to Windows 10

How to add a Microsoft account to Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.09.2020
When you install Windows 10 or set it up for the first time, the operating system invites you to create a Microsoft account. However, during the setup process, you only get to configure one Microsoft account. What if you need to use more than one...
How to unblock a number on Android: All you need to know

How to unblock a number on Android: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.08.2020
There may come a time when you have a change of heart and decide to unblock a number on your Android. Maybe you overreacted, or you simply miss the person and want to give them a second chance. No matter the reason, it's not hard...
How to add a contact to WhatsApp on Android: 4 ways

How to add a contact to WhatsApp on Android: 4 ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.07.2020
Adding a new contact on WhatsApp is not something you often do, since all the contacts saved on your Android smartphone are automatically available in the popular chat app. However, there are times when you want to use WhatsApp to reach out to someone whose...
How to use the People app in Windows 10

How to use the People app in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.07.2020
The Windows 10 People app is Microsoft's current attempt at creating an address book for all your contacts. The idea is that, after you import every contact from your email address(es), you can see them all sorted alphabetically in the People app and get in...
How to create a Google Account in 4 easy steps

How to create a Google Account in 4 easy steps

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 17.07.2020
It's simple to create a Google Account, and having one makes your life a lot easier. Did you just buy an Android smartphone and want to get new apps for it? Then you need a Google Account. Do you watch videos on YouTube and want...
How to add a contact on your Android: 4 ways

How to add a contact on your Android: 4 ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.07.2020
There's more than one way to add a contact on your Android smartphone. You can type in the number, add it from your logs or chats. There are also several apps that let you add a new contact on your Android, and you can choose...
How to login to Windows 10 with a PIN? How to change the login PIN?

How to login to Windows 10 with a PIN? How to change the login PIN?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.06.2020
People hate passwords because they are long, hard to remember, and preferably unique. To keep your security at a decent level and make it faster for you to sign in, Microsoft has created several authentication methods for Windows 10. One of the fastest is the...
How to set up a Google Account on Android

How to set up a Google Account on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.05.2020
  Setting up a Google Account on Android is needed if you want to access Google services and apps from the Play Store. Android relies on your Google Account to access a lot of features and apps, so we recommend using one. Whether it's a...