Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11

The Windows 11 setup program really, really wants you to use a Microsoft account instead of a local account. Here's everything you need to know about your options.
How-To Geek on MSN

Your streaming subtitles are probably too small—here's how to fix them

Your streaming subtitles are probably too small—here's how to fix it across all your apps ...
Windows Central

The Windows Control Panel is one step closer to death as account rename option makes its way to Windows 11's Settings app

Microsoft has been slowly moving to iradicate the Control Panel from Windows for well over a decade at this point. It began with Windows 8 in 2012, and has slowly progressed through Windows 10 and now ...
techtimes

Google Account Security Made Easy: How to Protect Your Google Account and Privacy Settings in Minutes

Strengthen your Google account security with quick steps to protect your Google account, update privacy settings, and keep your data safe from unauthorized access in minutes. Pixabay, Simon Millions ...
CNET

I’ve Been Testing VPNs for Over a Decade. These Are the 9 VPN Settings I Enable for Optimal Privacy

Your VPN’s default settings might not be giving you all the protection you need, but adjust these settings to get a privacy boost. Attila Tomaschek Senior Writer Attila covers software, apps and ...
GizChina

Top 6 WhatsApp settings to turn on to keep your account safe and how to activate them

Two-step verification slaps on a secret PIN you need whenever your number pops up on a new device. Even if some rando grabs your SMS code, they can't touch your account without that PIN. It's totally ...
Variety

Funimation Founder Gen Fukunaga Joins George R.R. Martin on Bizaar Studios Board as Advisor (EXCLUSIVE)

Gen Fukunaga, founder and former CEO of Funimation, has joined adult animation outfit Bizaar Studios as a stakeholder and strategic advisor. Fukunaga will develop original animation with the company, ...
New York Post

Here’s how soon Fitbit users need to move their data to Google before they lose it

Fitbit users now have until May to transfer their data to a Google account. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Google has pushed back the deadline for Fitbit users to migrate their data — again.
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WhatsApp beefs up security with 'strict account settings'

WhatsApp’s ‘strict account settings’ are rolling out gradually. Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has released ‘strict account settings’ − a new security feature to protect users against ...
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WhatsApp Introduces “Strict Account Settings” to Protect Users From Cyberattacks

WhatsApp has launched Strict Account Settings to protect users from cyberattacks. Learn how to enable this optional feature and secure your account easily. In its announcement, WhatsApp explained: “We ...
Android

WhatsApp Rolls Out New Strict Account Settings to Fight Cyberattacks

WhatsApp rolls out new ‘Strict account settings’ security option. The feature, which sounds similar to Apple’s Lockdown Mode for iPhones, locks certain account settings to their most restrictive ...