#1134 - How Do I Change My Windows PIN?
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How Do I Change My Windows PIN?
Changing your Windows sign-in PIN isn't a setting in your Microsoft account; it's set on each device. I'll show you where to find it, why a PIN is safer than you might think, and when you should change it.
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Is Using the Cloud Safe?
Is the cloud really dangerous, or is that just a lack of understanding? I'll break down what "the cloud" actually is, why it's no riskier than email or online banking, and the simple habits that keep your data safe no matter where it lives.
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A One-Step Way to Lose Your Account Forever
Most people who lose an account never get it back, and it's usually their own fault. I'll discuss why alternate email addresses and phone numbers are the key to account recovery, and what simple habit most people forget that locks them out for good.
Why Ask Why?
Wonder why software makers make the choices they do? Me too. But I'll explain why asking "why" rarely brings relief and often just brings more frustration, as well as the one time asking "why" actually pays off.
Watch: Why Ask Why?
How Do I Change My Windows PIN?
Changing your Windows sign in PIN isn't something hiding in your Microsoft account, it's set on each machine itself. I'll show you where to find it in Settings, plus why a PIN is safer than you might think and when you should actually bother changing it.
My Email Is Hacked. How Do I Fix It?
Getting locked out of your own email is scary, and the fallout can spread to your bank, social media, and contacts. I'll walk you through the steps to take right now: recovering your account, locking it down, and protecting everything connected to it.
