windows-security

Why Windows 11 Sign-In Times Out and How to Extend the Window

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Quick fix: Sign-in screen times out: typically PC sleeps after period of inactivity, requiring re-authentication. Extend: Settings → System → Power & battery → Screen and sleep → When plugged in, put my device to sleep after → longer or Never. For sign-in screen timeout specifically: registry: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\7516b95f-f776-4464-8c53-06167f40cc99\8EC4B3A5-6868-48c2-BE75-4F3044BE88A7. Sign-in screen timeout: after lock screen inactivity, … Read more

How to Encrypt a USB Drive With BitLocker To Go

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Quick fix: Plug in USB drive. Open File Explorer. Right-click drive → Turn on BitLocker. Pick password. Save recovery key (printed / Microsoft account / file). Pick encryption type: Used disk space only (faster, new drives) or Entire drive (more secure, used drives). Start. After encryption: drive prompts for password on every plug-in. BitLocker To … Read more