Chapter 11

Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials

Creating and managing user accounts

Making the sign-in process more secure

Signing out, switching accounts, or locking your computer

Sharing your PC with other users

Introducing access control in Windows

Before you can begin working with a device running Microsoft Windows 10, you must sign in with the credentials for a user account that is authorized to use that device. User accounts are an essential cornerstone of Windows security and are key to providing a personalized user experience. As an administrator, you determine which user accounts are allowed to sign in to a specific device. In addition, you can configure user accounts on a Windows 10 device to accomplish the following ...

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