Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition, 2nd Edition

Chapter 4

Working with User Accounts

IN THIS CHAPTER

Connecting to and disconnecting from the internet

Creating local and Microsoft Accounts

Managing passwords

Deleting an account

Windows 11 seeks an internet connection automatically from the moment you start it. More often than not, you connect to the internet using a wireless or Wi-Fi connection. For this reason, if you start a laptop or tablet in a coffee shop or library, you may see a notification that one or more network connections are available. That's convenient.

A computer without an internet connection is an island, if not a paperweight. Connecting to a network, however, opens a door to your computer — and malefactors try to push through that door to access your computer. Windows 11 has a firewall that monitors and restricts traffic in and out. Don't be afraid of connecting to the internet, but be aware of the risks and be careful to connect to a network that seems trustworthy. In Chapter 1, you create a local user account. You need a Microsoft account to take full advantage of Windows 11 features such as the Microsoft ...