offline mode

- A screen lock is a must-have for laptops, and there are different options such as fingerprint, facial recognition, password, or PIN. - To make login more secure, users can enable high-security login methods like Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts. - Users can automatically lock their computer by setting up time intervals for requiring login again or enabling Dynamic lock with Bluetooth devices. - Users can skip the login and use a local account to reduce monitoring. - Users can turn off Windows Ad ID to prevent customized advertising. - Users can limit the information Windows can access to protect privacy but may lose some functionality. - Users can control app permissions for things like camera, microphone, and location through App Authorization. - Users can restrict or turn off app sharing between devices. - Users can opt out of Device Usage feature to prevent Microsoft from customizing the system and advertising to their habits. - Users can disable Microsoft 'tips' that may be perceived as advertising. - Windows 11 has built-in security features like Windows Defender for virus protection and can protect against extortion trojans. - Users can find a missing computer by enabling the Find my device feature and using account.microsoft.com/devices to locate and control the device remotely.