How to Hide Your IP Address and Change Location on Coinbase

Are you concerned about your online privacy and looking for ways to mask your IP address on Coinbase?

If like many people, you have come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to change your location on Coinbase (or any other Crypto Exchange) and hide personal information like your IP address, country, and region.

Quick Guide: Hide Your IP Address and Change Your Location

Mask Your IP Address
Flush DNS and Renew Your IP Address
Change Your Coinbase Location Settings
Other Methods to Hide Your IP Address and Location on Coinbase

Why Hide Your IP Address?

There are several reasons why you might want to hide your IP address. One of the main reasons is to protect your privacy and prevent Coinbase from tracking your physical location. By masking your IP address, you can also avoid leaving a digital footprint and bypass content filters or bans.

How to Hide Your IP Address and Location from Coinbase

Mask Your IP Address
- Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or proxy server to mask your IP address and spoof your location.
- We recommend using NordVPN for its ease of use and reliability.
- Follow these steps to install and configure NordVPN:
  1. Visit NordVPN’s website and create an account.
  2. Download and install NordVPN on your devices.
  3. Connect to a VPN server from your preferred location.
Flush DNS and Renew Your IP Address
- Clear your DNS cache to ensure your computer obtains the latest IP address from Coinbase’s DNS server.
- Renew your IP address through your device’s settings or command prompt.
- Follow these steps for PC (Any Windows OS Computer) (please contact me directly at https://www.t.me/DigitalFoundation for one on one Consultation):

Step-by-Step Guide: Flush DNS and Renew Your IP Address

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

- - On Windows: Press the Windows key, type “cmd” in the search bar, then press Enter.
  - On Mac: Open Spotlight (Command + Space), type “Terminal,” then press Enter.

Step 2: Run Command Prompt as Administrator

- - Right-click on Command Prompt in the search results.
  - Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.

Step 3: Enter Commands

- - In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:
    - ipconfig /flushdns (This command clears the DNS resolver cache.)
    - ipconfig /release (This command releases your current IP address.)
    - ipconfig /renew (This command requests a new IP address from your DHCP server.)

Step 4: Confirm Success

- - Look for confirmation messages after each command.
  - You should see messages indicating successful flushing of the DNS resolver cache and renewal of your IP address.

Step 5: Close Command Prompt

- - Once you’ve completed the commands and confirmed success, you can close the Command Prompt window.

Note:

- - Flushing the DNS resolver cache and renewing your IP address can help resolve network connectivity issues and ensure that your computer has the latest IP address information.
  - These steps may vary slightly depending on your operating system. Always run Command Prompt with administrator privileges for these actions.

Mac/Apple Flushing DNS:

Change Your Coinbase Location Settings
- Before logging in to your Coinbase account, ensure NordVPN is running and connected to the preferred server location.
- Log in to your account, go to “Privacy Settings,” and change your “Location/Region/Country” to match your VPN server.
- Save the changes and you’re all set.

Can’t Change Your Coinbase Location Settings? Here’s What to Do

If you’re unable to change your region, location, or country on Coinbase’s account settings, you can contact Coinbase support for assistance. Follow these steps:

Connect to NordVPN and your preferred server.
Find the “Contact Us” or “Get in touch” page on Coinbase’s website here: https://help.coinbase.com/en-gb
Send a message to Coinbase support requesting a manual update of your physical location.
Wait for 24-48 hours for their response.

Other Methods to Hide Your IP Address and Location on Coinbase

In addition to using a VPN or proxy server, you can also consider using a neighbor or trusted friend’s Wi-Fi networks or proxy servers. However, keep in mind the security and privacy implications of these methods. If you are unsure or don’t know whether or not your Internet/Device/Computer is truly SECURE, take 2 minutes of your valuable time and go here to run a VPN and Browser Leak Scan: https://browserleaks.com/webrtc

VPN vs. Proxy vs. Public Wi-Fi: A Comparison

Here’s a comparison table outlining the key differences between using a VPN, proxy server, and public Wi-Fi to hide your IP address and change your location on Coinbase:

Features/Attributes	VPN	Proxy Server	Public Wi-Fi
IP Address Masking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Encryption	Yes (High-level)	No	No
Geolocation Spoofing	Yes	Yes	Partial
Ease of Setup	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Speed	Fast (depends on service)	Moderate	Varies (often slow)
Security	High	Low	Very Low
Privacy	High	Low to Moderate	Very Low
Access to Restricted Content	Yes	Yes	Maybe
Consistency	High	Moderate	Low
Cost	Subscription	Subscription or one-time fee	Free
Legality & Compliance	Generally Legal, some restrictions apply	Generally Legal, some restrictions apply	Legal

In summary, using a VPN offers the highest level of security and privacy, while proxy servers and public Wi-Fi networks may be less reliable. Choose the method that best suits your needs and always prioritize your online privacy and security.

By following these steps and tips, you can effectively hide your IP address and change your location on Coinbase, ensuring your online activities remain private and secure.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this blog post is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the effectiveness or suitability of the methods described.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you acknowledge that neither any individuals affiliated with GeeksByTheHour nor its affiliates are responsible for any actions, events, or consequences that may occur as a result.

It is recommended to consult with a qualified IT professional or technician before performing any network-related actions on your computer. Always proceed with caution and at your own risk.

Windows 11 Features You Should Fix Now

Turning off all 7 of these features will make Windows 11 feel much less intrusive (and some might boost your computer’s performance), and you’ll have a more enjoyable user experience. Say goodbye to annoying notifications disrupting your workflow, targeted ads, data collection, and more.

1. Pop-up banner notifications

In Windows 11, you’ll often see banner notifications appear in the bottom right corner of your screen. These notifications might contain important system alerts or a not-so-important article from a website you allowed notifications for, but they’re generally regarded as a bit annoying.

If you’ve ever found these pop-up banner notifications distracting, here’s how to disable them.

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Click on System in the left menu.

3. Select Notifications from the center menu.

4. Toggle off the switch next to Notifications at the top of the window.

If you only want to disable notifications temporarily, you can toggle on Do Not Disturb and set up custom times to not receive notifications.

2. Start menu notifications and recommendations

If you’re not using OneDrive or your Microsoft user account is missing info, you’ll see account-related notifications in the Start menu. Here’s how to stop seeing these pesky notifications.

1. From your Settings app, select Personalization from the left menu.

2. Click on Start in the center menu.

3. Toggle off the switch next to Show account related notifications occasionally in Start.

The Start menu is also home to recommendations, which can sometimes be helpful, but are more often just a nuisance. To turn these off, toggle the switch next to Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more.

3. Targeted Microsoft ads

With ads on almost every website you visit and in your social media feed, it’s no surprise that Windows 11 tracks your activities so advertisers can send personalized ads your way. While you unfortunately can’t turn off ads completely on Windows 11, you can disable the use of your unique advertising ID to stop seeing targeted ads.

1. Head to your Settings app.

2. Click on Privacy & Security in the left menu.

3. Select General from the center menu

4. Next to Let apps show me personalized ads by using my advertising ID, toggle the switch off.

Optionally, while you’re here, you can also toggle off the switches next to Let Windows improve Start and search results by tracking app launches and Show me notifications in the Settings app.

4. News feed from Widgets

Widgets are one of the best Windows 11 features because they give you a quick glance at info from the apps you’ve added, but the news feed added by default is unnecessary.

1. Open your Widgets board by pressing the Windows key followed by the W key.

2. Click the Settings button (cog gear icon) in the top right corner of the Widgets board.

3. Select Show or hide feeds from the menu.

4. Toggle off the switch next to Microsoft Start.

5. A pop-up window will appear to confirm your decision. Select Turn off, and when you open your Widgets board next, the news feed will be gone.

5. Optional diagnostic data and feedback

In order to improve the Windows 11 experience, Microsoft collects a lot of data about your computer and how you use it. While real user experience can certainly help Microsoft improve its operating system, it’s not necessary. Here’s how to limit the amount of diagnostic data and feedback your computer sends to Microsoft.

1. Open your Settings app.

2. Select Privacy & security from the left menu.

3. Click Diagnostics & feedback in the center menu.

4. Toggle off the switch next to Send optional diagnostic data.

6. Unnecessary startup apps

Many applications open during startup by default, and this can majorly slow down your computer’s overall performance, especially if you don’t notice certain apps are open. If you’re not using an app, there’s no reason for it to be open and sucking up system resources.

Seeing which apps are set to launch at startup and turning them off is incredibly simple to do.

1. Open your Settings app.

2. Select Apps from the left menu.

3. Click on Startup at the bottom of the center menu.

4. At the top of the window, there’s a Sort by dropdown menu. From the available options, select Startup impact to see which apps are demanding the most resources from your computer.

5. Toggle off any apps you don’t need to open during startup.

7. Search highlights from Bing

Microsoft’s proprietary search engine is Bing, so you’ll see Bing search highlights when using the the Windows 11 Search interface. If you don’t want to see these Bing results every time you search for something, you can turn this feature off in four simple steps.

1. Open your computer’s Settings app.

2. Click on Privacy & security in the left menu.

3. Select Search permissions towards the bottom of the center menu.

4. Scroll down to the More settings heading, and toggle off the switch for Show search highlights.

While most of the features just mentioned are objectively annoying, there’s one new feature in Windows 11 that could be seen by some as helpful and by others as intrusive: Microsoft’s new AI Copilot tool. Copilot can help you write emails or summarize long walls of text, but it’s quite a resource-heavy app.

If you don’t want Microsoft’s new AI digital assistant on your device, here’s how to turn off Copilot on Windows 11.

How To Lock Down Your Computer

How to Quickly Lock Your Windows 11/10 PC

Your privacy matters. That’s why it’s good practice to lock a desktop or laptop whenever you leave it unattended. Use any of the methods below to stop other people from snooping around your PC.

Unlike signing out, locking a computer is faster, just as secure, and doesn’t require you to shut down open programs. You also get to unlock it instantly and pick up where you left off. This article will go through various ways to quickly lock Windows 11 and 10.

Table of Contents

Lock Computer via the Start Menu
Lock Computer with a Keyboard Shortcut
Lock Computer with a Desktop Shortcut
Lock PC via the Windows Security Screen
Lock Computer via Task Manager
Lock Computer Alongside Screen Saver
Lock Computer With Dynamic Lock
Connect Smartphone to PC
Activate Dynamic Lock
Lock Computer via Run Command
Lock Computer via Windows Terminal
Total Lockdown

Lock Computer via the Start Menu

The most straightforward approach to locking your PC is simply to use the Start menu. Open it, select the User icon or your profile portrait, and choose the option labeled Lock.

Note: If the Lock option is not present, open the Control Panel, go to Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change what the power buttons do, and activate the box next to Lock to add it.

Lock Computer with a Keyboard Shortcut

If you prefer keyboard shortcuts, an even faster way to lock a Windows computer is pressing Windows Key + L. Use it a few times, and you’ll get it hard-coded into your muscle memory.

Lock Computer with a Desktop Shortcut

If you find it challenging to use the Win + L keyboard shortcut, you can create a desktop shortcut capable of locking your PC just as quickly.

Right-click a vacant area within the desktop area.
Select New > Shortcut on the context menu.
Copy and paste the following snippet of text into the Create Shortcut window and select Next:

rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Type a name for the shortcut—e.g., “Lock PC”—and select Finish.
Double-click the shortcut whenever you want to lock your PC.

Lock PC via the Windows Security Screen

The Windows Security screen (a.k.a. the Ctrl + Alt + Delete screen) offers another quick way to lock Microsoft Windows. The best thing about this method is that you can use it even if Windows 11 or 10 isn’t responsive. Simply press Ctrl + Alt + Del to get the Windows Security screen to show up. Then, select Lock.

Lock Computer via Task Manager

If you ever find yourself using the Task Manager in Windows 11 or 10 and want to lock down your PC immediately, you can do that using the Task Manager itself.

Right-click the Start button and select Task Manager.
Select More details to expand the default Task Manager view.
Switch to the Users tab.
Select your Windows user account.
Select the Disconnect option at the lower-right corner of the window.

Lock Computer Alongside Screen Saver

If you regularly forget to lock your PC, you can set up a screensaver to kick in automatically and lock your PC when it engages.

Open the Start menu, search for screen saver, and select Turn Screen Saver On or Off to invoke the Screen Saver Settings pop-up.
Open the drop-down menu under Screen saver and pick a screensaver (select Blank if you prefer to keep the computer screen dark when the screensaver is active).
Specify a time in minutes within the Wait box, check the box next to On resume, display logon screen, and select OK.

Your PC will display the screensaver when left idle for the time duration. Press a key or mouse button whenever you want to exit it and get to the Lock Screen.

Lock Computer With Dynamic Lock

Dynamic Lock automatically locks the operating system if it detects a weak Bluetooth signal between your PC and another device. Although it works with any Bluetooth peripheral, using a smartphone (Android or iPhone) is the most practical.

Connect Smartphone to PC

Before activating Dynamic Lock, you must pair your smartphone with your computer.

Put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. That’s as simple as visiting its Bluetooth options screen (e.g., Settings > Bluetooth on the iPhone).
Open the Settings app on your PC (press Windows + I).
Select Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
Select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth.
Select your phone and go through the onscreen instructions to pair it.

Activate Dynamic Lock

It’s now just a matter of activating Dynamic Lock.

Open the Settings app on your PC.
Select Accounts > Sign-in Options and scroll down to the Dynamic Lock section.
Check the box next to Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you’re away.

Your PC will automatically lock itself whenever you move away from it with your iPhone or Android smartphone.

Lock Computer via Run Command

You can perform many valuable activities with Run commands in Windows, including locking your PC. Although it’s hard to justify using Run over the above methods, it’s good to know that this way exists.

Press Windows Key + R or right-click the Start button and select Run.
Type the following command into the Run dialog box:

rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Select OK, or press Enter to lock Windows.

Lock Computer via Windows Terminal

Another obscure way to lock a Windows 11/10 PC requires running a command through the Windows Terminal or Windows PowerShell consoles. Here’s how to use it:

Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Windows 11) or Windows PowerShell (Windows 10).
Type the following command:

rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Press Enter.

Tip: The above command also works on the older Command Prompt console. Open the Start menu, type cmd, and select Open to get to it.

While this command is not particularly useful for locking your PC in the moment, it can be handy to include the command in a script so that your PC locks when the script finishes.

Total Lockdown

Locking your Windows PC has no downsides and keeps intruders at bay. It’s easy to forget to do that, however, so it’s always worth taking your time to tweak your screensaver settings or set up Dynamic Lock. While you’re at it, check out how to create a passwordless login in Windows to make getting back in even faster.

About The Author

Dr. Sky Houston has a legacy, passion and expertise in Information Technology. He specializes in topics related to Consumer & Business Technology and optimizing productivity. “Tame Your Technology Or It Will Tame You” is his way of life! When he isn’t solving tech issues of all sizes, he is busy optimizing, troubleshooting and locking down Client’s Internet, Networks, Devices and Computers, you can catch him teaching and training network, productivity improvements and Cyber Security.

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends (Updated for 2023)

Table of Contents

1) Rise of Automotive Hacking

2) Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3) Mobile is the New Target

4) Cloud is Also Potentially Vulnerable

5) Data Breaches: Prime Target

6) IoT with 5G Network: The New Era of Technology and Risks

7) Automation and Integration

8) Targeted Ransomware

9) State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare

10) Insider Threats

2023: The Digital Transformation realized for businesses, organizations and even governments are relying on computerized and progressively increased digital systems to manage their day-to-day activities making Cybersecurity a primary goal and priority for all Executives and Organizations of all sizes.

The 2020 pandemic year exacerbated this fact – with up to 75% of billions of people globally transitioning from their physical office (which had the IT resources and personnel) to their “home office”. Essentially turning the entire “working from home industry” and all of the IT and HR requirements that it needs due to safeguarding data from various online attacks or any unauthorized access as the new “norm” of virtual/remote work.

Going Forward: Continuous change in technologies including the popular Dual Authorization Password apps primarily through utilizing the smart phone also implies a parallel shift and priority in Cybersecurity trends across the board in every organization as news of data breach, ransomware, malware, compromised devices/browsers and hacks unfortunately become the norms. This is simply based on adapting to the progressing volume (millions before the 2020 Pandemic worked from home, today it is billions) of remote workers. Here are the top Cybersecurity trends for 2023:

1) Rise of Automotive Hacking

Modern vehicles nowadays come packed with automated software creating seamless connectivity for drivers in cruise control, engine timing, door lock, airbags and advanced systems for driver assistance. These vehicles use Bluetooth and WiFi technologies to communicate that also opens them to several vulnerabilities or threats from hackers. Gaining control of the vehicle or using microphones for eavesdropping is expected to rise in 2023 with more use of automated vehicles. Self-driving or autonomous vehicles use an even further complex mechanism that requires strict cybersecurity measures.

2) Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

With AI being introduced in all market segments, this technology with a combination of machine learning has brought tremendous changes in cybersecurity. AI has been paramount in building automated security systems, natural language processing, face detection, and automatic threat detection and the ChatGPT OpenAI capabilities that are literally transforming industries of anything relating to “the written word” including Copy Writing, Marketing, Advertising, Education, and many, many others are all being automated with AI. Although, it is also being used to develop smart malware and attacks to bypass the latest security protocols in controlling data. AI enabled threat detection systems can predict new attacks and notify admins for any data breach instantly.

3) Mobile is the New Target

Cybersecurity trends provide a considerable increase (50 percent) for mobile banking malware or attacks in 2020, making our handheld devices a potential prospect for hackers. All of our photos, financial transactions, emails, and messages possess more threats to individuals. Smartphones are logically one of the biggest targets for anyone with the skills and agenda primarily based on two facts:

Smartphones are used by more people globally today than PC’s (personal computers)
The security and vulnerabilities of smartphones are far less on average than PC’s
Social Media like Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok as well as other installed Apps of all types on smartphones/PC’s/devices are being targeted more and more each day by malicious individuals and “ransomware gangs” globally.

4) The “Cloud” i.e. Internet is Also Potentially Vulnerable

With more and more organizations now established on clouds, security measures need to be continuously monitored and updated to safeguard the data from leaks. Although cloud applications such as Google or Microsoft are well equipped with security from their end still, it’s the user end that acts as a significant source for erroneous errors, malicious software, and phishing attacks more than ever before today. Malicious actors across the globe are adapting faster than end users can act, especially in today’s ever so popular Social Media world.

5) Data Breaches: Prime target

Data will continue to be a leading concern for organizations around the world. Whether it be for an individual or organization, safeguarding digital data is the primary goal now. Any minor flaw or bug in your system browser or software is a potential vulnerability for hackers to access personal information. New strict measures General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was enforced from May 25th, 2018 onwards, offering data protection and privacy for individuals in the European Union(EU). Similarly, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was applied after January 1st, 2020, for safeguarding consumer rights in the California area.

6) IoT with 5G Network: The New Era of Technology and Risks

With the advent and growth of 5G networks, a new era of inter-connectivity will become a reality with the Internet of Things (IoT).

The Internet of Things (IoT) is essentially an interconnected global network where all devices are connected to each other as well as the “internet” 24×7. This communication between multiple devices also opens them to vulnerabilities from outside influence, attacks or an unknown software bug. Even the world’s most used browser supported by Google, Chrome was found to have serious bugs. 5G architecture is comparatively new in the industry and requires a lot of research to find loopholes to make the system secure from external attack.

Every step of the 5G network might bring a plethora of network attacks that we might not be aware of. Here manufacturers need to be very strict in building sophisticated 5G hardware and software to control data breaches.

7) Automation and Integration

With the size of data multiplying every day, it is eminent that automation is integrated to give more sophisticated control over the information. Modern hectic work demand also pressurizes professionals and engineers to deliver quick and proficient solutions, making automation more valuable than ever. Security measurements are incorporated during the agile process to build more secure software in every aspect. Large and complex web applications are further hard to safeguard making automation as well as cyber security to be a key concept of the software development process.

8) Targeted Ransomware

Another important cybersecurity trend that we can’t seem to ignore is targeted ransomware. Especially in the developed nations’ industries rely heavily on specific software to run their daily activities. These ransomware targets are more focused today in 2023 including examples like the Wanna Cry attack on the National Health Service hospitals in England corrupted more than 70,000 medical devices. Though generally, ransomware asks to threaten to publish the victim’s data unless a ransom is paid still it can affect the large organization or in case of nations too.

9) State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare

There won’t be any stoppage between the western and eastern powers in attempts to find superiority. The tension between the US and Iran or Chinese hackers often creates worldwide news though the attacks are few; they have a significant impact on an event such as elections. And with more than 70 elections bound to be held this year, criminal activities during this time will surge. Expect high-profile data breaches, key infrastructure like airlines grounding planes due to internal software compromises, etc. as top cybersecurity trends for 2023.

10) Insider Threats

Human error is still one of the primary reasons for data breaches and cyber security issues and service tickets, up to 75% of all reported in fact according to the most recent 2022 statistics. Any employee having a grudge or just a bad day at their employer or intentional loophole can bring down a whole organization with millions of stolen data. One example of this in 2022 was an official Report by Verizon that a documented data breach gives strategic insights on cybersecurity trends that 45 percent of total attacks were directly or indirectly made by the employees. Creating a culture of more awareness within premises to safeguard data in every way possible is truly the primary goal today in 2023 as well as the future.

All Windows 10 & 11 Users At Risk: SeriousSAM has No Cure Yet!

Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 users are at risk of a new unpatched vulnerability that was recently disclosed publicly.

The vulnerability — SeriousSAM — allows attackers with low-level permissions to access Windows system files to perform a Pass-the-Hash (and potentially Silver Ticket) attack.

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to obtain hashed passwords stored in the Security Account Manager (SAM) and Registry, and ultimately run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

SeriousSAM vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-36934, exists in the default configuration of Windows 10 and Windows 11, specifically due to a setting that allows ‘read’ permissions to the built-in user’s group that contains all local users.

As a result, built-in local users have access to read the SAM files and the Registry, where they can also view the hashes. Once the attacker has ‘User’ access, they can use a tool such as Mimikatz to gain access to the Registry or SAM, steal the hashes and convert them to passwords. Invading Domain users that way will give attackers elevated privileges on the network.

Because there is no official patch available yet from Microsoft, the best way to protect your environment from SeriousSAM vulnerability is to implement hardening measures.

Mitigating SeriousSAM

According to Sky Houston, CTO at GeeksByTheHour, there are three optional hardening measures:

Delete all users from the built-in users’ group — this is a good place to start from, but won’t protect you if Administrator credentials are stolen.
Restrict SAM files and Registry permissions — allow access only for Administrators. This will, again, only solve part of the problem, as if an attacker steals Admin credentials, you will still be vulnerable to this vulnerability.
Don’t allow the storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication — By implementing this rule, there will be no hash stored in the SAM or registry, thereby mitigating this vulnerability completely.

When using GPOs for implementation, make sure the following UI Path is Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication

Despite the fact that the last recommendation offers a good solution for SeriousSAM, it may negatively impact your production if not properly tested before it is pushed. When this setting is enabled, applications that use scheduled tasks and need to store users’ hashes locally will fail.

Windows 11: Everything You Need To Know!

WELCOME TO WINDOWS 11: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM GEEKSBYTHEHOUR.COM

Two features from the Xbox Series X are making their way to PC via Windows 11:

The first is Auto HDR, which will help “over 1000” previous-generation games look better by automatically enabling HDR. Without this feature, only games built to support HDR would use HDR on an HDR-compatible display. Microsoft showed it off in Skyrim, where it made the colors much more vivid and vibrant.
The second is DirectStorage. Some Windows 11 PCs will be “DirectStorage Optimized”—they will need a high-performance NVMe SSD and appropriate drivers. On these PCs, games can quickly load data from system storage directly to the graphics card without taxing the CPU. Just like the Xbox did, this bypass will speed up game load times and make faster loading of assets during gameplay possible going forward.

A Smart Upgrade

Windows 11 seems pretty good so far! It’s full of other smart changes, too.

For example, Cortana is being removed from the PC setup experience, something that will no doubt please many system administrators like Dr. Sky Houston, who can’t stand Cortana and all of its headaches!

We here at GeeksByTheHour have given the Insiders Preview Build of Windows 11 a test drive and we are confident that:

Microsoft is getting more serious on Security. Windows 11 requires a Camera to operate (at least in the factory installation process) and we are assuming this is based on a “mandatory” type of Biometrics Security Approach, at least as a philosophy if not in a configurable application.
Requiring a PC with UEFI firmware that is 64-bit, Secure Boot capable and a version 2.0 TPM module chip, for example are positive Security requirements for today’s computing environment going forward.
One of the major questions is how much privacy information will MSN require upon setup (MSN is now mandatory for Windows 11) And remember, it also requires a decent and stable Internet Connection as soon as you begin installing it that was optional in all previous Windows OS versions!