Setting a Password on a Windows Computer

1. Open Settings:
   
   • Press Windows + I or click on the Start Menu and select Settings (gear icon).
2. Go to Accounts:
   
   • In the Settings window, select Accounts.
3. Navigate to Sign-in Options:
   
   • In the Accounts section, find and click Sign-in options from the left-hand menu.
4. Set a Password:
   
   • Under the Password section, click on Add (if a password isn’t already set).
   • Enter your new password and confirm it in the required fields.
   • Add a password hint to help you remember your password in case you forget it (optional).
   • Click Next and then Finish to save your new password.
5. Restart or Lock the Computer:
   
   • You can restart the computer or press Windows + L to lock it, then test your new password by logging back in.

Changing the Login Password on a Mac

1. Open System Preferences:
   
   • Click on the Apple menu (top-left corner) and select System Preferences.
2. Go to Users & Groups:
   
   • In System Preferences, select Users & Groups.
3. Select Your Account:
   
   • In the left pane, select your user account (you may need to unlock settings by clicking the lock icon at the bottom left and entering the current password).
4. Change the Password:
   
   • Click Change Password next to your account.
   • Enter your current password and then your new password in the appropriate fields.
   • Verify the new password and, if desired, add a password hint for assistance in case you forget it.
5. Save Changes:
   
   • Click Change Password to save your new password.
   • You’ll be prompted to use the new password the next time you log in.