Microsoft will conclude its slow but inexorable nerfing of its Authenticator app. Don’t wait until August to deal with the ...

You can make your Microsoft account far more secure if you ditch your password. But if you plan to do so, there's a step you ...

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Since Windows 11 24H2, Device Encryption automatically turns on when you clean install and sign in with a Microsoft account. This only affects fresh installs or new PCs with 24H2 preinstalled—not ...

To enable Windows Hello, head to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and choose Facial recognition (Windows Hello) or Fingerprint recognition, depending on your hardware. From there, follow the ...

If you use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager, you need to find an alternative in the next few weeks. Microsoft is ending password storage and autofill in its Authenticator app, and ...

Because saved passwords are synced with your Microsoft account, Edge will have access to your sign-in credentials, including autofill functionality. What are passkeys?

Getting your Microsoft Certification download and transcripts is pretty straightforward once you know where to look. Whether you need to show off your latest achievement or provide proof of your ...

If you’re a Windows 10 user, Microsoft won’t stop nagging you to upgrade, even if your PC isn’t compatible. With support ending in October 2025, Microsoft is offering a way to let you continue ...

Modern Windows PCs automatically set up “Device Encryption” when you sign into them with a Microsoft account, ensuring someone who steals your laptop can’t get access to your private files.

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached End-of-support date isn’t changing, but extra year will be functionally free.