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 absolutely must not skip.

On Aug. 1, the Microsoft Authenticator app will no longer store or manage passwords, which could be a problem for a lot of ...

Another important step is to remove unauthorized payment methods from your account. Head to 'Manage payment methods' and then ...

Linda Holmes is a pop culture correspondent for NPR and the host of Pop Culture Happy Hour.