A previously disclosed flaw in Windows can allow an attacker to steal usernames and passwords of any signed-in user -- simply by tricking a user into visiting a malicious website. But now a new ...

It seems Microsoft is winning the war on passwords. The tech giant has revealed an alternative method for accessing accounts that is deemed easier than the two-step verification and more secure than ...

Windows 11 makes changing your account username easy. Just remember that your username, especially if it’s your Microsoft account name, is what people will see when they log into your computer or use ...

According to a set of four screenshots received and published by NeoWin, the great Microsoft Account rebranding that will overcome the aging, and flailing, Live brand may be little more than a ...

In this post, we will see how to set up, add, configure and create a new User Account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. You can create a user account with a Microsoft Account login or you can create a ...

All modern Microsoft products share a single account username and password known as your Microsoft account. So, the password you use in Microsoft Edge is the same for other Microsoft products, such as ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Passwords aren’t as effective a means as preventing account break-ins as ...

Issues with conflicting programs and accounts in Windows or Xbox systems are not new. It’s a known fact that if applications (eg. Microsoft Office) are not ...

Microsoft recommends using a Microsoft Account on Windows 11. A user lost 30 years of data due to Microsoft account suspension, sparking concerns about data safety. Microsoft has strict terms for ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Microsoft Accounts, the credentials that nearly everyone uses in conjunction with their Windows PCs these days, have turned into identifiers. Local accounts have been around for years, but with ...