How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account

To set up a passkey on your phone, use your camera app to scan a QR code. For a security key (e.g., YubiKey or Google Titan ...

You should know how to recover your Windows account. Do you?

A few minutes now can save you from getting locked out of your PC later—and losing access to all your cloud files.
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How to create and manage passkeys on Windows 11

Learn how you can create and manage passkeys on Windows 11 with Windows Hello for secure, passwordless authentication across your favorite sites.

ICE Doesn't Want You To Know Why They Bought a Phone Cracking System

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I tried using my Windows PC with a local account but it didn’t last very long

W hile setting up my new Windows PC, I chose a local account for privacy. The idea was simple: no Microsoft account tracking and full control over my device. But once I started using the PC, the ...
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Is your password on this list? It could be hacked in less than a second

Think about the password you use for your bank account. Now, think about the one for your email. Are they the same? If so, you might be leaving your digital front door wide open. It sounds like a ...