As I’ve said before, passwords suck. Microsoft agrees—last year, it announced a goal of getting one billion users to embrace passkeys instead. As part of that effort, setting up a passkey for a ...

The best way to use Windows 11 is with a Microsoft account. You can sync different settings, use the Microsoft Store to download apps, and restore Windows by using ...

Do you struggle to remember passwords to your online accounts? While password managers could help, Windows 11’s 22H2 build gets support for passkeys, which lets you ditch passwords in favor of a ...

For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s ...

If you need to set up a kiosk device for the organization, event, or home, in this guide, I'll show you how on Windows 11. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Passkeys are easier to use and more secure than passwords, but getting started with them isn't simple. We tell you how to set up and use passkeys for Google on all your devices. Since my start in 2008 ...

Don't be daunted by the setup process for Microsoft's latest OS—here's what you need to know. reading time 5 minutes If you’ve recently unwrapped a brand new Windows 11 computer or perhaps built one ...

Amazon is one of the latest tech players to support passkeys. Here’s how to set up this type of passwordless authentication for your account. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the ...

Microsoft makes it difficult to avoid using a Microsoft account, but you can still install Windows 11 with a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how. During setup, the system strongly ...

Because Windows initially sets up the new account without extended rights, you must now convert it into an administrator account. To do this, click on the small arrow on the far right behind the local ...

Passwords have one big flaw: If anyone guesses what your password is, you’re left with no defense. It’s why we use password managers and two-factor authentication to better safeguard our accounts.