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How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account

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 ...
ZDNet

I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too

These days, I'm very popular in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and even Albania. At least, that's what it looks like based on this list of recent attempts to sign in to my Microsoft ...
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Windows 10 will support 'do not use password' authentication method for Microsoft account

According to Microsoft, Windows 10 20H1 has 'a phone app that can be used on a Surface device' and 'a function that can easily create an event from the taskbar'. In addition to these new features, ...
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Why I Use a Security Key to Keep My Most Important Accounts Secure

Just one successful hack could cause you to lose everything—your data, your account, and your peace of mind. That's why I ditched text messages and authenticator codes and switched to a safer ...
Techno-Science.net

Make Your Windows 11 More Secure With a USB Security Key

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor. This ...