If a hacker gained access to your Microsoft account, they could download your OneDrive files, bypass your Windows PC’s security, and potentially even track your laptop’s location using GPS. But ...

Beyond the commonly known Windows Security, firewall, and BitLocker encryption, Microsoft offers a suite of tools and settings to enhance privacy and protect your sensitive information, whether you ...

If your Microsoft account keeps asking for a password multiple times a day, then it is mostly because the security has doubts about your account and there is something that triggers a check. Some of ...

This feature ensures your account is safe. You must enter our Windows PIN or use the Security key to authenticate yourself whenever asked. However, follow these suggestions if you feel the prompt is ...

Microsoft says the ESU program is "not intended as a long-term solution but rather as a temporary bridge to stay secure while one migrates to a newer, supported platform."  Windows security ...

Microsoft continues its push to get you to use a Microsoft account on Windows, this time through the Settings app. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative is kicking in for Outlook.com, with higher levels of security that may impact third-party apps. Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative is kicking in for Outlook.com, ...

What just happened? Microsoft has clarified the details of its Extended Security Updates initiative for Windows 10, announcing that every enrollment method – whether paid or free – now requires users ...

Switching from legacy Active Directory systems to the cloud can improve versatility but hybrid systems need special attention to ensure they’re still secure. Once upon a time, the boundary that I ...

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company’s Extended Security Update (ESU) ...

Windows 10 reached its end of support yesterday (October 14, 2025). From today, Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive any technical assistance, feature updates, or security updates from Microsoft.