Morning Overview on MSN

Windows 11 may soon allow sign-in without a Microsoft account

Microsoft is tightening the screws on Windows 11 setup requirements, closing off every remaining workaround that let users ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Microsoft VP hints Windows 11 may drop mandatory Microsoft account setup

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman indicated on March 20 that software engineers inside the company are actively working to remove ...
ZDNet

Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - or most passkeys

Microsoft is a prolific supporter of using passkeys over passwords. Authenticator will no longer save your passwords. But Authenticator can't be your comprehensive passkey manager. The Edge browser ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5079464 Dev Update Improves Microsoft 365 Account Settings

Windows 11 KB5079464 Dev update adds new Microsoft 365 account management options in Settings, custom user folder naming during setup, and stricter driver security policies.
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 ...
techtimes

Web Account Manager: The Foundational Enabler of Single Sign-On for Windows Applications within the Microsoft Identity Ecosystem

In today's rapidly evolving identity landscape, organizations are accelerating their adoption of cloud-first strategies (specifically by modernizing identity infrastructure through the adoption of ...
Business Insider

What is Microsoft Authenticator? Here's what you need to know about the two-factor authentication app that can secure your online accounts

Microsoft Authenticator is a two-factor authentication program that provides added security to your online accounts in the form of an app. It's a competitor to other two-factor authentication programs ...