Microsoft users can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Windows 11’s lock screen password madness comes to an end.

Microsoft has confirmed using an old Windows password can still log you in. File under what the actual heck, especially on World Password Day. Microsoft has confirmed that, in certain circumstances, ...

Getting locked out of your Windows 11 PC when you don't know the password can be frustrating, but regaining access is easier than you might think. The process you should use depends on how you set up ...

Microsoft is killing off the password functionality in its popular Microsoft Authenticator app as the company moves toward a "password-less" future. That means your passwords will be deleted on Aug. 1 ...

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Microsoft has fixed a known issue that was causing the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options after installing Windows 11 updates released since August 2025. The password ...

Microsoft plans to begin retiring the password autofill feature in its Authenticator app next month, as part of its broader shift toward more secure, passwordless sign-in methods. Microsoft is ...

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Microsoft is further enhancing the Windows 11 Enhanced Phishing Protection by testing a new feature that warns users when they copy and paste their Windows password into websites and documents. With ...