How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

The process to upgrade your Windows 10 computer to Windows 11, skipping the Microsoft account, is straightforward because the ...

Windows 11 users just got a more convenient way to store passkeys - here's how it works

Passkeys are becoming increasingly common and, thankfully, easier to use. 1Password can now be set as your default passkey manager in Windows 11. Other password manager apps should follow suit.
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Hidden dangers of password reuse: How using the same password puts you at risk of hacking and identity theft

Reusing passwords across multiple online accounts poses a significant security risk, making users vulnerable to credential stuffing, phishing, and identity theft. A single breach can compromise all ...
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Why LNK Files in Windows Are a Major Security Vulnerability and How to Stay Safe

Windows shortcuts (LNK files) can hide more than they show. Keep your system secure by protecting yourself against LNK files vulnerability.
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Your Browser’s Password Manager Is Better Than Ever. You Still Shouldn’t Use It

Your browser wants to manage your passwords. Maybe it's to make your browsing experience more seamless in the hotly competitive browser wars, or maybe it's a response ...
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You Can Do Better Than the Louvre's Hilariously Bad Password. Here's How to Actually Secure Your Accounts

The most famous museum in the world used an incredibly insecure password to protect its video surveillance system. Here's how ...

Windows 11 finally lets you use Passkeys through your own password manager

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create ...