More than a year on from using World Password Day in 2023 to detail how and why Windows users should turn to passkeys for simplicity and security, Katherine Holdsworth, a partner group product manager ...

If you’re currently having trouble logging in to Windows 11 with your password, it’s not your fault. Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5064081 update from August 2025 may cause Windows 11 to hide the ...

Update, Nov. 26, 2024: This story, originally published Nov. 24 now includes additional reporting concerning making your passwords more secure. Microsoft has confirmed that a new update is to start ...

A password hint which user sets in Windows 11/10 is visible when a wrong password is entered at the Windows logon screen. This helps jog the user’s memory to remember the correct password. However, ...

Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. On ...

Your passwords are the first line of defense against intruders and cyber threats. This is true for any platform, not only if you’re a Windows 11 user, but it all ...

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 ...

A new Windows API allows third-party apps to take over passkey management. 1Password is the first password manager to utilize this feature. To enable this option, you need to install the latest ...

On the first day after your vacation, you sit down at your PC, type in the password — and fail. Windows says: “The password is incorrect. Please repeat the process” and expects you to click “OK.” ...