Passkeys were introduced as the proper modern way to sign in securely online. Now, Microsoft's making new accounts passwordless by default.
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Microsoft recently removed one of the most popular methods for bypassing Windows 11 requirements of internet connectivity and Microsoft Account. Users are quite annoyed.
Users have found an official Microsoft bypass that can work around Windows 11 installs so that you can do so without internet and a Microsoft account.
While Microsoft is bloacking the popular BYPASSNRO method of bypassing the internet and MSA requirements, a new way to do so had already existed but flew under the radar.
Microsoft has a new user interface for the sign-in experience, which boasts improved visuals, dark mode, and more.
Microsoft is now backtracking its recent statement about keeping all Microsoft Accounts signed in by default.
Microsoft has fixed an MSA-related licensing bug affecting the latest version of Office, Office 2024.
A new unofficial app has been created that helps bypass system requirements and Microsoft Account creation, among others, during Windows 11 install.
Microsoft has confirmed that the New Outlook for Windows app is finally getting personal account support.
Obsidian Entertainment has quietly removed the Microsoft account requirement for Steam multiplayer from its survival game Grounded. Cross-play and shared worlds still needs the account though.
Microsoft has added new BitLocker encryption guides on its official website. These are meant to explain to users what BitLocker does and how to recover and/or back up the necessary BitLocker keys.
A number of Palestinians who live abroad have accused Microsoft of cutting off access to their email accounts and cutting off Skype support, keeping them from contacting relatives in Gaza.
Microsoft has backtracked and restored the official guide which it removed from its website for some reason. The guide details how users can switch from a Microsoft account to a local account.
Microsoft has published official guides on how to reset Microsoft account (MSA) and local account passwords on its website. The guide is thoroughly detailed while easy to understand at the same time.
Microsoft Forms now allows collaboration among Microsoft account holders. Users can create a Microsoft form, generate a shareable link, and invite others with Microsoft accounts to edit.
Microsoft recently published multiple guides on various Windows features and one of them had to do with switching from a Local to an MSA. And it seems the company likes it in no other way.
Microsoft recently published its own guide on how to switch from a local to a Microsoft Account on a Windows PC. The company has now posted the opposite, though it explains why it still recommends MSA
Microsoft started testing Paint Cocreator, an AI-powered feature in September last year. The company this week published system requirements alongside a useful guide on how to use the feature.
Microsoft has been on a roll lately as it has posted multiple guides relating to passwordless sign-ins and ensuring security. Today, it has posted one about switching from a local account to an MSA.
Microsoft recently published a guide about Passkeys on Windows 11. Following those, the company has now also posted another guide and this is about MSA-based passwordless sign-ins.
In time for World Password Day, Microsoft announced that all of its consumer accounts can now use passkeys to sign into Windows, Google, and Apple platforms with a PIN, face, or fingerprint.
Microsoft is testing new banners for Windows 10 to make users with local accounts switch to Microsoft Accounts. They are rolling out as part of the latest Release Preview update for Windows 10.
Windows 11 is about to get a new Settings page where you can track and manage your computers and other devices with your account. It was spotted in the latest Beta build, and you can try it yourself.
Elon Musk's backlash aimed at Microsoft for requiring a Microsoft account for new Windows 11 installations has backfired, with users of his own social network mocking him following his rant.
While Windows 11 has had mandatory requirements like MSA sign-in and internet connection for a long time, Twitter (now X) owner Elon Musk seemingly came to find it out today and seems quite unpleased.
Microsoft's New Outlook for Windows was released recently and it has garnered mixed reactions from users. Interestingly, the app can also send non-MSA data to Microsoft servers to benefit users.
Chinese hacking group Storm-0558 accessed US and Western Europe government email accounts, targeting agencies, think tanks, and NGOs. Microsoft identified and notified affected organizations.
Microsoft is debuting a revamped Settings home page on Windows 11. The change is meant to make it easy to access important functions like MSA recovery and also adds a new Recommended settings option.
Microsoft is introducing a full-screen notice when users sign in to their devices using Windows Hello. This new change will ask users if they want to continue with the preferred sign-in method.
The announcement from Microsoft's Bing Vice President Michael Schechter, should allow even more people to check out the company's Bing Chat chatbot AI without having to get a Microsoft Account.
Minecraft Java Edition players have been asked to move their Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts for a few years, but now there's a hard date for when those accounts must be migrated.
Microsoft has announced today a major update for its Lists app. The main highlight of the update revolves around performance and optimization as the tech giant promises twice the speed.
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Today, Microsoft has formally published guidance for family safety accounts setup on Windows 11. This guide finally comes nearly two years after the OS was first publicly available.
Microsoft has released an updated Windows Web Experience Pack, bringing the ability to use Windows Widgets without a Microsoft Account from Windows Insiders to all Windows 11 Stable users.
Microsoft Edge 109 is now available for download in the Stable Channel. The latest release adds account linking, changes to TLS certificate verification, and text predictions to let you type faster.
The latest version of Ventoy, a Rufus alternative, adds bypass for Windows 11 Microsoft Account (MSA) signin and Internet connection, as well as a bypass for system requirements check.
The latest Windows 11 Dev build takes one step toward making Windows Widgets better and more accessible. Customers can now use Windows Widgets without signing in with a Microsoft Account.
Microsoft has finally addressed problems with Microsoft Account in the recently resurrected SwiftKey keyboard for iOS. The updated version is now available for download from the App Store.
Microsoft has confirmed a weird bug in its newest operating system, where users might be unable to sign in after adding a new Microsoft Account user. Fortunately, the fix is now available.
The latest Rufus pre-release version 3.19 Beta adds a bypass for Windows 11 22H2 Microsoft Account (MSA) requirement. Microsoft added this MSA criteria last month with one of the Insider builds.
