Want to redeem that shiny new Xbox Gift Card code? Maybe an Xbox Game Pass time card code? Perhaps it's even a new game?!

Microsoft has been criticized for its latest free offer for Windows users. This one really is free and really does have “real cash value.” But not everyone is happy about it. As I reported Sunday, the ...

If you can’t sign in to a Microsoft account in Windows 11, execute the solutions given below. Use the ‘Forgot password’ link Run the Windows Network and Internet troubleshooter Fix credentials and ...

Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10. You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program. If the option doesn't appear, there are ways to trigger it. You ...

If a hacker gained access to your Microsoft account, they could download your OneDrive files, bypass your Windows PC’s security, and potentially even track your laptop’s location using GPS. But ...

As we edge closer to Windows 10's end-of-support on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is throwing its more stubborn users another bone. The company previously announced that, for the first time, consumers ...

New Microsoft accounts will be "passwordless by default" and instead setup a passkey. A passkey is a digital credential using a PIN code, facial recognition or fingerprint linked to a device. Existing ...

Microsoft is taking another big step toward eliminating passwords with a "passwordless by default" setting for new accounts. New users will be prompted to set up passkeys when creating their Microsoft ...

Microsoft says it’s making passwordless logins the default means for signing in to new accounts, as the company helps drive an industry-wide push to transition away from passwords and the costly ...