Encryption can protect your data from crooks, but if you don't have a recovery key stored securely, it can also keep you out ...

Your BitLocker key is stored in your Microsoft Account. Get it now. Even if you’re not an enterprise user and so not at risk ...

Microsoft requires updating Windows 11 to retain access to security and bug fixes. But a bug in one of those fixes could lock ...

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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 closely.

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Learn how to reinstall Windows without losing personal files. Follow a clear step‑by‑step guide to reset your PC safely while ...

Microsoft is testing a faster version of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) and updated Smart App Control (SAC), allowing users to ...

Microsoft is once again emphasizing that passwords are a thing of the past, while passkeys represent the future of secure, ...

The tool works on all current builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11 and uses the same internal A/B test logic that Microsoft ...

KB5070300 update for Windows 11 25H2 brings Quick Machine Recovery fixes and Smart App Control enhancements for faster, safer PC recovery.

OpenAI is rolling out access to the viral Sora 2 app for users in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, but only for a limited time. Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, ...