Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A hacked Microsoft account is usually fairly straightforward to fix, and there are measures you can take to keep your account safe ...

I can't remember the last time I had to manually activate my Windows PC or keep track of my product key, largely thanks to ...

Microsoft has improved the account settings in the latest Windows 11 preview build, a settings page that now lists Office subscriptions linked to the user's Microsoft 365 account. The Windows Insider ...

Microsoft today released Windows 11 build 22489 to Dev channel users that adds a new Your Microsoft account page to Account settings, other improvements to the Settings app, and more fixes. Microsoft ...

To access the Accounts settings in Windows 11, right-click on the Start Menu and select Settings. Now, in the Settings app, select the Accounts category from the left pane. This will open the Accounts ...

A Microsoft account has some advantages, but a local account is fine for Windows 11. Microsoft doesn't make it easy to set up a local account on a new PC. There are workarounds, but they depend on ...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 release to Windows Insider program testers in the Dev Channel includes a Microsoft account settings overview screen, plus an enhancement to the Domain Name System (DNS) ...

If you’ve recently checked your Microsoft account online to manage your devices and found the list empty or missing a computer you use every day, you’re facing a common but frustrating issue. This ...

A Microsoft account can hold sensitive personal and work data, from OneDrive files to Xbox activity and device location tracking. If compromised, attackers can download documents, bypass Windows ...