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2026 Security Checkup: Authenticator App
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2026 Security Checkup: Authenticator App ⭐

An authenticator app on your phone provides an additional layer of verification, or factor, to…

2026 Security Checkup: Properly Secure Your Microsoft Account
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2026 Security Checkup: Microsoft Account ⭐

Securing a Microsoft account (MSA) is surprisingly easy. And it should only take 10 to…

Little Tech: It's Time to Move to a Third-Party Password Manager
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Little Tech: It’s Time to Move to a Third-Party Password Manager (Premium)

Microsoft Authenticator is losing its password management capabilities, but there's no need to be outraged…

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Microsoft Authenticator App Will Soon Lose its Password Management and Autofill Features

The Microsoft Authenticator mobile app is about to lose its password autofill feature as Microsoft…

Online Accounts 2025: Single Sign-In (SSO)
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Online Accounts 2025: Single Sign-In (SSO) (Premium)

As part of an ongoing effort to reduce my reliance on Big Tech services that…

Tip: Properly Secure Your Microsoft Account

When was the last time you checked to make sure your Microsoft account is as…

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Microsoft Quietly Improved Authenticator Security to Thwart MFA Fatigue Attacks

Microsoft today reported that it finished rolling out a new feature for its Authenticator app…

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Online Identities, Passwords, and Passkeys, Oh My (Premium)

Google's push towards a passwordless future is an improvement over its previous authentication schemes. But…

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Microsoft Authenticator is Dropping Support for the Apple Watch

Microsoft will be pulling the plug on its Microsoft Authenticator app for the Apple Watch…

Tip: Switch to Microsoft for Password Management and Autofill

Last month, Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft account-based password autofill capabilities across platforms.

Microsoft Authenticator Gains Password Management and Autofill Capabilities

Microsoft Authenticator can now provide password management and autofill capabilities on mobile, so you can…

Google Reveals Another Microsoft Vulnerability Before Its Fixed

Microsoft: Stop Using SMS for MFA

Microsoft this week made the case for moving away from SMS-based authentication in Multi-Factor Authentication…

Microsoft Authenticator Picks Up Security Notifications

Microsoft’s invaluable Authenticator mobile app just got even better, with support for security notifications.

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