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This Is the Easiest Way to Set Up Your New Windows PC

When you power on a new Windows device for the first time—or restart it after a reset—you’re guided through an initial setup ...

How to find Computer Username and Password in Windows 11

Learn how to find a computer's username and password in Windows 11/10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, Task Manager, File ...
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These 20 Apps Are Watching You—And You Probably Use Them Every Day

You might use these apps every day, but have no idea what they collect. These 20 apps are quietly harvesting your location, ...

How to Use Passkeys With Google Password Manager

Google wants you to start using passkeys. Its vision is to “progress toward a passwordless future," allowing you to store ...
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Swipe, Tap, Slide: New ‘Gesture’ Passcodes Could Replace Your PIN

NFCGest lets credit cards unlock terminals with gesture passcodes—adding security without extra hardware or PIN codes.
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Don't Take Your Passwords to the Grave: Here's How to Make Sure Loved Ones Can Access Your Online Accounts

No one lives forever, so it's important to plan what happens to your passwords after you're gone. These top-rated password ...

How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account

To set up a passkey on your phone, use your camera app to scan a QR code. For a security key (e.g., YubiKey or Google Titan ...

How to Use a Password Manager to Share Your Logins After You Die

Vehicle information. You can wrap all of your vehicle information up into a single entry in your password manager. Scan your ...