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My Microsoft or Hotmail account was hacked? How to check the recent activity on my account

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.12.2017

Did you know that you can check whether your Microsoft account was hacked by someone else? If you suspect that another person is using your Skype, your Outlook email service, your Xbox ID, or your Microsoft account, you can find the real answer in minutes. Here is what you can do to discover whether you have been hacked or not and how to prevent

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Credential Manager is where Windows stores passwords and login details

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.11.2017

Do you know where Windows stores passwords and login details that you save when using this operating system? For example, you access a network share and you type a username and password, in order to access it. When you do that, Windows stores those details for later use. It does that in a hidden desktop app named Credential Manager. Here is how to find

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How to pin contacts to the taskbar or to the Start Menu of Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
06.10.2017

In Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Microsoft introduces many new features. One of the most interesting ones, from a productivity standpoint, is the fact that you can pin contacts to the taskbar and the Start Menu. That makes it easier and faster for you to keep in touch with the people who matter most in your life. They are now just one click or

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You can't enable the Guest account in Windows 10. Here's why and how others are lying

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.08.2017

For reasons known only to Microsoft, they decided to remove the Guest account from Windows 10. As of July 2015, starting with build 10159, this feature is gone from Windows 10, without much of an explanation from Microsoft. Even though this feature is removed from Windows 10, you will find several websites promising multiple ways of enabling the Guest account in Windows 10. The

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How to unlink your Skype ID from your Microsoft account

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.08.2017

A few years ago, we published a guide about unlinking your Skype ID from your Microsoft account. It was very popular with our readers, and it provided them with real help. However, as of early 2017, it stopped working because Microsoft has silently changed things, without an official blog post of any kind. Today, unlinking your Skype ID from your Microsoft account seems like

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How to learn what data Microsoft stores about you and how to delete it

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.01.2017

Microsoft has created a portal where anyone with a Microsoft account can view all the personal data that it is stored by this company on their servers. You can see the browsing history that Microsoft has about you, your search history, your location history, the data stored by Cortana in her notebook and your Microsoft Health activity. Here's how to review all this data

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How to use a password reset disk to change your Windows password

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
03.05.2016

If you created a password reset disk in Windows as soon as you set up your computer or device, it can be a lifesaver if you manage to forget your user account password later on. As you will see from this guide, using the Password Reset Wizard is very easy and anyone can reset their Windows password in a matter of seconds. Here's how

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How to create a password reset disk in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.04.2016

The human memory is fantastic. You can encode, store and retrieve information when needed very quickly but, unlike your computer's memory, it is not perfect. It lacks a basic feature: it doesn't have permanent storage. Unfortunately, passwords make no exceptions and you might be in a situation when you don't remember your Windows password. Don't worry, Windows comes to your rescue. If you forget

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How to Change the Password for Your Local User Account in Windows 8.1

Mihai-Emilian Blaga
06.10.2014

Most Windows 8.1 users are using a Microsoft account to access the operating system, but there are some users who use a local account, available only on their computer or device. If the password for your local user account has been compromised, you can easily change it and, in this tutorial, we will share how it's done: How to Change the Password for

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How to Upgrade a Local Account to a Microsoft Account in Windows 8.1

Vlad Falon
23.07.2014

As even the newest users to Windows 8.1 will quickly discover, Microsoft's newest operating system offers a choice of account types that you can use to log in. A local account works like a typical user account from any older version of Windows, while a Microsoft account offers a bunch of new and useful features that help you get more from Windows 8.1. Many

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Introducing Windows 8.1: Should You Use a Local or a Microsoft Account?

Vlad Falon
21.07.2014

Windows 8.1 offers you a choice that has not been available in older versions of Windows. Right from the start, before you even log in and see the operating system's interface, you'll have to choose whether you want to log in using a local account or a Microsoft account. Users who don't plan on taking advantage of the new Windows 8.1 apps and don't

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Introducing Windows 8.1: How to Add, Create & Switch User Accounts

Vlad Falon
15.07.2014

When you install or use Windows 8.1 for the first time, the first procedure the operating system will walk you through is the one of creating your primary user account. In most cases, this will be the main account that you will use. There are, however, cases when you need to configure additional user accounts, for other family members or friends for instance. Creating

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Introducing Windows 8 & 8.1: How to Switch Between Sign-In Options

Robert Kingsley
04.11.2013

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are optimized for use on a wide range of devices. Whether you're using a desktop computer, a tablet or even a hybrid device, Windows 8 and 8.1 have you covered. While many features will be accessible across all platforms, some tasks may be easier done on one form of device or another. This can be seen with a task

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10 Features that Make Windows 8 the Most Secure Windows Yet

Robert Kingsley
19.03.2013

It will be quite obvious to any first-time user that Windows 8 is very different from previous versions. While the obvious interface changes will be the most talked about, the addition of a number of great security features is really worth getting excited over. Combine new features like early launch anti-malware with oldies like the Windows Firewall and you have an operating system that

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How to Remove a Trusted Windows 8 PC From Your Microsoft Account

Robert Kingsley
12.10.2012

Having a trusted PC is a great asset to a Microsoft account holder. It allows you to synchronize passwords between trusted Windows 8 PCs and also makes managing your account easier. Rather than having to prove your identity by accessing an email or phone, Microsoft simply accepts that you are who you say your are because you're using your trusted system. While this is

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Introducing Windows 8: How to Trust a PC Using Your Microsoft Account

Robert Kingsley
11.10.2012

If you are a Microsoft account holder, one of the first things you should do after creating the user account is to add your PC as trusted. From an account security standpoint, having a trusted computer gives you a secure place from which you can reset your password or confirm alterations to your account, without having to prove your identity. If you are also

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How to Backup and Restore Windows Vault Passwords

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.02.2012

One way to use the Credential Manager is to export your Windows credentials to another Windows computer, or to back them up and import them after you reinstall Windows, so that you don't have to manually type them again. This can be useful in some scenarios and we would like to show how to backup Windows credentials and restore them when needed. Backup