Topic: windows hello
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Microsoft Entra passkeys for Windows arriving late April
Microsoft will launch passkey support for phishing-resistant passwordless authentication on Windows devices in late April 2026, with general availability by mid-June, enabling secure sign-in on unmanaged devices. The feature creates device-bound FIDO2 passkeys stored in the Windows Hello containe...
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Microsoft's Windows Recall Faces New Security Issues
The Windows Recall AI feature, relaunched with security safeguards, faces new scrutiny as a researcher's tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, demonstrates a method to extract its stored data by exploiting what he claims is a misplaced security boundary. Microsoft disputes the findings, stating the demonst...
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Windows 11 Recall Database Accessed by TotalRecall Tool
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs launched two years ago with integrated NPUs to enable powerful local AI features, including the Recall tool designed to log user activity. The initial Recall feature was postponed for a year due to a major security flaw, as it stored unencrypted screenshots and activity l...
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Windows 11 February Update: 8 Features to Expect
Microsoft will release a major Windows 11 update in February 2026, introducing Cross-Device Resume for Android phones to seamlessly transfer activities like media and documents to a PC. The update includes significant upgrades for audio professionals with enhanced Windows MIDI Services and allows...
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Windows 11's Latest Insider Preview: 12 New Features
Microsoft released multiple Windows Insider updates in October 2025, introducing AI enhancements, security features, and visual improvements across preview channels like Canary, Dev, and Beta. Key updates include a more responsive AI agent in Settings, expanded Drag Tray support for multiple file...
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Windows 10 Gets Final Major Update as Windows 11 Takes the Spotlight
The final major update for Windows 10 has been released, as Microsoft shifts focus to Windows 11, with official support ending next month and users needing to upgrade or enroll in extended security services. The September update includes crucial security patches addressing 81 vulnerabilities, inc...
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Microsoft's Blueprint to Revamp Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out immediate Windows 11 updates based on user feedback, including restoring taskbar repositioning, reducing aggressive AI promotions, and making updates less disruptive. A core focus for 2024 is improving system fundamentals like performance and reliability, including reduci...
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Microsoft Removes More Windows 11 Update Blocks
Microsoft has removed two compatibility holds that were blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update, allowing more systems to upgrade without technical issues. One hold involved a problematic driver causing system crashes, resolved by an update from SenseShield, and another was related to wallpaper apps ...
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Windows 11 Update Fixes Boot, Sign-in & Activation Problems
Microsoft released an optional Windows 11 preview update (KB5074105) with over thirty fixes for issues like boot failures, sign-in problems, and activation errors, allowing users to test improvements before the next mandatory update. Key fixes address system freezes during login or startup, boot ...
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