account safety

In the digital age, managing online accounts securely is paramount. Microsoft accounts, integral to accessing services like Outlook, OneDrive, and Office 365, offer various security features to protect user data. However, users often encounter challenges when configuring these settings, leading...

Windows 11 users who regularly bristle at Windows' increasingly assertive notifications, pop-ups, and system nudges might be surprised to find a new reminder under development that could actually earn their approval. Microsoft's latest feature in preview is a recovery access pop-up designed to...

I was sat at my desktop PC yesterday when I got an email 'Microsoft Account Security Code' . . (one of those emails where you've clicked on 'forgotten password' and it sends a random set of 6 numbers to the 'on file' email address). I hadn't done that and I have never used my Microsoft account...

Hi I've been getting Phishing emails in the last few days. I got one from my bank saying that someone had tried to log into my account and asked me to input my Account information and Password, to confirm that I was the account holder. It said that if I didn't do this immediately my account...

I am new to Windows Live Mail and I have questions. This morning it said it was blocked because junk E Mail was being sent out. I had to change the password (for Live Mail) I guess. I know the mail was not sent from my computer. How can I keep the Live Mail Account safe? Also the Live Mail page...

Just posting for those that have Amazon associated with your ordering email address. just this past week, I have received a couple of order update notices that looked like it came from Amazon, and sure enough it's faked. Since I used this particular email address for order notification, it was...