I just finished updating my Windows 10 laptop to with August 2025 patches. After rebooting I didn't see any option to sign up for ESU but then I read that instead of being logged in with my local admin account I needed to temporarily be logged in with my Microsoft account instead. The...
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Microsoft is ushering in a new era for its consumer accounts—a refresh that’s as much about boosting security as it is about elevating aesthetics. The redesigned sign-in experience will soon be the gateway for millions logging into Outlook, Xbox, Windows PCs, and Microsoft 365. Far from being a...
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More than one billion Microsoft account users are about to experience a refreshed sign-in interface designed for a modern era. Over the next month, this update will roll out across Windows, Microsoft 365, Xbox, and other services, marking a significant step forward in Microsoft's ongoing effort...