Microsoft Account articles

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  Microsoft introduces two-step verification for Microsoft accounts

  By Tom Warren on April 17, 2013 12:11 pm + 30 comments

  Microsoft had been expected to roll out two-factor authentication for its accounts, and the company Continue reading…

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  Microsoft reportedly preparing two-factor authentication for Outlook.com accounts

  By Tom Warren on April 9, 2013 08:28 am + 30 comments

  Microsoft appears to be readying two-factor authentication for access to its accounts system. L Continue reading…

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  Skype 6.0 for Mac and Windows released with Facebook and Microsoft login options

  By Adi Robertson on October 24, 2012 10:31 am + 54 comments

  A Windows 8 and RT-specific version of Skype will be coming in a few days, but current Mac and Continue reading…

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  Microsoft dropping the 'Windows Live' brand, unifying its cloud services under the 'Microsoft account' identity service

  By Nathan Ingraham on May 2, 2012 04:03 pm + 118 comments

  Microsoft's "Windows Live" branding has come to encompass a wide variety of software and services Continue reading…

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  Microsoft launches 'Your Account' consolidated billing portal

  By Tom Warren on February 24, 2012 11:56 am + 28 comments

  Microsoft has unveiled its latest steps towards a simplified account and brand process across its Continue reading…