Tag Archives: Microsoft account
Microsoft enables 2 step verification for all services accessible via “Microsoft account”
Apr 17, 2013 by Kip Kniskern
As we told you last week, Microsoft is ready to enable 2 step verification for all of its services accessible via “Microsoft account”, as outlined… Read more
Exclusive: Microsoft account to get two-factor authentication soon
Apr 9, 2013 by damaster
Last month we exclusively reported one of the new security features coming to Microsoft account – enhanced account aliases, aimed to replace… Read more
Exclusive: Microsoft account renaming feature to make a return with enhanced “aliases”
Mar 3, 2013 by damaster
When Microsoft introduced the new Outlook.com last year, it brought the ability for users to rename their Microsoft account to a new one. In doing… Read more
Skype adds support for unlinking Microsoft account by yourself
Jan 26, 2013 by damaster
As we’re getting closer to the March 15 date for the discontinuation of the Windows Live Messenger service, Microsoft in encouraging users to… Read more
Microsoft account enables Sina Weibo connection, integrates into Windows Phone, Windows 8, SkyDrive, and more
Jan 9, 2013 by damaster
We reported as early as February last year that Microsoft is working on connecting Chinese micro-blogging service Sina Weibo to Microsoft account.… Read more
Xbox LIVE account region migration to become more streamlined, currently in testing
Jan 5, 2013 by damaster
Microsoft account has been the identity service for all your Microsoft products and services – Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE, Xbox Music,… Read more
A few more details about connecting your Skype account with Microsoft account
Sep 17, 2012 by damaster
Microsoft released Skype for Windows 5.11 beta earlier last week, which brings the first step in integrating Skype into the Microsoft ecosystem… Read more
Microsoft account to enforce stricter password controls
Jul 23, 2012 by damaster
If you are one of the lucky ones, you may have seen the new Metro-style Microsoft account page when you visit http://account.live.com. Well the… Read more
Microsoft account login page updated with Metro-style; Wave 5 M4 release imminent?
Jul 23, 2012 by damaster
We just reported yesterday that there’s strong hints of Microsoft releasing the next update to its (ex-)Windows Live web services (including… Read more
Exclusive: First screenshot of metro-styled Microsoft account website revealed
May 16, 2012 by damaster
Back about a month ago, we gave you a first sneak peek at the upcoming Windows Live web services (or whatever Microsoft calls it now) makeover. Since… Read more
