February 05, 2026

HOW 175: Passkeys in 25h2 - Moving Beyond Passwords

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Curious about the reality behind Microsoft's passkey promise? Find out how Windows 11's latest update makes your logins both safer and simpler across all your devices, and why Paul Thurrott thinks you shouldn't rely on the default options.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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February 05, 2026

HOW 175: Passkeys in 25h2 - Moving Beyond Passwords

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18 minutes

Curious about the reality behind Microsoft's passkey promise? Find out how Windows 11's latest update makes your logins both safer and simpler across all your devices, and why Paul Thurrott thinks you shouldn't rely on the default options.

Host: Paul Thurrott

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows

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