Why Did Microsoft Take this Step?
A new YouGov survey commissioned by Microsoft found that 30 percent of people stopped using an account or service rather than deal with a password reset. That same survey showed that nearly a third of respondents’ inability to remember a password is their number one password problem, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
That same survey also found that 43 percent of respondents are having a password problem at least monthly, and 10 percent were even willing to give up sex to never have to use a password again.
How to Sign-in Passwordless?
Users can use the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, a security key and SMS or emailed codes.
Some Microsoft apps will continue to require a password, however, including Office 2010 or earlier, Remote Desktop and Xbox 360, the report said.
Similarly, those using now-unsupported versions of Windows won’t be able to ditch their passwords just yet either, as the feature will only be…