Posts under Passwords tag.

How to force users to change Account Password at next Login in Windows 10

Windows 10 comes packed with many great security features including Windows Defender, biometric authentication, Microsoft’s security compliance toolkit, and Windows Update. But, even with all these features in action, a computer system can still be defenseless to unauthorized access if […]

Your password may have expired or the remote PC might not accept blank passwords

Sometimes you need to connect to another Windows 10 computer using a Remote connection from another Windows PC.  When doing so, if you receive an error message which says — Your password may have expired or the remote pc might […]

HashPass let’s you generate strong password securely for free

Security on the web is very important, and this is something we should all take seriously when going forward if you haven’t already. Whenever you’re creating an online account, the key move here is to do so with a strong […]

How can Admin change another User’s password in Windows 10

In a multi-user environment, it’s not surprising if other users ask the administrator of the computer to change their password. They could have forgotten, or the account is locked or anything else. In this post, we will share how, as […]

Firefox Lockbox allows you to carry your passwords on your Phone

Mozilla is lately on a roll announcing new features. Last time it was Firefox Send, and this its Firefox Lockbox. Its a password manager app which allows you to carry your passwords on your Phone. Buy why a phone? Firefox […]

KeeWeb is an Open-Source Cross-Platform Password Manager software

Password Managers have become very important over the years, and it’s easy to understand why. The web is populated with millions of websites, and a lot of them require a log-in to get the most out of what they have […]

How to recover or reset a BIOS or UEFI Password for Windows computers

If you have used Windows for a long time, I am sure you are aware of BIOS or UEFI password. This password lock makes sure that you need to enter the set password even before the Windows computer boots up. […]

What is a Credential Stuffing Attack

Look around, and you will find abundant stories of Cybercrime flooding the internet World. Attackers are finding newer ways to steal private customer data from businesses and using them for their own financial benefits. The consequences are even worse for […]

Password Spray Attack Definition and Defending yourself

The two most common used methods to gain access to unauthorized accounts are (a) Brute Force Attack, and (b) Password Spray Attack. We have explained Brute Force Attacks earlier. This article focuses on Password Spray Attack – what it is […]

Manage, edit and view saved passwords in Chrome browser on Windows PC

In this post, we will see how to manage and view saved passwords in Google Chrome web browser. Chrome will save your login usernames and passwords for the various websites you visit. When you save them, it will automatically complete […]

Click here to enter your most recent credentials message in Windows 10

If Windows 10 keeps asking you for your most recent password and you see a message – Click here to enter your most recent password or credential, Your Microsoft account needs you to sign in again, this is what you […]

How to view saved Wi-Fi passwords on Windows 10

Did you forget the password of your Home or Office Wi-Fi? You probably forgot it because it was saved in your device and you haven’t used it in a while. This situation arises very often. One solution can be opening […]

Your password was changed on a different device

Microsoft recommends users to set up a separate password for their device unless they are logging in using their Microsoft account. However, the leave the choice upon users whether they wish to set the password or not. In the later […]

Prevent Pwned Password Add-on for Firefox

Using the same password over, and over again is one of the worst habits we have gotten us into. In this age where everything is safe behind a password, those passwords make your account vulnerable. In recent years, popular websites have […]

Add Security Questions to reset Windows 10 Local Account password

Windows 10 just like any other OS offers you password or pin protected accounts. This security measure makes sure that your files and account information are safe from others.  Now, what if you forget your password? How do you recover […]

Buttercup is a free cross-platform Password Manager for Windows 10/8/7

When you are using a strong password for every online account, you need a good Password Manager so that you can get all the passwords whenever it is required. There are a lot of free Password Managers available for Windows. […]

Bitwarden Review: Free Open Source Password Manager for Windows PC

Until now we have featured a slew of free Password Managers on TheWindowsClub. Apps like Keep and LastPass may have been the most popular ones, but that doesn’t automatically mean that the other password managers are lacking. Bitwarden is one […]

Recover lost or forgotten Outlook PST Password with free password recovery tools

Losing or forgetting passwords of Outlook PST files is very common. Sometimes people need to access files so old that it is only normal to not remember the password anymore. If you are going through the same ordeal and have […]

Best Free Password Managers for Windows 10

Be it a site that provides free email service, online shopping, or an online banking site, all of them demand a username and password. While using the same username and password for all the sites is JUST NOT a good […]

True Key Password Manager for Windows PC, Android and iPhone

Passwords are the most important thing when it comes to security as it happens to be only (or rather the first line of defense) security if two-factor authentications are not available. Whenever you are traveling or if you are out […]