Microsoft wants you to delete your password and no, it’s not a gimmick

Microsoft has officially declared war on the password. In a sweeping update affecting more than a billion users, the company is making it clear—it’s time to ditch your Microsoft account password for good. This is just the latest move in Microsoft's passkey update, which aims to move all users away from the security wyas of olden days.

Starting in April, Microsoft will begin rolling out a new sign-in and account creation experience that puts passkeys at the center. “Our ultimate goal is...