# HOW 174: 2026 Security Checkup

**URL:** <https://www.twit.community/t/how-174-2026-security-checkup/19576>\
**Category:** Hands-On Windows\
**Tags:** episode\
**Created:** [January 29, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/how-174-2026-security-checkup/19576 "2026-01-29T23:11:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/how-174-2026-security-checkup/19576/1 "2026-01-29T23:11:23Z")

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Beep boop - this is a robot. A new show has been posted to TWiT…

> **[Hands-On Windows: 2026 Security Checkup | TWiT.TV](https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows/episodes/174)**
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> Ready to purge old passwords and shore up your Microsoft account? Paul Thurrott breaks down the tactics hackers hope you’ll ignore—and the must-have steps to keep your digital

What are your thoughts about today’s show? We’d love to hear from you!