Time's Almost Up: Microsoft Will Delete Your Passwords on Aug. 1. What to Do ASAP

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If you use Microsoft Authenticator to manage your passwords, the clock is ticking. 

On Aug. 1, the app won't store or manage your passwords anymore. That means you won't be able to save passwords or use two-factor authentication or auto-fill. 

And if the Authenticator app was your go-to password manager, you'll ...