People need to stop saying "remove this device" will stop it accessing data in your #Microsoft account. (New emails, OneDrive files, etc).

All it does is stop showing the device in your account (assuming you are not using the device any more).

Yes, I tested it. I think a lot of writers forgot to do that.
https://superuser.com/questions/1137262/what-happens-when-i-remove-a-device-from-my-microsoft-account/1936000#1936000

Monthly StackOverflow Posts (incl. deleted) over time.

Falls off a cliff. From over 300,000 during 2022, to under 10,000 in late 2025.
https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/437921/how-does-the-continued-decline-in-posts-since-may-25-influence-our-interpretati

Offer from AI Studio.
You receive: Generous free usage quota.
You give: Periodic laughter, when Studio finds a new way to glitch out.

Today, Studio asked *me* to provide the Google search results.

Google Account might be slightly easier to write about. I can see "verified" next to the phone number. One of the recent revisions?

I had ended up with 'If you see a “verify” link or button, then you have not verified your phone yet.' Not the ideal way to _reduce_ anxiety: "Check for this thing inside the tree of options. If you can't find it, it's probably fine." 😄

They're doing it! Google Account recovery by PIN (or pattern!)

TBF, this is still two-factor. Doubling down on "If you lose your phone, you can ask your carrier to transfer your phone number."

Might be pushing the edge a bit, for some? PIN = DOB = ouch!
https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/how-google-protects-against-scams-2025/

Nice to see an update on https://aaronfreed.github.io :-)

Still loving the Eternal X soundtrack.
https://aaronfreed.github.io/soundtracks.html#eternal1.2