The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

Open the Settings app, swipe down to the bottom, and choose Privacy & Security. Choose Tracking, and tick off the All Apps to ...

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).

The bells are ringing for Windows 10, and many users who have ... and rarely or never change hardware, there’s no practical gain from a Microsoft account. If you prefer, you can then opt for local ...

October 2025 is now behind us, so let's take a look at some useful changes that Windows 11 received in the last month.

That's exactly how I felt while using Windows 11. I'd been moved out of the driver's seat and relegated with the children in the back seat, as the adults insisted we do what they want, how they want, ...

A federal judge told the Trump administration on Friday to continue funding for food stamps during the government shutdown, a ...

During the first half of October 2025, Microsoft released several Insider builds for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including improvements to the dark ...

Here are top things to do to save money in late 2025. Set up an automatic savings plan for your paychecks so a portion of ...