Microsoft wants you to use an online account with Windows 11, but what do you really miss out on if you stick with a local ...

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

For as long as I can remember, I have always set up my PC using a local account. It was because I prioritized privacy over a ...

This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...

For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s ...

It’s a more time-consuming process, but still viable. Since these changes are currently available only for Insider versions, it will take a few weeks before they reach all Windows 11 users. However, ...