Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement ...

There's a new update for those in the Windows Insider Program, and it no longer allows you to set up Windows 11 without a ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

Windows 10 End of Life is today, October 14, 2025, but you can increase its lifespan with the Extended Security Updates ...

Windows 11 isn't as different from Windows 10 as it might seem at first glance. And what you can't get used to, you can often ...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build disables another popular command-line workaround for creating a local account, ...

Best Buy is holding a sale on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with discounts up to $700 off. This is great timing, as Microsoft is ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 22H2 update. Before this, Windows 11 21H2 and some of the later Windows 10 ...

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...