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5 reasons you should use a Microsoft account on Windows 11, even if you don't want to

There are many aspects of Windows 11 that draw the ire of its users for one reason or another. Whether it's the forceful push ...
ZDNet

Can your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...
PC World

Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here’s everything you need to know

Firstly, the good news: If you have Windows 10 installed on your PC, you can upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 (the latest version of Windows 11) free of charge. This makes sense, as support for Windows 10 ...
PC World

Microsoft kills two more ways to install Windows 11 with local accounts

Microsoft is tightening the reins on new installations of Windows 11 with stricter Microsoft account requirements. As participants in the Windows Insider Program have ...