Microsoft account setup to become mandatory for installing Windows 11: What it means for users

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account ...
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The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski said in a blog post on Monday that those setup screens -- called the Windows Setup experience (or "out of box experience") -- are "critical" during ...

11 things I love (and loathe) about Windows 11 after using Windows 10

Windows 11 includes powerful free tools like Clipchamp (video), Copilot (AI) and Photos (pictures). While you can currently ...

Microsoft: Windows 11 Media Creation Tool broken on Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft says the latest version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) no longer works correctly on Windows 10 22H2 ...

12 easy tweaks that maximize your Windows 11 PC’s speed

If you have a slightly older computer and find that Windows 11 feels a little sluggish from time to time, you can go through ...

Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creating a local account' from Windows 11 setup - get ready to use a Microsoft account

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

Don't want to upgrade to Windows 11? You don't have to, but here's what you should know

Microsoft wants you to move on from Windows 10, but with the right tools, services, and habits, it's possible to keep the older OS on your PC for years to come.