The Verge says that this new measure means that the “start ms-cxh:localonly” command that replaced bypassnro as the weapon of choice for the internet and Microsoft-account avoidant will also no longer ...

The end of Windows 10 support is near, forcing users to eventually switch to the newer Windows 11 operating system. No internet connection? No problem.

A day might come when you may need to find out which one of your Windows 11/10 applications is using the internet in the background. Instead of checking each app individually, there is an easier way ...

If you're wondering whether this free operating system is worth trying, our tech experts break down the pros and cons – plus how to install it ...

European consumers will receive free updates until Oct. 13, 2026, after which support will officially end. Businesses can purchase extended updates for up to three years.

Network issues are common with Windows systems but are mostly resolvable once you understand the cause. Imagine a situation when your system is connected to the internet and the Wireless icon shows ...

Windows 10 comes with .NET framework 4.8 pre-installed. However, many applications developed since Windows Vista and Windows 7 require .NET Framework v3.5 to run. Applications will not run unless you ...

Select the "Check for updates" button. After a short wait, it will list all available updates for your installation. If you see "Upgrade to Windows 11," select "Download and install" to begin its ...

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 ...

Microsoft is closing a popular loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. The change has appeared in recent Insider builds of Windows 11, indicating it is likely to ...

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

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup, effectively making a Microsoft Account mandatory.