Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...

Microsoft's new update addresses several loopholes in the Windows setup process, which were previously used to bypass the ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account ...

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 ...

Spooky season is here, and the latest version of Home Depot's skeleton is half the size, but has animated features and can talk.

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 ...

Microsoft recently started rolling out its annual Windows 11 version 25H2 update, and it brings various AI features along ...

Microsoft today issued new Windows 11 builds to the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels in the Windows Insider Program.

Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search.

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and ...

Microsoft lifted two upgrade safeguards, including a policy that prevented some Intel PCs from installing Windows 11 25H2 / 24H2.