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 removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

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 ...

In the latest Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has removed all "known mechanisms" that allowed users to create a local account ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

WhyNotWin11 is a handy tool that offers a complete system overview and a comprehensive Windows 11 compatibility check. With ...

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There's finally one gaming app to rule them all, or so Microsoft hopes, thanks to a new Xbox app update on Windows 11. From today, the Xbox app now shows you all of your installed games, no matter ...

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

Windows Vista’s DreamScene feature is coming back so you might not need Wallpaper Engine anymore. Windows Vista’s DreamScene feature is coming back so you might not need Wallpaper Engine anymore. is a ...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build introduces game-changing features: users can now swiftly translate screen text and share app insights directly from the Taskbar, enhancing accessibility to ...