Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...
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Don't Forget to Change These 5 BIOS Settings When Dual-Booting Windows and Linux

Are you dual-booting Windows and Linux but struggling with a clunky boot process and system conflicts? Wondering why your setup feels less smooth than promised? Well, here are five essential BIOS ...
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This Is the Easiest Way to Set Up Your New Windows PC

When you power on a new Windows device for the first time—or restart it after a reset—you’re guided through an initial setup ...

Microsoft triples down and blocks even more Microsoft Account bypasses on Windows 11 — an online account is non-negotiable

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.
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Tiny11 update "should" support Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported PCs — debloating Microsoft's new Outlook, Copilot, and more

NTDEV's latest Tiny11 update allows Windows 11 version 25H2 installs on unsupported PCs and removes Microsoft apps.