Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

You've known it for a while: Microsoft has determined that it's moving Windows 10 to "end of life" status starting on October 14. That means while Windows 10 PCs will continue to work after that date, ...

Windows 11 isn't as different from Windows 10 as it might seem at first glance. And what you can't get used to, you can often ...

Browser fingerprinting is a sneaky way your web activity is tracked, and no matter what browser you use, it's probably designed to allow it. Still, you can protect your privacy with a few extra steps.

You can change the admin user on a Windows 10 PC through the Control Panel. However, you'll need to be already logged into an ...

You can create a guest account on a Windows 10 computer by using the Command Prompt feature. Here's what you'll need to do.

Microsoft has tightened Windows 11 setup restrictions again. Here are a few solid methods still let you create a local account during setup.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions if a really serious security flaw is discovered — this has happened with ...

Microsoft announced the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme last year, and it allows users to continue to receive security updates until 2026. At the time, the company said it would ...

Microsoft is cracking down on this ability just as Windows 10 nears the end of its life in just a week. It's possible removing the ability to login without a Microsoft account will enable the tech ...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build disables another popular command-line workaround for creating a local account, ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...