Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

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

Microsoft might be cracking down on Windows 11 local account setups — here's what we know so far

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 ...
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Windows 11 Just Killed The Local Account Setup Trick

Microsoft just ended offline setup in Windows 11. No more local accounts as every installation now needs internet and a Microsoft sign in.

Google's AI can now surf the web for you, click on buttons, and fill out forms with Gemini 2.5 Computer Use

Today, the search giant's DeepMind AI lab subsidiary unveiled a new, fine-tuned and custom-trained version of its powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro LLM known as " Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use ," which can use a ...

Microsoft Cracks Down on Local Accounts in Windows 11, But Did It Close All Workarounds?

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

Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creating a local account' from Windows 11 setup - get ready to use a Microsoft account

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.
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Microsoft Blocks Another Windows 11 Local Account Workaround

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