Windows 11 has a new preview build It cracks down on workarounds to install the OS with a local account This is a continued campaign to force people to use a Microsoft account, and Microsoft argues it ...

I spent quality time with the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro, which attempts to bring Apple’s Magic Trackpad experience to Windows.

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 ...

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today ...

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

Especially if you have something worth stealing… the seasonal shift understandably leaves many of us feeling uneasy – and looking for ways to better protect our property. And while the practical ...

Since human-sized dog beds are so large, they are expensive. But, right now, this one is on sale for 35% off, bringing its usual $230 price tag down to just $150. Whether you’re making your space ...

This week Leo goes on a pre-Christmas rant - topics he covers are varied - from Apple to Nvidia, to Office - and he offers advise on how he likes to review cases. Love him or loathe him - he always ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. Fall is a lovely time of year, particularly here in D.C., where capital residents are blessed with the two weeks of pleasant weather we get ...

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