Microsoft is planning to make it harder than ever to install Windows without an internet connection and a Microsoft account

The Verge says that this new measure means that the “start ms-cxh:localonly” command that replaced bypassnro as the weapon of ...
Computer Weekly

Windows 10 end of support: Time to go virtual?

With Windows 10 no longer supported, IT leaders need to consider how to manage the devices that haven’t yet been upgraded to ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

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 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.
Mashable

The best Windows laptops of 2025: Put these models on your Prime Day shopping list

With Windows 10 support set to end on Oct. 14, it's high time to find a replacement if you're still rocking a pokey old PC. As of October 2025, I think the best Windows laptop for most people is the ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I replaced WSL with a full Linux VM, and here’s why it's actually better

W indows Subsystem for Linux, or WSL, has been an incredibly welcome addition to Windows for those who enjoy developing and ...