Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

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 workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup, effectively making a Microsoft ...

Boost your gaming PC's security without sacrificing performance. Learn 6 key Windows hardening steps that won't break gaming ...

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

Active Directory account lockouts happen when too many failed login attempts trigger security limits. Common causes include outdated cached credentials, expired service account passwords, mobile ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s ...