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Even after you sign out of a browser account, the local profile on that computer remains. The sign-out process revokes cloud access tokens, which means sync will no longer function. The local profile ...

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 ...

One tool you can use to help manage your privacy is a Virtual Private Network, or VPN. They act as an intermediary between you and the Internet, making it harder for websites to track you, while also ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. That said, this update shouldn’t be seen as a major overhaul compared to Windows 11 24H2. Most of its new features and ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device 'that is not fully configured for use.' ...

Microsoft really does not want you to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet, and the latest builds go the extra mile to block possible bypass methods.

Microsoft is increasingly clamping down on methods for bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11.

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 removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.