Microsoft has been pushing customers to sign into Windows with an online account for years. It's the right thing to do.

Cloning a hard drive on a Mac is a different process. If you have a newer MacBook or iMac, you can't swap out the hard disk ...

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

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 ...

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

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