With the final Windows 10 patch going out this month, Microsoft has cracked down even harder on Windows 11 local accounts, so ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

What just happened? Microsoft has clarified the details of its Extended Security Updates initiative for Windows 10, announcing that every enrollment method – whether paid or free – now requires users ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially ...

It's worth noting that those on Windows 11 Pro can use the 'Domain join instead' command to swerve Microsoft account creation. This is an enterprise option, but you can simply not join said domain – ...

You can choose to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your computer is compatible. You can buy a new PC that already has Windows 11 pre-installed (or opt for an alternative, like a Mac or a Chromebook).