Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...

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 – ...

Now rolling out to Windows 11 insiders, the latest update tries to make the Start menu more usable and flexible.

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today ...

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

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

Windows Insiders on the Release Preview Channel can now test a redesigned Start Menu and other new features that will be coming soon to all Windows 11 users.

Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from ...

Should you trust this Copilot agent to poke around your files and interact with apps? The last time Microsoft rolled out a major AI feature, it didn't go well.

Want to find the easiest and fastest way to transfer files between devices? You have so many options! Let's dive in and see ...

With Copilot+ PCs, what you get is snappy performance, loads of aI perks, and solid battery life. But there are a few hiccups with privacy concerns and non-conformity with power user needs.