YouTuber CyberCPU Tech has recently shared that they've had two videos removed in two days (via Tom's Hardware). Both of ...

One of the downgrades that Windows 10 users experience when moving to Windows 11, especially when clean-installing the newer operating system, is the inability to create a local account and set up ...

This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...

Microsoft may be cracking down on using local accounts, but there's still a workaround or two to avoid logging in to a Microsoft account.

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

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 ...

Microsoft's password manager in the Edge web browser can now store passkeys and sync them across Windows devices.

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

Windows 11 strongly encourages users to log in with a Microsoft account during the setup process. This allows the company to ...

Microsoft really doesn't want you making local accounts. For the company, local accounts do nothing for it. Local accounts ...

That's exactly how I felt while using Windows 11. I'd been moved out of the driver's seat and relegated with the children in the back seat, as the adults insisted we do what they want, how they want, ...

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since August 29, 2025, are breaking authentication on systems sharing ...