fromZDNET2 days agoPrivacy technologiesLocal vs. Microsoft account in Windows 11: How to decide and set up your preference
fromZDNET1 week agoSoftware developmentMicrosoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement
fromArs Technica5 months agoTech industryMicrosoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 buildMicrosoft is removing known mechanisms to create local accounts during Windows 11 setup, making Microsoft-account sign-in harder to bypass.
fromTheregister7 months agoPrivacy technologiesHow to set up Windows 11 with a local accountWindows 11 installation primarily encourages Microsoft account login, complicating local account setup for privacy-conscious users.
Privacy technologiesfromZDNET2 days agoLocal vs. Microsoft account in Windows 11: How to decide and set up your preferenceA Microsoft account is preferred for Windows 11 setup, but local accounts are still viable despite setup challenges.
Software developmentfromZDNET1 week agoMicrosoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirementMicrosoft may allow local accounts in Windows 11, addressing user frustration over mandatory Microsoft account sign-ins.
fromArs Technica5 months agoTech industryMicrosoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build
Tech industryfromTheregister5 months agoYouTube's AI moderator pulls Windows 11 workaround videosYouTube removed videos showing how to install Windows 11 with a local account or on unsupported hardware, attributing removals to alleged safety harms.
