The Verge

Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account

Microsoft insists you connect to the internet when installing Windows 11. Microsoft insists you connect to the internet when installing Windows 11. is a former news writer for The Verge. Microsoft ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft is planning to make it harder than ever to install Windows without an internet connection and a Microsoft account

Linux 2025 might have been the year for Linux gaming, but there's still a way to go until I switch from Windows SSDs This neat Windows registry trick boosts NVMe SSD performance up to 80% but it's ...
Hosted on MSN

This Trick Still Lets You Use Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

Windows 11 forces you to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. However, two simple Command Prompt commands can bypass this requirement and create a local account instead. While breaking free ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Makes It Harder to Skip Adding Microsoft Account

Microsoft made a number of unpopular choices with Windows 11, including the requirement that users have to log into the OS with a Microsoft account. There are a few ...