Windows 11 users are advised to avoid a new system update from Microsoft after some were left with computers that refused to boot. The update in question, KB5074109, is also breaking other areas of ...

Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

Windhawk lets you add features, tweak UI behavior, and restore classic elements in Windows, and these nine mods make it shine, from per-monitor Alt+Tab and better File Explorer sizes to taskbar ...

Running Windows 11 on a Mac equipped with Apple Silicon has become a practical and accessible solution, thanks to advanced virtualization tools like Parallels Desktop. Whether your Mac features an M1, ...

In a job like this, you spend more time than most setting up Windows 11 devices, and these are the first apps I have to install. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

So, you missed Microsoft’s Oct. 14 deadline to upgrade before the end of Windows 10. Perhaps your PC does not have the 4GB of RAM or TPM 2.0 needed to run Windows 11. Now you can upgrade anyway. But ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build enforces mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during setup, removing previous local account bypasses. This change targets power users and ...

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...

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 ...

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

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This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...