Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account ...

Rufus also gets around the requirement to have/make an online Windows account. Simply click to remove both requirements when ...

On the desktop and in Windows Explorer, the entry “Ask Copilot” has been appearing in the context menu when right-clicking on a registered file type such as DOCX, TXT, PDF or PNG for a few weeks now.

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that ...

Microsoft recently started rolling out its annual Windows 11 version 25H2 update, and it brings various AI features along ...

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

It’s a tale as old as time for PC users: you unbox your brand-new Windows laptop, excited by the promise of blazing-fast performance, only to find it's bogged down with pre-installed programs you ...

Editor's take: Microsoft believes the future of the entire IT industry lies in the cloud and is promoting its always-connected vision at every opportunity. Customers who forget to renew their ...

Start the Windows 11 Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) as usual, select the region, keyboard layout, network connection (Ethernet ...

Don't completely trust the default settings when it comes to privacy. Windows 11 is no exception, as it often oversteps its ...