For as long as I can remember, I have always set up my PC using a local account. It was because I prioritized privacy over a bunch of services I didn't really need, and I didn't want Microsoft ...

For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s a more time-consuming process, but still viable. Since these changes are currently available only for Insider versions, it will take a few weeks before they reach all Windows 11 users. However, ...

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 ...

If you can’t sign in to a Microsoft account in Windows 11, execute the solutions given below. Use the ‘Forgot password’ link Run the Windows Network and Internet troubleshooter Fix credentials and ...