A Microsoft account has some advantages, but a local account is fine for Windows 11. Microsoft doesn't make it easy to set up a local account on a new PC. There are workarounds, but they depend on ...
Windows 11 has been available for some time as an update on compatible Windows 10 systems, so your next step should be to check whether it's already available on your PC. In Windows 10, go to Settings ...
Microsoft is following through on a previous announcement with a new optional update for Windows 11 that makes the operating ...
A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...
A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold. When you purchase through links on ...
This past week, Microsoft released the December 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5072033, KB5071417) and Windows 10 (KB5071546, KB5071544, KB5071543). The new Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 ...
There is no shortage of apps that let you create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 11 on a supported or unsupported computer. Rufus is one of the most popular tools out there, and its latest ...
TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (MSRP $199) and lock in a lifetime license before the deal disappears on May 18. Still running Windows 10 like it’s not slowly aging out? Fair, but ...