Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account creation. The company states this ensures devices are fully configured and ...

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 ...

On August 24, 2025, tech enthusiasts commemorated three decades since Windows 95's debut—ushering in the now-ubiquitous Start menu. Yet, dissatisfaction looms over Windows 11, as users grapple with ...

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

Later this month, Microsoft will start automatically installing the Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11 devices that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. According to Microsoft, this ...

This past week Microsoft released Windows 11 25H2 under KB5065789 as build 26200.6725 which is also the latest available build, 26100.6725, for Windows 11 24H2. The company shared a full list of the ...

Microsoft won’t allow users anymore to skip Microsoft account setup while installing Windows 11. The software giant is actively removing additional methods that will allow users to create a local ...

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free. Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be ...

On August 24, 2025, tech enthusiasts commemorated three decades since Windows 95's debut—ushering in the now-ubiquitous Start menu. Yet, dissatisfaction looms over Windows 11, as users grapple with ...

Microsoft has introduced Surface Headphones that work seamlessly with Windows computers along with other Mobile devices. However, you just have to initially set it up and tune it just the right way.

For our performance tests, we simulated a multi-level concrete house with a ground floor and a first floor. The router (host) was placed on the ground floor, and we tested with a client in multiple ...