Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 ...
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10 critical settings to change ASAP on any new phone or computer

Whether it is a new Windows 11 laptop, an Android 16 flagship, or an iPhone running iOS 18, the first hour with a device quietly decides how safe and fast it will feel for years. I focus on a handful ...

Set up a safe testing lab with Hyper‑V and Windows Sandbox

Stop risking your PC. Use Windows 11's built-in virtualization tools to test virtually anything safely in a fully isolated ...
JournalofAccountancy

Optimize Windows 11 with these 8 settings tweaks

An easy way to get to Settings is to click on the Start menu and type Settings. You can click on the icon to open your Settings window, which brings you to the Settings Home screen. I will focus on ...
ZDNet

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement

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 ...
Windows Central

Windows 11 no longer forces you to install updates when setting up your PC — ending mandatory 30 minute update process forever

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 ...
Wired

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...