Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

This week, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday update for November 2024. On the Windows 10 side we have KB5046613, KB5046615, KB5046612, KB5046665, and the Windows 11 side we have KB5046617, ...

This update makes improvements to the Windows recovery features for Windows 11, version 22H2. In a Tech community blog post about Windows 10 Dynamic Updates, Microsoft explained Dynamic Updates in ...

Gsudo, the open-source alternative by Gerardo Grignoli, has been providing sudo features on Windows long before Microsoft ...

Microsoft on Friday announced that It is providing IT with more options for the initial installation of Windows 11 on new devices. The company plans to roll out a new policy in mid-2025 that will give ...

TL;DR: Microsoft is eliminating a workaround that allowed users to bypass the requirement of having a Microsoft account during the Windows 11 setup process. This change means users will now need a ...

When run during Windows 11 setup, it creates a Registry value that removes the requirement to connect to the Internet during setup, which allows you to set up the operating system with a local account ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build enforces mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during setup, removing previous local account bypasses. This change targets power users and ...

The best way to use Windows 11 is with a Microsoft account. You can sync different settings, use the Microsoft Store to download apps, and restore Windows by using ...

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...