Despite Apple's popularity, Windows remains the most popular operating system for desktop PCs, with a market share of over 70%, according to most estimates. There is also an abundance of lightweight ...

If you're already using Windows 11, that means you likely set it up using a Microsoft account, unless you already checked out our guide on how to use a local account when setting up Windows 11. If you ...

Microsoft says this is done to make using the company's ecosystem of cloud-based features and services easier, such as using your account to store BitLocker recovery keys. "When a user signs in with a ...

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 ...

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

Microsoft really, really wants you to sign into Windows 11 with one of its cloud accounts, for the obvious reason that it encourages you to use other services like Microsoft 365, OneDrive, and Xbox ...