XDA Developers on MSN

I always used a local account on Windows until Microsoft made it nearly impossible

For as long as I can remember, I have always set up my PC using a local account. It was because I prioritized privacy over a ...
How-To Geek on MSNOpinion

The fight for local Windows accounts matters—here's why

Y ou may have seen some articles in the Windows news (and there's a lot of it these days) talking about Microsoft doing ...
ZDNet

Microsoft just blocked this popular Windows 11 local account trick - but workarounds remain

Microsoft has fired its latest salvo in the battle against Windows 11 customers who would rather sign in with a local account than a Microsoft account. Announcing a new Windows 11 Insider build, the ...
Ars Technica

How to setup a new PC with a local account

The Mrs. is getting a new laptop soon with Win 11 Home. We have not yet used a Win 11 device nor set one up. My internet reading tells me that many of the Windows forums report that "oobe\bypassnro" ...