The Windows 11 setup program really, really wants you to use a Microsoft account instead of a local account. Here's everything you need to know about your options.
Windows 11 now lets users choose their default user folder name during setup. The new OOBE option fixes the 5-letter folder issue.
Microsoft is reportedly planning significant changes to Windows 11, potentially allowing users to set up new PCs without ...
Microsoft could relax the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement after backlash, but nothing is confirmed yet.
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades. When you purchase through ...
Microsoft's Developer Community VP, Scott Hanselman, hints at potentially removing the frustrating requirement of using a ...
Windows 11 nudges you to use a Microsoft account, and it's been getting worse since the last few Windows updates, but that ...
Setting up Windows 11 has often felt restrictive for many users. Before reaching the desktop, users were required to sign in ...