Microsoft kills two more ways to install Windows 11 with local accounts

Microsoft is increasingly clamping down on methods for bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11.

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

How to find Computer Username and Password in Windows 11

Learn how to find a computer's username and password in Windows 11/10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, Task Manager, File ...
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Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

7 reasons to clean install (not upgrade) Windows 11

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and ...

The simple way I fix Windows device problems, no panic needed

Open the Windows Run by pushing the Windows + R buttons. Now type the following command in: msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic.

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

How I use a tiling manager to make my Windows experience more efficient

If you believe your Windows desktop could use a boost of efficiency, you might want to try a tiling window manager, such as FancyWM.

Amazon’s 4.6-Star Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Is Now Practically Free Compared to a Mac Mini for Early Prime Big Deal Days

This mini PC from AceMagic is equipped with the 2025 Twin Lake N150 processor along with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It’s pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro and has multiple USB ports to connect to ...