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Microsoft declares war on local accounts in Windows 11 – you're going to need a Microsoft account going forward
Windows 11 has a new preview build It cracks down on workarounds to install the OS with a local account This is a continued campaign to force people to use a Microsoft account, and Microsoft argues it ...
If a hacker gained access to your Microsoft account, they could download your OneDrive files, bypass your Windows PC’s security, and potentially even track your laptop’s location using GPS. But ...
There’s also a small but welcome personalization update. Windows 11 now supports .webp images as desktop backgrounds. You can set it via Settings > Personalization > Desktop Background. It’s a minor ...
Windows 11’s optional KB5074105 update fixes the missing password icon bug linked to August 29, 2025’s KB5064081 and delivers ...
Windows 10 can still receive security-only updates after end of support through Extended Security Updates (ESU). If your PC ...
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