Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 ...

Microsoft Is Scrubbing the Copilot Name From Some Windows 11 Apps ...

Microsoft is preparing a change to its Windows 11 setup process that lets users choose a custom name for their profile folder during installation. As basic as it sounds, this solves a common issue for ...

PCWorld reports that Windows 11 preview build 26300.8068 introduces the ability to customize your Home folder name during initial setup. Previously, Windows automatically named the Home folder in ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman hinted at potentially removing Windows 11’s mandatory Microsoft account requirement during setup. Many within Microsoft reportedly support eliminating ...

The big picture: The mandatory Microsoft Account requirement for new Windows 11 installations has long been a source of frustration for PC users, yet for years ...

Changing the time on your Windows computer shouldn’t be an issue in most cases. But there are situations where you cannot change the time in Windows 11/10. Maybe the location services are off on your ...

The latest preview version of Windows 11 (Build 26300.8068) brings a small but welcome feature that many have been wishing for. According to Windows Latest, Microsoft has made it possible to rename ...

If your Windows install is feeling creaky and you want to freshen up, or if you don't have Windows at all, the fastest way to fix things up is to simply do a clean install. Back up your important ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance ...

Windows 11 OOBE is slow and filled with ads. Microsoft promises a faster setup, but can it ever match macOS’s clean onboarding experience?