Microsoft really does not want you to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet, and the latest builds go the extra mile to block possible bypass methods.

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

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability.

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Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 KB5065789 for devices running version 24H2, just ahead of the bigger 25H2 update ...

ExplorerPatcher brings back the old Windows 10 Start menu that’s straightforward and actually useful. And if you were one of those people who liked live tiles, good news, you can have those back as ...

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Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

Are you getting the “We'll need your current Windows password one last time” error? This annoying pop-up can prevent you from getting things done, especially if you can't remember the password you set ...