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How to set up Windows 10 with local account
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10 Home or Pro, you can set up a new computer or clean installation with a local account instead of using a Microsoft account, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Skip If you don't like having a Microsoft account on Windows 11, here's how to get around the problem.

Massive Microsoft account security change almost snuck out without enough warning
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft accounts will now remain signed in automatically within a web browser. People should remember to sign out upon exit or use private browser to remain secure on a public or shared PC.

How to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Going local... In this guide, I will explain how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer.

Microsoft might have blocked a sneaky bypass that let you setup Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account
By Zac Bowden published
Bye, pass Do you normally skip linking a Microsoft Account on Windows 11 by typing in a blocked email and password like "no@thankyou.com?" Sadly, this seems to no longer work.

How to change your account password on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, you'll learn the steps to change your account password on Windows 10, whether you're using a Microsoft or local account.

Due to the Microsoft Account migration, Minecraft is now an adult game in South Korea
By Zachary Boddy published
Overnight, Minecraft has apparently been restricted to adults 19 and over in South Korea.

Microsoft might delete your account if you don't use it for two years
By Sean Endicott last updated
Microsoft will delete your Microsoft account if you don't sign in for two years. Though, there are a number of exceptions that keep accounts marked as active.
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