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Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Microsoft is closing more loopholes that allowed users to set up Windows 11 with a local account. Users will now be required to connect their PCs to the ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Setup Rules: Local Account Bypass Methods Now Disabled

Microsoft removes remaining Windows 11 local account bypass methods, making Microsoft accounts and internet connectivity ...

How to set up two-factor authentication on Skype, and increase the security of all your Microsoft accounts

You can enable Skype two-factor authentication by turning the security feature on in your Microsoft Account settings.
Mashable

Don't forget: Microsoft is killing passwords. How to set up a Microsoft passkey before August deadline.

If you use Microsoft, you will soon be required to ditch your passwords and create a passkey. This is part of a strategy shift at Microsoft to get rid of passwords ...

'Can you get Microsoft Word on an iPad?': Yes, you can — here's how to download and set it up

You can get the Microsoft Word app on your iPad through the App Store to create documents, view recent files, and share ...
The Verge

Microsoft is enabling BitLocker device encryption by default on Windows 11

Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. is a senior editor and ...