Microsoft has confirmed a new bug with the latest Windows Patch Tuesday update as its leading to "repeated restarts." ...

It’s official. Artemis II has broken Apollo 13’s distance record. The three Americans and one Canadian on Monday journeyed ...

The Windows 11 setup program really, really wants you to use a Microsoft account instead of a local account. Here's everything you need to know about your options.

After years of pissing me and other Windows 11 users off, Microsoft says it’s ready to turn a new leaf, fixing mistakes, making improvements, and adding some long-requested features. I’d like to ...

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

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 Vice President Scott Hanselman revealed on March 23 that he is working to end the mandatory Microsoft account requirement that forces every Windows 11 user to sign in during setup. In a ...

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 ...

Microsoft released an emergency patch over the weekend to address a Microsoft account sign-in issue on the March 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11. This only affected users on the versions 25H2 ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's big drive to fix Windows 11's various issues this year might include allowing the operating system to be installed locally, without any fuss, doing away with the idea of making a ...

Over the last few years, Windows 11 setup has been steadily pushing users towards cloud-linked Microsoft accounts, especially ...