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

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 ...
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I've set up dozens of Windows PCs — these are the 3 settings I always change first

Not all Windows settings matter, but these ones really do.

Replace your Windows SSD the easy way, and save hours of setup time

PCWorld explains how to replace a Windows SSD efficiently by creating a system image backup before swapping drives. This method saves hours of reinstallation time by using Windows’ built-in backup ...
ZDNet

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 ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 OOBE is a cluttered, ad-filled mess, and Microsoft is finally trying to fix it

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

Microsoft May Rethink Mandatory Account Sign-In During Windows 11 Setup

Microsoft could relax the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement after backlash, but nothing is confirmed yet.