One of the first things you notice after switching to a local account is how limited the Microsoft Store suddenly feels. Without a Microsoft account signed in, you can’t simply hit the download button ...

To create a local user account, head into Settings > Accounts > Other Users, click "Add Account," choose "I Dont Have This ...

Microsoft has restored its guide on how to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account on Windows 11. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

One of Windows 11's more contentious changes is that, by default, both the Home and Pro editions of the operating system require users to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. Signing in with ...

The best way to use Windows 11 is with a Microsoft account. You can sync different settings, use the Microsoft Store to download apps, and restore Windows by using ...

Yes, it's possible to change your account password on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll show you how. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s ...

Getting locked out of your Windows 11 password can be frustrating, but regaining access is easier than you might think. The process you should use depends on how you set up your computer and whether ...

Microsoft wants Windows 10 users to use their Microsoft Account. They don't have to. Credit: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Windows 11 has been out now for about two and a half years, but its ...