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

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...
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I configured Wi-Fi and Ethernet on Windows 11 to achieve faster SMB multichannel speeds

The convenient cross-platform compatibility is one of the reasons I keep going back to SMB in my home lab. Theoretically, the SMB multichannel feature enables SMB servers and clients to leverage ...
How-To Geek on MSN

This Is the Easiest Way to Set Up Your New Windows PC

When you power on a new Windows device for the first time—or restart it after a reset—you’re guided through an initial setup ...