How to create a local Microsoft account for Windows 11

Here's your quick guide to swapping out your Microsoft Account for a local one on Windows 11: Switch to a Local Account: Look ...

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 ...
XDA Developers

Microsoft says I need a Microsoft account to set up Windows 11, but that's still not true in 2026

After a 7-year corporate stint, Tanveer found his love for writing and tech too much to resist. An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and ...
Ars Technica

New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory

Microsoft released a new Windows Insider build of Windows 11 to its experimental Dev Channel today, with a fairly extensive batch of new features and tweaks. But the most important one for enthusiasts ...