You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and ...

With support ending for Windows 11 24H2 in October, Microsoft wants all PCs on the same version for security reasons - but ...

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

After years of pissing me and other Windows 11 users off, Microsoft says it’s ready to turn a new leaf, fixing mistakes, ...

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman has revealed he is working to end Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft account requirement, amid a ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local ...

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 ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman hinted at potentially removing Windows 11’s mandatory Microsoft account requirement during setup. Many within Microsoft reportedly support eliminating ...

This change is reportedly being pushed by Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft veteran of over two decades who currently serves as Vice President and Member of Technical Staff. If it goes through, it would ...

Microsoft recently outlined future plans for Windows 11, focusing on optimizing a wide range of features, including performance, AI capabilities, and ads. At the same time, the company is ...

Microsoft is preparing a change to its Windows 11 setup process that lets users choose a custom name for their profile folder during installation. As basic as it sounds, this solves a common issue for ...

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades. When you purchase through ...