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I tried living without a Microsoft account on Windows, and you really don't need it

Microsoft wants you to use an online account with Windows 11, but what do you really miss out on if you stick with a local ...
PC World

Windows 11 demands you use a Microsoft account. Here’s how to bypass it

Microsoft insists you to use a Microsoft account when setting up a brand-new Windows PC, but what if you don’t want to? Fortunately, Windows 11 (Home 24H2) works in the same way previous Windows 11 ...
Windows Central

How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...
Techno-Science.net

How to Link Your Microsoft Account Using Microsoft.com/Link

Have you ever gone through the TV setup and Xbox setup process? If you do, you already know how difficult it is to set up these devices using the remote or the controller. It gets even more difficult ...
ZDNet

I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too

These days, I'm very popular in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and even Albania. At least, that's what it looks like based on this list of recent attempts to sign in to my Microsoft ...