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

Fortunately, many bypass methods still work if you want a local account ...

My 7 essential Windows 11 shortcuts can turn you into a power user

My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 ...

Windows 11 Security Cheat Sheet: BitLocker, Passkeys, and Defender Explained

Learn how BitLocker, passkeys, Microsoft Defender, and other Windows 11 security features protect your data, accounts, apps, ...
The Verge

Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account

Microsoft is no longer playing around when it comes to requiring every Windows 11 device be set up with an internet-connected account. In its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, the company says it ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Ends Local Account Workarounds in Latest Windows 11 Build

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).