Create a Windows 11 local account using Rufus or by switching your settings. Microsoft blocked the BypassNRO trick, but you ...

Well, it was bound to happen. Last month, someone discovered a simple trick for skipping the mandatory Microsoft account when ...

Learn More' shortcut to local setup reportedly patched server-side, leaving users with more involved workarounds ...

It is probably safe to say that most Neowin readers and Windows enthusiasts are not fans of the Microsoft Account requirement. In fact, even Windows 11 devs apparently dislike it. However, there can ...

If you use a Windows 11 device in a multi-user environment, for example, in a large family, or in a small office setup with multiple workers, there's always a risk to your privacy. Other users can ...

Fans of local computer accounts everywhere, rejoice, for when a door closes, another one opens. Windows 11 hackers have found yet another way to bypass the installer's Microsoft account requirement, ...

A newly discovered trick allows Windows 11 users to bypass Microsoft’s online account requirement during setup, raising questions around user control and privacy. The workaround, shared by X user ...

Microsoft has been keen for all its users to use online, connected Microsoft Accounts for Windows logins for years and many versions of the operating system, but it's really kicked it into high gear ...

Do you ever find that the Microsoft account sign-in screen appears every time you start your computer, even though you are ...

Review seven Windows 11 privacy settings for 2026, including diagnostic data, location, clipboard sync, personalized offers, and Microsoft account activity.