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

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman indicated on March 20 that software engineers inside the company are actively working to remove ...

Microsoft could relax the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement after backlash, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Microsoft may be preparing to revisit one of the most controversial aspects of Windows 11: the requirement to sign in with a ...

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.

Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 11 on March 21, 2026, to resolve widespread sign-in problems ...

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something ...

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Installation Assistant 25H2 as Windows 11 25H2 becomes the main version for most PCs.

At the beginning of the year, Microsoft said it wanted to refocus its Windows 11 efforts on improving the experience "in ways ...

Microsoft previews less disruptive Windows 11 updates, giving users more control over setup, restarts, shutdowns, pauses, and ...

Windows 11 KB5085516 is rolling out to address major issues affecting internet connectivity in some apps after the March 2026 ...