A prominent US senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Microsoft for “gross cybersecurity negligence,” citing the company’s continued use of an obsolete and vulnerable form ...

Learn how to find a computer's username and password in Windows 11/10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, Task Manager, File ...

Microsoft is increasingly clamping down on methods for bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11.

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11.

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

Microsoft has been pushing customers to sign into Windows with an online account for years. It's the right thing to do.

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Primarily, the issue can be simply due to glitches, which is why users are facing it. To eliminate this, reboot the PC, and try to see if the password is visible. If the problem persists, we will ...

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...