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 ...

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 ...

S/PDIF has been around for a long time; it’s still a really great way to send streams of digital audio from device A to ...

Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski said in a blog post on Monday that those setup screens -- called the Windows Setup experience (or "out of box experience") -- are "critical" during ...

Of course, that's usually followed by someone creating a fantastic handheld NES emulator as their first embedded project, and suddenly my untidy heap of wires and buttons doesn't feel so inspiring ...

There is one useful app that can help you install Windows 11 and set it up the proper way, and its latest update delivers some welcome changes and improvements.

With Windows 10 support set to end on Oct. 14, it's high time to find a replacement if you're still rocking a pokey old PC. As of October 2025, I think the best Windows laptop for most people is the ...