Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

Microsoft makes it even harder to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet

Microsoft really does not want you to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet, and the latest builds go the extra mile to block possible bypass methods.

Windows 11 Settings app gets major upgrades in 25H2

Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search.
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I configured Wi-Fi and Ethernet on Windows 11 to achieve faster SMB multichannel speeds

The transfer speeds never bothered me until I stumbled upon my colleague Ayush Pande’s take on an amazing file transfer trick — SMB Multichannel. Initially, I thought it was s ...
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Microsoft's Windows 11 25H2 Update Is Here—But Don't Expect Too Much

The latest version of Windows 11 merely catches everyone up with interim features from the past year and extends its support ...