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Microsoft is rolling out changes to Windows 11’s Out-of-Box Experience that allows users to click “Update Later” during setup to bypass post-installation updates. PCWorld notes this simplifies the ...

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A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

This change is reportedly being pushed by Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft veteran of over two decades who currently serves as Vice President and Member of Technical Staff. If it goes through, it would ...

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced a set of big changes coming soon to Windows 11 in an effort to regain consumer trust. Some of those changes include the ability to move the taskbar, less ...

Microsoft is preparing a change to its Windows 11 setup process that lets users choose a custom name for their profile folder during installation. As basic as it sounds, this solves a common issue for ...