The local administrator account is a part of Windows accounts that is automatically created upon installation, and this privileged login can create challenges for IT administrators. Unlike a domain ...

Want to create a local account in Windows 10? Microsoft discourages people from doing it, but the option is available. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

If you use a Windows 11 device in a multi-user environment, for example, in a large family, or in a small office setup with multiple workers, there's always a risk to your privacy. Other users can ...

A Microsoft account has some advantages, but a local account is fine for Windows 11. Microsoft doesn't make it easy to set up a local account on a new PC. There are workarounds, but they depend on ...

Madeline (She/Her) is a PC Author at XDA with 13 years of experience in tech journalism. She focuses on gaming, computer hardware, components, and software. Microsoft has been cracking down on the use ...

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Microsoft has improved many things about Windows 10 in the four years since launch. Account creation isn't one of them. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

The Mrs. is getting a new laptop soon with Win 11 Home. We have not yet used a Win 11 device nor set one up. My internet reading tells me that many of the Windows forums report that "oobe\bypassnro" ...

We live in an age where most people have their own laptop, but it's still common for families to share a desktop computer that's used by everyone in the home. Or maybe you just want to let someone ...