Microsoft kills two more ways to install Windows 11 with local accounts

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

Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11

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

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

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

Microsoft might be cracking down on Windows 11 local account setups — here's what we know so far

Microsoft is cracking down on this ability just as Windows 10 nears the end of its life in just a week. It's possible removing the ability to login without a Microsoft account will enable the tech ...

Microsoft is planning to make it harder than ever to install Windows without an internet connection and a Microsoft account

The Verge says that this new measure means that the “start ms-cxh:localonly” command that replaced bypassnro as the weapon of ...
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Podcast Rewind: Understanding MCP, Computer Coasters, and an Interview with Andrew Fyfe

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, Federico and John demystify Model Context Protocol (MCP), covering how it works, where it’s heading, and practical ...