privacy and control

  1. Windows 11 Setup May Let You Skip Microsoft Account Again, VP Says

    Microsoft may be preparing a notable reversal in Windows 11 setup policy, after a company vice president said engineers are “working on” the ability to complete initial setup without a Microsoft account. If that change reaches the finished product, it would directly address one of the most...
  2. Microsoft Account Requirement Under Review in Windows 11 Setup

    Microsoft is once again edging toward a Windows 11 change that could matter far more than a new wallpaper, a refreshed icon, or another AI-facing feature. The immediate trigger is a fresh hint from senior Microsoft engineer Scott Hanselman that the company is actively looking at the...