Microsoft’s decision to draw the curtain on Windows 10 has finally arrived: the decade‑old operating system has moved from mainstream support into retirement, forcing households, small businesses and enterprise IT teams into a narrow planning window where choices are security‑driven and...
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One of the most persistent annoyances for power users and privacy-minded installers is back: Windows 11 insists on an internet connection and a Microsoft Account during OOBE (Out‑Of‑Box Experience), but practical methods still exist to finish setup with a local, offline account. This feature...
Microsoft has set a hard deadline: Windows 10 will stop receiving security updates and official support on October 14, 2025, and if you’re still running Windows 10 it’s time to pick a path forward — upgrade, buy new hardware, or choose a supported workaround. The good news for most users is that...
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Microsoft's push toward cloud-first sign-ins has made installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account more awkward than it used to be, but practical workarounds remain that let privacy-minded users create a local account during OOBE (out‑of‑box experience) or pre-build installation media that...