Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 ...
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I always used a local account on Windows until Microsoft made it nearly impossible

For as long as I can remember, I have always set up my PC using a local account. It was because I prioritized privacy over a bunch of services I didn't really need, and I didn't want Microsoft ...
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Want Windows 11 installed with a local account - and no fuss? That wish could come true this year

TL;DR: Microsoft's big drive to fix Windows 11's various issues this year might include allowing the operating system to be installed locally, without any fuss, doing away with the idea of making a ...
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These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them

By then running the customized installation from your USB stick, the local account is automatically applied. I keep my Rufus USB stick handy so that I can install Windows with a local account on any ...