Microsoft makes Windows 11 more confusing — but trust me, this security feature is worth it

Microsoft tightens an aspect of Windows 11's security in Settings — but there's a trade-off in terms of convenience.
Windows Latest

KB5074105: Windows 11 asks for admin access to open Storage settings, but breaks Temporary files cleanup for some files/folders

Windows 11 KB5074105 adds a UAC prompt for Storage settings, but Settings can’t clean Windows Update files anymore.
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5074157 Dev Update Brings Modern Account Settings UI & WebP Wallpaper Support

There’s also a small but welcome personalization update. Windows 11 now supports .webp images as desktop backgrounds. You can set it via Settings > Personalization > Desktop Background. It’s a minor ...
ZDNet

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...
Android

Windows 11 Local Account Crackdown: Microsoft Account May Soon Be Mandatory

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...
PC World

How to delete the Microsoft account that Windows made you set up

For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s ...