A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft is preparing a change to its Windows 11 setup process that lets users choose a custom name for their profile folder during installation. As basic as it sounds, this solves a common issue for ...

Microsoft is taking criticisms over the direction of Windows 11 to heart and vowing to make several key changes going forward, including fewer AI distractions as it rethinks its strategy. In a blog ...

If you have ever set up a computer running Microsoft Windows 11, you've likely noticed the tiring process of configuring settings during the setup stage. One of the most frustrating steps for many ...

PCWorld reports Microsoft is addressing two major Windows 11 criticisms by allowing Taskbar repositioning to top or sides and improving the Start menu’s Recommended section with better customization.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman hinted at potentially removing Windows 11’s mandatory Microsoft account requirement during setup. Many within Microsoft reportedly support eliminating ...

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The maintainer account for the axios package on npm was compromised to inject a remote access trojan for Windows, macOS, and ...

It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft says it has some fixes in the pipeline that might make using Windows 11 less of a nightmare—and yes, one of those fixes has to do with scaling back how ...

Microsoft finally acknowledged complaints about Windows 11. The company is promising sweeping changes to a slew of features. Windows Insiders will have a greater voice in upcoming releases.

This change is reportedly being pushed by Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft veteran of over two decades who currently serves as Vice President and Member of Technical Staff. If it goes through, it would ...