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I stopped signing into Windows with a Microsoft account

Tracking, targeted ads, and data collection were red flags for me.
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Want to use local accounts? Just switch to Linux

Microsoft really doesn't want us making local accounts on Windows, does it? It feels like the company is finding any excuse to stop people from creating local accounts on Windows 11 so they can make ...
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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 ...