Local vs. Microsoft account in Windows 11: How to decide and set up your preference

The Windows 11 setup program really, really wants you to use a Microsoft account instead of a local account. Here's everything you need to know about your options.
TechRepublic

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS Your email has been sent PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just released an actually good Windows 11 update — with system performance improvements, better wake from sleep, and more

The Windows 11 non-security feature preview update for February just landed, and it's the first Windows update in a long while that includes a number of actually good changes. Here's what you need to ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
Ars Technica

Windows 11 and Ac-3 audio

The GF kids bought her a new lappy, with Win 11. but no audio on video playback. A little snooping showed me this version doesn.t have the codecs for Ac-3, and found a fix. My question is, does anyone ...
The Michigan Daily

UMich quietly ends Biosafety Level 3 lab work

Akul Gunukula/DAILY. Buy this photo. The University of Michigan no longer operates any Biosafety Level 3 laboratories, following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s changes to ...
TechRepublic

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should) Your email has been sent Windows 11 hides powerful built-in tools in shortcuts and settings. Discover nine underrated features that boost ...
Forbes

Microsoft Triple Warning — 3 Windows Security Bypass Threats Confirmed

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Microsoft has confirmed three Windows security bypass zero-days. They say that good things ...
Game Rant

How to Get & Use Glory in Nioh 3 (Clan Battles, Explained)

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...
Game Rant

Yokai Soul Core Guide In Nioh 3 (How To Get And Use)

Nahda Nabiilah is a writer and editor from Indonesia. She has always loved writing and playing games, so one day she decided to combine the two. Most of the time, writing gaming guides is a blast for ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 Drops .NET Framework 3.5 From Optional Features in Future Builds

According to Neowin, Microsoft is removing .NET Framework 3.5 from the Optional Windows Features menu in future versions of Windows 11. The change marks a shift in how legacy .NET components are ...
InfoWorld

Microsoft bumps .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows installers

Legacy .NET Framework version is now available as a standalone installer for applications that require it on newer versions of Windows. Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3 ...