Before you can set up news notifications, you need to have a Bing account. If you don't already have one, creating an account is straightforward. Start by visiting the Bing homepage at www.bing.com ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Microsoft is closing more loopholes that allowed users to set up Windows 11 with a local account. Users will now be required to connect their PCs to the ...

Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a Microsoft account.

You can enable Skype two-factor authentication by turning the security feature on in your Microsoft Account settings.

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