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 ...

Windows 11 might finally get rid of one of its most frustrating “features” of being forced to sign in with a Microsoft account just to use your own PC. Well, it looks like Microsoft is internally ...

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 ...

PCWorld identifies six warning signs that indicate your Windows PC needs a factory reset, including persistent performance issues, accumulated bloatware, and malware infections. Regular annual resets ...

It’s all part of Microsoft’s initiative to rebuild trust in Windows. It’s all part of Microsoft’s initiative to rebuild trust in Windows. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers ...

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.

Highly anticipated: Microsoft is taking a closer look at Windows 11 after months of criticism over the operating system's uneven performance and intrusive AI features. The company has begun outlining ...

Privacy On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud ...

The company described changes Windows Insiders will be seeing over the next few months, many of which are long overdue. I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and ...

Microsoft says the March Windows 11 update breaks sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across multiple Microsoft apps, including Teams and OneDrive. These sign-in issues appear after installing the ...

Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year. Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year. is a senior correspondent and author of ...