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A hot potato: Most Windows 10 users are tired of Microsoft bugging them to move to Windows 11, but that's not the only nag Redmond is pushing onto people. Microsoft also prefers Windows users to have ...

Microsoft is reportedly working on removing the Microsoft account requirement during Windows 11 setup, alongside improvements to performance, updates, and the out-of-box experience.

In 2025, Microsoft unveiled significant enhancements to the Windows 11 Settings app, incorporating design upgrades and around 16 new features, while bridging the gap with the Control Panel—ushering in ...

Windows 11 KB5079464 Dev update adds new Microsoft 365 account management options in Settings, custom user folder naming during setup, and stricter driver security policies.