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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 ...

PCWorld reports that Windows 11 preview build 26300.8068 introduces the ability to customize your Home folder name during initial setup. Previously, Windows automatically named the Home folder in ...

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Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...

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You can create a network bridge in Windows 11 to share an internet connection between two different adapters. This guide shows you exactly how to do it and how to avoid setup issues. You need two ...

Microsoft has reminded customers today that systems running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 have stopped receiving security updates. However, as the company explains on its Windows release ...