A Microsoft account has some advantages, but a local account is fine for Windows 11. Microsoft doesn't make it easy to set up a local account on a new PC. There are workarounds, but they depend on ...

Choose to set up Windows 10 or 11 with a local account, and you're required to select three security questions to answer if you ever get locked out. Those questions include the typical ones, such as ...

Microsoft account security is essential for protecting data across Outlook, Xbox, and Windows devices. Unprotected accounts are prime targets for phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access, making ...

Microsoft released a new Windows Insider build of Windows 11 to its experimental Dev Channel today, with a fairly extensive batch of new features and tweaks. But the most important one for enthusiasts ...

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 22.2 helps manage Windows Service Accounts with account rotation and other features. BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 22.2 helps rotate and restart Windows ...

Kerberoasting attacks remain an enduring headache for IT professionals, allowing hackers to escalate privileges and reach the highest levels of your Active Directory (AD) environment. But by enforcing ...