Microsoft makes it difficult to set up Windows without a Microsoft account, but it's still possible if you know the right tricks. Here's how to get it done in Windows 10 and 11.

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Windows 11 requires you to sign into your Microsoft account before you start using the PC. The best way to bypass Microsoft account is by executing "start ms-cxh:localonly" command during the ...

If you aren’t using two-factor authentication to protect your Apple Account and iCloud account, you really should do it. In the past, hackers claimed to have millions of stolen iCloud ...

Formally known as Apple ID, this account gives you access to key services like the App Store, iCloud, FaceTime, and Apple Music. The good news is that setting up an Apple Account is quick and ...

Setting up Windows 11 typically encourages users to sign in with a Microsoft account. However, if you prefer to use a local account instead, there are effective methods to bypass this requirement ...

If you're setting up a new Windows computer, you're supposed to use a Microsoft account. But if you want to rebel, a local account has always been an alternative option, though Microsoft has ...

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These surprises usually don’t give you time to adjust your budget. Use the following tips to set up an emergency fund. It’s important that you choose the right type of account to build your emergency ...

These bonuses can be an easy way to pocket a couple hundred dollars by simply setting up a direct deposit or by meeting a minimum balance in your account. (Although some minimums can be ...

You can set up overdraft protection. This works by selecting an account (the “funding account”) to cover any overdrafts from the “protected account,” though ATM withdrawals aren’t covered.