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Setting up Windows 11 for Privacy

When you install Windows 11, you have the chance to influence what information it collects about you. I’ll show you which setup screens matter, which settings to turn off, and the one backup offer you should always refuse.

Set Up Windows 11 With Only a Local Account – Still Working in 2026

Setting up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account is still possible.

Tip of the Day: Reinstall Windows on That Used Computer

Yet Another Way to Install Windows 11 With a Local Account

The latest workaround allowing you to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account.

Can I Move My Hard Drive to a New Computer and Have Windows Work?

Windows configures itself to the hardware it finds — but changing everything at once by moving the system disk to a different machine might be too much.

How to Reinstall Windows 10 Without Media

The best way to prepare for needing an installation disc is to create one before you need it. I’ll review some approaches.

Tip of the Day: Formatting Your PC Using “Reset This PC”