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The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski said in a blog post on Monday that those setup screens -- called the Windows ...
PCMag

Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 lets you run a network speed test right from the taskbar now - how to try it

Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. Now ...
Windows Central

As Windows 10 support ends, users weigh costly extended security program against upgrading to Windows 11

With Windows 10 support ending on Oct. 14, 2025, about 121 million devices may rely on Microsoft’s pricey Extended Security Updates, potentially bringing in $7.3 billion.
The New York Times

Questions Arise Over Hiring of Firm to Run $11 Billion Health Care Program

The bidding process was questioned on Friday after the company, Public Partnerships LLC, admitted it had exchanged unspecified communications with state officials before the contract was awarded. By ...
TechSpot

Nearly half of all desktop PCs now run Windows 11, Chrome widens lead in browsers

In brief: Windows 11 is now the most popular version of Microsoft's desktop operating system worldwide, and has been for a couple of months now. According to the latest data from StatCounter, Win 11's ...
Windows Report

Can My PC Run Windows 11? Easy Steps to Test and Confirm

Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Windows 11 brings a fresh design, better performance, and new security features. But before you upgrade, you ...
CNET

Can't Run Windows 11? Here's What You Should Do Next

Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. Microsoft will start prioritizing Windows 11 and halt updates to Windows 10. While the most current version of Windows has been available for several years, plenty ...
The Providence Journal

Girls on the Run RI is inspiring girls to go farther in life. Here's how they do it

Girls on the Run Rhode Island empowers girls with life skills through a curriculum that integrates running. The organization measures success by participant feedback, program completion, and observed ...
Redmond Pie

Don’t Wait For Windows 10 Support To Run Out — Grab Your Windows 11 Key At SCDKey For Only $23!

Looking to buy Windows 11 key? With Windows 10 set to be removed from support within weeks, now is the time to consider upgrading. And with a Windows 11 key now yours for as little as $21.10, what are ...