Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS codes, wants you to switch to passkeys
The future of login is "passwordless, secure, and user-friendly"
Microsoft account articles
Microsoft is removing the ability to easily install Windows 11 with a local account
Alas, the company underestimates how much people hate being forced into a Microsoft account
Windows 10 extended security updates now require a Microsoft account
One license covers ten devices, but a Microsoft account is mandatory
Microsoft suddenly bans LibreOffice developer's email account, blocks appeal
A customer service slip-up or part of a productivity suite rivalry?
New and simpler hack lets you bypass Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows
No registry hacks needed this time
Microsoft attempts to steer Windows users away from local accounts
The official guide explaining how to convert Microsoft accounts to local accounts is gone
Microsoft will use the Windows 10 Settings app to nag users into creating an online account
Here's how to disable it