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Microsoft accidentally lists the benefits of not using a Microsoft account on Windows 11 (www.windowscentral.com)

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Microsoft inadvertently highlighted the benefits of using a local account over a Microsoft account on Windows 11 in a recent support page update.
Using a local account allows for offline sign-in, is independent of cloud services, and limits settings, files, and applications to a single device, enhancing privacy.
Despite these benefits, Microsoft requires internet access or workarounds for the initial setup of Windows 11, making it challenging to use a local account from the start.

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[-] CarbonatedPastaSauce@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago

Good info, but everyone should know that Windows 11 Home can not join domains, and the option will not be there. Only Pro, Enterprise, and Education versions can do that.

[-] deweydecibel@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Yes, that's true. But I'm kind of going off the assumption anybody that actually wants to use a local account is somebody who knows better than to use the Home edition. Without group policy and a couple of the other configurable points, I'm not sure how viable it even is to use Home anymore if you want Microsoft off your back.

[-] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

There is a 3rd party tool that gives you some GP functionality even on home edition: PolicyPlus

[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

Everyone that buys a laptop with home and "is into IT" shouldnt buy a laptop anyway. And you can get cheap sealed OEM stickers on ebay.

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