Microsoft is tightening its control over how users install and configure Windows 11, effectively making an online Microsoft account mandatory. The company has started blocking all known methods that previously allowed users to create local accounts or bypass the login requirement during setup. This shift marks a significant step toward enforcing a cloud-connected experience for…
Microsoft has officially expanded the integration of the Xbox App for PC with third-party game stores, including Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Battle.net. Initially introduced alongside the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and tested through the Xbox Insiders program, the feature was released for all users on Monday (15). The update aims to centralize users’…
The latest Windows 11 security update (KB5063878) has been linked to serious issues affecting certain solid-state drives (SSDs). Reports suggest that after installing the update, SSDs may become non-functional during large sequential data writes, typically around 50GB or more. While the problem has not been officially confirmed by Microsoft or SSD manufacturers, early accounts from…
