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

submitted 6 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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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[–] hondaguy97386@sh.itjust.works 132 points 6 months ago (33 children)

This is part of why I preach Linux. I don't care what distro, just get away from Microsoft.

[–] slurpinderpin@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (11 children)

There are still lots of reasons why many of us use Windows. Like work machines for example

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 32 points 6 months ago (6 children)

Sure, but if you have the option, you shouldn't choose it. One reason so many businesses use Windows is that everyone knows Windows. If everyone learns Linux, more companies will use Linux.

[–] ringwraithfish@startrek.website 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Another reason is that you are virtually guaranteed to find any application you need that supports Windows.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

True, but more applications are supporting Linux as it becomes more popular. More users means more Linux apps means more users.

[–] ringwraithfish@startrek.website 4 points 6 months ago

Yep! With Steam Deck pushing more native game support, I hope we see more users get used to the Linux environment and increase the demand on the PC side for better support across all applications.

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