Using a local account on Windows 11 has its benefits, as explained by Microsoft on accident.
  • 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.
  • KISSmyOSFeddit@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You also need an internet connection during setup to download drivers for your PC, or install Office.
    What would you even do with a PC that never has internet access? (apart from controlling some machinery maybe).

    • Infynis@midwest.socialEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      I barely notice when I don’t have Internet access anymore, because I use my PC as a media server to stream to every other device in my house. Not having the Internet basically just restricts the games I can play slightly