XDA Developers on MSN

I used older Windows versions, and I think nostalgia has blinded us

Windows 11 gets a lot of criticism, but when you look back at what previous Windows versions offered, we've come a long way.
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Ends Local Account Workarounds in Latest Windows 11 Build

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).
The Verge

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...
Wired

Anthropic Will Use Claude Chats for Training Data. Here’s How to Opt Out

Anthropic is starting to train its models on new Claude chats. If you’re using the bot and don’t want your chats used as training data, here’s how to opt out. Anthropic is prepared to repurpose ...
Windows Central

Unlock Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on PC — how to enable Secure Boot before launch

Don't miss out on day-one action because your PC can't handle CoD's RICOCHET anti-cheat.
City & State New York

Eric Adams has nearly $4 million in his campaign account. What happens to it now?

In announcing his decision to drop out of the New York City mayoral race – officially giving up his chance at a second term – Mayor Eric Adams blamed a local board’s decision to deny him millions in ...