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Microsoft accidentally lists the benefits of not using a Microsoft account on Windows 11 (www.windowscentral.com)
submitted 5 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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[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 203 points 5 months ago (40 children)

The online requirements are unnerving to me. I feel like Microsoft wants my personal files. I don't think it's to outright steal or scam, but there is something in everyone's data they want. Maybe AI training. Anyway I'm not giving it up willingly.

[–] hondaguy97386@sh.itjust.works 132 points 5 months ago (33 children)

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

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 75 points 5 months ago (8 children)

I don't care what distro

ChromeOS it is!

[–] chaosCruiser 16 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Nah, too much freedom. Use Red Star OS to properly restrict your activities and let NK know what you’re doing.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago

Do they still do the gulag thing? I've been meaning to get in shape...

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