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.
    • Aeri@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 months ago

      If I could use Linux and still play multiplayer video games with anti cheat I would be so happy…

      • skizzles@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        9 months ago

        Dual boot, and use something like AtlasOS to clean up the BS that comes with windows.

        I have a separate drive with windows for solidworks and a few online games I play occasionally. 99% of the time I run Linux though.

        That being said I understand if you game online a lot and those games don’t work in Linux then that really isn’t an option.

        At the very least though I would check out something like AtlasOS, it works for both W10 and 11.

        • firepenny@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          9 months ago

          Please don’t use atlasOS. These “custom” versions of Windows are fully of security implications.

          • skizzles@lemmy.mlEnglish
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            9 months ago

            It’s not a custom version of windows.

            Please make sure you do some research before you implicate things.

            AtlasOS modifies a fresh install of windows to help get rid of bloat ware and some of the security concerns that MS puts in their OS.