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Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them (www.xda-developers.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.

Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company's preference for Microsoft accounts.

People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company's stance.

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[–] [email protected] 243 points 4 months ago (76 children)

I was able to circumvent all of this on my Windows 10 machine, by installing Linux Mint.

I didn't even have to throw out my PC for not being good enough for Windows 11.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (6 children)

This is what I'm going to have to do as well since my computer isn't compatible with Win11. The only thing I'm worried about is gaming.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Steam has built in Linux compatibility that you can turn on for all games and has been working great for me. Lutris and Wine provide other compatibility options.

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