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Do this to install Windows 11 without Microsoft account (2024)
To install Windows 11 (Home or Pro) without an online Microsoft account, on the account setup page, disable the internet connection requirement and continue with limited connectivity to create a local account. To install Windows 11 (Pro) without a Microsoft account, proceed with the normal installation, then choose the “Set up for work or school” option, click “Next,” “Sign-in options,”…
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10 steps to smarter Google account security – Computerworld
Google’s Inactive Account Manager is like a virtual estate planning tool for all of your account-associated data. JR Raphael / IDG Even if you’ve gone through this process before, it’s worth going back in and revisiting your preferences occasionally to confirm the info is all still complete and accurate — not only in the specific contacts you have set to…
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5 Ways to Create a Local User Account on Windows 11
Key Takeaways To create a local user account, head into Settings > Accounts > Other Users, click “Add Account,” choose “I Don’t Have This Person’s Sign-In Information,” select “Add a User Without a Microsoft Account,” and enter the account details. Make an account from Command Prompt by running the “net user NewUser NewPassword /add” command. You can turn the account…
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PCs with NPUs tweaked for AI now account for one of every five PCs shipped, says Canalys – Computerworld
“Copilot+ PCs equipped with Snapdragon X series chips enjoyed their first full quarter of availability, while AMD brought Ryzen AI 300 products to the market, and Intel officially launched its Lunar Lake series,” said Ishan Dutt, principal analyst at Canalys. “However, both x86 chipset vendors are still awaiting Copilot+ PC support for their offerings from Microsoft, which is expected to…
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Don’t Delete Your X Account (Do This Instead)
If you’re thinking of deleting your X account, I wouldn’t blame you (I’d only ask what took you so long). Things are wild over there right now, and stability sure isn’t on the horizon. However, before you take the nuclear option and say goodbye to Elon Musk and his ilk, consider not deleting your account: Don’t stay, mind you—just leave…
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Columbus, OH notifies 500K residents of data breach that compromised SSNs, bank account info
The city of Columbus, Ohio over the weekend confirmed it notified 500,000 residents of a July 2024 data breach that compromised the following personal info: Names Social Security numbers Bank account info Dates of birth Addresses “Other identifying info concerning you and/or your interaction with the City” Ransomware gang Rhysida claimed responsibility for the attack shortly after it occurred, saying…
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How to delete your Tinder account
Found “the one” and ready to move on? Or maybe the constant cycle of swiping, chatting, and ghosting has gotten exhausting, leading to burnout or frustration. You might find Tinder doesn’t align with your goals, whether you’re looking for deeper connections or prefer meeting people organically. Concerns over privacy, data security, or simply wanting a break from online dating distractions…
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How to switch your Instagram account from public to private
Anyone who has followed a social network knows that sometimes the most innocuous post can attract unpleasant responses, especially on apps like Instagram, where your content — whether video, image, or text — can be out there for anyone to see. There are any number of reasons you might want to set your account to private, even if only temporarily.…
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Can You Use A Personal Checking Account For Your Business?
Let’s say you’ve just started your business and things are moving fast. Between getting clients, handling orders, and managing finances, you might wonder, “Do I really need a separate business bank account, or can I just use my personal one?” The idea of keeping everything simple and in one place is tempting. But while you can use a personal checking…
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FBI arrest Alabama man suspected of hacking SEC’s X account
An Alabama man was arrested today by the FBI for his suspected role in hacking the SEC’s X account to make a fake announcement that Bitcoin ETFs were approved. The Department of Justice said that 25-year-old Eric Council, of Alabama, and conspirators conducted a SIM-swap attack to take over the identity of the person in charge of SEC’s X account.…
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