There are times when we have to share our Windows PC with someone. Having a Guest Account on Windows comes in handy in such situations. Windows 11/10 however, removed the Guest account functionality.

To get started, open the Settings app and select Accounts. If you want to create a local account for yourself, click Your account > Sign in with a local account ...

A Microsoft account lets you sync settings and other content across multiple Windows 10 devices. A local account is restricted to just a single PC. Lance Whitney Contributing Writer Lance Whitney is a ...

You can create a guest account on your Windows 10 computer by using the Command Prompt feature. Windows 10's Command Prompt program allows you to move accounts into the "Guests" list, which prevents ...

A Local Account and Windows have always gone hand to hand. Many would like to have an account that is not connected to the internet at all. Plain old simple local account. However, starting with ...

The process to upgrade your Windows 10 computer to Windows 11, skipping the Microsoft account, is straightforward because the ...

When you sign into your user account on a Windows 10 computer, you can see that your account has a name. You choose this name when you set up the computer, and it's often tied to your Microsoft ...

There has been some concern that Windows 10 gathers too much private information from users. Whether you think Microsoft’s operating system crosses the privacy line or just want to make sure you ...

Some things in life are certain: death and taxes, the Cubs finding a way to avoid winning the World Series, and Microsoft Windows driving people crazy. I can't do anything about the Grim Reaper, the ...

Want to create a local account in Windows 10? Microsoft discourages people from doing it, but the option is available. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...