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.

Microsoft Account vs Local account on Windows discussed and find out the benefits of signing in with a Microsoft Account on Windows 11/10.

Yes, you can use virtually any email address to create an account on Windows 10, including a Gmail address, and in this guide, we'll help you complete this task.

Want to create a local account in Windows 10? Microsoft discourages people from doing it, but the option is available.

Want to create a local account to use on your PC for yourself or other people in your home? Here's how to do that.

Yes, Microsoft has removed the option to create a local account from the Windows 10 Home installation wizard, but there are ways to continue skipping the use of the Microsoft account.

However, for those that don’t want the “full” Microsoft treatment when installing Windows 10, the folks in Redmond are [slightly] changing up how you can create a local account when doing a ...

Microsoft really wants Windows 10 users to have a cloud account, so the offline-account option is harder to find.