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I don't know about windows, but the comment you're replying to says microsoft encourages you to set up a online account (which I suspect most people outside of

I don't know about windows, but the comment you're replying to says microsoft encourages you to set up a online account (which I suspect most people outside of a domain would actually want), but allows you to set up a local account. Yes it's a Dark UI pattern, but I have a feeling Apple do the same thing (I haven't set an apple laptop up for 8 years so my memory is vague) Is that incorrect?

sturadnidge 5y ago
According the article, come Windows 11 that will be incorrect.
- iso1631 5y ago
  It's an opinion piece written for clicks. Time will tell if it's right or not.
  - Macha 5y ago
    Both Microsoft's official communication and the leaked beta indicate that Windows 11 will require this.
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tonyedgecombe 5y ago
>but allows you to set up a local account Not on Windows 11 Home, using an online account has become mandatory. >Yes it's a Dark UI pattern, but I have a feeling Apple do the same thing Skipping it is a little clearer in macOS.
astrange 5y ago
It's possible to use the iCloud password instead of your local account password, but it's very opt-in and not at all suggested by default. Signing into iCloud doesn't replace anything about your local accounts besides that.