Using a local account on Windows 11 has its benefits, as explained by Microsoft on accident.
  • Microsoft inadvertently highlighted the benefits of using a local account over a Microsoft account on Windows 11 in a recent support page update.
  • Using a local account allows for offline sign-in, is independent of cloud services, and limits settings, files, and applications to a single device, enhancing privacy.
  • Despite these benefits, Microsoft requires internet access or workarounds for the initial setup of Windows 11, making it challenging to use a local account from the start.
  • ringwraithfishEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Another reason is that you are virtually guaranteed to find any application you need that supports Windows.

    • themeatbridge@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      4 months ago

      True, but more applications are supporting Linux as it becomes more popular. More users means more Linux apps means more users.

      • ringwraithfishEnglish
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        4 months ago

        Yep! With Steam Deck pushing more native game support, I hope we see more users get used to the Linux environment and increase the demand on the PC side for better support across all applications.