Apple’s MacOS, often considered “locked down” and inflexible compared to Windows, lets you log in without a connected account. So does ChromeOS, shockingly. And if Google of all companies can let you use a local account on a laptop in 2026, Microsoft should absolutely give you that option. Chromebooks have local accounts. CHROMEBOOKS. The ones with Google branding literally on the lid!Christoph Hoffmann But with apologies for the pessimism, I don’t think Microsoft is bringing back local logins. And not just because one VP isn’t elaborating on a quick social media comment. No, there’s simply to
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… And not just because one VP isn't elaborating on a quick social media comment. …
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… If you need help locking down your social media accounts—that is, keeping your private life out of the hands of advertisers and random snoops—McAfee offers a browser extension that scans five different services Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google , then suggests privacy ch… …
… Like Google’s browser, it’s based on Chromium, but much more locked down. …