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by hef19898 1740 days ago
Got my first Linux machine because of that, partially at least. I like an OS, for which I don't need an account, that just runs on hardware I own.
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CitrusFruits 1740 days ago
Found this out the other day: you can have local only accounts for Windows, although it's pretty hidden nowadays.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/can-i-sign-in-to...

(Search in the page "Switch from a Microsoft account to a local account")

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hef19898 1740 days ago
Good call! Too late for me now so, especially since the majority of my Steam library is running just fine under Linux. Maybe for some online stuff, Teams for potential home schooling and so. The fact that local accounts are hidden sucks in itself so. I will keep Windows on my private laptop so, just in case. Not that I am going to upgrade to Win 11 so.
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scns 1739 days ago
Better switch your wifi to metered connection then, like recommended upthread. Prevents automatic updates and being upgraded involuntarily (hopefully).
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