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Windows 11’s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership (www.windowscentral.com)

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[–] AzuranAurora@piefed.ca 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Only works if your device has an unlockable bootloader, and most phones nowadays are completely locked down.

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[–] Skv@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Most but not all. If someone cares THAT much about making a free account and telemetry, a few minutes on XDA won't hurt their schedule.

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[–] HiTekRedNek@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

That's the direction that many manufacturers are trying to push PCs as well.

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