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Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them (www.xda-developers.com)
submitted 4 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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  • Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.
  • Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company's preference for Microsoft accounts.
  • People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company's stance.
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[–] ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago (6 children)

Thanks. These are the instructions having a time with. I am going to take a break. I think I have just stared at it too long overthinking it!

[–] wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago (5 children)

No problem, and again - if you experience any confusion during the process, just let me know! I also had to get help with installing Linux Mint myself when I first got started.

[–] ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (4 children)

I am still unable to verify the iso. I installed gnupg but it keeps saying file not found.

[–] wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Were you ever able to figure this out?

[–] ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yes! Thank you. I have it installed and everything seems to work now, if a bit slow.

I am working on what type of security/virus stuff to use other than basic common sense. Windows once installed a virus in an update. Lots to learn. Once I get passed the security hurdle I will use it for a while until I am confident enough with the system to replace Windows on my main laptop. I really look forward to that day!

[–] wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

Awesome! Linux Mint's welcome page should have given you directions to setting up the built in firewall. If you really want an antivirus, ClamAV is a good one for Linux. However, whether you need one on Linux is actually a complicated question: https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=358408

Really depends on your use case, at the end of the day. Good luck, and let us know if you have any questions!

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