Windows 11 OOBE will install quality updates by default for managed Entra/Entra hybrid PCs starting Sept 2025. Only Windows 11 22H2+ Pro/Enterprise/Education/SE ...

Microsoft plans to make it mandatory for Windows 11 Pro users to have a Microsoft account and an internet connection while setting up their device for the first time. According to an update posted to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Everything you need to know to get your Thread-powered smart plug, light bulb, lock, or motion sensor set up the ...

During the installation of Windows 11, an internet connection is required at the OOBE stage to successfully complete the process of setting up your system. That said ...

If your device is not visible or showing on the Microsoft Account page, re-sign in and refresh the page. If that doesn't work ...

Users who have already enabled Advanced Data Protection will have a more complicated device setup process than normal this holiday season, especially for new HomePod and Apple Watch owners. Here's why ...

For older adults, the right smartphone can be a lifeline to family, health care and daily services, but the setup process ...

Google Home’s new device setup method is reportedly under testing. Users can now select their compatible devices from the list and start pairing. It doesn’t replace the existing QR-code-based pairing ...

The technology world was shaken late last week by a ruling of the US International Trade Commission saying that Google had infringed on Sonos’ patents. After a couple of years of legal back-and-forth, ...

The Find My Device network is currently rolling out to Android devices and, next month, it will support a handful of AirTag-like trackers. Here’s what the setup process for one of those Find My Device ...