Scott Hanselman says he's working on Windows local accounts

Microsoft executive Scott Hanselman has signaled a potential shift in Windows setup by addressing the difficulty of creating local accounts. He is reportedly working with internal teams to make the process more user-friendly.

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Source: Hacker News

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