This is handy if you tend to use more than one computer or if you're setting up a new one.Īdditionally, you'll be able to share your Windows Timeline (accessed by clicking the film-strip icon to the right of the Start button) with your other computers. With a local account, you'll need to sign into these services individually.Ī Microsoft account also syncs your Windows settings (such as your desktop theme, ease of access settings and even your Wi-Fi passwords) across all the computers you sign into. For example, as soon as you sign into your Microsoft account, you'll also be signed into other services such as OneDrive, Skype and the Microsoft Store. Signing in & syncingĪ Microsoft account makes it much easier to use the company's other services within Windows. Below this, you'll either see 'Local account' or, if you're using a Microsoft account, the email address linked to your account. In the 'Your info' section, you'll see your user account name. If you're not sure which type of account you're currently using, click Start, then the cog icon to open Settings and select Accounts. There are, without doubt, advantages to using a Microsoft account, but there are also drawbacks, as we will explain.
And if you do opt for it, Microsoft will hit you with all the benefits you've decided to forego with your choice.
Microsoft is keen to move users away from using a local account, begrudgingly lets you set one up when installing Windows (look for the 'Offline account' option hidden in the bottom corner of the sign in window). Microsoft still gives you the option of setting up a local account, but it's hidden away
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