Why do I have to pay every year for Microsoft Office?

Microsoft, like many other software vendors, has turned to a subscription method of licensing. This started with Office 365. If the software was updated, one had to pay for an upgrade or continue to use the older version. With subscription pricing, updates are released periodically with no additional cost.

Do you need a Microsoft account to set up a new computer?

However, you are not required to use a Microsoft account, even though it appears that way. During the initial setup, Windows 10 tells you to sign in with an existing Microsoft account or create a new one. You can configure Windows 10 to use a local account during the initial setup or after it.

Do I have to have a Microsoft account to use Windows 10?

You can now create an offline account and sign in to Windows 10 without a Microsoft account—the option was there all along. Even if you have a laptop with Wi-Fi, Windows 10 asks you to connect to your wireless network before reaching this part of the process.

How do I create a new user on Windows 10 without a Microsoft account?

Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10

Select Start > Settings > Accounts and then select Family & other users.
Select Add someone else to this PC.
Select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information, and on the next page, select Add a user without a Microsoft account.

Is Google and Microsoft the same?

Google and Microsoft, both are American multinational technology companies. They are known by all but what they actually do and are, may not be clear. Both companies have their own different products and services which may be developed by them or are acquired from other companies.

Is Google Chrome owned by Microsoft?

Google Chrome is a cross-platform web browser developed by Google. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows built with free software components from Apple WebKit and Mozilla Firefox. It was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android where it is the default browser built into the OS.