Working on the go? You can no longer activate Windows with your phone

Failure to activate Windows will result in watermarks and feature restrictions, which could be bad news for customers who don ...

Killjoy Microsoft Shuts Down Windows 11 Activation Without An Internet Connection

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11’s “almost full-screen” Android apps mirroring now available for everyone via Phone Link app with supported phones

You can now use up to 90% of the desktop screen space when streaming Android apps to Windows 11 using the Microsoft Phone ...

Microsoft’s Quiet Shift Ends Phone Activation, Leaving Offline Windows Users With Fewer Options

Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for ...
9to5google

Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11 gets a toggle to control connected Android devices

Phone Link has been around for some time, and it offers a way for users to connect their Windows machine with an Android device for certain tasks, like viewing photos or sending messages. Microsoft ...

Microsoft ends phone activation for Windows, pushes users to online-only portal

Microsoft has silently discontinued its phone-based activation system for Windows and Office products, forcing users into an ...