spare_muppets

Not true on Windows 11 home that ships with new hardware. You need to disable all network connections and run some terminal commands to set up a local account. It is not convenient at all. Granted you can easily add a local account, after you have set it up with a Microsoft account, but that sort of defeats the purpose.

About as often as they check how many gallons of gas you pumped.

Nice composure and use of light. Well done.

Adguard ad blocker is fantastic for Android and desktop, although it is not free, in my opinion it is worth the price. It blocks all annoying things, including popups.

Unlock Origin is a solid free choice, a close second in performance.