You can change your local account on your laptop by following these simple steps:
1. Accessing User Settings
- Windows: Open the Start Menu and search for "Settings". Click on the result.
- macOS: Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner and select "System Settings".
2. Navigating to User Accounts
- Windows: Click on "Accounts" and then select "Your info".
- macOS: Click on "Users & Groups".
3. Updating Your Account Information
- Windows: Click on "Sign in with a Microsoft account instead". You'll be guided through the process of creating a Microsoft account.
- macOS: Click on the lock icon to make changes. Select the user account you want to modify and click on "Change Password" or "Change Account Name".
4. Confirming Changes
- Windows: Follow the on-screen instructions to create and verify your new Microsoft account.
- macOS: Enter your current password and the new information you want to use. Click "Save".
5. Completing the Process
- Windows: Once you've successfully created a Microsoft account, you'll need to sign out of your local account and sign in with your new Microsoft account.
- macOS: Your changes will be saved immediately.
Remember to back up any important data before making changes to your account.
