Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023JAN10
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Windows 7 Is Officially Dead
It’s not only Windows 7 whose time is up: Microsoft is also officially dropping extended support for Windows 8.1, which came out in October 2013. In addition, many third-party developers are likewise dropping support for aging versions of Windows. Google is ending Chrome support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on Tuesday, and Microsoft Edge 109 will be these Windows versions’ last Edge update too.
Further reading:
- Windows 7 and Windows 8 will stop getting critical security updates in one week - theverge.com
- Microsoft ends support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 next week - BGR.com
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Microsoft is looking at OpenAI’s GPT for Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Microsoft has reportedly been looking at ways of integrating OpenAI’s GPT features into Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Further reading:
- How ChatGPT in Microsoft Office could change the workplace | The AI Beat - venturebeat.com
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Microsoft teases Windows 12 at CES 2023
During the AMD keynote at this week’s big tech show, a Microsoft exec hinted about an AI-powered version of Windows that could arrive later this decade.
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Microsoft Teams Will Soon Have Video Filters
Made popular by Zoom, these video filters will allow you to change your appearance or the appearance of your background.
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4 Reasons to Use an Encrypted Email Service
Mainstream email providers like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo lack important security features. This is where encrypted email services come in. And if you're on the fence about using one, here are four reasons to switch.
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LastPass Breach: What Subscribers Need to Know and Do
It's time for LastPass customers to find a different password manager.
Further reading:
- LastPass hacked: How to export and protect your passwords - pcworld.com
- LastPass security breach was worse than you’ve heard. Here’s what to do. - bostonglobe.com
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Tech cleanup: Files and folders taking valuable storage from your PC
It happens. The longer we keep our devices, the more cluttered they become.
Open your phone’s app tray for a great example. How many are sitting there that you haven’t opened in months or years? This clutter isn’t just annoying — it can be dangerous, too. Tap or click to delete apps you’re not using.
On your PC, your Start menu is probably a mess, too. That’s easy to clean up, and you’ll thank yourself every time you click it. Tap or click for quick steps to banish the junk.
Then there are all those files you genuinely don’t need. Keep reading for your easy action plan to free up some space like a pro.
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File Explorer tabs are finally in Windows! Here’s how to use them to simplify your life
By now, your PC should have received the small October update to the larger Windows 11 2022 Update (if you’re using Windows 11). It holds a long asked-for, much appreciated new feature: tabbed browsing in File Explorer. You don’t need to keep separate windows open to have multiple folders open anymore!
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Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files
If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files.
Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.
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Unlocking an Android device and Windows PC when the owner passes away
Android devices and PC computer users often connect their devices to a Google account. If you know the email address and password associated with the user's Google account, you may be able to reset their password using that.
