Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023JAN17
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Still running Windows 7? Time to upgrade your vulnerable machine
- Microsoft has ended support for updates to Windows 7, including the Extended Security Upgrade (ESU) program.
- Ending updates and patches mean users who choose to remain on Windows 7 will be at risk, and data stored on these machines could be exposed to undiscovered vulnerabilities.
- Recommendations from Microsoft include purchasing an all-new machine running Windows 11 or upgrading to Windows 10.
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Windows 11 is getting a new Network Troubleshooting experience soon
- Windows 11 build 25276 is now rolling out in the Insider Dev Channel.
- It features a new Network Troubleshooting experience in the Get Help app.
- It also includes an updated Task Manager with a new kernel memory dump feature.
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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!
Further reading:
- How to use Tabs in File Explorer in Windows 11 - thewindowsclub.com
- How to use File Explorer's new tabs in Windows 11's new update - techradar.com
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6 Ways a Microsoft Account and a Local Account Are Different on Windows
On Windows, you can choose to use your PC with a local account or a Microsoft account. Knowing what makes them different is one of the best ways to decide which one is right for you. And what's great about it is that you can switch between the two whenever you want.
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How to Factory Reset a MacBook, Windows Laptop or Chromebook to Sell or Give Away
Before you part with your laptop, make sure to wipe any trace of your data from it, and make it feel as new as possible.
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How to Enable Checkboxes to Select Files in Windows 11
Windows checkboxes, also known as Item checkboxes, allow you to select multiple files and folders in File Explorer easily. By default, this feature is disabled in Windows 11, but you can quickly enable it by making some simple customizations.
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Top 10 computer mouse tips everyone should know
Most computer users don't take full advantage of the computer mouse. Below are computer mouse tips and secrets that help you get the full potential of your computer mouse and increase your overall productivity while on the computer. and easier to perform tasks. Even if you've been using these devices for years, there may still be functions you weren't aware of. Whether it's reopening a closed tab or permanently deleting a file without ever hitting the recycle bin, there are plenty of tricks to help you be a little more efficient on your computer.
Further reading:
- Scroll-Wheel Click Will Help You Comparison Shop - cnet.com
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This Google Chrome security flaw could affect billions of users
Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers have been found carrying a high-severity vulnerability that allowed threat actors to steal people’s sensitive files, including the contents of their cryptocurrency wallets, and login credentials.
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Google’s new split-screen look for Android Auto is rolling out to everyone
The Android Auto look and feel has evolved greatly since we reviewed it in 2015, but now its biggest update is starting to roll out to all users, introducing a split-screen UI that can let you see more things at once. Keeping the map on screen while also adding one or two other panes makes it a bit more like Apple’s current approach to CarPlay, and Google says its focus is on creating a “more personal, easy-to-use experience from behind the wheel.”
