Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023JAN31
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Microsoft Is Forcing Users to Abandon Launch Version of Windows 11
Still running the launch version of Windows 11? You won't be for much longer.
Further reading:
- Windows 11 will auto-update version 21H2 users to 22H2, here's everything new coming to your PC - windowscentral.com
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How To Clone Your Hard Drive On Windows 11
Cloning a hard drive is a smart and efficient way to back up your important data and files, or to upgrade to a larger storage capacity. It's also gained popularity as gamers look to switch to solid-state drives. If this is your first time trying it with Windows 11, it is essentially a process that creates a replica of your hard drive, including the operating system, applications, and personal files.
Further reading:
- How to Clone a Hard Drive (free) - pcmag.com
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Microsoft applications like Outlook and Teams were down for thousands of users
Microsoft says it has rolled back a routing change that appeared to cause thousands of its customers to lose access to applications like Outlook and Teams on Wednesday morning.
Further reading:
- This is what caused the recent huge Microsoft 365 and Teams outage - techradar.com
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12 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10
If your computer is running out of space, in this guide, we'll show you 12 ways to free up space quickly on Windows 10.
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Upgrading to a new computer soon? Don’t make this big mistake
Do you have any old tech piling up and collecting dust? If so, you may be thinking about donating or selling it. This is a good idea, especially since gadget prices are skyrocketing. Tons of people are in the market for a gently used smartphone or computer rather than spending big bucks for a brand-new one.
However, there is one critical step that many people forget to take before getting rid of their old devices. They fail to delete sensitive data permanently, and that’s a huge mistake.
We’ll walk you through how to erase your info from any gadget brought to you by our sponsor, Dell.
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Microsoft just rolled out its most secure Microsoft 365 version yet
The tech giant thinks the US Government is ready for cloud.
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Hacker finds bug that allowed anyone to bypass Facebook and Instagram 2FA
A bug in a new centralized system that Meta created for users to manage their logins for Facebook and Instagram could have allowed malicious hackers to switch off an account’s two-factor protections just by knowing their phone number.
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Microsoft is working on a major Edge update known as Phoenix -- and you can try one of the best features right now!
Since consigning Internet Explorer to the trash can and adopting the Chromium engine, Microsoft has developed Edge quite rapidly and it has evolved into a browser that does a lot to make up for its predecessor.
And Microsoft is showing no signs of slowing down. The company is currently working away on a revamped version of Edge, code-named Phoenix. In addition to a more Windows 11-like look, there are some new features on the horizon, including the ability to split an Edge window into two tabs -- and you can even try this out in the preview builds of Edge right now to get a taste of what the future holds.
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Actually, Your Chromebook Can Run Microsoft Office
Downloading and installing Microsoft Office 365 apps on a Chromebook is quick and easy with these steps.
Further reading:
- ChromeOS and Microsoft 365 will finally work better together - androidpolice.com
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Yes, Your Router Collects Data on You. Here's How to Protect Your Privacy
Wi-Fi router companies claim they don't track the websites you visit. But all of them collect and share some user data. Here's what to know.
