Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023FEB14
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Storage 101: How to keep your USB drives and external hard drives safe for years to come
This guide will teach you how to store your hard drives and USB drives safely, keep your data secure and have these devices for years to come. Here's what you need to know.
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How to change the default browser and search engine on Windows
Many factors, including speed, appearance, ease of use, privacy and customization options can determine your choice of search engine. Some people stick to the default search engine included with their browsers. But it would be best if you took some time to choose a search engine that works best for you.
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How to Add a Visual Disk Space Analyzer Tool to the Context Menu in Windows 10 & 11
RidNacs and Disk Savvy are two disk space analyzer tools that integrate with File Explorer’s context menu. They enable you to analyze disk space by right-clicking folders and selecting their scanning options. This is how you can add and utilize those disk analyzers in Windows 11/10.
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Check your inbox — Microsoft just sent out the first wave of ChatGPT Bing invites
Microsoft’s revamped ChatGPT-powered Bing search engine is here, and the first wave of invites is already out. After previewing the new search engine last week, Microsoft set up a waitlist for the first wave of ChatGPT Bing testers. If you signed up, check your email to see if Microsoft has granted you access.
Further reading:
- ChatGPT may be enough to seduce the most faithful Google enthusiasts to Bing - windowscentral.com
- Hands-on with the new Bing: Microsoft’s step beyond ChatGPT - theverge.com
- Opera’s building ChatGPT into its sidebar - theverge.com
- Microsoft to demo its new ChatGPT-like AI in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook soon - theverge.com
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Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
Windows 11 is available right now in two versions: Home and Pro. That means you have a choice to make when buying a new copy of Windows, and deciding whether to splurge for Windows 11 Pro vs. Home can be a tough decision. To help you make the right choice I'll run through the major differences between the two versions of Windows 11 and explain why they matter.
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How to Update Windows, Apps, and Drivers: The Complete Guide
Keeping your computer's software up-to-date is vital. Not only do updates provide new features and bug fixes, but they're also important for patching security vulnerabilities.
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Microsoft Edge is getting Adobe’s freemium PDF viewer
While the PDF viewer’s core features will stay free, you’ll see Adobe branding on all your documents, along with an option to pay for more ‘advanced’ features.
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Chrome’s new update is the first version you can’t run on Windows 7
If you’re currently using Google Chrome on an old or outdated PC, then you might want to consider upgrading your hardware. With the public release of Chrome 110 on February 7th, the browser will no longer support Windows 7 or Windows 8 / 8.1 and the lesser-used Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. This follows Microsoft’s decision to definitively end security updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8 / 8.1 on January 10th earlier this year.
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Passwordless Authentication: What It Is and Why You Need It ASAP
The cybersecurity industry has a vision for a more secure future—one that involves getting rid of passwords.
Further reading:
- 1Password to Offer Passkey-Only, No-Password Logins - pcmag.com
- 1Password Passkey Support Will Let You Dump Your 1 Password - cnet.com
- LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch? - digitaltrends.com
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How to delete your Uber account
Save money by cutting out the ride-share costs. Whatever the reason, if you’re ready to say goodbye to Uber, buckle up and follow the steps in our guide to delete your account.
