Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023MAR21
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Microsoft is going to improve the worst thing about Windows 11 — here’s how
Windows 11 is going to make it easier to change default apps.
Further reading:
- The Windows 11 taskbar is getting an important new update - digitaltrends.com
- Microsoft will make it a little easier to switch your default apps in Windows 11 - theverge.com
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5 of my favorite Windows 11 hacks that will make you more productive
These little-known Windows 11 tricks will make your life easier.
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How to improve your Windows laptop's battery life
The computer maker that sold you your laptop says its battery will last for 8 hours or more. You're probably never going to see real-world numbers anything like that, but you absolutely can improve battery life with a few simple tricks.
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How to use System Restore on Windows 10
On Windows 10, the System Restore feature has been designed to create a snapshot of the current working state of the computer and save it as a "restore point" when significant system changes are detected. If a critical problem occurs after installing an update, driver, or app, or after modifying the system settings incorrectly in the Registry, you can use a restore point to revert the device to an earlier point to resolve the issue without losing your files.
This how-to guide will walk you through the steps to set up System Restore and the steps to recover from problems that may be affecting the normal operation of your computer.
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The 9 Most Popular Email Providers Better Than Gmail and Yahoo Mail
In 2012, Gmail overtook Hotmail to become the most popular email provider in the world. Since claiming the crown, it's showing no signs of slowing down. But what other free email providers are out there? If you don't want a Gmail or Yahoo account, here is a list of the best email services you can choose from.
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Microsoft’s new Copilot will change Office documents forever
Copilot is more than just a chatbot. Microsoft is gradually building an AI assistant that it has dreamed about for years.
Further reading:
- Microsoft 365 Copilot is an all-new AI assistant for your Office apps - bgr.com
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How to remove duplicates in Excel
If you've ever had a data dump into a spreadsheet result in a mess of duplicate values, follow this step-by-step to learn how to remove them.
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How to resize your images quickly and easily
Let us walk you through resizing images in both Adobe Photoshop and via a free, web-based photo editor.
Further reading:
- How to transfer photos from your Android device to your Windows computer - zdnet.com
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How to Batch Convert HEIC Images to JPEG Format in Windows 10 & 11
Get through all your iPhone photos in a snap with these HEIC converters for Windows.
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What does do not disturb do to your phone?
If you've found that you are constantly getting bombarded with notifications on your phone on a daily basis that are distracting your focus or ruining your productivity then you might want to turn to do not disturb settings.
