Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023MAY16
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Microsoft releases update that allows iPhone users to text from Windows
- Microsoft Windows users are now able to send texts from their iPhones through their desktops, allowing users to essentially operate their phones from their PCs.
- Most Americans use iPhones, and Apple’s PC and phone integration is one advantage that helps explain why its Mac laptops have been taking market share over Windows PCs in recent years.
Microsoft Windows update allows iPhone users to text (cnbc.com)
Further reading:
- Windows 11 users can now link their iPhones and use iMessage from a PC - theverge.com
- Windows 11 PCs can now send and receive iMessages - windowscentral.com
- Phone Link for iOS is now available to all Windows 11 users - techcrunch.com
- How to Connect an iPhone to Windows 11 - pcmag.com
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Forget About Passwords: How to Log In to Google With a Passkey
Tired of managing passwords? Google has a new solution for you.
Forget About Passwords: How to Log In to Google With a Passkey - CNET
Further reading:
- How to use a passkey to sign in to your Google account - theverge.com
- Ditch your Google password and set up a passkey instead - popsci.com
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The next big Windows 11 feature update is imminent — here's what's new
Microsoft is gearing up to ship yet another feature drop for Windows 11 users in the next handful of weeks, and this one is set to feature lots of quality-of-life improvements to areas such as the Taskbar, Widgets Board, Settings, and accessibility features.
The next big Windows 11 feature update is imminent — here's what's new (msn.com)
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5 ways you’re killing your laptop’s battery without realizing it
Computers get faster and more advanced daily, but that doesn’t mean you should constantly upgrade. Here are essential laptop maintenance tips that’ll keep your rig running smoothly for a long time.
Batteries aren’t meant to last forever. The one in your laptop has a limited lifecycle, just like any other. You don’t want it dying when you’re in the middle of some big project, do you?
Here are five ways you’re shortening your laptop’s battery life.
Stop these 5 bad habits now to save your laptop battery (komando.com)
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How to Use Excel's CHOOSE Function to Select Data Based on Criteria
Do you struggle with selecting data in Excel? Learn how to use the CHOOSE function to quickly and easily select data based on specific criteria.
How to Use Excel's CHOOSE Function to Select Data Based on Criteria (makeuseof.com)
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100% Disk Usage in Windows 10? 18 Tips and Tricks to Fix This Issue
When the error was first discovered, only a few culprits were found. But as time passed, despite the 100% disk usage error being reported to Microsoft, more causes of this bug have been discovered...
Even if you find a solution, a Windows Update could reset the changes you've made. Bookmarking this page will help you find it in the future and run through the fixes again.
Bing Chat can now respond to questions with images, charts and other visual elements
With AI and New Gadgets, Google Gets Some Mojo Back at Google I/O
Android's huge Find My Device upgrade is as controversial as it is useful
Android's huge Find My Device upgrade is as controversial as it is useful
Android's huge Find My Device upgrade is as controversial as it is useful (msn.com)
- Google AirTags: why the incoming Apple rivals could take over the world - techradar.com
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How to share a Wi-Fi password from your iPhone to an Android phone
It just works...or does it?
How to share a Wi-Fi password from your iPhone to an Android phone (androidpolice.com)
