Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023OCT31
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What Are the Windows N Editions, and Should You Use Them?
When clean installing Windows, you may see a Windows N edition in the list of operating systems. This edition lacks Windows Media Player and other multimedia playback features.
What else sets the Windows N edition apart from other Windows editions, and should you install it? Here's everything you need to know about the Windows N edition.
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7 New Features the Moment 4 Update Added to Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out a slew of new features for Windows 11. Contrary to expectations, an optional Moment 4 update added many of the new features the 23H2 build update was expected to introduce to Windows 11. Moment 4 dropped more than 100 new features for users to discover. These are some of the more noteworthy.
Further reading:
- What's new in security in the Windows 11 October 2023 Update - windowscentral.com
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How to turn on Windows’ hidden PC performance overlay
Keep an eye on your system's vitals with Windows 11's hidden performance overlay.
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How to manage camera and mic permissions on your desktop
If you use Zoom, Google Meet, or any other video conferencing app, it’s likely that at one point you may find yourself frantically trying to figure out why your mic is muted or your camera isn’t working. Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of checking the mute or camera buttons on your app — but if that doesn’t work, you may need to manage the permissions for audio and video on your operating system or browser.
Further reading:
- How to Stop Websites Accessing Your Camera, Microphone, Location, and More - makeuseof.com
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Windows 11 now lets you write anywhere you can type
Microsoft is starting to roll out new changes to Windows Ink that let you write anywhere you can type in Windows 11.
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Windows finally has its Apple Mac moment, and I'm more excited about the future of laptops than ever before
I've lived with an Apple Silicon Mac before, and Qualcomm just gave us the seismic shift to quiet the Cupertino crowd.
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I'm done with Google Chrome: Here's where I'm heading next
Chromeless
Further reading:
- How to activate Chrome's fancy new Android reading enhancer - computerworld.com
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Android 14 will make it easier for apps to support passkeys soon
Google's Credential Manager API rollout should encourage more Android apps to support passwordless login with passkeys.
Further reading:
- Amazon officially launches passkey support – here's how to set it up - techradar.com
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If Your Android is Running Slow, These 7 Tips Can Help Give Your Phone a Boost
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Kiss unexpected roaming charges goodbye with $50 in eSim card credit.
