Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023NOV07
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The Biggest New Features in Windows 11's 23H2 Update
Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 23H2, the next big software update for your PC. The company announced over 150 new features for this update back in September, many of them AI focused. However, since then, Microsoft has rolled out many of them early, including Copilot, Windows’ new AI assistant.
If you installed that update, you might already have many of these new features. However, if you haven’t updated your PC in a couple of months, you’re going to notice some big changes today. Here’s what’s new...
Further reading:
- Windows 11's Latest Update Adds a Little AI to Everything - gizmodo.com
- The Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2) is now generally available, but there's a catch - windowscentral.com
- Microsoft releases huge KB5031455 update preview for Windows 11, enabling new Moment 4 features - betanews.com
- Default Windows 11 feature slows SSDs up to 45%: How to fix it - pcworld.com
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Windows 11 upgrade for Digital Ink now supports any field where you would normally type
In the past few months, Microsoft has dabbled with the Windows Ink feature quite a bit, unveiling exciting new features and improvements in preview. The company recently started rolling out a new update, KB5031455, with a much-anticipated feature for Windows 11 users.
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How to Remove the Start Menu Recommended Section from Windows 11
While this section was added to make relevant content more easily accessible, some users don't like it because it takes up a lot of space in the Start menu and makes it easier to find your sensitive information. If you're one of those users, here's how to remove the Start menu Recommended section from Windows 11.
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These new features for OneNote for Windows lets you do more with your pen
- OneNote on Windows now offers enhanced text pen and ink gestures, allowing users to convert their handwriting to text and edit notes with strikethroughs and scribbles.
- The Text Prediction feature, similar to what you see in Outlook and Word, is now available in OneNote. Users can see ghost text suggestions while typing and insert them using Tab or the right arrow key. This feature is exclusive to Microsoft 365 subscribers.
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How to remove icons from the taskbar in Windows 11
To keep your screen uncluttered and your favorite apps accessible, it's a good idea to remove icons that you don't use regularly. This way, there's room for more important apps and settings. If you're ready to tidy up your Windows 11 taskbar, you can remove icons with a few simple steps.
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How to Automatically Delete Old Files in Windows 10 & 11
Need to do a bit of digital spring-cleaning? Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can keep your Windows 10 computer decluttered.
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How to Completely Remove Norton or McAfee From Windows
Removing Norton and McAfee's products tends to leave a lot of crap behind, even if you go through the proper channels offered in your control panel. Both companies acknowledge this and offer removal tools for the complete uninstallation. If you're looking to learn how to remove Norton or McAfee and replace them with something free and effective, you've found the right article.
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4 telltale signs that it's time to upgrade your PC
You know your PC has some seen better days, so give it the upgrade it deserves.
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How to Use Windows 11's Sticky Notes on All Your Devices
Windows 11 Sticky Notes is a great app to stay organized, whether you’re at home or work. If you want to take notes anytime, anywhere, you’re not limited to using Windows Sticky Notes on your PC.
In this guide, we’ll explore how to use Windows Sticky Notes on all your devices, whether you’re an Android or iOS user, or if you're using a web browser.
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Should you allow your browser to remember your passwords?
It’s very convenient, since your browser is usually the application that needs the password, but is it a good idea?
As usual, there are pros and cons.
