Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023DEC19
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Windows 12 launch date leak is an early Christmas gift for struggling laptop makers
Windows 12 might be the answer to laptop makers' prayers.
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How to enable taskbar ungrouping and labels in Windows 11
Want to quickly identify your apps on the Windows 11 taskbar? Here's how to enable taskbar ungrouping if you're in the Insider program.
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Windows Mail, Calendar and People are becoming Outlook
Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox application free for all to use. Starting in June 2023, we're beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows.
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Microsoft releases mandatory KB5033372 update, pushing Copilot on Windows 10 users
The company has released the KB5033372 update for Windows 10, bringing not only security fixes, but other improvements and new features -- including Copilot.
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Now Microsoft PowerPoint for the web can add videos with closed captions
Microsoft 365 users on Mac and PC can make the videos in their presentations more accessible with a few clicks.
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It’s time for the Excel World Championships!
Excel whizzes are going to spend the night competing to solve puzzles with spreadsheets. T-shirts are being thrown, all the lights are green, thousands of dollars in prize money is at stake, the energy in here is already off the charts.
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How to reset your computer but keep Microsoft Office
It is not possible to reset your computer but keep Microsoft Office, but you can sign into Office later and reactivate your product after install.
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Foreign Governments Can Spy on Your Push Notifications, Senator Warns
Senator Wyden wants to change privacy policies that allow Apple and Google to share metadata about their users with the government.
Further reading:
- Here’s everything you should do to up your security before next year - engadget.com
- A deleted blog post proves it: Advertisers are listening to you - komando.com
- Marketing Company Claims That It Actually Is Listening to Your Phone and Smart Speakers to Target Ads - 404media.com
- How to stop your smart devices from listening to you and recording what you say - komando.com
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Google Pixel gets privacy mode to keep your selfies safe from prying repair techs
You'd better have 2GB free on that handset and be running Android 14.
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- Your Pixel now has a dedicated repair mode to keep your data safe while it’s being fixed — how to enable it - tomsguide.com
- How to use Pixel Repair Mode - androidpolice.com
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10 Accessories Every Android User Will Want For 2024
For this story, we scoured around to find a selection of accessories to get you started on getting the most out of your device.
Further reading:
- The Best Tech of 2023, Ranked - inverse.com
- 4 Important Features You Need To Research Before Buying An Android Smartphone - slashgear.com
