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Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info


2024JAN30


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Microsoft is changing the Windows setup design for the first time in over a decade - xdadevelopers.com
Microsoft confirms Windows 10 Sysprep.exe error 0x80073cf2 after installing KB5032278 - neowin.net
How to Remove the Most Annoying Ads From Windows - pcmag.com
How to force-quit applications in Windows 11 - xdadevelopers.com
How to clone a HDD to an SSD for free on Windows - pcworld.com
How to factory reset a computer - techradar.com
How to format a USB drive on Windows 11 xdadevelopers.com
HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges arstechnica.com
How To Use Phone Link To Connect Your iPhone To Your PC - slashgear.com
How To Print Documents And Pictures From Your Android Phone - slashgear.com


Microsoft is changing the Windows setup design for the first time in over a decade

Installing Windows on your PC has looked the same for over a decade, but that's finally changing. Microsoft has just released a new Windows 11 build to Insiders in the Canary channel, and it comes with an all-new design for the setup experience, in addition to many other new features and changes.


Further reading:

  • Windows 11 tests next-gen USB, AI-enhanced audio, and lots more - pcworld.com

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Microsoft confirms Windows 10 Sysprep.exe error 0x80073cf2 after installing KB5032278

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 version 22H2 may have a hard time completing preparations using Systeprep.exe after installing KB5032278. However, there is a way to bypass the problem.


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How to Remove the Most Annoying Ads From Windows

Microsoft likes to promote its own services in Windows 10 and 11. Tweak these settings to stop the irritating tips, suggestions, and pop-ups.


Further reading:

  • Change these computer settings to stop programs from spying on you - komando.com
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How to force-quit applications in Windows 11

Windows 11 provides multiple ways to force an app to quit, even when the usual methods aren't working. If you're not sure what to do, try the solutions below.


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How to clone a HDD to an SSD for free on Windows

This article will tell you all you need to know to use cloning software, including clone HDD to SSD freeware and a complete step-by-step guide. Read on to upgrade your hard drive to a larger SSD now.


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How to factory reset a computer

Sometimes you need to factory reset your computer. Maybe you’re upgrading and need it cleared before giving it away, or maybe you have a virus or corrupted driver issues that are often fixed with a clean reset.


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How to format a USB drive on Windows 11

USB drives allow us to easily move files between different devices, which includes laptops, tablets, and even phones and some other devices. But as files pile up, it can sometimes become necessary to format your USB drive to clean it up. You may also need to format a hard drive for it to work with all the devices you want to use it with.


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HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges

"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."


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How To Use Phone Link To Connect Your iPhone To Your PC

If you have ever wondered if it is possible to connect your iPhone to your Windows computer wirelessly, it's surprisingly easy.


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How To Print Documents And Pictures From Your Android Phone

You don't actually need your computer to print out documents, images, and other files you have saved to your Android phone. You can print them right from the phone instead -- so long as you know what steps to take.