Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2024FEB27
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How To Remove Your Personal Data From The Internet (And Why You Should)
Companies track your online behavior to target you with tailored advertisements, algorithms analyze your data to predict your preferences, and in some cases, your information may even fall into the hands of malicious actors seeking to exploit it for nefarious purposes.
While it may not be possible to delete yourself from the internet in one click, there are ways to mitigate the risks of having your information out there and in some cases even remove your personal data from different platforms, gaining back control.
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Must-use Windows software: 17 PC apps you need to try in 2024
In this article, we present new and not-so-new tools for 2024. Some of them belong to the AI, virus protection, and energy-saving categories ... while others offer support for working in the office or with Windows, or extend the functionality of the operating system in the areas of multimedia and security.
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How to view photos in a slideshow in Windows 11
There's no shortage of ways to set up a slideshow, and Windows 11 makes it easy to do it in a wide range of ways. Whether you want to actively display your photos or have them shown on the desktop, let's take a look at some of the tools for creating photo slideshows on Windows 11.
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4 Ways to Restart File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11
When you're facing issues with the Windows user interface—for example, your taskbar isn't responding or file navigation seems slow—restarting the File Explorer process can often fix the issue. We'll show you how to do it.
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How to Edit a PDF on Windows
Knowing how to edit a PDF on Windows is easy when you know which apps to use. Whether you want to change the text or add annotations and comments, we're going to show you several ways to do it.
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How to turn on Wi-Fi calling on iPhone and Android
In a dead spot or experiencing spotty signals? There’s a solution for that, and it’s called Wi-Fi Calling.
Many users may not even realize they have the power to improve their call quality. Before we proceed, make sure that you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network as Wi-Fi calling isn't possible without one.
Here’s a quick step-by-step to show you where the Wi-Fi calling tab is located and how to turn it on.
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How to use Microsoft Office online for free
You don't have to buy Word, Excel, and company or pay for a subscription. The Office programs are also available as free online versions that run directly in the web browser and are completely sufficient for most tasks.
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Your smartphone camera modes explained
These are the options you'll see on iPhones, Pixels, and Galaxy phones when you open up the default camera app. Not every option appears on every model, but we'll try and flag up the variations where we can.
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Google Maps’ best accessibility feature just got an upgrade at MWC 2024
A lot of big changes have been happening to Google Maps recently, especially as Google adds more AI-powered features to its navigation app. The latest, which coincides with a major Google feature drop at MWC 2024, is going to Enhance Screen Reader support for Lens in Google Maps.
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Google announces June closure of Google Pay in the US
Digital wallet users were taken by surprise by Google’s announcement today that it is shutting down the Google Pay app and shifting its focus on mobile payments in the United States to Google Wallet. The move brings the US in line with most other global markets that already use Wallet as their primary payment service.
