Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
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Microsoft finally lifts two-year old block preventing Windows 10 users from upgrading to 11
Microsoft has finally marked "resolved" an over two-year-old bug preventing some Windows 10 users from upgrading to Windows 11.
Microsoft finally lifts two-year old block preventing Windows 10 users from upgrading to 11 - Neowin
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Microsoft all but confirms its AI PC and Windows 11 on Arm plans with Build 2024 schedule
Microsoft Build 2024 is just around the corner. During the event, we should hear more about Microsoft's plans for AI PCs, Copilot, and Windows on Arm. We now have titles and descriptions for sessions at Build. While Microsoft doesn't share all of the details about what it will announce during these sessions, the pages provide a good idea of what the company will focus on.
Further reading:
- Microsoft Build 2024: How will AI Shape Your Future? - build.microsoft.com
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This Windows 11 Update Brings More AI Features
The latest Windows 11 update does a lot to fix flaws in Microsoft's operating system—but it also activates various Moment 5 features that the company has been teasing for a while.
Further reading:
- The Windows 11 Moment 5 Update is now available - here's what's new and how to get it - xdadeveopers.com
- Windows 11’s next big update is here – these are the top 5 features introduced with Moment 5 - techradar.com
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3 Ways to Factory Reset Your Windows Computer
Depending on your setup and installed version of Windows, you have a few different ways to factory reset a Windows laptop or desktop. We'll show you how to reset a Windows 11, 10, or earlier computer as easily as possible.
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Chrome Vs. Edge: Which Chromium Browser Is Best In 2024?
Is Edge the browser you should use to download Chrome, or the one you use day-to-day? Comparing both browsers reveals quite a lot about where the internet is headed, and the real reason Microsoft decided to join the competitor it couldn't beat.
Further reading:
- Microsoft Edge vs Chrome in 2024: Chromium-Based Showdown - cloudwards.com
- Best web browser of 2024 - techradar.com
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5 Reasons You Should Use DuckDuckGo Instead of Google
It's no secret that some companies use trackers to keep tabs on where you go and what you see online. You might use a browser to look for a shirt online one day, and see nothing but ads for that shirt for days afterwards. These trackers and ads can be annoying, and one step some people have taken to combat them is to use DuckDuckGo.
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5 Unexpected Devices That Run Android
When you think of the Android operating system, you probably think of smartphones first and then maybe tablets, but the ecosystem goes a lot deeper than that.
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Your Android Is About To Serve Google's Device Tracking Network: Here's How To Opt-Out
Rolling out first in the U.S. and Canada, Android users will be able to locate their lost or misplaced devices that are offline — or even switched off if it's a Pixel 8 phone.
To make this work, however, the Find My Device network is harnessing the goodness of crowdsourcing, which might not sit well with everyone for privacy's sake. Fortunately, there's a way to opt-out if you're unwilling to partake in this community-powered feature.
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7 things you'll hate about switching from Android to iOS
These days, Android and iOS aren't as different as you might expect because iOS is picking up multiple features that were once only available on Android. Apple's mobile experience isn't perfect. Here are the top things we found most annoying about the switch. If you can deal with these, you may survive.
