Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2024AUG27
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Microsoft: Control Panel Is Going Away, Use Windows Settings App Instead
Control Panel still exists 'for compatibility reasons,' but Microsoft is encouraging people to 'use the Settings app, whenever possible' since that will soon be the only option.
Further reading:
- Microsoft formally deprecates the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel - arstechnica.com
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Windows Recall set for a return — when you can expect this controversial feature to appear
The AI-powered feature appears to be slowly getting ready for a return. In an announcement on the Windows blog, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders — basically, beta testers for the company — will get access to a preview of Recall this October.
Windows Recall set for a return — when you can expect this controversial feature to appear (msn.com)
Further reading:
- Microsoft confirms Windows Recall for Copilot+ PCs is still coming, announces new public testing date - windowscentral.com
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Google is shoving its apps onto new Windows laptops
Google’s new Essentials app will be preinstalled on new HP laptops and is coming to more Windows PCs later.
Further reading:
- Google Essentials will house all Google services in a single Windows app - engadget.com
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Microsoft PowerToys Feature Will Launch, Arrange Windows Apps in One Click
Microsoft has a new tool for PowerToys that will launch a group of apps in a set layout each time.
Microsoft PowerToys lets you add new capabilities and enhance existing features in Windows. As first spotted by Neowin, Microsoft recently previewed a new PowerToys tool called Workspaces, which is designed to help power users save time.
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5 PC programs you don't need
- Stay away from unnecessary programs that promise the world but only bring trouble to your PC.
- Delete or block programs like CCleaner and McAfee for better performance.
- Avoid browser extensions and manufacturer bloatware that may slow down your system in exchange for little-to-no value.
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9 replacements for Windows features that Microsoft abandoned
If you’re missing a program or app after a Windows upgrade, don’t worry — additional software can help fill in the gaps. Let’s dig into nine replacements for Windows features that Microsoft has abandoned.
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What is Li-Fi and Could It Be the Next Big Thing for the Internet?
Light Fidelity, also known as Li-Fi, uses the power of light to transmit data. Unlike Wi-Fi, which uses radio waves to create a wireless connection, Li-Fi relies on light to transmit data. Through this process, Li-Fi promises speeds that are 100 times faster than Wi-Fi.
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Malware turns home routers into proxies for Chinese state-sponsored hackers
Following in the footsteps of VPNFilter, new firmware obscures hackers' endpoints.
Further reading:
- Check Point Research reveals a malicious firmware implant for TP-Link routers, linked to Chinese APT group - checkpoint.com
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Billons of Chrome users at risk from hacker attacks — severe flaw exploited
Google is in the process of rolling out patches that address a high-severity security flaw in its Chrome browser. According to Google, this flaw has come under active exploitation in the wild.
Further reading:
- Patch Now: Hackers Found Exploiting Zero-Day Flaw in Chrome Browser - pcmag.com
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