Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2024SEP17
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7 Windows Settings You Should Always Keep Enabled (and Why)
You should never disable some features to protect your security and privacy. Today, I'll discuss some settings you should always keep enabled.
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You need to replace Kaspersky’s antivirus ASAP. Try one of these alternatives
Don’t wait to switch to an app with regular antivirus updates.
Further reading:
- One million US Kaspersky customers to be migrated to this lesser-known alternative - zdnet.com
- W.H. cybersecurity coordinator warns against using Kaspersky Lab software - cbsnews.com
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Microsoft makes good on promise to speed up Windows 11 apps
Over the past few years, Microsoft has been pushing to migrate UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps to the newer Windows App SDK. The transition hasn’t been completely smooth, though, and the company has been catching flak for it.
That’s why Microsoft has now promised that these issues will be fixed soon. In the latest beta version of Windows App SDK 1.6, app loading times have been reduced by 50 percent, according to Windows Latest.
Further reading:
- Microsoft promises “incredible performance boost” for modern Windows 11 apps - windowslatest.com
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Microsoft Copilot can now help with Excel formulas, make PowerPoints, and more
Help with Excel data is AI we can get behind.
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Forget TeamViewer, RustDesk is the open-source alternative you've been looking for
The good news is that RustDesk is already living up to its billing. It allows you to view and optionally control remote devices from another device using just one app, with most of the features you previously enjoyed from TeamViewer -- before being accused of using it for non-personal purposes. Better still the client app works across all major platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, although the iPhone/iPad client can only be used to control other devices.
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5 free Photoshop alternatives for Windows
Photoshop is crazy expensive. If you're looking to save some cash while hanging on to powerful photo editing, check out these five programs.
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How to Easily Share Files Between Mac and Windows
Sharing files between a Mac and Windows PC requires no additional software when they're connected to the same network. In other cases, you may need to explore alternative options, like paying for a cloud storage service. We explore all the methods below.
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The Easy Way to Convert Word to Excel (and Vice-Versa)
If you're dealing with data-heavy reports or handling information in various formats, you may need to convert a Word document to an Excel spreadsheet or vice versa. Fortunately, there are straightforward methods to accomplish this conversion, making it easy to switch between Word and Excel as needed.
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How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup
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How To Change Your Android Phone's Keyboard (And Why You Should)
As handy as it can be to use a digital keyboard for social media apps, messaging, emails, and so on through our smartphones, the default options aren't ideal for everyone.
