Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2024DEC24
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Microsoft 365 is getting a ‘massive’ redesign early next year
A new icon and a new name are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Annoyed by Windows PC notifications? Here’s how to turn them off
Windows notifications can be annoying and relentless. We'll show you how to switch off this feature.
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How to send a personal video message from Santa using AI
Make a custom video message from Santa.
Further reading:
- ChatGPT's new Santa Mode puts some holiday spirit in AI - techradar.com
- 10 Best Ways to Use AI for Christmas Photos - blog.pincel.app
- Santa Comes To ChatGPT For Christmas: Top 5 Ways To Have Holiday AI Fun - forbes.com
- Santa tracker 2024 live: how to follow Santa with Google or Norad - techradar.com
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3 free Linux distros that look and feel like Windows
For anyone curious about Linux, this familiarity with Windows could make adoption of the alternative OS less intimidating. Regardless, of your motivations, we present three Linux distros that feel like Windows...
Related Reading:
- 5 Docker containers you should be using on your Windows 11 PC - xdadevelopers.com
- 7 Tricks to Make Learning the Linux Command Line Easier - howtogeek.com
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Microsoft really wants users to ditch passwords and switch to passkeys
- Microsoft is strongly pushing for a passwordless future
- Passkeys don't need to be remembered, and are more secure
- Redmond details its journey in the passkey journey
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Biggest hack in US history: How to encrypt your communications
Communist Chinese hackers infiltrated telecommunications giants like AT&T and Verizon and wormed their way into government surveillance systems. The massive breach was detected over a month ago, but it’s been going on for over a year.
Further reading:
- Worst US hack in history: Chinese can monitor all your calls and emails. - tuta.com
- Dept. of Homeland Security urges Americans to use encrypted apps for texting - popsci.com
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How To Block Someone On Gmail
Blocking someone on a platform isn't always a passive-aggressive move. Sometimes, it's just the easiest way to stop unwanted interactions — whether it's someone you'd rather not talk to or irrelevant messages from companies.
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The 3 Best Logical Functions I Always Use in Excel
- IF With AND, OR, and NOT
- IFERROR
- IS With IF
Further reading:
- 10 creative ways to use Excel beyond number crunching - xdadevelopers.com
- Turn Images Into Excel Data Instantly With This Handy Feature - slashgear.com
- How to Use Pictures and Icons as Chart Columns in Excel - howtogeek.com
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6 hidden Microsoft Office features that will transform your productivity
There are actually some amazing features baked into the Office suite but are tucked away and, hence, hard to find. Well, not after today.
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How to Mirror a Laptop to a TV: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Casting a laptop's screen with a TV is pretty straightforward.
