Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025FEB11
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How to easily upgrade an ‘unsupported’ Windows 10 PC
Why pay for security updates in October 2025? Many Windows 10 PCs can do this for free instead.
Further reading:
- Microsoft quietly deletes official Windows 11 CPU/TPM bypass for unsupported PCs - neowin.net
- Microsoft removes guide for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs - but this hack still works - zdnet.com
- How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025 - zdnet.com
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Microsoft Edge Gets an AI-Powered Scareware Blocker
Microsoft has started rolling out an AI-powered “Scareware Blocker” for its Edge browser on Windows PCs. When enabled, the security feature acts as the “first line of defense” against new and emerging scams.
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Free secure email vs paid secure email: What are the differences?
Email, one of the oldest forms of digital communication, is also one of the most vulnerable to attack. To understand how secure email works, we must investigate the mechanisms and technologies safeguarding our digital correspondence from prying eyes.
Here’s a look at the many differences between free and paid secure email systems.
Further reading:
- The Best Email Encryption Services for 2025 - pcmag.com
- Best secure email provider of 2025 - techradar.com
- How does secure email work? - techradar.com
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5 ways AI can help with your taxes - and 10 major mistakes to av
AI and taxes: a perfect match or a disaster waiting to happen? Tax preparation is changing fast, but AI still has flaws. Here's where AI tax tools shine, where they fail, and how to use them wisely.
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Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers
Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what the experts think you should know.
Further reading:
- What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector? - reuters.com
- Cybersecurity Experts Warn of DeepSeek Vulnerabilities as Governments Ban App - gizmodo.com
- DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app - techcrunch.com
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How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security
Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries are encrypted and safe from prying eyes. Here's everything else you need to know.
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How to Connect AirPods to an Android Phone
If you've been eyeing Apple's wireless earbuds, but don't want to give up your Android device, we've got good news. AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max are not iOS-exclusive devices. They can pair with practically any Bluetooth-enabled device.
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Do You Want Starlink on Your Phone? Here's Who Can Get It and How to Sign Up
Starlink, the satellite constellation that delivers internet access to people in remote regions across the world, is now coming straight to your phone. This new satellite-to-cell service is a partnership between T-Mobile, SpaceX and Starlink, and with it you can send and receive text messages even when you don't have service -- as long as you have a clear view of the sky.
Further reading:
- T-Mobile’s Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you aren’t on T-Mobile - theverge.com
- What you need to know about the T-Mobile Starlink mobile service - arstechnica.com
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Intel Unison links your Windows PC to an Android or iPhone
Intel’s PC-to-phone app is a great alternative to Microsoft’s Phone Link.
Further reading:
- Microsoft makes it easier for Phone Link users to move on from their old phone - androidauthority.com
- Use Android and Windows? Combine Them With These 4 Cool Tools - howtogeek.com
