Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025APR01
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Microsoft recommends a drastic move for Windows 11 upgrade, report says
Windows 10 holdouts might not be sold on this idea.
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Microsoft kills the iconic Blue Screen of Death. It looks like this now
Microsoft is now changing the design of the blue error screen and breaking with tradition.
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Microsoft is killing Remote Desktop: Use these 4 free alternatives instead
Starting May 27th, 2025, the RDP app for Windows will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store. It also won’t be supported or available for installation.
Further reading:
- Microsoft deprecated a bunch of apps on Windows 11 — here are 6 alternatives -
xda-developers.com
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Microsoft is taking the axe to OneNote for Windows 10
Microsoft has confirmed that the OneNote for Windows 10 app will also take its final bow in October. Now would be a good time to move everything over to OneNote on Microsoft 365 before things go from bad to worse.
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What Is Vibe Coding and Why Is It Risky?
Welcome to the world of "vibe coding," where anyone can make software, and it doesn't matter if you don't actually understand the code itself. Is that awesome, or is it actually a huge problem?
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How to Compare Two Word Documents Side by Side
You don't have to painstakingly sift through each page to spot the differences. Microsoft Word offers an easier way to identify all differences between two documents.
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How to Set Up Email Filters in Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Outlook
With a constant influx of work emails, promotional offers, and newsletters, it's easy for important messages to get buried. Fortunately, Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook offer powerful filtering tools that allow you to take control.
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How to Change Your Password in Outlook
Outlook uses the same password as your Microsoft account does. Find out how you can change this password using the Microsoft website on a desktop computer or smartphone.
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Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here’s how to check
If you live in a more populated area, you likely check your doors before bed to make sure they’re locked. The same idea is worthwhile to apply to your vital online accounts, too—verifying that they’re secure.
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This little-known Android feature completely changed how I use my phone
It's not a fancy AI feature, but something simple: the ability to keep track of your notifications. I discovered it in the Notification history feature on my Samsung Galaxy S21 phone, and it solved a problem I didn't realize I had with Android.
