Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025MAR11
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How to save your older PC when Windows 10 hits end of life
This fall, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10. Here's how to keep your PC alive when Microsoft stops releasing updates for the operating system.
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Fixing Windows 11: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving the Most Common Issues
Here are our guides for tackling the more frequent Windows 11 issues.
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Nearly 1 million Windows devices targeted in advanced “malvertising” spree
Malware stole login credentials, cryptocurrency, and more from infected machines.
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Are dangerous Chrome extensions hiding on your PC? Here’s how to remove them
Security researchers at GitLab Threat Intelligence discovered a handful of Chrome extensions adding code in order to commit fraud, with at least 3.2 million users affected. But the add-ons didn’t start as malicious. Instead, they launched as legitimate software, only to be later compromised or sold to bad actors.
Further reading:
- Delete these snoopy Chrome browser extensions - komando.com
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7 Tests to Run Before Buying a Used Windows PC or Laptop
Purchasing a used computer can be a smart choice if you're on a limited budget. While a discounted Windows device may seem tempting, it's important to proceed with caution and run a few essential tests to avoid unexpected issues down the line.
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This Office app survived 35 years. Now Microsoft is killing it
Microsoft suggests that you convert any existing Publisher files before support ends.
Further reading:
- Microsoft Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026 - support.microsoft.com
- After Skype, Microsoft Publisher (.pub) is being discontinued. Microsoft says convert .pub to pdf - windowslatest.com
- Microsoft Publisher is ending – what you need to know - office-watch.com
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How To Empty Your Trash In Gmail (And Permanently Delete Emails)
Google provides 15GB of storage per account across its services — Drive, Photos, and Gmail. It's not a lot of space, and it can fill up quickly if you don't manage it regularly. That's why it's important to make a habit of cleaning up your Gmail inbox by deleting old, irrelevant, or spammy emails (and unsubscribing from annoying promotional emails that clutter your inbox and take up space).
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Passwords vs. passkeys: What you need to know
There’s finally an alternative to passwords: Passkeys. This new method of authentication and verification is backed by the biggest tech companies on the planet, and more and more sites are starting to support them.
So, what are passkeys – and how do they differ from passwords? Here’s what you need to know.
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4 easy ways I avoid paying for ebooks
A state-of-the-art color reader from Amazon, Boox, or Kobo is pointless if you can't afford books for it. The good news is that, as long as you don't care about sticking to the latest New York Times bestsellers, there are plenty of ways to read for free without piracy.
Further reading:
- The Eight Best Services to Rent, Buy, and Download E-Books - lifewire.com
- Want free ebooks? These 10 sites offer thousands of options - zdnet.com
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Check your DVDs for disc rot — Warner Bros. says it’s replacing them
Affected Warner Bros. Home Entertainment DVDs were made between 2006 and 2008, the company told JoBlo.
