Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
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How to Disable Location Tracking on Windows 11
To prevent Microsoft and other apps from tracking your whereabouts, you can turn off location tracking on your Windows 11 PC. You can do this for all services or specific ones, and I’ll show you how.
I “downgraded” from a Windows laptop to a Chromebook. Here’s what happened.
While in no way can these Chromebooks compete with traditional Windows laptops in raw performance, there are perks of using them that simply make your life convenient.
Further reading:
- How to use a Chromebook - techradar.com
- How to Completely Customize Your Chromebook - lifehacker.com
- 8 Tips for Setting Up Your New Chromebook - howtogeek.com
- How to Delete Apps on a Chromebook - makeuseof.com
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Buying a budget laptop? Don’t go below these minimum specs
To make sure your laptop won’t leave you frustrated and pulling your hair out, there are a few key specs that you shouldn’t compromise on—or else you’ll probably regret your purchase.
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Windows 11’s April update is triggering BSODs for no reason, and the only fix is to wait
- The April Patch Tuesday update (KB5055523) for Windows 11 version 24H2 is causing blue screen exceptions with error code 0x18B, known as "SECURE_KERNEL_ERROR."
- Microsoft has provided a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) for IT admins to resolve the issue, while non-IT users may need to wait up to 24 hours for the fix to propagate
- In addition to the blue screen issue, the update is also affecting Windows Hello and preventing ARM system users from launching Roblox.
Further reading:
- Microsoft Has a Fix for Windows’ Latest Blue Screen Problem - lifehacker.com
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ChatGPT overtakes Instagram and TikTok as the top app worldwide
ChatGPT from OpenAI has become the most downloaded app in the world, notably surpassing Instagram and TikTok. Could this signify that artificial intelligence is increasingly integrating into everyday life?
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3 Best Ways to Backup Windows to External Storage
It's very possible to lose important dataor even your entire operating systemdue to hardware failure or malware attacks. You can keep your data safe in such situations by backing up Windows to external storage.
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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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11 Creative Ways to Use Microsoft Word for More Than Just Documents
When you think of Microsoft Word, what comes to mind? Documents? Resumes? While these are definitely its main uses, Word is also a surprisingly versatile tool for various creative projects.
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Is your laptop battery not holding a charge? Then it might be time for a replacement
Changing a laptop battery is different. Not only is a laptop more expensive, but you're opening up the laptop's casing. With all of this in mind, here are several general tips for how to change your laptop battery yourself.
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6 hidden Android features every user should know - and how they make life easier
Not all Android phone owners will use these lesser-known options every day. However, when you need them, you'll be glad to have them at your fingertips.
