Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025MAY27
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Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more
The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.
Further reading:
- Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack: 'Do not respond to messages' - dailymail.co.uk
- FBI issues warning to all Gmail users over attack hijacking accounts - dailymail.co.uk
- Google Warns Gmail Users—We Will Not Call You - forbes.com
- Urgent warning to billions of Gmail users over dangerous 'no-reply' attack - unilad.com
- Microsoft says 394,000 Windows computers infected by Lumma malware - nbcnews,com
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7 ways your Windows PC can get hacked (And what you can do about it)
Let me walk you through the most common ways Windows PCs get compromised and, more importantly, what you can do right now to avoid becoming the next victim. This isn't just about installing antivirus software and hoping for the best; it's about understanding how attackers think and staying one step ahead.
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Microsoft releases emergency hotfix for Windows 10’s May update issues
Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows 10 update for systems experiencing issues and crashes after May's update.
Further reading:
- Windows 10 emergency updates fix BitLocker recovery issues - bleepingcomputer.com
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The latest Windows update allows access to your files and passwords, and users are urged to disable this option.
Microsoft's latest Windows update has triggered serious security concerns among cybersecurity experts.
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How to Set Up Email Filters in Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Outlook
Managing your email inbox can often feel overwhelming. 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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Microsoft open sources the Windows Subsystem for Linux — invites developers to help more seamlessly integrate Linux with Windows
After years of feedback, Microsoft is finally open-sourcing the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing developers to easily modify the feature.
Further reading:
- Microsoft reminds us of another big name supporting WSL that you can now use - windowscentral.com
- Windows 11's WSL 2 now officially has support from Arch Linux - windowscentral.com
- The Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source - blogs.windows.com
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Your Android devices are getting several upgrades for free - including a big one for Auto
With Google's next major Android update, you'll soon be able to access the powerful Gemini assistant wherever you are.
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Why Android's best features are often the ones you never notice
In this article, I walk you through the subtle features that make a big difference, and how they evolved over the years to shape the Android experience we often take for granted.
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How to back up your Android phone without paying for extra storage
We'll show you how to back up your Android phone without having to pay for extra storage. We'll also explain how Android's cloud backup system works, so you can understand exactly what is being stored in the cloud. This guide works for any Android phone or tablet, as well as all our favorite Chromebooks.
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It just got way easier to control your Android phone from your Windows PC
You can now easily control your Android phone right from your Windows 11 PC's start menu.
