Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025AUG12
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Windows 10 support is ending. Here’s what you need to do now
Support for Windows 10 is set to end in October 2025, but that doesn’t have to be the final curtain. With the extended security updates, you’ll continue to receive support for up to 10 systems for one year at no cost. It’s worth signing up if you plan to keep using Windows 10.
However, experts, including former Microsoft employee David Plummer, recommends you to take a further step. When support ends, Microsoft will likely remove the associated ISO file from its website.
Further reading:
- Microsoft Sued for Killing Windows 10, Lawsuit Says It's Forcing AI Upgrades - pcmag.com
- Windows 10 Support Ends Oct 14, 2025 – Keep Getting Security Updates for Just $30! -youtube.com
- Setting up Windows 10 ESU for free - youtube.com
- Windows 10 will die this fall — here's how to survive - tomsguide.com
- Ask Engadget: What are my options when Windows 10 support ends on October 14? -engadget.com
- Windows 10’s Extended Updates Just Got Cheaper — But You’ll Need to Sign In With a Microsoft Account - windowscentral.com
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Windows 10 KB5063709 update fixes extended security updates enrollment
Microsoft has released the KB5063709 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with seven fixes or changes, including a fix for a bug that prevented enrollment in extended security updates.
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Microsoft 365 Shortcut Apps Rolling Out in Windows 11: Here's What You Get
The new 'companion' apps are still in beta but promise faster access to your calendar, contacts, and file search from the taskbar.
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Microsoft Windows 11 Security Updates To Stop In 3 Months - Update Now
Microsoft has confirmed that users of Windows 11 23H2, Home and Pro editions, will lose access to security updates unless they update before November. Here’s what you need to know.
Further reading:
- Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in November - bleepingcomputer.com
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New Windows 11 25H2 build moves more Control Panel elements to the Settings app
Microsoft just dropped a trio of new preview builds in the Dev, Beta, and Canary Channels. Windows 11 build 26200.5742 (Dev) and build 26120.5742 (Beta) are now available for download, with more Control Panel elements making their way to the Settings app in a more modernized form.
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Lost your data? This little-known Microsoft tool might help recover it
One tool you may not be aware of is the free Windows File Recovery app from Microsoft that can help recover lost data.
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This Trick Still Lets You Use Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account
Windows 11 forces you to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. However, two simple Command Prompt commands can bypass this requirement and create a local account instead.
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Google: 97 zero-days exploited in 2024, over 50% in spyware attacks
Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) says attackers exploited 75 zero-day vulnerabilities in the wild last year, over 50% of which were linked to spyware attacks.
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3 Ways To Clear The Cache On Your Android Phone
An overloaded cache may actually cause your Android phone to run more slowly.
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PSA: You Should Start Compressing Videos on Your Phone
- Videos consume a lot of storage due to high-resolution frames and audio data, especially in 4K or at high frame rates.
- Uncompressed videos can quickly fill up your phone’s storage, slow down performance, and even cause issues with cloud services like Google Photos.
- To reduce file size, use H.265 encoding, video compression apps, or desktop tools like HandBrake or VLC.
PSA: You Should Start Compressing Videos on Your Phone
