Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025AUG19
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Can’t upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux project wants to save your old PC from the scrapheap when Windows 10 support ends
A clarion call to shift to Linux – and help save the planet.
Further reading:
- 5 Linux distros that will make your old laptop feel brand new - xda-developers.com
- Upgrading to Windows 11 on an old PC could be easier than you think - pcworld.com
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Microsoft is being sued for killing Windows 10 - here are 5 reasons why the lawsuit could actually force its hand to extend support further
Turning up the heat on Microsoft
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Microsoft has all but given up on Windows 11 SE – and it looks like the war against Chromebooks has been lost
Surface Laptop SE owners may well be confused here, too - with good reason.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 August 2025 Update issues, rolls out emergency fix
Windows 11 August 2025 Update (KB5063878) started rolling out on August 12, and I headlined it as one of the rare updates that promise a performance boost, but it’s turning out to be a headache for some users.
Further reading:
- Latest Windows update is borking storage drives for some users - pcworld.com
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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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Hate OneDrive? This new Windows 11 option might be for you
This tool helps users skip full OneDrive backups.
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3 security steps that instantly make your home network safer
Your home network connects everything from your laptop to your smart TV. It keeps the internet running, but without the proper setup, it can be an open invitation for unwanted access.
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Microsoft Family Safety parental control software review
With features that smoothly integrate with your existing tech and a free price, Microsoft Family Safety could be the parental control app that your family needs.
Further reading:
- Best parental control app of 2025: tested, ranked and reviewed by the experts - techradar.com
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This could be my new PDF scanner app once Microsoft Lens is taken away
Great OCR, excellent receipt management, and quick operation makes PDFgear Scan a viable Lens replacement.
Further reading:
- How to Instantly Scan a Document on Windows Without Extra Software - automatelife.net
- RIP Microsoft Lens, a simple little app that’s getting replaced by AI - techcrunch.com
- Retirement of Microsoft Lens - support.microsoft.com
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Your Android Phone Could Be Your Next Desktop PC: Here's How
If you've got a premium Android handset in your pocket, you're carrying more computer power than some of the best full-sized laptops had a decade ago...Starting soon, it appears you'll be able to plug your phone into a monitor and run your apps in free-floating windows within an environment similar to a desktop operating system. In fact, the new desktop mode is already out for beta users.
