Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
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5 operating systems for reviving your old PC as a server
You don’t have to shell out extra money just to build a home lab. The server ecosystem is chock full of cool operating systems that are compatible with most hardware released over the last decade, regardless of whether it’s an old PC, SFF system, or even a mere Single-Board Computer!
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Windows 10 Support Ends Soon. Here Are Your Best Options if You Can't Upgrade
Windows 10 is on its way out the door. Starting on October 14, Microsoft will stop supporting the older operating system in favor of Windows 11.
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How to add a printer in Windows 10
Despite being a last generation OS, Windows 10 continues to dominate the market, holding a whopping 70% share as of April 2024. While it might seem daunting at first, especially with the variety of printer types and connection methods available, Windows 10 actually makes it quite simple to add a printer once you know where to look.
Related reading:
- How to add a printer in Windows 11 - techradar.com
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How I Free Up Storage on My Windows 11 PC by Disabling One Setting
Are you running out of storage on your Windows 11 computer? If so, there's a Windows setting you can disable to quickly free up to 7GB of space.
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Upgrading to Windows 11? Here’s how to use remote help
Remote access to another PC via the internet can be a blessing, solving many IT problems quickly and easily. The helper can get a clear picture and often solve the problem immediately, even without being physically present. It also avoids the often frustrating process of troubleshooting over the phone.
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Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows recovery
Microsoft has released emergency Windows out-of-band updates to resolve a known issue breaking reset and recovery operations after installing the August 2025 Windows security updates.
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Popular Chrome VPN extension caught secretly spying on users — uninstall it right now
Extension was sneakily taking screenshots of user's displays without their knowledge.
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This low-tech ‘fix’ for digital hacking is out of date. Stop using it
You probably live in 2025. That is, you’ve created online accounts for major services like utilities and finances. But a handful of people still avoid it, and usually it’s because they think doing so will help keep their accounts safer. It won’t.
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Eight Ways to Use the Windows Recovery Environment to Rescue Your PC
You might occasionally run into problems with your PC. If that happens, Microsoft has provided a suite of troubleshooting tools called the Windows Recovery Environment (or WinRE for short) to help you solve the issue yourself.
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Apple FaceTime Calls on an Android or PC? Yes, You Can
No Meet or Teams? This FaceTime trick connects you instantly anyway.
