Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025OCT14
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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 days left
Microsoft will end support for its most popular OS in less than a week. Here's what to do with your Windows 10 PCs that fail Microsoft's Windows 11 compatibility tests.
Related Reading:
- How to Enroll for Continued Windows 10 Security Updates - howtogeek.com
- How to Clone a Hard Drive on Windows and Mac - cnet.com
- Microsoft isn't just abandoning Windows 10 - this version of Windows 11 is heading for the scrapheap too - techradar.com
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Microsoft is cracking down on people creating local accounts on Windows
Microsoft would really prefer you not use a local account on Windows. The company has added extra features for logging into Windows with a Microsoft account, and in exchange, it uses the data it receives from these accounts to improve its services. Using a local account makes it harder for the company to do that, and it has been cracking down on all the ways people use to dodge the sign-in requirement during the out-of-box experience (OOBE).
Further reading:
- Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works - zdnet.com
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Microsoft AI announces first image generator created in-house
The model has already secured a spot in the top 10 of LMArena.
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Copilot on Windows can now create Office documents and connect to Gmail
You can create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from the Copilot chat interface.
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Microsoft Word forcing you to save new files to the cloud? Here's how to stop it
Over the years, Microsoft has tweaked certain features to try to force you to use the cloud.
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Microsoft Word Has A Safe Mode That You Might Want To Use
Microsoft has a few fail-safes to make sure you have a way to keep your work from being lost or corrupted, such as Safe Mode. While Windows has its own Safe Mode that covers the entire device, it is also possible to use Safe Mode with individual Office applications, including Word.
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8 new features in Microsoft Excel for Fall 2025
This Microsoft Excel tutorial will show you 8 Microsoft Excel new updates in the MS Excel 365 Desktop version. These Excel tips and tricks include Copilot Chat in Excel, PivotTable Auth Refresh, Focus Cell, new REGEX functions and lots more. These time-saving new features in Microsoft Excel are rolling out now for Microsoft 365 subscribers, and some may still only be available for M365 Insiders in October 2025.
Further reading:
- Editing a Formula in an Excel Dialog Box? Here's a Tip to Make Life Easier - howtogeek.com
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Microsoft OneDrive Is Getting an Overhaul
Microsoft just dropped a bombshell of updates for OneDrive. The company is once again forcing more Copilot features into another app in its suite, but that is coming with other changes that will make OneDrive a lot better for users.
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Google Starts Silently Changing Chrome For All Android Users
Google has quietly confirmed a major Chrome update coming soon to billions of Smartphone and PC users. While its Gemini in Chrome update dominates the headlines, for many of everyday users this silent change could be just as welcome.
Further reading:
- Google Search has ‘hide sponsored results’ button in new ad section design - 9to5google.com
- Google starts rolling out in-browser Gemini to Chrome on iOS - androidpolice.com
- Gemini overlay rolls out Summarize page shortcut in Chrome for Android - 9to5google.com
