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Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info


2025NOV11


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I turned my broken laptop into the most useful device in my home without fixing it - makeuseof.com
Windows 11 26H1 is coming ... for new processors only - theregister.com
How to get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026 - zdnet.com
I tested all of Edge's new AI browser features - and it felt like having a personal assistant - zdnet.com
You can now try Microsoft's new in-house AI image generator model - here's how - zdnet.com
Upgrade your study game with NotebookLM - zdnet.com
The best iPad alternatives – escape the Apple ecosystem - creativebloq.com
There’s a hidden app store built into the Windows Terminal—here’s how to use it - howtogeek.com
What are passkeys? A cybersecurity researcher explains how you can use your phone to make passwords a thing of the past - theconversation.com
Soon, Some Android Phones Won't Be Able To Use Android Auto Anymore - Here's Why - slashgear.com

I turned my broken laptop into the most useful device in my home without fixing it

My first-ever laptop ended up in a drawer for years, collecting dust. That was until I realized I could repurpose it and give it a new life.


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Windows 11 26H1 is coming ... for new processors only

 It's OK to look: New Canary channel build supports specific silicon while 26H2 remains the main 2026 update.


Further reading:

  • Microsoft announces first test build for Windows 11 26H1, aimed at 'specific silicon' — Rumor mill suggests first "H1" release in Windows 11's history might be reserved for upcoming Arm PCs - tomshardware.com
  • Windows 11 26H1 isn't for you - pcworld.com

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How to get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026

Don't want to fork over $30 to keep receiving Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft offers a couple of ways to avoid the fee, but customers in Europe get the best deal.


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I tested all of Edge's new AI browser features - and it felt like having a personal assistant

Microsoft Edge has morphed into a full-fledged AI browser that can even shop for you. So, I put it to the test.


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You can now try Microsoft's new in-house AI image generator model - here's how

Here's why you'll want to test MAI-Image-1, which has already topped LMArena's leaderboard.


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Upgrade your study game with NotebookLM

Finals are approaching - let NotebookLM's new flash card and quiz upgrades help.


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The best iPad alternatives – escape the Apple ecosystem

Our reviewers pick the best iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Honor and more.


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There’s a hidden app store built into the Windows Terminal—here’s how to use it

Usually, when you need to install an application on your Windows PC, you either go to the Microsoft Store or visit the app's official website. But what if I told you that you could use a simple command in Windows Terminal to install any application of your choice? I'm talking about using the WinGet tool commands.


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What are passkeys? A cybersecurity researcher explains how you can use your phone to make passwords a thing of the past

Effective passwords are cumbersome, all the more so when reinforced by two-factor authentication. But the need for authentication and secure access to websites is as great as ever. Enter passkeys.


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Soon, Some Android Phones Won't Be Able To Use Android Auto Anymore - Here's Why

Google appears to be in the final process of terminating Android Auto support for devices running software versions older than Android 9.0 (Pie). So, if you are still rocking a smartphone powered by Android 8.0 (Oreo), which came out in 2017, you'll be unable to use Android Auto after the latest app update.