Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025DEC09
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Microsoft Confirms New Upgrade Decision For All Windows Users
December has only just started, and Microsoft is already busy with the latest set of broken Windows reports, the hangover from the end of Windows 10 and the slow uptake for its replacement. Now the Windows-maker is taking action.
Further reading:
- Microsoft now letting all supported PCs install Windows 11 25H2 with a toggle - neowin.net
- Windows 11 version 25H2 is hitting more PCs — here’s the fastest way to get it today - windowscentral.com
- Windows 11 25H2 is coming to all PCs, whether you like it or not – here's how to get it now - techradar.com
- Windows 11, version 25H2 known issues and notifications - learn.microsoft.com
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6 Windows quality-of-life tweaks that actually make a difference
Windows 10 has now officially reached the end of its lifespan, except for Microsoft's extensions and various other tweaks. That said, many people are still using the operating system; some (myself included) don't want to upgrade a processor or be forced to a new OS, while others have mission-critical software that doesn't work with Windows 11. If you're holding back because of hardware restrictions, there's a good chance your computer is a bit on the older side.
Good news: there are plenty of quality-of-life upgrades you can make to your machine that will actually improve its performance and keep it running smoothly for a long time to come.
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I cleaned 200GB of hidden junk using a Windows tool no one talks about
I didn't realize how much of a problem junk files can be until my web browsers started shaming me with low storage notifications.
Instead of uninstalling one odd app or clearing up my Windows updates folder, I fired up WizTree, a free disk space analyzer, to see what's filling up my hard drives. After an hour of focused cleanup, I managed to free up a freaking 200GB of space that Windows' built-in cleanup tools completely missed.
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Your clearance aisle find is a future paperweight
That $49 smart camera looked like a deal, until it forgot how to smart.
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Has Your Gmail Password Been Hacked? Check Now, Here’s How
Your Google account password is the key to unlocking far more than just your Gmail inbox. It’s the silver bullet that can shatter your carefully constructed cyber defenses, leaving your accounts, data, and ultimately money open to attackers. But what if hackers already have your Gmail password? Here’s how to find out.
Further reading:
- Hacked email? How to protect your account before attackers take over - pcworld.com
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Microsoft announces Office suite price hikes for 2026
The increase is justified by all the new features added recently, Microsoft claims.
Further reading:
- Teams, Edge, Copilot, and Outlook are getting some big updates soon - neowin.net
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After 16 years with Windows, this tiny yellow app is still how I stay on top of everything
Within the last 16 years, several productivity trends have come and gone. It's a long time to stay loyal to a Windows app. Within this period, I have tried it all, from beautiful to-do lists and AI note-taking apps to open-source productivity tools. Interestingly, through it all, the tiny yellow square of Windows Sticky Notes has never been far from my screen. And it's doing the very same job it did the first time I ever used it.
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7 ways to repurpose your old Android tablet
Got an old Android tablet gathering dust in a drawer? Wondering if there’s anything genuinely useful you can do with it besides recycling it? Here are seven practical ways to give your old Android tablet a new life and a new purpose.
Further reading:
- 12 ways you can still use your old iPad - makeuseof.com
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Don't Let a Sluggish Android Ruin Your Holiday. Give It a Much-Needed Boost
If your Android is slowing down, learn how clearing space and managing apps restores its speed.
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