Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025DEC16
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Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
It looks harmless enough.
A digital party invitation lands in your inbox or phone. You click to see the details. Then it asks you to log in or create an account before revealing the event.
That’s where the scam begins...
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The 6 Easiest Ways to Back Up Your Windows PC So You Don’t Lose Everything
You didn't properly back up your files, and suddenly everything goes poof. Trust me, you don't want to be there. Here's what you can do to prevent this disaster.
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How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and wipe out lag for good)
Clear this hidden data to noticeably speed up your computer - here's how to find it.
Further reading:
- How to Speed Up Your Slow Windows PC - extremetech.com
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This is what happens to a file when you delete it from your SSD
Deleting a file means it should be gone for good. That's why most people assume that when you delete a file and then remove it from your Bin (macOS) or Recycle Bin (Windows), it's gone forever. In reality, that's not always the case because of what happens under the hood when you delete a file.
That's why you should know how to permanently delete files from your PC before putting it up for sale.
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Should you buy a refurbished laptop? Here's what you need to know
If you don't have the budget to buy a brand-new device, you might be considering buying a refurbished laptop. Now, if you're asking if that is a better choice than opting for a cheaper device — the answer isn't a straightforward yes or no. Instead, you must consider several things before spending your money on a used product.
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5 free apps that can replace your Microsoft Office subscription
The following are some well-loved replacements for what Microsoft 365 charges an arm and a leg for, all of them completely free of charge.
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Experts Warn You Should Never Share These 5 Things With ChatGPT — And What You Can Do If You Already Did
Divulging these details to AI chatbots can be risky, privacy experts say. Here’s what you need to know.
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I won’t use Chrome without these security and privacy extensions anymore
Chrome is fast, capable, and one of the best browser options when convenience matters. However, it's not the most privacy-focused browser, and relying on Chrome alone isn't enough for online privacy.
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Android has a secret feature to help you identify scams and fraud — here's how to use it
Over the past few months, Google has added many new features to Android.
However, of all the new features Google has introduced, anti-theft tools are the ones I feel are the most important.
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New Windows 11 Phone Link feature fixes one of the biggest irritations with running Android apps on the desktop
- Phone Link is getting a new feature for when you're streaming Android apps to the desktop (with certain phones)
- Currently a lot of apps are stuck in a narrow phone-screen (portrait) view
- The new 'expanded view' button currently in testing will allow the app's window to be much larger
