Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2026JAN14
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How much RAM does your PC really need in 2026? A Windows and Mac expert's verdict
Considering a PC upgrade, but unsure about RAM? Here's what a tech expert recommends.
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How to remove Copilot AI from Windows 11 today
You don't have to live with Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11. Here's how to get rid of it, once and for all.
Further reading:
- Don't like Copilot? You're in luck - it can be removed...but not by everyone - techradar.com
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Microsoft upsets more than a few people by removing MDT
Microsoft has confirmed it will no longer support Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), meaning updates, support, and security patches/fixes are all off the cards.
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Microsoft Lens has been retired
The free document scanner app was initially known as "Office Lens" and made available for Windows Phone back in 2014, before making its way to other platforms. In 2021, it was rebranded to Microsoft Lens, and just last year, the Redmond tech giant announced its imminent demise. Now, Microsoft has confirmed that the app has finally been retired.
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Microsoft Killing a Free Windows 11/10 Office desktop App to move entirely to web
"To streamline and modernize the Sway experience, Microsoft is retiring the Sway Windows desktop application (Win32 client) effective June 1, 2026. This change aligns with our efforts to simplify app management and encourage use of the web-based version, which offers the same capabilities with improved accessibility and support..."
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I sped up my sluggish Windows 11 PC with these 6 free tricks — here's how
I've rounded up six practical, low-risk ways to speed up your machine that don’t require sketchy third-party "cleaner" tools. To try them out yourself, this is what you need to do.
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Hidden Windows 11 feature lets you repair corruption easily
Windows 11 quietly added a repair tool in 2024 that lets users fix deep system corruption while keeping apps, files, and settings intact. Found under Recovery settings, the feature reinstalls Windows in place, removing the need for messy workarounds or full resets.
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The secret phrases that get you past robot customer service
If you’ve ever screamed “HUMAN BEING” or “REPRESENTATIVE!” at your phone, this one’s for you.
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Leaving your phone’s Wi-Fi on all the time is a huge risk, experts warn
Whenever you're in public, you should be turning off your phone's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features. Don't underestimate the security risks!
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Stop Wi-Fi sharing: How to fix your router right now
The Current reveals how AI is turning your home router into a neighborhood spy. Kim Komando exposes the secret networks and shows you the 10-minute fix to take back your privacy today.
