Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
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Four humans flew around the moon. Here’s the technology that got them there.
- Yesterday, April 6, four astronauts broke the human distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970.
- Orion’s computers process data 20,000 times faster than Apollo’s and carry 128,000 times more memory.
- Five computers run simultaneously and outvote any one damaged by radiation.
Further reading:
- Ground control to Microsoft: Artemis 2 astronauts deal with Outlook hiccup in deep space - geekwire.com
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Why Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 25H2 update on all eligible PCs
With support ending for Windows 11 24H2 in October, Microsoft wants all PCs on the same version for security reasons - but you can postpone the update. Here's how.
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Windows 11’s ‘Send to’ menu is a mess. Fix it in seconds
Unnecessary "Send to" entries can accumulate in Windows 11's File Explorer. Here's how to delete them quickly and keep the context menu tidy.
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6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
My colleagues are big proponents of regular factory resets, and now I understand why. It gets you back to the performance you had when everything was new, and it ditches all the bloatware that has built up over the years.
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Windows 11’s emergency March update is breaking window management
Update KB5085516 was meant to fix Microsoft app logins. Now some Windows 11 25H2 users can't move or resize windows after installing it.
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Microsoft acknowledges Windows 11’s search problems, working on a fix
Windows 11's Start menu search is slow and inconsistent. Microsoft confirms fixes are coming, including a unified search update.
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 fix list for the year: 18 changes promised
Microsoft has committed to various Windows 11 improvements in 2026, including fixes for File Explorer, the taskbar, dark mode, and more.
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The new Microsoft 365 Groups experience in Outlook
The Microsoft 365 Groups experience in Outlook is available for Outlook on the web, new Outlook, and newer versions of classic Outlook. Access new Groups by selecting the "Groups" icon on the navigation bar.
Further reading:
- Learn about Groups in Outlook - microsoft.com
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Ubuntu’s latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a dual-core 2GHz CPU and 6GB RAM, which is more than Windows 11's 1GHz and 4GB minimums.
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Before you sign that contractor bid, do this first
Kim is in the middle of a new AC unit and an ADU build. Here’s the two-step AI move she uses before signing anything.
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Google's working on a great Android feature to save you from 'storage full' struggles
Running out of space on your phone could soon be less stressful thanks this new backup feature.
