Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2026JUN02
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I tried Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC on MacOS, Android, and iOS - here's what it's like
Who needs a Cloud PC, anyway? What's the experience like? How much does it really cost? I've got answers to all those questions.
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Windows 10 support is long over, but I wouldn’t upgrade an old PC before trying these 6 things
This may not be for everyone, but if you're not ready for the switch to Windows 11, these are some of your best options.
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Lose your laptop, not your data: 7 Windows settings to enable now
One day, you might lose your laptop. It could be stolen or it could be misplaced. But if you’re reading this right now and you still have your laptop with you, the advice is the same either way: be proactive and take steps to protect your machine ahead of time.
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Copilot Health: Now in Preview
Starting today, Copilot users in the US aged 18+ with a Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, or Premium subscription can try Copilot Health in preview at Copilot.microsoft.com/health.
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Euro-Office, Europe's open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9
European tech firms will ship the first stable release of Euro-Office next month, giving governments and businesses worldwide a ready-to-run, sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
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FTC warns about email scam masking as party invitations
The FTC issued a warning on party invites this week.
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Charter confirms data breach after ShinyHunters extortion threat
U.S. telecommunications giant Charter Communications has confirmed it suffered a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion group threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid.
Further reading:
- Vishing you were safe - komando.com
- Charter Communications data breach affects 4.9 million accounts - bleepingcomputer.com
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How to Spot Hidden Backdoor Accounts on Your PC
Tech expert ThioJoe shows how to detect hidden backdoor accounts that could compromise your PC.
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Free Firefox VPN now lets you select overseas servers
Virtual private networks provide privacy protections that obscure your internet activity from prying eyes, but they also offer the opportunity to access content you might not normally get from your home IP address. With that virtual tourism in mind, Firefox filled a gap earlier this month in what has otherwise been a popular new free VPN service -- letting customers choose from among servers in different regions around the world.
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The Overnight Charging Habit That's Aging Your Phone Battery Faster Than It Should
Lithium-ion batteries hate sitting at 100% for hours on end, which is exactly what overnight charging asks them to do.
