Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2026JUN16
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June’s Windows 10 patch has a BitLocker user lockout problem again
As part of Patch Tuesday earlier this week, Microsoft also released a Windows 10 cumulative update: KB5094127. However, after installing this patch, some Windows 10 users are experiencing issues.
Further reading:
- Windows 10 KB5094127 improves File Explorer search, direct download links for offline installers (.msu) - windowslatest.com
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Windows Secure Boot deadline won’t brick your PC, but don’t ignore it
Microsoft clarifies the June 24 Secure Boot deadline isn't a hard cutoff. Here's what you should do before October.
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Microsoft wants to end printer driver headaches with Windows Ready Print
Microsoft is making Windows Ready Print the default for new printer setups, reducing reliance on OEM drivers while also giving users control.
Further reading:
- What is Windows Ready Print? How to Enable or Disable it? - thewindowsclub.com
- Windows Ready Print is Microsoft's biggest overhaul of Windows printing in years - techspot.com
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Edge’s master password is gone. Your face now protects your passwords
Microsoft has made a major change to its Edge browser, removing support for the so-called Master Password feature. Going forward, saved passwords will be protected by the device’s own built-in security solutions.
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Fed up with constantly installing updates for Windows 11? A solution to make life easier is incoming
Windows 11 is getting some more very useful changes, including an improved process for updates and a raft of tweaks for the default apps in the OS.
Fed up with constantly installing updates for Windows 11? A solution to make life easier is incoming
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5 ways to transfer files from PC to PC
From time to time, you may need to transfer files between Windows PCs — whether it's to move documents between work computers, share photos with friends, or back up important data. The good news is that you don't have to resort to emailing files every time you want to share or move them between computers.
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Turning on multi-factor authentication blocks the vast majority of automated account-takeover attempts
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has stated that multi-factor authentication adds strong protection against account takeover by “greatly increasing the level of difficulty” for bad actors... The gap between protected and unprotected accounts is not marginal. It is the difference between routine compromise and effective defense.
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I replaced 6 official Android apps with open-source alternatives — they're all much better
After years of using the official apps simply because they were already there, I couldn't bear how much they expected from me in return. So I started replacing them one by one with open-source alternatives that had active communities and enough real-world credibility to survive daily use.
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No more dead zones: The definitive guide to fixing weak Wi-Fi for good
Has your web browsing slowed to a crawl? Does the Wi-Fi signal keep dropping? Are there parts of your house that have worse coverage than others? These problems are maddening in a world where getting online has become an absolute necessity... Here are a few ways you can optimize your network and strengthen the signal.
Related reading:
- Learn how to hardwire internet without running Ethernet cables - youtube/thiojoe.com
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World Cup 2026 free live stream: How to watch tournament matches without cable
The biggest World Cup to ever take place sees 48 nations battle it out over 104 matches this summer for the biggest prize in international soccer. The Sporting News is on hand to make sure you don't miss a minute of the action with this handy guide of the full schedule and how you can watch the games for free.
Further reading:
- How to watch the Netherlands vs. Japan for free: World Cup livestream, streaming guide, and more - pcmag.com
