Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023SEP12
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Microsoft begins retiring its popular troubleshooters in Windows 11
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it would be retiring legacy troubleshooters in Windows 11.
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Microsoft will defend AI Copilot commercial customers against copyright claims
Microsoft has committed to defending commercial customers of its AI Copilot customers against copyright lawsuits.
Further reading:
- Microsoft to defend customers on AI copyright challenges - reuters.com
- Microsoft offers legal protection for AI copyright infringement challenges - arstechnica.com
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Microsoft's free new developer app is handy for PC nerds, too
Microsoft has published a preview of the open source Dev Home app for Windows PCs. It's aimed at developers -- but also contains some widgets that are interesting for home users.
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How to Change a PIN in Windows 11
Follow these steps to change or create a PIN for your PC on Windows 11.
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The very first thing hackers do as criminals
Learn the steps they use every day.
Further reading:
- Spot a fake website from a mile away - gadget.co.za
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What Is the McAfee Virus Pop-Up Scam? How to Get Rid of
Has a McAfee pop-up randomly appeared on your screen informing you that your subscription has expired and your system is at risk of virus attacks? If you use McAfee antivirus or other related tools from the company, your subscription may have genuinely expired. However, if you don't use any McAfee tools and received this pop-up out of the blue, it's probably a scam.
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How to stop Chrome ads from using your browser history
Google is rolling out new tools to give you more control over ad serving in Chrome. If you’ve recently reinstalled the browser, you may have already received a notification about this, but either way, it’s perfectly possible to get rid of this type of persistent ads.
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Do You Need Antivirus for Windows 11?
Yes, which is why Microsoft included Defender Antivirus with Windows 11. But it's not the be-all and end-all of security. Below are several other techniques you need to utilize to stay safe while using Windows 11.
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My email got hacked, how do I fix it?
What to do when you find an unwanted guest in your inbox
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How to transfer files from Android to Windows 11 with Nearby Share from Google
If you have an Android phone, you can now share files easily with your Windows 11 computer, and here's how.
