Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025FEB04
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3 Best Ways to Backup Windows to External Storage
It's very possible to lose important data or even your entire operating system due to hardware failure or malware attacks. You can keep your data safe in such situations by backing up Windows to external storage.
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How to use Windows 11 Voice Access: Tell your PC what to do
Unlike previous tools, Voice Access uses advanced on-device speech recognition, making it more reliable and responsive for hands-free control. This feature is especially helpful for people with mobility disabilities, but is also a great option for anyone looking for hands-free ways to use their PC.
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Microsoft addresses the 'elephant in the room,' discusses upcoming end of Windows 10 support
Microsoft is eager to get people to upgrade to Windows 11. Between notifications, full-page pop-ups, ad campaigns, and regular blog posts about the upcoming end of Windows 10 support, Microsoft seems to be willing to do anything to get people to move away from Windows 10.
Further reading:
- Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025: What It Means for Millions of Users - ever-growing.org
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January Windows 10 preview update force installs new Outlook
Microsoft has started force-installing the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems for users who deploy this month's KB5050081 non-security preview update.
Further reading:
- With KB5050081, Microsoft finally made the new Outlook available on Windows 10 - windowsreport.com
- Is New Outlook Going to Improve? 9 Features You Can Expect in 2025 - howtogeek.com
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Here's How I Access My Windows PC From My iPad Anywhere I Go
Using your iPad to access your PC can be incredibly convenient, whether you're traveling or just want to work from another room, and Chrome Remote Desktop makes this process extremely simple.
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How to Disable or Hide Copilot in Individual Microsoft 365 Apps
In January 2025, Microsoft introduced Copilot to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote as part of the Microsoft 365 subscription by default. However, maybe you would prefer to disable Copilot in one Microsoft 365 app without affecting the others. Here's how to do this.
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Which Fonts Should You Use in Excel?'
Choosing the right fonts to use in Excel can be the difference between a readable spreadsheet and a useless spreadsheet. After all, there's no point in creating an all-singing-all-dancing spreadsheet if people can't read the data!
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How to scan a document in Excel
Today we'll go through a couple of methods to scan a document into Excel and get to work on the data contained within it, including using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft OneDrive, and Microsoft Lens.
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How to scan a document in a Windows computer
While lots of places now accept PDF documents (as well as Word documents) online, there are times when you have a physical piece of paper and need to scan that in, such as with driver's license photos or hand-written notes.
So, let's have a look at some easy ways to scan a physical document using any of the best scanners (or printer with a scanner) and a Windows PC – new and old, the process has mostly stayed the same.
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How I Prepare My Phone for an International Trip
While traveling abroad, my phone is my constant companion for all kinds of tasks—like navigation, communication, capturing memories, or accessing important documents. So, I take the time to ensure it's fully prepared for the trip before I leave the house.
Further reading:
- What happens if you don't use airplane mode during your flight? Here's the answer to that, and other common travel questions. - stacker.com
