Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2025OCT28
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Think You Know Windows 11? These 31 Tricks Will Change Everything
Our favorite tips and tricks can help you get the most out of your new system. From tapping Copilot AI to personalizing the taskbar to projecting your PC to setting up widgets, our list will turn you into a Windows 11 guru in no time at all. Microsoft is always refining and updating Windows 11, too, so we'll continue to update this story with new and exciting pointers.
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Microsoft highlights all the new features that have shipped on Windows 11 in 2025 — and promises more to come
2025 has been quite a busy year for Windows 11, with the OS receiving new features on an almost monthly basis. Now, Microsoft has published a handy recap of everything that has shipped so far.
Further reading:
- 11 things you probably didn't know about Windows 11 - techradar.com
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Windows 11 quietly gets a built-in Google Lens-like feature powered by Bing
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool (Win + Shift + S) now includes a Visual Search by Bing and is Microsoft’s alternative to Google Lens for Windows.
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How to switch your Windows 10 PC to Linux Mint
You can even try out Mint on your PC first - without installing anything! - to make sure you like it. Just follow these simple steps.
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How One Open-Source App Saves Me Hours of Work Every Week
I’ve been using a dedicated screenshot tool called KSnip for ages, and I’ve come to appreciate this handy little tool. I’d like to share it with you because I think KSnip is a perfect example of software done right.
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Act Now — Google Issues New Emergency Update For 3 Billion Chrome Users
Updated October 24 with details of a new password stealer that can bypass the Google Chrome AppBound encryption protections, as well as further information concerning the emergency security update for all Chrome browser users, apart from the 400 million running the iOS app.
Further reading:
- Chrome Zero-Day Exploitation Linked to Hacking Team Spyware - securityweek.com
- Millions of Gmail passwords stolen in massive data breach - the-express.com
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How to restart your Android phone without the power button: 2 easy ways
You don't need the power button to restart your Android. If yours is broken or you just want options, here are two.
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The Biggest VPN Myths People Still Believe
Millions of us use VPNs every day to protect our data, browse securely, and access region-blocked content. Yet there are still a lot of outdated assumptions about what exactly a VPN is. Here are some of the most common myths, and what is actually true.
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How to Use a VPN on Android
So, you're interested in using a VPN on your Android phone. There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to VPN services. Thankfully, they're all pretty easy to use. We'll help you get started.
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9 Google Maps Gestures Every Driver Should Know
Most drivers probably don't realize they're missing out on some of the best features of Google Maps. Below that simple surface, though, is a lot of intuitive gestures and features designed to make driving safer, less stressful, and a lot smoother. These are simple, easily accessible interactions built right into the app's core to make your time behind the wheel secure and seamless.
