Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2026MAR24
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Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar
A smaller taskbar is also on the way later this year.
Further reading:
- Windows 11 is finally fixing two of its most hated design choices - pcworld.com
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Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely
It’s all part of Microsoft’s initiative to rebuild trust in Windows.
Further reading:
- Microsoft is finally fixing what makes everyone hate Windows Update - neowin.net
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Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year.
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This Windows setting locks your PC when you walk away — and more people should use it
We've all been there: We're working away on our PC, maybe in a coffee shop or library, and we have to leave it for a moment, to grab our order or to greet an old friend. You can lock it manually, but I know I can often forget. Luckily for people like us, Windows has a built-in feature called Dynamic Lock that handles this for you automatically.
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Microsoft confirms support lifecycle for Windows 11 version 26H1
Microsoft has confirmed the start and end dates for its special offshoot release of Windows 11 that will only be available on next-gen Arm-based silicon from Qualcomm and NVIDIA. Version 26H1, which is expected to debut next month on the first wave of Snapdragon X2 powered PCs, features an upgraded platform designed to bring up support for ARMv9 on Windows.
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Your Windows PC has a secret recovery tool that's seriously useful - here's how to access it
We've probably all bumped into boot-up problems when Windows fails to load properly. That's when a recovery drive can come in handy. But how many of us take the time to set one up? Well, Windows itself offers a recovery feature that you may not even realize exists.
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Microsoft could drop the forced Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup
Windows 11 has always nudged you to use a Microsoft account, and it’s been getting worse since the last few Windows updates, but that could change soon. Some senior Microsoft engineers, who have influence over leadership decisions, are internally advocating for an MSA-free login experience.
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New ‘DarkSword’ Spyware Could Be Capable of Hacking Millions of iPhones, Researchers Find. Here’s What You Should Know
Hundreds of millions of iPhone users could be susceptible to hackers using a new malware tool called DarkSword if they have not recently updated their software, according to cyber-security researchers.
Further reading:
- Spyware once used by governments is now spreading to cybercriminals - axios.com
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This Chrome extension alerts you when other extensions get hijacked
“Under New Management” by ClassVSoftware regularly checks the extensions you currently have installed and alerts you when one of them changes developer information on the Chrome Web Store.
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Amazon Wants to Make a Phone Again? Its First One Was a Fast Fail
It's been more than 10 years since Amazon stopped selling the Fire Phone. A new report says the company is giving it a second try.
Further reading:
- Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa - engadget.com
