Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2026SEP08
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Seattle Times, Newsday sue OpenAI, Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab on Friday, alleging in federal court that the tech companies copied the newspapers' journalism without permission to train their AI systems.
Further reading:
- Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot - theverge.com
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Windows 11 will soon tell apps how old you are. Here’s how it works
Microsoft is adding system-level age verification APIs to Windows 11, allowing registered apps to query the user's age.
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Windows 11 may soon let you shut down your PC from your phone
Your phone could become a remote for your PC.
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Your Windows 11 PC uploads your update files by default, but one setting controls where they go
For all the things it does right, Windows 11 also has a pesky habit of making decisions for you that you don't necessarily remember agreeing to. Some are harmless enough, while others quietly change how your PC behaves in the background. Somewhere in the middle of these two areas falls Delivery Optimization.
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Microsoft Edge 152 Out With Smarter Scam Protection, Apple Account Sign-in, and Other Major Browser Changes
Microsoft Edge stable version 152.0.4191.53 is officially rolling out, and this update packs more than an usual release. With the latest stable version of Edge, Microsoft has added better scam protection, Apple account sign-in support, improved credential tools, and fresh Copilot controls. The release also starts a major change to how websites handle the “unload” event.
Further reading:
- Microsoft Edge Update Adds Apple Sign-In and Scam Protection While Retiring Edge Drop and Video Translation - ghacks.net
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Microsoft is retiring a Word feature that was adored by teachers and students
Microsoft is retiring Word's Similarity Checker on October 3, ending its built-in tool for comparing text against online sources.
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Your bank account pays pennies. Let AI find the $750 version in 20 minutes.
You know that pile of cash sitting in your checking account doing nothing? There’s a prompt in here that pulls every current savings rate, minimum and withdrawal penalty into one table, including the teaser rates that quietly drop after three months.
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I tested every Android browser; I finally understand why Google Chrome refuses to die
I've tried almost every browser available on Android. From Brave to open source browsers that let me use every extension I need.
They are great for blocking ads, bypassing YouTube's subscription requirement for background playback, and avoiding Google's tracking.
Every browser does something unique and gives Chrome a run for its money. But for certain scenarios and features, I still need Chrome as a backup. Here's why.
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September 2026 Android Drop: Find Hub, Motion Assist & Keep
Google is rolling out the September 2026 Android Drop today, and it packs three features that change how you search for things, control your phone, and jot down notes.
Further reading:
- Android users are getting these five new features - techadvisor.com
- Customize the look of your chat - Chat Theme - youtube.com
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10 Google Wallet features you should be using
After years of jumping between Google Pay and Google Wallet, the company finally settled on Google Wallet as its one-stop destination for everything from contactless payments to digital IDs. Here are some of its helpful features to make your life easier.
