Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2026SEP15
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Latest Windows 11 update restores your taskbar control, patches 995 security flaws
- The September Windows update finally lets you move the taskbar to any side.
- It also enhances the Start menu and Search window.
- Plus, the update patches a record 995 security flaws.
Further reading:
- Windows 11’s new update finally fixes its biggest taskbar complaint - pcworld.com
- Windows 11 update triggers Code 10 error and breaks USB audio devices - neowin.net
- The latest Windows 11 update may mess with your device’s audio – here’s the workaround - zdnet.com
- Patch Tuesday update breaks Remote Desktop and causes other problems in Windows 11/Server - neowin.net
- Microsoft is putting your Windows drivers on trial this October, and some of your devices may no longer work - xda-developers.com
- Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix Patch Tuesday bugs - neowin.net
- Report: Windows 11 KB5121003 isn’t installing on many HP systems, Lenovo & Dell PCs also affected - windowsreport.com
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How to force quit on your Windows PC
When an app gets stuck, there are a number of ways to terminate it.
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Microsoft quietly reveals a redesigned Windows 11 mouse cursor
Back in June, Zac Bowden of Windows Central said Microsoft was rumored to be working on a mouse cursor redesign for Windows 11, with no real evidence except hearsay via “whispers” heard “internally.” But now it seems that tweet is being vindicated by a preview version of the OS.
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How to factory reset your Windows 11 PC and start over safely
Windows acting up? Here’s how to give your PC a proper fresh start.
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Windows 11 has a secret way to skip the Microsoft account requirement
Microsoft really wants you to use a Microsoft account when setting up Windows 11, and that’s why the company has been killing the workarounds for using Windows 11 with only a local account. Even so, a new trick—one that’s incredibly simple—has just been discovered.
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Have an Intel Mac or Old Windows PC? Revive It With One of These 20 Fun DIY Projects
Do you have an ancient laptop or desktop just lying around? Transform that aging PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.
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Nvidia will stop supporting Windows 10 graphics drivers in October, even as Microsoft extends the OS
Nvidia has told users it will stop releasing new graphics-driver support for Windows 10 in October 2026, closing a door that Microsoft itself has kept partly open for holdout users.
Nvidia will stop supporting Windows 10 graphics drivers in October, even as Microsoft extends the OS
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Google Just Made It Way Easier to Move Your Keys Between Password Managers
Users can now migrate their log-ins between password managers automatically—but only a few are supported right now.
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Your Android phone remembers every Wi-Fi network you've used—here's why that's a problem
Android keeps a running list of every Wi-Fi network you've ever joined, and it never expires on its own. Most people are carrying dozens of entries they've long forgotten. That list is more revealing — and more useful to strangers — than it first appears.
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Android's private DNS feature solves a problem most people don't know they have
If you care about protecting your privacy online, you've probably seen an ad for VPNs. You likely also know to seek out private messaging apps like Signal and Proton Mail. But there's another change you need to make in order to protect your phone's web traffic from prying eyes, and it's a relatively simple fix.
