Showing posts with label USB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USB. Show all posts

Sunday, March 23, 2025

MS_Tips Tricks & Info_2025MAR25

 


Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info


2025MAR25


Table of Contents / Source:

Windows 10 support ends soon. Here’s how to upgrade to Windows 11 - pcworld.com
How to Reset Windows Without Losing Your Data - makeuseof.com
5 Settings I Disable Right After Resetting Windows 11 - howtogeek.com
Months before millions of PCs will get stuck on Windows 10, Google makes its case for running ChromeOS to use Microsoft 365 - windowscentral.com
5 reasons you should swap from Windows to Linux - xdadevelopers.com
8 Simple Tips for Setting Up a Windows Laptop for Beginners - howtogeek.com
Why Microsoft Is Phasing Out Their Remote Desktop App (and What to Use Instead) - lifehacker.com
Do this to see if you got hacked - komando.com
USB Ports Not Working On Your PC? Here's How To Fix It - slashgear.com
How to Use Microsoft's OneDrive on Every Device - lifewire.com


Windows 10 support ends soon. Here’s how to upgrade to Windows 11

Are you one of the many people who have reluctantly realized that it’s time to update?  Windows 11 is mostly the same...  Join me as I walk you through how to safely update and get started with Windows 11.


Further reading:

  • Microsoft warns users Windows 10 support ends soon, these are your options - digitaltrends.com

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How to Reset Windows Without Losing Your Data

Resetting a Windows PC is a surefire way to fix a variety of issues, from sluggish performance to software glitches. What's even better is that Windows allows you to reset without losing your personal files.


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5 Settings I Disable Right After Resetting Windows 11

The way your computer is set up can make all the difference in productivity and overall comfort when using your PC. After resetting Windows 11 recently, I immediately turned off a few settings to get started on the right foot.


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Months before millions of PCs will get stuck on Windows 10, Google makes its case for running ChromeOS to use Microsoft 365

The impending end of Windows 10 support will leave millions of PCs stranded. Many devices do not meet the minimum requirements of Windows 11, meaning they cannot upgrade.

Users with older PCs can buy a new PC or continue using Windows 10, which is not recommended because that operating system will not receive security updates.  There are other options, such as paying for extended support. But for many, a better alternative would be upgrading their PC to run ChromeOS.


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5 reasons you should swap from Windows to Linux

While Linux may not have as many users as Windows, it has a lot of features that just make it astronomically better than Windows in almost every way.


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8 Simple Tips for Setting Up a Windows Laptop for Beginners

A Windows PC that seems easy to use for you might be quite challenging for someone who is a beginner or isn’t tech-savvy. If you're setting up a new device for a first-time user or passing along your laptop to them, it's essential to make it user-friendly. Here are a few things you can do for them.


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Why Microsoft Is Phasing Out Their Remote Desktop App (and What to Use Instead)

If you're a user of Microsoft Remote Desktop, you need to move over by Tuesday, May 27. However, it's not quite as easy as one app fully and completely replacing another—Microsoft has other similar tools available as well, and there are currently some caveats to using the Windows App.


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Do this to see if you got hacked

When’s the last time you looked to see who’s logged into your accounts? 


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USB Ports Not Working On Your PC? Here's How To Fix It

Issues with USB ports can occur for several reasons... In any case, there's no need to panic, as it is possible to fix the underlying issue with a bit of troubleshooting. In this guide, we'll walk you through some useful tips to help you get your USB ports working again in no time.


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How to Use Microsoft's OneDrive on Every Device

OneDrive is a powerful cloud service with a variety of useful features.



                                                                                                                                                                      




Monday, November 11, 2024

MS_Tips Tricks & Info_2024NOV12

 


Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info


2024NOV12


Table of Contents / Source:

8 Simple Tips for Setting Up a Windows Laptop for Beginners - howtogeek.com
How to back up and wipe your Windows PC - theverge.com
How to Make Your Linux Laptop More Secure in 7 Steps - howtogeek.com
How To Format A USB Drive To FAT32 On Windows And Mac - slashgear.com
New to OneDrive? The 8 Tips You Need to Know - howtogeek.com
FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook, AOL, and Yahoo Users: Hackers Can Access Accounts - dagens.com
Google Chrome extensions remain a security risk as Manifest V3 fails to prevent data theft and malware exploitation - techradar.com
I just tested Google vs ChatGPT search — and I’m shocked by the results - tomsguide.com
8 ways to boost web browser performance on Windows - computerworld.com
5 tweaks I always make to Windows for PC gaming - xdadevelopers.com


8 Simple Tips for Setting Up a Windows Laptop for Beginners

A Windows PC that seems easy to use for you might be quite challenging for someone who is a beginner or isn’t tech-savvy. If you're setting up a new device for a first-time user or passing along your laptop to them, it's essential to make it user-friendly. Here are a few things you can do for them.


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How to back up and wipe your Windows PC

If you’re selling your Windows computer or passing it on to someone else, you’re going to want to first wipe everything. Or you may want to rid yourself of several years of data bloat and start again with a clean slate.


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How to Make Your Linux Laptop More Secure in 7 Steps

Chances are that part of the reason you broke away from Microsoft and switched to Linux is the open-source OS's reputation for greater security. That doesn’t mean your Linux distro is impenetrable, though, and certainly not out of the box. Here are seven steps you can take to make your Linux laptop more secure.


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How To Format A USB Drive To FAT32 On Windows And Mac

Individual files stored on a FAT32 drive cannot be larger than 4GB each, and come with no encryption by default. Still, its simple file structure makes it great for reliability across different platforms.


Further reading:

  • You’re using your USB flash drive wrong. Do this instead - pcworld.com

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New to OneDrive? The 8 Tips You Need to Know

OneDrive offers more features beyond just uploading and storing your files on the cloud. If you're new to OneDrive, here's a list of useful tips to get you started on the right foot.


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FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook, AOL, and Yahoo Users: Hackers Can Access Accounts

The FBI has issued a warning that cybercriminals are now able to access email accounts, even when they’re secured with multifactor authentication (MFA).


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Google Chrome extensions remain a security risk as Manifest V3 fails to prevent data theft and malware exploitation

  • Research shows that Manifest V3 could suffer from security issues
  • The upgraded Chromium manifest still allows malicious extensions
  • Some security tools struggle to identify dangerous extensions

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I just tested Google vs ChatGPT search — and I’m shocked by the results

I may never Google anything again.


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8 ways to boost web browser performance on Windows

Here's how to give Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or any other Windows-based browser an easy tune-up.



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5 tweaks I always make to Windows for PC gaming

Out-of-the-box, Windows is a lot better than it used to be for gaming, but it's still set up for general use, so there are a number of tweaks you can make for better performance. Whether it's limiting background tasks or making sure your drivers are on the latest version, all of these tweaks together will enhance your PC gaming experience.