Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2024JAN16
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The 18 Best Tech Innovations From CES 2024 That Could Reshape Our Future
From AI pocket companions to transparent TVs to flying cars, CES 2024 offered a look into the near future.
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First 10 things to do if you got a new PC
We have some great suggestions for you. Here's how to set up your new PC, fresh out of the box.
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How to Boot in Safe Mode on Windows 10
Safe Mode is Windows' built-in troubleshooting feature that disables unnecessary drivers and programs during startup. It allows you to isolate problems and fix them without non-essential applications interfering. Let's take a quick look at booting into Safe Mode with Windows 10 and what to do if you cannot boot into Safe Mode.
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How to Find Your Windows 11 or 10 Product Key
Knowing your Windows product key is often necessary to fix Windows activation issues. Even though the OEM or retail license key is tied to your device's hardware, you can easily find your Windows 10 or 11 product key using the Command Prompt and reactivate Windows.
Further reading:
- How to determine activation status on Windows 11 - windowscentral.com
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Microsoft’s new Copilot key is the first big change to Windows keyboards in 30 years
Microsoft wants 2024 to be the year of the AI PC as it lines up bigger changes to Windows.
Further reading:
- Microsoft launches paid subscription for Copilot — includes AI in Office apps and priority access for a monthly fee - windowscentral.com
- Microsoft’s new Copilot Pro brings AI-powered Office features to the rest of us - theverge.com
- Microsoft brings Copilot AI assistant to small businesses and launches a premium tier for individuals - cnbc.com
- Microsoft Copilot is now using the previously-paywalled GPT-4 Turbo, saving you $20 a month - windowscentral.com
- How to use Windows 11 Copilot — here's what you can do with AI - tomsguide.com
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These new Intel drivers for Windows 11 fix a major Wi-Fi problem – so download them now
Nothing scarier than a blue screen.
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Google Sheets: Everything you need to know about the spreadsheet app
Google Sheets is a free spreadsheet application that handles all your spreadsheet-related needs. This guide explains what the Google Sheets app is and the features you get with it.
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How to free up your Gmail storage: Get extra space
Your Gmail storage can easily get full, and when that happens, you lose the ability to send or receive emails. Things get a bit more complicated when you realize that your Gmail storage is in fact shared across Google Drive and Google Photos. It can get rather difficult to manage the number of different things going on. Here's our guide on how to stay on top of your Gmail account's storage.
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This is why IT pros over 50 should switch their glasses to technology lenses
Progressive-based technology lenses can help aging eyes maintain clarity and comfort in the digital world.
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Microsoft tops Apple as world's most valuable public company
Microsoft's market capitalization eclipsed Apple's a day after it showed off artificial intelligence capabilities in front of developers in San Francisco.
