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Cyber Security
How to Set Up a Passkey on Your Microsoft Account
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Keeping your Microsoft account secure should be a top priority, whether you use it for work, school, or personal matters. While unique, strong passwords are important for protection, remembering them all can become difficult to manage over time.
Thankfully, Microsoft has introduced passkeys as a more secure login alternative.
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Microsoft
This Underused OneDrive Feature Will Help You Finally Beat Paper Clutter
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Looking to beat paper clutter but don't have a scanner around to digitize your documents? Instead of discarding potentially important files, you can download the OneDrive app and use one of its most underused features—the mobile scanner.
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Windows
If You're Still On Windows 10, It's Time to Move On
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You might be having a hard time letting go of Windows 10. Whether it's because you don't like the whole feel of Windows 11 or its features or believe that Windows 10 is better than its successor, there are plenty of reasons why you haven't made the upgrade yet. However, the time has come for even the staunchest Windows 10 fans to embrace Windows 11.
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How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows
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While Windows does not have a built-in "password lock" feature for folders, there are some clever workarounds to protect your private files and add an extra layer of security. Here are some effective options to try.
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Suddenly Seeing Lock Screen Widgets on Windows 11? You Can Turn Them Off
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A recent Windows 11 update introduced widgets to the lock screen, with information about the weather, news, sports, and more now showing up. Other than being distracting, it seems quite unnecessary since the lock screen is usually a window you leave quickly. If you prefer a clean lock screen, disable these Windows 11 widgets with a few clicks.
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Windows 11 Shows Start Menu Ads Now: Here’s How to Turn Them Off
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Windows 11 has started displaying ads in the Start menu. While we don't really like to put companies on blast, nobody wants this, and it's a terrible idea. While ads aren't yet showing to all users, the roll-out will reach you eventually, so here's how to turn them off.
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Apple
How to Move Messages to Your New iPhone From an Old One
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Excited about your new iPhone but worried about losing your message history? Don't be. Moving your message history from your old iPhone to the new one is quick and painless with the methods mentioned below.
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Tips & Tricks
You Can Easily Repair Your Corrupted Excel File
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Are you having trouble opening your important Excel file? Is Microsoft Excel asking you to verify that the file isn't corrupted? Excel files can get corrupted for various reasons, which can prevent them from opening. But don't lose hope; you can easily repair your corrupted Excel file.
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I Do These 6 Things Before Starting Work on Word
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As someone who works on Microsoft Word daily, I follow a routine before I type my first words. Doing this means I can avoid making wholesale changes down the line, and it also ensures my document is presented professionally. Even if you only use Word occasionally, I'd recommend you do the same.
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Useful Information
5 Signs Your Email Address Is Due for a Refresh
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When was the last time you really looked at your email address? If it's been ages since you first signed up, it might be worth considering getting a new one, as it could come with some benefits worth exploring. Here are a few things to consider when deciding if it's time for an email upgrade.
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