News & Notes
February 14, 2025: What Is a Homograph Attack And How To Protect Yourself
Read maketecheasier article.
February 9, 2025: The Truth Behind Free VPNs
Read How-To Geek article.
January 30, 2025: Intel reveals its 2026 PC processor plans
Read PCWorld article.
January 27, 2025: Passkey vs. 2FA: What You Need to Know
Read maketecheasier article.
January 22, 2025: Soon, Microsoft accounts will automatically keep you logged in every time
Read PCWorld article.
January 16, 2025: Microsoft 365 subscription cost is going up for the first time in 12 years
Read Windows Central article.
January 14, 2025: Microsoft Will Not Support Office on Windows 10 After October 14
Read Thurott.com article.
January 13, 2025: Maximizing Wi-Fi 7: Do You Really Need It?
Read Computer Info Bits article.
January 11, 2025: What Firewalls Do: Why Firewalls Are Important
Read maketecheasier article.
January 7, 2025: Don’t wait ’til October to switch to Windows 11, security expert warns
Read PCWorld article.
December 22, 2024: The Rise Of ARM Architecture: Will Intel Stay On Top?
Read Computer Info Bits article.
December 20, 2024: LibreOffice: Free and Portable Alternative to Microsoft Office
Read ASKVG article.
December 19, 2024: Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how to get around it
Read ZDNet article.
December 17, 2024: VPN vs. Firewall: What’s the Difference?
Read maketecheasier article.
December 12, 2024: Can a Free VPN Be Trusted?
Read maketecheasier article.
December 1, 2024: Should You Always Type "www" in a URL?
Read How-To Geek article.
November 30, 2024: Major Windows 12 Features Finally Revealed
Read Computer Info Bits article.
November 21, 2024: This absurdly simple trick turns off AI in your Google Search results
Read ZDNet article.
November 9 2024: Microsoft Reminds Customers That Windows Mail, Calendar, and People are EOL in December
Read Thurott.com article.
November 6, 2024: 8 ways to boost web browser performance on Windows
Read Computerworld article.
November 6, 2024: 12 Tips to Identify a Fake Virus or Security Alert
Read How-To Geek article.
October 28, 2024: Google Workspace explained: Google’s answer to Microsoft 365
Read Computerworld article.
October 28, 2024: How to get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 and 10
Read Windows Central article.
October 24, 2024: Windows 11 Updates Now Install Faster
Read How-To Geek article.
October 18, 2024: 9 must-know details about Windows 11’s big 2024 update
Read PCWorld article.
October 16, 2024: Google Chrome: removal of uBlock Origin and other unsupported extensions has started
Read ghacks.net article.
October 10, 2024: Here’s what’s new in Office 2024
Read Computerworld article.
October 8 2024: Microsoft Announces Major Updates to OneDrive
Read Thurott.com article.
October 3, 2024: What you need to know about Microsoft Office 2024
Read ghacks.net article.
September 24, 2024: 20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts
Read PCWorld article.
September 24, 2024: Kaspersky Violates Customers' Trust as It Exits the United States
Read How-To Geek article.
September 20, 2024: How Google Chrome is declaring war against ad blockers
Read PCWorld article.
September 19, 2024: What's new on File Explorer on Windows 11 2024 Update
Read Windows Central article.
September 10, 2024: You need to replace Kaspersky’s antivirus ASAP. Try one of these alternatives
Read PCWorld article.
September 5, 2024: How to Customize Microsoft Edge to Boost Your Productivity
Read maketecheasier article.
August 28, 2024: 5 ways to control Windows with your voice
Read Computerworld article.
August 26, 2024: Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2): New features, availability, Copilot+ PCs, and everything you need to know
Read Windows Central article.
August 25, 2024: 7 Ways You Can Use Microsoft Office for Free
Read maketecheasier article.
August 23, 2024: 5 steps to repair Microsoft Office
Read Computerworld article.
August 22, 2024: Best PDF editors 2024: Our top picks
Read PCWorld article.
August 18, 2024: What Is SSO (Single Sign On), and Is It Really Safe?
Read How-To Geek article.
August 17, 2024: Was your SSN leaked to the dark web? How to check for suspicious activity (and what to do next)
Read ZDNet article.
August 8, 2024: The 7 deadliest Windows sins: Don’t break your PC!
Read PCWorld article.
August 5, 2024: 6 things that annoy every Windows PC user
Read PCWorld article.
August 2, 2024: Here is another reason why you should never click on ads to download software (Sponsored links are not to be trusted)
Read ghacks.net article.
August 1, 2024: CrowdStrike failure: What you need to know
Read CIO article.
July 27, 2024: Huge Windows 11 2024 Update preview is overflowing with new features
Read PCWorld article.
July 26, 2024: Scammers using CrowdStrike outage to target PC users
Read WPTV article.
July 18, 2024: Microsoft is changing how it delivers Windows updates: 4 things you need to know
Read ZDNet article.
July 12, 2024: What to do when Windows won’t boot
Read Computerworld article.
July 12, 2024: The best Wi-Fi range extenders of 2024, tried and tested
Read CNN article.
July 6, 2024: A hacker just leaked 10 billion passwords. Here’s what to do now
Read PCWorld article.
July 3, 2024: How to Get a Real ID License Before the Deadline
Read Wired article.
July 1, 2024: How to Manage Multiple Gmail Accounts and Check Email in One Place
Read maketecheasier article.
July 1, 2024: Do you still need to pay for antivirus software in 2024?
Read ZDNet article.
June 26, 2024: How to zip or unzip files on Windows 11
Read Windows Central article.
June 25, 2024: Windows 11 set up is automatically enabling OneDrive folder back up for users
Read ghacks.net article.
June 18, 2024: If you use an adblocker, you need to read this!
Read ghacks.net article.
June 17, 2024: 7 warning signs your computer has been hacked — and what to do
Read PCWorld article.
June 12, 2024: What Is Antimalware Service Executable? Why Is CPU and Memory Usage High?
Read maketecheasier article.
June 11, 2024: 11 Helpful Hidden Features on Windows 11 You Probably Missed
Read How-To Geek article.
June 8, 2024: What is Windows Recall? Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new AI feature
Read Windows Central article.
May 23, 2024: 6 Microsoft Word Power User Tricks Everyone Should Know
Read How-To Geek article.
May 21, 2024: Windows Recall lets you rewind actions on a PC
Read Computerworld article.
May 20 2024: Microsoft Announces Major Security Push for Windows 11
Read Thurott.com article.
May 15, 2024: 10 Things You Can Do With Microsoft Copilot
Read maketecheasier article.
May 10, 2024: Microsoft is finally changing Word’s annoying default Paste behavior
Read PCWorld article.
May 2, 2024: 4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
Read PCWorld article.
April 29, 2024: A new Windows 11 backup and recovery paradigm?
Read Computerworld article.
April 26, 2024: 7 antivirus myths that are dead wrong
Read PCWorld article.
April 21 2024: Microsoft Store to Offer Direct App Downloads on the Web
Read Thurott.com article.
April 18, 2024: 11 top productivity tips for Microsoft Edge
Read Computerworld article.
April 18, 2024: One of Photoshop’s best features is free in Windows
Read PCWorld article.
April 10, 2024: What everyone’s getting wrong about Google’s Chrome incognito saga
Read Computerworld article.
April 6, 2024: These 10 Windows features will disappear soon
Read PCWorld article.
April 3, 2024: 7 Free Ad Blockers That Perform Well on Microsoft Edge
Read maketecheasier article.
March 27, 2024: Microsoft says this single key is the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI
Read Windows Central article.
March 18, 2024: Use a Solid State Drive for Outstanding Performance
Read SCS article.
March 15, 2024: Microsoft Office 2024 Coming Soon As One-Time Purchase
Read How-To Geek article.
March 8, 2024: Microsoft won't kill classic Outlook for Windows "until at least 2029"
Read ghacks.net article.
March 6, 2024: Windows 11’s new approach to troubleshooting
Read Computerworld article.
March 4, 2024: Web Push Notifications - A Windows Feature That Can Be Annoying and Malicious
Read SCS article.
February 27, 2024: How to Find and Replace Text in Microsoft Word
Read How-To Geek article.
February 26, 2024: Avast has been fined by the FTC for using its privacy software to harvest and sell user data
Read ghacks.net article.
February 12, 2024: Windows 11 24H2 to enforce hardware requirement
Read ghacks.net article.
February 9, 2024: How to use Microsoft’s free PC Manager for a digital spring cleaning
Read PCWorld article.
February 7, 2024: What a future without browser cookies looks like
Read Computerworld article.
February 5, 2024: The best computer monitors of 2024, tried and tested
Read CNN article.
February 2, 2024: Why Windows 12 (probably) isn’t happening this year
Read Windows Central article.
February 2, 2024: Microsoft sneaks ads into the new Outlook for Windows
Read ghacks.net article.
January 18, 2024: What is a TPM, and why does your PC need one?
Read ZDNet article.
January 7, 2024: Will Firefox rise like phoenix from the ashes in 2024?
Read ghacks.net article.
January 5, 2024: Outlook is Microsoft’s new data collection service (Microsoft shares your data with 772 third parties)
Read Proton Mail article.
January 4, 2024: Microsoft's Copilot AI Is Coming to Your Keyboard
Read How-To Geek article.
January 2 2024: Use Passkeys With Your Microsoft Account
Read Thurott.com article.
December 31, 2023: How to protect your Android from a banking threat that bypasses fingerprint unlock and steals your PIN
Read FOX News article.
December 20, 2023: Protect Your Data Before and After You Put Those Gifts Under the Tree
Read CNet article.
December 19, 2023: Comcast Xfinity Data Breach Exposed 35 Million Customers
Read How-To Geek article.
December 15, 2023: Expecting a Christmas gift? FTC warns of fake shipping notification, invoice scams
Read FOX Business article.
December 5, 2023: Consumers will be able to extend Windows 10 Support
Read ghacks.net article.
November 23, 2023: How to remove unwanted photos invading your Facebook page
Read FOX News article.
November 17, 2023: Your Chrome extensions may stop working in 2024
Read ghacks.net article.
November 13, 2023: Google Maps gets a massive AI upgrade with 5 new features
Read FOX News article.
November 4, 2023: Phishing Emails: How to Spot and Avoid Malicious Messages
Read maketecheasier article.
October 30, 2023: What Size SSD Do I Need For Gaming?
Read Computer Info Bits article.
October 27, 2023: How to Convert Excel to Google Sheets
Read maketecheasier article.
October 24, 2023: Windows security: How to protect your home and small business PCs
Read ZDNet article.
October 19, 2023: How to Spot a Windows Defender Security Warning Scam
Read maketecheasier article.
October 16, 2023: How to remove News and Trending content from Windows 11's Search
Read ghacks.net article.
October 6, 2023: OneDrive is getting a complete makeover soon
Read ghacks.net article.
October 1, 2023: What Will I Lose If I Upgrade to Windows 11?
Read Computer Info Bits article.
September 26 2023: Windows 11 Fall Update is Out With Copilot, New File Explorer, and More
Read Thurott.com article.
September 18, 2023: How to Convert Google Docs to Microsoft Word (and Vice Versa)
Read maketecheasier article.
September 12, 2023: How is it possible that your friends are getting spam email from you?
Read FOX News article.
September 7, 2023: Microsoft ends printer driver installations and updates via Windows Update
Read ghacks.net article.
September 4, 2023: How clicking on that fake Amazon ad can lead to a Microsoft support scam
Read FOX News article.
August 28, 2023: Beware of this Mac malware masquerading as an office productivity app
Read FOX News article.
August 20, 2023: How To Check If A GPU Is Working Properly
Read Computer Info Bits article.
August 18, 2023: Google security check: 60 seconds to kick out snoops and hackers
Read FOX News article.
August 8, 2023: Best Free VPN for 2023: Affordable Risk-Free Privacy
Read CNet article.
August 7, 2023: How To Keep A Laptop Cool In A Warm Car
Read Computer Info Bits article.
August 6, 2023: Internet Explorer: The Rise and Fall of an Internet Legend
Read How-To Geek article.
August 3, 2023: How to transfer data from Android to an iPhone quickly and easily
Read ZDNet article.
August 2, 2023: Google Chrome is Ditching the Downloads Bar
Read How-To Geek article.
August 1, 2023: How to switch out of S mode in Windows 10/11
Read ghacks.net article.
July 22 2023: Microsoft Pushes Forward with Transition of Mail and Calendar to the New Outlook
Read Thurott.com article.
July 21, 2023: What Is a Network Switch, and When Do You Need One?
Read reviewgeek article.
July 16, 2023: Watch out for this new malicious ransomware disguised as Windows updates
Read FOX News article.
July 14, 2023: Beware of a sophisticated phishing attack targeting Microsoft 365 users
Read FOX News article.
July 13, 2023: How to Create an Email Template in Gmail
Read maketecheasier article.
July 9, 2023: Best private and safe alternatives to big tech Google
Read FOX News article.
July 6, 2023: Why Is The Windows 10 Search Feature So Bad? Improve It Now
Read Computer Info Bits article.
July 6, 2023: How to Remove Bloatware from Windows
Read maketecheasier article.
July 5, 2023: A Look Back to Windows 8: A Massive Overhaul Gone Wrong
Read How-To Geek article.
June 25, 2023: 5 must-have gadgets for off-grid adventures
Read ZDNet article.
June 19 2023: Microsoft is “Reevaluating” its Outlook for Windows Plans
Read Thurott.com article.
June 17, 2023: Map buried inside your phone reveals where you’ve been and photos you snapped there
Read FOX News article.
June 16, 2023: Thousands of imposter websites discovered mimicking top brands to steal your banking info
Read FOX News article.
June 5, 2023: 75 million Chrome users have installed these malicious extensions
Read ghacks.net article.
June 2, 2023: How Facebook secretly collects your information even if you haven't signed up
Read FOX News article.
May 31, 2023: 10 Windows Text-Entry Tricks
Read How-To Geek article.
May 19, 2023: Read This Before You Buy Your Next Cable Modem
Read How-To Geek article.
May 16 2023: Here’s What to Expect in Moment 3 (update for Windows 11 22H2)
Read Thurott.com article.
May 9, 2023: How to Clear History in Google Chrome
Read How-To Geek article.
May 8, 2023: 8 habits of highly secure remote workers
Read ZDNet article.
May 8, 2023: Is your router in the right spot and is it time for an upgrade
Read FOX News article.
May 6, 2023: Disable These 15 Windows Startup Programs for a Fast Boot
Read maketecheasier article.
May 5, 2023: The best VPN services (and why more people should be using them)
Read ZDNet article.
April 19, 2023: Is Hibernating Your PC Bad for Your SSD?
Read How-To Geek article.
April 16, 2023: Are your passwords safe?
Read FOX News article.
April 11, 2023: Microsoft Edge Keyboard Shortcuts
Read maketecheasier article.
April 8, 2023: How to use public Wi-Fi safely: 5 tips you need to know before you connect
Read ZDNet article.
April 8, 2023: Don't fall for this new banking scam
Read FOX News article.
April 7, 2023: Best ways to organize Gmail like a PRO: 5 tips
Read ghacks.net article.
March 31, 2023: Delete this malicious extension and stop hackers from stealing your Gmail messages
Read FOX News article.
March 30, 2023: Update your Windows now to avoid the Acropalypse vulnerability
Read FOX News article.
March 16 2023: Tip: Remove the Bing Button from Microsoft Edge 111
Read Thurott.com article.
March 14, 2023: What Is TPM?
Read Lifewire article.
March 14, 2023: Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet
Read maketecheasier article.
March 9, 2023: The Best VPN Services of 2023
Read How-To Geek article.
March 8, 2023: What Is Efficiency Mode in Windows 11 and How to Enable it
Read maketecheasier article.
March 7, 2023: How to uninstall apps and programs in Windows 11
Read ghacks.net article.
February 28, 2023: Microsoft's New Phone Link for iPhone Brings Messages, Calls and Notifications to Windows 11
Read CNet article.
February 23, 2023: What Is a Tenkeyless Keyboard?
Read reviewgeek article.
February 22, 2023: How to Create and Customize Tables in Microsoft Word
Read maketecheasier article.
February 15, 2023: How to disable data tracking features on Windows 11
Read Windows Central article.
February 12, 2023: I ticked off the creepy people search sites, and you can too
Read FOX News article.
February 6, 2023: Google and Microsoft Are in a Race to Ruin Search With AI
Read reviewgeek article.
February 2, 2023: Wi-Fi 6E: What Is It, and How Is It Different From Wi-Fi 6?
Read How-To Geek article.
February 1, 2023: Windows 10: Uncovering the Deception of the Windows 11 Upgrade Screen
Read ghacks.net article.
January 30, 2023: 10 Windows File Explorer Features You Should Be Using
Read How-To Geek article.
January 28, 2023: Everything You Need to Know About VPN Services
Read reviewgeek article.
January 24, 2023: Microsoft Edge’s New “Split Screen” Will Change the Way You Use Tabs
Read reviewgeek article.
January 24, 2023: This is Microsoft's new modern File Explorer overhaul for Windows 11
Read Windows Central article.
January 21, 2023: 16 Google Search Features You Should Be Using
Read How-To Geek article.
January 20, 2023: Are you a heavy phone hotspot user? Get this mobile hotspot router instead
Read ZDNet article.
January 7, 2023: Do You Need a 144Hz, 240Hz, or 300Hz Refresh Rate Display?
Read How-To Geek article.
January 2, 2023: 5 Reasons to Not Use PC Cleaning Tools on Windows
Read maketecheasier article.
