Youtube comments of (@askleonotenboom).

  1. Deteriorating film, fading photographs, decaying CDs, demagnetized media - not to mention file formats - what's going to be readable 50 years from now? Your thoughts?
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  2. When you’re just done with the intrusiveness and confusion.
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  3. You probably can’t.
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  4. What I find interesting is that there are also registry entries changing every second. On an inactive machine. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  5. Volts and amps combine to confuse. Understanding how they work can help clear it up.
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  6. To everyone reacting with some variation of stone tablets, please see https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/ and/or https://youtu.be/eC8YNhLbMqQ . 🪨 Also, one of my points here isn't really to say one particular form of media is better than another (though of course some will be, and as the comments point out there's a wide variety of opinion 😱). The real takeaway here is that there is NO "best" media, and that in order to preserve data long term it should be a) backed up, and b) 👉🏻👉🏻periodically migrated to then-current storage technology👈🏻👈🏻.
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  7. Sometimes, you just need a bigger hammer.
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  8. What to do in that moment of regret? First thing... stop!
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  9. Getting into your account without your phone is not impossible, especially if you have a few things set up first.
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  10. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Change the Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge ▶ https://youtu.be/0XylP7venJg
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  11. Five, I think: - Outlook [classic] - Outlook [new] - Outlook [Microsoft Office] - Outlook.com [website] - Outlook [mobile app]
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  12. So many Outlooks. So much confusion.
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  13. Maybe. It depends.
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  14. Yes, faxes are still a thing.
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  15. Move quickly.
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  16. ✅ Watch next ▶ Yet Another Way to Install Windows 11 Without a TPM ▶ https://youtu.be/9lvigK9sDOo
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  17. My desktop email program of choice.
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  18. A more secure, more convenient alternative to passwords.
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  19. There are some great tools to help estimate life expectancy.
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  20. Klingon passphrases! qa'wI' may'morgh!
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  21. The true origin of Correct Horse Battery Staple is the comic XKCD: https://xkcd.com/936/
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  22. I'm a programmer. Profanity is a second language. Enshitification is tame. 🙄
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  23. It can feel like it’s forced on you, but you can change that.
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  24. It would make some things easier. But probably won't work.
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  25. Microsoft has changed how they allocate your storage.
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  26. If you're truly worried about spying, you probably shouldn't be online. There are arguments for every "but what about?" alternative being susceptible to spying.
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  27.  @williamjones4483  Longer than the discs you can write yourself, yes. But even so, if something is key, I'll often back up the original disk either by duplicating it, or copying it to a folder on a hard drive.
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  28. Not yet. When it’s time, you’ll know.
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  29. Still possible, just well hidden.
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  30. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Free Space In Outlook.com Without Losing Emails? ▶ https://youtu.be/zd_cytwe20Q
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  31. Desperate times can lead to bad decisions. Don't do it.
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  32. Bonus... why you might have two Documents folders.
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  33. I've mentioned it elsewhere, and often. :-)
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  34. Thanks. Personally I just think they made a super bad design decision and are now unwilling to back away from it. There are SO MANY better solutions. (For example Dropbox will let you do similar, and it's implemented sanely.)
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  35. Blocking is futile.
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  36. Where to place your files and what OneDrive does with them.
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  37. ✅ Watch next ▶ Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night? ▶ https://youtu.be/CegDaO0I6pU
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  38. Most are even free.
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  39. And you can't search for it? I didn't include it because if the prices change I'm instantly wrong (and get a slew of comments telling me so). For the record: https://kagi.com/pricing
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  40. You only have one chance to take some of these steps.
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  41. Just say the secret word.
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  42. ✅ Watch next ▶ Stop Giving Away Your Privacy! ▶ https://youtu.be/vq134MArdWs
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  43. Don't freak out... when you look, it’s full of errors.
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  44. Two decades? Wow.
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  45. A free tool that’s easy to use.
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  46. When your data security matters.
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  47. It’s easy — just not what most people expect.
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  48. Yes, you should back up your OneDrive files outside of OneDrive.
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  49. If you can find it... it may seem huge. But is it a problem?
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  50. I've been seeing it so much lately it's just become an everyday part of my lexicon.
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  51. It's a game of whack-a-mole. Microsoft keeps breaking our attempts to make our own choices.
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  52. It may not mean what you think it means.
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  53. Keeping it current is critical. But where to find it?
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  54. Do the math.
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  55. Yes, but it’s kinda useless.
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  56. Not yet. When it’s time, you’ll know.
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  57. Agree that Microsoft is doing an awful job of communication here.
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  58. That doesn't take into account the years of preparation that went into making that a non-event. It didn't not happen because it wasn't a problem, it didn't happen because we worked the issue before it was a problem.
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  59. Actually downloading and installing are two different things. But thanks for playing.
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  60. What I've read is that one of their large corporate customers insisted.
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  61. Download and install Macrium Reflect and use it to back up your computer.
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  62. Apparently you didn't watch the video, because I did.
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  63. Cleaning up some cookie crumbs.
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  64. If you closed the window right away you're probably fine. Watch the video.
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  65. Confusing terms for important concepts. Let me know. Did this help sort it out?
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  66. You need the right tool for the job.
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  67. You have choices and tradeoffs.
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  68. Because Linux is too complex for the average computer user in my audience, and many have compatibility issues they don't want to take on. I know, I know, all the Linux users say that's not true, but they're much too close to it all to see the real struggles people have. I talk about Linux occasionally (askleo.com runs on Linux), but it's just not viable for the masses. Try explaining to your grandma and you'll see what I'm up against. I have several articles on it, though. Here's just one: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-switch-to-linux/
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  69. If you’re not doing it, who is?
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  70. A useful tool, broken.
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  71. One option is to use Windows’ built-in tool.
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  72. A long time . . . usually. There's one BIG catch.
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  73. There are many choices, and they keep changing.
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  74. Old hard drives can be a valuable salvage with many uses.
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  75. Proving you’re you without your second factor can be... interesting.
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  76. Something to look at if you’re fed up with Microsoft and Windows.
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  77. You can easily examine ISOs with functionality built right into Windows.
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  78. No. Just no. 😀
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  79. So. Much. Stuff. You'll be amazed at everything that's running.
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  80. It's more work for them to track who's not responding. It's simpler, cheaper, and easier for them to just keep blasting to everyone all the time.
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  81. The worst is none at all... but which one should you choose?
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  82. ✅ Watch next ▶ What’s the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com? ▶ https://youtu.be/e3rmbpWepOI?si=qDCu9E9FVMNtgXPQ
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  83. Not entirely true. CPC (Cost per click) is indeed the prevalent model, but Google has been testing, and others have long used, CPM (Cost per thousand views).
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  84.  @NoEgg4u  This is why I refer to it as politics, rather than technology. To date there's been zero evidence of anything improper actually happening. I've discussed this in prior videos and articles. https://askleo.com/safe-kaspersky-internet-security/
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  85. Pass phrases done correctly ARE random word sequences. :-)
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  86. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Disable OneDrive in Office 365? ▶ https://youtu.be/Gs5Ydv47-ck
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  87. It kinda doesn't. It's a different tool for a different purpose. It basically checks to make sure that Windows files are the versions theyre supposed to be, not altered by malware or something else, and restores those that aren't what they should b.
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  88. Viable? Yes, already true. You can keep using for years if you like. OFFICIALLY supported? Extremely unlikely.
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  89. It’s possible; just not the way you think.
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  90. They don’t even have to be expensive.
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  91. ✅ Watch next ▶ Can I Move My Old Hard Drive to My New Computer to Transfer Data? ▶ https://youtu.be/XUvzu2TmeOQ
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  92. A partition is simply another way of organizing data. You can manage it yourself!
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  93. Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Googe's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
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  94. Not true. A SIM-swap does not affect Google Authenticator compatible apps.
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  95. The best approach is in securing your router.
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  96. We leak so much information about ourselves.
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  97. They don't need your number to track you. (Especially if you have a smartphone - you're already soaking in their ecosystem.)
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  98. For most purposes a full image of your hard drive will be exactly what you need.
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  99. Pictures is only in OneDrive if you've enabled the (confusing and destructive) OneDrive "backup" feature.
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  100. Not everything I say is my opinion. Some are simply facts. (But I do get your point.)
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  101. An image backup, by definition, has EVERYTHING. OS, programs, data, whatever. You can replace a broken drive with a replacement that's empty, restore the image, and pick up where you left off.
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  102. Less clutter often means more speed.
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  103. The real takeaway from this story is to NEVER rely on any online storage as the ONLY place to keep your data. In other words: BACK UP. If the data is in only one place - like DropBox - it's not backed up.
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  104. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Back Up Windows ▶ https://youtu.be/L7XUaS909eQ
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  105. If someone says they have your IP address and are threatening you . . . Please watch this video: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
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  106. 🤔 How can Microsoft Office be free, and yet not free? That's right here in "Free Microsoft Office in Windows 10? Sort Of" ▶▶▶ https://youtu.be/GZtyoj4x8sw - It might even be the free "alternative" you're looking for! 😱
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  107. My thoughts on why some bad advice is very bad advice.
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  108. In thunderbird, create a set of local folders, and copy what you want ot save to those.
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  109. Accusations of Russian control, or the risks of Russian control.
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  110. No, but kind of, yes.
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  111. You. Would. Be. Socked. at how many people do not. And how many people are hyper-focused on bypassing keyloggers without realizing that they're just malware, and doing what you should already be doing is all you can do to bypass them to begin with.
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  112. All good things come to an end. Or do they?
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  113. ✅ Watch next ▶ OneDrive is Not Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/PLzX1rfgzVI
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  114. Time for some very big numbers.
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  115. Good question. It's: - OBS to record (Brio webcam, AT2020 mic) - Camtasia OR DaVinci Resolve to edit (Playing some with Canva and CapCut as well.) - YouTube and Vimeo to host. SO, yeah, that's been Adobe-free from the start.
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  116. Sadly my experience is that turning off backup does NOT put things back the way they were. Very frustrating.
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  117. What Does Signing in to My Microsoft Account Really Mean in Windows?
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  118. Or encrypt it.
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  119. While I'm not sure I agree, it's really hard to argue otherwise. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  120.  @DonnaMM6361  https://askleo.com/whats_my_ip_address/ will show you your iP address (there are many sites online that will do it). There's no consistent approach to assigning them - each ISP does it differently. Best thought of as "random".
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  121. My two biggest expenses are staff, and the server(s) hosting askleo.com. I do MUCH more than just sitting in front of a camera talking.
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  122. Office 365 IS NOT WEB BASED. You download and install the software on your PC just as before. (There is a free web based version, but that's not what you get with a subscription - you get actual downloaded and installed software.)
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  123. The risks of unintended exposure, and the steps to take next.
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  124. Cloud storage is useful, but it has many confusing and competing alternatives.
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  125. Yup.
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  126. "Win 11 is literally taking periodic snap shots of what you are looking at on your desktop" - THIS IS NOT TRUE. (If you have evidence otherwise, please provide it.) Many people are confusing the "Recall" feature with all this, and that's just not how it's set up.
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  127. Literally has literally been added to one of the dictionaries as a synonym of figuratively. Sigh.
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  128. too short attention span
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  129. Yes. CHKDSK absolutely makes sense (and does no harm) on SSDs. More here: https://askleo.com/should-i-run-chkdsk-on-my-ssd/
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  130. It depends on the manager you choose. Some are cloud based, some are local only. In the cloud based cases (which I use) the local password manager continues to work even if the cloud isn't available. Regardless, I also recommend backing up the contents of your password vault periodically in a generic (i.e. csv) form.
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  131. The bad sectors will not be bad sectors. At worst, they'll be bad portions of files lost as you copy.
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  132. More than just a good habit: it supposedly helps train the spam filter so it (slowly) learns not to filter them as spam in the future.
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  133. “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” - Arthur C. Clarke
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  134. We all have our moments. 😀
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  135. Windows 12? Are you visiting from the future?
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  136. Your mobile number is used for your protection, and you may be very sorry if you don’t.
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  137. Perhaps, but you certainly don't need to use it.
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  138. That's an issue, for sure. If your VPN provider allows it, try a different exit point.
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  139. If all you're doing is listening it likely won't wear out quickly. It's WRITING that causes it to wear. Failure modes can look like individual files becoming corrupt and unreadable, or the entire device no longer working.
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  140. Hopefully, we can make the fakers go away.
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  141. It's a more secure location to store things like encryption keys, among other things.
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  142. You and me both. Did you know the Nigerian prince scam still works? Rather, it works often enough so that it continues.
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  143. Ah, yes. The "too much coffee" version of me. :-) Thanks!
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  144. We all have things worth backing up. Some of us just don't realize it yet.
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  145. Very likely a) Google already has your phone number and b) it's probably already in the dark web. Most of these concerns are completely overblown.
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  146. https://askleo.com/can_hotel_internet_traffic_be_sniffed/
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  147. He's the biggest reason I started using LastPass years ago. I just watched a segment on his analysis and reasoning for BitWarden, and it all makes sense. He spoke highly of 1Password and Dashlane as well.
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  148. It was either that or Law Enforcement Officer. :-)
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  149. Even the best technology is pointless in the hands of the incompetent.
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  150. Depending on what you need to look at, it can be easy or hard.
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  151.  @catchaser52  What about them? They can happen any time day or night. If they happen often enough and cause your computer problems, then get a UPS.
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  152. Suddenly missing your start button? Here's some ideas on where to look first.
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  153. Good point. Though some might consider bloatware a form of malware. :-)
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  154. You may be using BitLocker and not even know it.
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  155. It's a basic fact about proof, and an important answer you need to understand.
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  156. They did NOT say Windows 10 was the last version. More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  157. Thanks! (FWIW you can stick with Windows 10 and not need to tire your brain further. :-) )
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  158.  @bb55555555  Incorrect: you are downloading the full program.
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  159. 1) You're signed into your Microsoft account and the subscription is "activated". While I suspect it might check periodically, the programs should work whether your online or offline. 2) If your documents are on your PC, they remain on your PC. If your documents are in OneDrive, then it depends on how much you have stored in OneDrive. If you have less than would be needed for a free account, then the documents simply remain there. If you have more than is supported by a free account, then you'll get a number of warnings so you can download the documents to your PC.
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  160.  @richstilke1227  My YubiKey works quite well with Google. I don't consider it a waste at all. (Yes, you do have to ensure that you haven't set up alternate mechanisms if you want the YubiKey to be the ONLY way to ID. You can turn off the PIN if you like.)
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  161. I would ABSOLUTELY test it before you need it. It's not uncommon for something important to have been overlooked. (And what that is varies, unfortunately, hence testing it out.)
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  162. I chose my parents wisely.
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  163. The point is by using four or more random words your making it easier to remember a longer password, and thus more likely that a longer password would be used. You can remember :"correct horse battery staple" at 28 characters, but no one is going to remember a truly random password of that length.
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  164. My experience is that it really is an opt-in, but it's positioned in such a way that you don't realize you don't have to, it doesn't explain what will happen if you do, and it's often presented in a way that doesn't mention OneDrive AT ALL. It's opt-in, but for all intents and purposes it acts like an opt-out, but that's after the damage has been done.
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  165. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why I Keep Saying You’re Just Not That Interesting ▶ https://youtu.be/FXEshup68d8
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  166. Any chance you can provide a link? I'd love to confirm that. Fascinating if true, I was under the impression performance impact was negligible.
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  167. An image backup is everything. Everything you need at least.
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  168. Ultimately, don't use the internet. Google is hooked into so many services and provides so many services, that it's difficult to avoid them completely. As I point out in the video, though, you (and I) just aren't that interesting.
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  169. And Benadryl ( diphenhydramine ) isn't a pain killer. It's an antihistamine.
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  170. I suspect because there are people relying on it who haven't migrated. They should, but pulling someone's backup out from underneath them is ... let's just call it really really bad PR.
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  171. When nothing seems to work.
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  172. Not limited to ultrabooks. It's a decision some manufacturers make. It's something I want to know about before I purchase any computer.
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  173. That's this article: https://askleo.com/should-i-update-to-windows-11/ and this video: https://youtu.be/QvBxKHcRhS4 (the article is slightly more up to date).
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  174. Incorrect. The folder named Download is, indeed, special, and it is cleaned up by various utilities, sometimes without notice.
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  175. It’s for your own good.
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  176. 😂
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  177. Solve the chicken-and-egg problem, of course.
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  178. It would be nice, but that’s not what image backups are for.
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  179. Remember that it's also ALWAYS possible for a drive to fail without warning - no indications in behavior, no smart info, no nothing. This is why it's so important to always be backed up.
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  180. I don't mention price because it can change, but it's also VERY easy to search for it yourself (even using Google :-) ). Here's the page: https://kagi.com/pricing
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  181. Because it includes additional software from the computer manufacturer, and possibly other things not included in the generic Windows download.
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  182. You're not relying on a) having a OneDrive folder on your machine, b) having the OneDrive app running on your machine, and thus c) Microsoft fiddling with "features" like backup.
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  183. Because the potential for it becoming relevant for the average person has increased dramatically.
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  184. THANK YOU FOR LETTING US ALL KNOW!
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  185. It's a mess. OneDrive's actually a powerful tool, but Microsoft's managed to make it both frustrating and confusing. Heck, it's frustrating BECAUSE it's confusing. Hopefully this'll help clear up some. Question: Are you using OneDrive, and are you using it for any of the "backups" discussed in the video?
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  186. Old allegations get renewed focus in today's climate.
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  187. Some tips for managing the flood... since you can't stop it.
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  188. If woke means "caring about other people", then from my perspective we need more, not less.
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  189. Watch next ▶ What is a Passkey? ▶ https://youtu.be/6lBixL_qpro
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  190. https://www.passkeys.com/whos-using-it
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  191. Even after all this time the average user might pull their hair out!
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  192. Dropbox is a great tool you can use to exchange files with others. It’s also easy to get confused.
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  193. That's what Private Browsing is for.
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  194. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Happens at Windows 10 End of Support? ▶ https://youtu.be/74yk6zPnDgA
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  195. I believe most privacy concerns about browsers are overblown. I'm comfortable using any of them, including Chrome. However if it's of concern to you Firefox is a nice alternative, as is Brave.
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  196. I think we've lost the war on Reply-All. We've been admonishing people for DECADES, and it's had no effect. The only thing that seems to help is when someone accidently reply-all's with embarrassing information.
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  197. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
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  198. Yeah. I've been telling people no technology can protect you from incompetence.
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  199. I'm more of a "resistance is futile" guy.
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  200. Various tools try to be helpful, but sometimes they aren’t.
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  201. Nope. It just means they know that phone number has a real person looking at it.
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  202. How, please?
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  203. When the email that came from you didn’t really come from you, what do you do?
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  204. No... You could be making things worse.
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  205.  @wolong42  "threfters"? Anyway your router should be doing a perfectly acceptable job of blocking incoming connections to any open ports.
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  206. Google-style juggling.
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  207. It shouldn’t, of course. But it can.
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  208. Good luck with that class action. Even IF you got it started it'd be dismissed almost immediately because you agree to terms of service with the original provider, which generally covers the providers *ss. It's just not worth the time.
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  209. Not sure I'd say it's that absolute, but they do make it difficult.
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  210. Only if the person who has the phone can consistently unlock (PIN or biometrics) it each time a passkey would be used. AND you can remotely disable the passkeys from the account9s) where they're being used.
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  211. Yes.
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  212. That's a function of how the program is designed, not how it's delivered. (MSI's supposedly make uninstall easier to design in, but that's about it.)
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  213.  @thethinkingman-  That's a pretty agist comment. TONS of folks use them daily for SO MANY things. You might want to open your eyes.
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  214. Yup.
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  215. OneDrive does not allow you to specific specific folders outside of the OneDrive folder for backup. If you turn on their backup "feature" (which is something separate from what this video is about) OneDrive will MOVE your Documents, Pictures, and another folder or two into your OneDrive folder - often with disastrous results.
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  216. ✅ Watch next ▶ Do We Really Need to Get Used to Things? ▶ https://youtu.be/56Lmrqn8gaM
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  217. Not yet... When it’s time, you’ll know.
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  218. To the best of my knowledge they do not. Strong encryption should fine, there are no back doors. If you really want it never read by anyone, then don't keep it on a computer. For example for crypto use a hardware wallet.
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  219. It's February.
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  220. I would contact the authorities.
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  221. But you are correct in the sense that faxes are not inherently secure, no matter how you send them.
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  222.  @appeal  Exactly. My photos were stored on Amazon's S3 (one of AWS's MANY services). But I also had them all on my PC as well -- S3 was a backup. So all I had to do was copy them into my Dropbox folder, and Dropbox dutifully uploaded them all. It took a while. Once that was done and I was satisifed, I removed them from S3.
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  223. If your machine runs MICROSOFT Windows, then Microsoft could do whatever they want no matter how you set it up. I'M NOT SAYING THAT THEY DO. But there's no "if I don't do this, does it make me safe?".
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  224. Let me know if you ever find a way.
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  225. You'll find out someday when you get a job. 😂
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  226. ✅ Watch next ▶ What is End-to-End Encryption? ▶ https://youtu.be/5P_-SOjBE8E
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  227. NO! Keyloggers routinely capture the clipboard as well.
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  228. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Is a TPM? And Why Do I Need One? ▶ https://youtu.be/-h1lyJmgqKo
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  229. True. Though not helpful if the hard disk itself dies completely. :-)
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  230. Yes. Yes it is.
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  231. ✅ Watch next ▶ Can a USB Flash Drive Wear Out? ▶ https://youtu.be/-6l5JwnuEY8
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  232. "Several password vaults have been hacked" - please provide your sources. I don't believe "several". In fact, I know of only one compromise, LastPass, and so far NO actual password data has been confirmed stolen that I'm aware of. Password Vaults remain more secure than any of the alternatives.
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  233. Seems like the distinction is kinda pointless, though. You can't get Macrium Reflect Free any more, thus it's gone away.
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  234. You don't have to use it if you don't want to.
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  235. Yes. I've discussed this several times. Start here: https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/
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  236. I never said that all change is for the better. Only that there's a reason.
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  237. That turns the second factor into a single factor, so that's not what happens. Usually "I forgot my password" still requires something in addition to your 2FA code -- usually an email sent to your alternate email address.
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  238. I've heard good things about it, and tried it a time or two in the past. I think the most important thing there is to be careful just how many apps you end up installing, since Ninite can make it pretty easy. Install what you truly need.
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  239. If you use a Microsoft account things like profile pictures and such get synced. Signing in to Hotmail is separate, unrelated to how you sign in to Windows. Some people don't like the additional intrusiveness of a Microsoft account, or the way Microsoft is pushing it so hard.
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  240. I know of no way to change what it does. My understanding is that not all bad sectors are necessarily physically bad so recovering makes sense. Of course if it can't be recovered it'll be marked as bad and avoided.
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  241. Clearly you didn't watch the entire video where I said "that's how you do it, but you should not do it".
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  242. Physical security always maters, no mater what you do. In your scenario PIN codes are definitely the easiest to grab (equivalent of cash machines - protect yourself from shoulder-surfing). Facial or fingerprint recognition, on the other hand, are other approaches that are more secure.
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  243. Signing in becomes a little more inconvenient. (But only once.)
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  244. I was never asleep.
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  245. Possible, but often not pretty.
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  246. Just in case it's required ... which I believe it is, depending on the disk you're CHKDSKing. (I expect CHKDSK on the system drive requires admin, which CHKDSK on a random external drive might not. I could be wrong though.) It's just a permissions thing, it does the same thing when it runs.
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  247. I cover it in my course on Macrium. It's good, and certainly what I would try in a situation where this kind of thing was required, but a reinstall from scratch remains the gold standard for the highest chance of stability and success.
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  248. I think at some point Windows will force that update. 24H2 is fine for most folks
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  249. Blocking doesn't work. ( https://askleo.com/why_doesnt_blocking_email_senders_work/ ), but no, it shouldn't bounce (and, indeed, if it did bounce it would probably confirm the opposite: it would likely look like an invalid email address).
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  250. in a ".zip" compatible form? I'm pretty sure not. I'm pretty sure filename encryption is used in only the ".7z" format.
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  251. ✅ Watch next ▶ Stop Spreading Manure ▶ https://youtu.be/6ocAA8qzDDg
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  252. Job security?
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  253. If I understand what you're asking, no. An incremental backup won't backup a file that's no longer there, but it won't cause the file to be removed from prior backups.
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  254. Because windows doesn't support that, bruh.
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  255. YOU'RE WELCOME!
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  256. Difficulty is also the enemy of security. By that I mean if things are too difficult for people to do (or, yes, too inconvenient), then they won't do them. Placing your 2FA codes in your password vault is WAY WAY WAY more secure than not using 2FA at all.
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  257. They don't know you set up a second (or third or whatever) device. That's all happening on the device only.
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  258. Try to run Command Prompt "as administrator". If it prompts you requiring a password, you have an LUA account. if you only need to click on OK, you have an Administrator capable account.
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  259. Thanks!
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  260. No. I don't understand how you arrived at that conclusion.
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  261. "The one setting you MUST change..." is something I seriously can't believe defaults to what it does. Sigh. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (More info & links in the description, of course.)
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  262. I have SO MANY articles and videos on the topic. A little searching can go a long way. This has links to many of them: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  263. Recovering those old files might be easy.
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  264. And you can use Google Search without Chrome.
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  265. Technical issue. It was cut short.
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  266. It's easy to search for files on your machine. Learn about the settings that dictate which parts of your machine get searched.
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  267. @kg4wrq @parkera1234 Explained here: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/ and here: https://youtu.be/hYUJ1r-mJRs
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  268. Ya know? I disagree. It was a good choice 10 years ago. Unfortunately changing hands several times, and an assortment of bad decisions long the way turned it into a bad choice today. (1Password is where I've gone.) Sadly YouTube doesn't let you update videos.
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  269. If you read the description underneath the video you'll see that there's a link to the very article you're asking for. It was there all along. ;-) "Updates, related links, and more discussion: https://askleo.com/16473"
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  270. It appears that email is separate.
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  271. The free version is online only, so yes, after paying for it I would download the apps you can install on your PC.
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  272. Full featured.
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  273. If that's a risk, then I'd say you have bigger issues than whether or not the computer stays on overnight.
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  274. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Go Back to a Local Account after Setting Up Windows 11 with a Microsoft Account? ▶ https://youtu.be/h_5lWNWyVoY
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  275. Usually nothing.
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  276. Did you buy Windows Libraries? Do you not ignore features in other devices (like your car, perhaps) that you never ever use?
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  277. Again, never said all change was in the right direction. Only that there is always a reason for change.
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  278. Hell, I'm not even sure, now...
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  279. ✅ Watch next ▶ What I've Learned Answering Questions For 20 Years ▶ https://youtu.be/abnENEJbpQE
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  280. A little routine can go a long way.
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  281. Mostly because they're not within the FBI's jurisdiction. They're most often overseas, in which case enforcement gets VERY complicated. It happens, but it's much more difficult than most people realize.
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  282. Yes, don't believe everything you see on TV. HOWEVER, if you really are at risk of law enforcement action for some reason, then you absolutely do need to take more security steps than the average user.
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  283. I strongly recommend using a computer, not a phone, for account recovery. When you set up two-factor you were instructed to save some recovery codes. You may also have an alternate email address configured. Bottom line is that you go through the Google account recovery process (think "forgot my password" even though you know it, or "don't have my authenticator" or "try another way". Follow the instructions. That's the only approach I'm aware of if you haven't backed up the QR code originally used to set up your 2FA.
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  284. Given that some services still have a six character minimum for their passwords(!), I expect it will take a very long time.
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  285. ✅ Watch next ▶ OneDrive is Not Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/PLzX1rfgzVI
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  286. Fortunately those aren't used often. But yes, if you want another layer of confusion.
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  287. Hardly.
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  288. Websites whose primary function is to provide software gathered from elsewhere for download.
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  289. Less important. More of a matter of personal preference. I'm kind of a control freak, so I never let the OS hide anything.
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  290. Because many people actually do like it. And many people do need it for a variety of reasons.
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  291. Sadly true. :-(
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  292. ✅ Watch next ▶ What’s the Difference Between a Clone and an Image? ▶ https://youtu.be/f9va6_gn-8s
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  293.  @rumi9005  ANY hardware (or media) can fail. I don't think there's a particularly high risk of what you're suggesting, though, and don't think a periodic spin-up is useful. MORE useful would be making sure you have TWO copies of everything (if not more), and that you migrate periodically to newer media over the years.
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  294. Take a look at Laptops these days ... most come with pretty sizable SSDs by default. (Though I don't know what your definition of "small" is.)
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  295. And yet people ask.
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  296. The issue with tape drives like that, or any, for the average consumer is being able to access those tapes some years down the road. USB drives will probably work anywhere. Will you still have the tape drive? Will anyone? Who's to know?
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  297. I would assume Acronis images are accessible only to Acronis software. Same for most other tools -- image formats are generally proprietary.
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  298. I understand their insistence. People lose accounts ALL THE TIME (I hear about it often), and get very upset when they do. Often they lose them because they failed to set up recovery information like phone numbers. Insisting now is one way to reduce the chances of a problem later.
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  299. While true, that's easier said than done.
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  300. Hardly. I see it from all ages.
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  301. What to do when you can’t click on the controls you need.
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  302. I've heard from a couple of people that Norton today isn't what it used to be. Kinda sad, actually.
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  303. Particularly if it’s been turned on without your knowledge.
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  304. 1) your IT folks are misguided. :-) 2) We're moving to a passwordless future. In some cases you can choose that right now, in others you can simulate. So, no it does not defeat the purpose. 3) Passkeys will never be created without asking you first. 4) No. They'd still have to pass biometric or Windows Hello authentication when they attempt to use a passkey.
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  305. Only if they ALSO know your password. As soon as you notice your YubiKey is missing, sign in to your account (using a backup method also set up when you configured the YubiKey), and then remove the YubiKey from your account.
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  306. Email headers are useless in most cases of spam these days, since they;re generally being sent by a botnet distributed across thousands of compromised machines. Tells you nothing about the real origin.
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  307. This varies DRAMATICALLY based on the ISP. Mine often sticks around for months, and then changes without notice/warning.
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  308. Then you've lost before you've even begun.
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  309.  @PBoss0  Belarc Advisor, and other tools, can report the keys on a working system. Windows keys are useless, though, since for Windows 10 and 11 it's digitally licensed to the hardware, and won't activate on different hardware. That being said there's a bunc of ways to get Windows 10 and 11 on new hardware (install a copy of 7 first, for example, the upgrade is still free).
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  310. There are better options. ✅ Watch next ▶ Don't Use Windows Built-in Image Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/oK8nevrmfhM
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  311. Not everyone has that option or desire.
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  312. Many would disagree.
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  313. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Happens at Windows 10 End of Support? ▶ https://youtu.be/74yk6zPnDgA
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  314. " only your data is backed up." - Not at all. Using imaging tools like Macrium Reflect, EaseUS Todo and others, your backups - including hte incrementals - include absolutely everything. Thats why I so strongly recommend image backups.
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  315.  @reefhound9902  This response is being typed into Microsoft Word, on my laptop, with the Wi-Fi disabled. I Was able to fire up Word without any problems. My belief is that as long as you can connect once (or perhaps periodically) to maintain activation, connectivity isn’t required for normal use.
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  316. What to do about resets you didn’t ask for.
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  317. Current passwords. New quantum-resistant algorithms are already being developed. I also expect quantum computing to be applied to password generation (or its replacement) as well. So rather than a doomsday scenario, it's more like our traditional game of whack-a-mole.
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  318. The best you can, my friend, the best you can. And have patience with yourself and the technology.
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  319. That's correct - CHKDSK is about checking the disk, not the operating system. (System File Checker - https://askleo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it/ - and DISM - referenced here: https://askleo.com/five-steps-to-repair-windows-10-without-losing-programs/ - will do that.)
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  320. You don't. That's built in to Windows. Annoying as heck.
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  321.  @10_Percent_For_The_Big_Guy  Ah! Looks like a nice little device. Yes, that's a step in the right direction. Again, as long as you copy, not move, photos from your phone and then keep the flash drive separate. I would be even more comfortable if you then copied those photos to another location, like a computer at home. Or also use iCloud to have the photos backed up online as well.
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  322. Why do you say that?
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  323. It SHOULD be OK, but if course it's safer to dismount manually.
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  324. What was it, Defraggler that had the updating display? Was always fun to watch.
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  325. What your backup is and isn’t for. With a new computer it's best to start fresh.
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  326. NEVER unsubscribe from spam. You'll just get more spam. Details: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_unsubscribe_from_all_these_unwanted_emails/
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  327. I've never used NordPass, but haven't heard anything bad about it. PassKeys are a whole 'nother ball of wax I need to get my head around, so I don't really have a good answer for you yet.
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  328. It was one of multiple copies of the data, so backups were in place. No data would have been lost had the drive died completely.
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  329.  @OlettaLiano  Funny, it's usually kids that say something like that about email since they try to avoid it during their youth. Then they're faced with a job or other adult responsibilities, and all of a sudden they have email. (PS: Also 66, but still not a grandpa).
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  330. Yes.
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  331. ✅ Watch next ▶ Another Way to Protect Yourself from 2FA Loss ▶ https://youtu.be/ZGYA7h93ik8
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  332. I would not count on it.
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  333. What to look for when swapping the power supply.
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  334. Yup. Interestingly, though, we've heard of some cases where they've still been able to be identified. It's a LOT of work for law enforcement, and relies on some poor decisions (and/or compromised TOR exit nodes), but it's been done.
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  335. ✅ Watch next ▶ AI Isn’t Artificial Intelligence ▶ https://youtu.be/0X5nHcu4Al4
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  336. It's 95% safe. Could still be physically stolen, or destroyed in a fire.
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  337. ✅ Watch next ▶ What’s the Difference Between an Image Backup and a Files-and-Folder Backup? ▶ https://youtu.be/RQ1Mp1Rh4B0
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  338. Are you still running into sites that REQUIRE Flash? Do you know if the site owner cares? Leave a comment and let me know!
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  339. As long as you consider the NAS as "one" thing, and the other external disk as another, then it sounds quite reasonable.
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  340. That's actually incorrect, as long as you use enough words . There are many more words than there are letters in the alphabet. Quoting EF English Live: (https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/language-lab/many-words-english-language/) "...more than a million total words, about 170,000 words in current use, and 20,000-30,000 words used by each individual person." Choose a four-word password and at it's smallest that's 20,000^4 or 1,600,000,000,000,000,000 possibilities. (1.6e17). That's the same order of magnitude of a 10 character password. Add a fifth word for 3.2e21, putting it in the realm of 12 character random passwords. That's at a minimum. The more obscure words (increasing your vocabulary out of that 20,000 minimum) and words blow characters out of the water for brute force attacks, which is generally easier to remember. Slight medications (nonstandard word separators, capitalization, etc) can also significantly increase the difficulty brute-forcing a word-based password.
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  341. "For your protection" I would assume. It's totally safe AS LONG AS you back up the recovery key.
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  342. If the disk exists, it will die eventually.
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  343. Both also have truly free versions.
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  344. If you can, set that old router to "pass through" mode, so it's not even trying to be a router.
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  345. Not really. I don't think wiping free space is absolutely needed, but if you want to do it you can use the Windows setup program to do it on install. No need for 3rd party software.
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  346. een klein beetje
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  347. Welcome to my TED talk.
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  348. My recommendation is "google authenticator compatible". In otherwords, Authy, or any of the others. I use Authy myself.
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  349. You probably already have one. Really.
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  350. Not for the average user, absolutely not.
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  351. Happy birthday! 🥳
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  352. The good news is that what you describe is EXREMELY RARE. Put another way: average consumers need not worry about it.
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  353. I suspect all are out there, but these days what comes to mind are what we'd probably call "call centers". Rooms of individuals (some paid, and some are hostages in the worst case), each working individually.
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  354. No, just because I didn't mention something doesn't mean it's bad. I only have so many hours in the day. 1Password and Bitwarden are the most commonly recommended, so that's where I focussed my limited resources. I ran across another recommendation that added Dashlane to that list as #3, but I have zero experience with it. There are a LOT of password managers out there, I can't review them all. :-)
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  355. If A and B are in sync, then when A changes B is updated, and vice versa, and A and B are always kept the same.
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  356. I aim to please.
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  357. I'm certain there are, but I try to focus on the legitimate ones whose names you recognize and suggest everyone do the same. If you're not sure about a specific one ask and I can at least tell you whether it's crossed my radar, and whether it's reputation is bad. (To be clear, I don't know any specifically as BAD - they fall into two buckets for me: unknown or reasonable reputation).
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  358. Thank you!
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  359. Microsoft has said themselves that the built-in image backup tool is no longer supported and that we should start using a third party tool. Yes, it's better than nothing at all, but with many good, free, alternatives, AND with Microsoft saying "stop using it", there's just no reason to keep using it at all.
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  360. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Back Up Windows ▶ https://youtu.be/L7XUaS909eQ
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  361. License key: It should. Files: depends on exactly HOW you install 11. If it's an upgrade files should remain, but why risk it? BACK UP FIRST.
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  362. When everything isn’t enough.
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  363. You can also turn fast startup off.
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  364. One of the huge benefits to me is that Chrome Remote Desktop works on and across all platforms. I used it just last night from my phone to do something on my Mac.
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  365. That works well. I;ve done it myself.
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  366. OneDrive settings has a location option. If nothing else you can unlink, move your OneDrive folder to D:, and then re-link making sure to specify the new location as part of setup. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-move-my-onedrive-folder/
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  367. There are several companies with new password managers. I don't know how good they are - those from reputaible companies like DropBox are probably fine, but I really prefer to use something with a proven track record for something as important as this. Security is hard, and a password manager as a "we also do" kind of feature seems risky.
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  368. I have mixed feelings. In theory you shouldn't need to (quarantining should be enough), but I also feel better if I do delete the quarantined items.
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  369. NO. There is a truly free version that continues to work. That's why I repeatedly mention in the video to make sure you're getting the free version and not the free trial.
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  370. It’s there; might as well use it.
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  371. I "love" the opposite - as part of my own diagnostic process I'll reboot, of course. Then if I need to speak to a technician, even if I say "I've already rebooted" or even "I JUST rebooted", the first thing out of their mouths will often be "Please reboot". Either they weren't listening, or they can't deviate from their support script. Sigh.
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  372. It could be ANYTHING. You'll probably need to take it to a technician for proper diagnosis.
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  373. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Happens at Windows 10 End of Support? ▶ https://youtu.be/74yk6zPnDgA
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  374. Welcome, you are.
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  375. This is easily solved by encrypting your data prior to putting it in any cloud storage provider. BoxCryptor is a great tool for this.
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  376. Absolutely. Anything anywhere within the OneDrive folder is in OneDrive, anything in folders that are NOT within OneDrive, are not in OneDrive.
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  377. Can you be more specific as to why?
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  378. 😂
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  379. COf?
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  380. It's Microsoft's mess, for sure, but it puts YOU at risk when you miss important security updates. Thus it's in your best interest to do what you can.
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  381. Thank you!
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  382. My process back to a working machine.
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  383. I saw that too, and I think it's important that you a) use Edge to view the recording, and b) use "Internet Explorer compatibility mode" for some reason. (Or try a different browser completely - I vaguely recall some success with that approach as well.)
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  384. Depends entirely on what's on them, and whether you'd care if you lost that.
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  385. They use a variety of additional information including your phone's GPS, the location of known Wi-Fi access points, and more. The easiest is if you have a phone signed in to your Google account, and it has GPS turned on, AND it's on the same IP address as you're home because you're using Wi-Fi on your phone, then the location of that IP address, and all the computers on it, could be known via GPS.
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  386. Makes blocking the lot slightly easier. But I still have to do it one account at a time.
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  387. Pro.
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  388. While I trust 'em, their password manager is too new for me to recommend.
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  389. You follow the process outlined in the article. FWIW if you had a cloud-based password manager you would still have your Google password.
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  390. The software keeps working (unlike BoxCryptor). And we all move to a different solution. Even if the software did stop working (which it, again, would not), we would instead restore from our unencrypted backups.
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  391. While it's technically not a backup, I do believe drivers are included.
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  392. IF it's password protected. If your system disk is whole-disk encrypted there's no password, but there is a key. It's important to get the recovery key for that drive - if there's a chance of getting the data off of it you'll need that recovery key.
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  393. It's a gift.
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  394. That's fine, as long as whatever needs fixing doesn't involve or require your hard drive. (As in, there's a software component to what needs to be repaired.)
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  395. Sadly "S" isn't one of the options.
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  396. it's always kinda bugged me, particularly when I see other videos with microphone-free videos. Seems a slight distraction. I stumbled on the technique from another YouTube some time ago.
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  397. Youtube definitely feels like a different crowd.
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  398. Oh, they're quite capable. For inexplicable reasons, they've just chosen not to.
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  399. I prefer compost.
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  400. The only real solution is to reinstall the affected programs. Sorry.
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  401. So don't.
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  402. AH. I had something else in mind. Yes. Some have a keyboard Fn-sequence I should have mentioned. Thanks.
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  403. ✅ Watch next ▶ Back Up Your Email Using Thunderbird ▶ https://youtu.be/JzlZxADvlZg
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  404. Many do, as it turns out, which is kinda cool. One of the reasons I like Perplexity as a search and Q&A tool is it links to its sources allowing me to confirm, or dive deeper.
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  405. Because RAM isn't everything. For example, loading Windows or any program into RAM is much faster if you're reading it from an SSD than if your'e using an older HDD.
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  406. The real question is HOW LONG will it be supported, since it's supported today. The answer is we don't know - they've not made any statement to its Windows 10 support. I would expect it'll work for a Very Long Time, well past Windows 10's own end of support.
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  407. You’ll need to check a few things to make sure it works.
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  408. No real difference, other than you're more likely to get assistance from the account provider.
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  409. AOMEI is in Hong King, China Acronis is in Singapore, and Switzerland Paragon is in Germany
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  410.  @petergibson2318  Within a year? I suspect not. And it's not old timers. It's people who can't afford a new computer, or resent the requirement that they're supposed to get one if they want a supported version of Windows.
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  411. Wordpress. It's my content management system that runs the askleo.com website.
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  412.  @ResortDog  That's not my understanding of woke at all. It's what some have twisted the word to mean only to make political points stir anger. Woke derives from "being awakened to the suffering of others". Have empathy. We need more empathy and caring for one another.
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  413. Your friend has an impersonator. Report the impersonator, and then ignore them.
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  414. It's exactly what people are asking, and I answer it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Sorry if you don't like the answer.
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  415. Thank you Steve! Mind if I copy your comments to the article page https://askleo.com/spinrite_repair_hard_disk_failures_and_recover_your_data/ ??
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  416. I do not, sorry, but I can say that the number you're being quoted doesn't surprise me.
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  417. They now use what's called a "digital key'. Once Windows is installed on the hardware it's activated for that specific machine and can be reinstalled at will. Only catch is if you change your hardware "too much" you may need to take additional steps to reactivate it. What "too much" means is not publicly disclosed, but things like motherboard changes or a number of other things changing could trigger it.
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  418. I believe I mentioned EaseUS. Different company.
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  419. That's not the fault of AI. That's the fault of the individuals who choose to use the new tool in inappropriate ways.
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  420. I think I mention it in the article, but "lack of interest" is totally valid. I don't feel that way, but I respect it. It's people using age as excuse that gets me.
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  421. It's an SSD. Spinrite doesn't correct drive errors on SSDs. Had it been a HDD, agree, I would have started with that (after backing up, if I could).
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  422. Microphone - all the better for you to hear me with. :-)
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  423. Many people believe this, but the reality is even boring people have accounts that can be stolen, or can become victims of identity theft. Remember, the hackers don't know how boring you are until AFTER they've hacked your accounts.
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  424. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Problem With OneDrive Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/xtsNTwRg7iM
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  425. Yes, though how applicable it will be depends on the Windows versions being the same, or how different they are.
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  426. No. Simply because there are alternatives. The quality (or even suitability) of the alternatives doesn't really come into play. Everyone using Windows (and PCs) had a choice.
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  427. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why I Keep Saying You’re Just Not That Interesting ▶ https://youtu.be/FXEshup68d8
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  428. This is kind of it. (Though it was written and recorded before the fires.) You don't have to be travelling for this kind of thing to work.
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  429. I mispoke. You are correct, that's a Windows 11 feature.
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  430. Unless there's a specific reason you have to keep it (I assume you're paying for it), then yes, I'm happy with Windows Security alone.
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  431. The only time I do so is when I'm trying to solve a particularly stubborn website or browser problem.
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  432. The deeper I go, the more I question many of the decisions. It's a mess.
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  433.  @lightyami5934  No, literally ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. It might work, it might not. I have no way to know. Depends on the phone, how you stored it, what was on it, the quality of everything. Why don't you just try?
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  434. ✅ Watch next ▶ The #1 Reason Your Computer is Slow ▶ https://youtu.be/JI_ksj8ltzI
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  435. Indeed. It's a Windows 11 blocker. :-)
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  436. Which I state in the video and the companion article.
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  437. People like videos. Though my pace in this channel has been pretty consistent for several years now.
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  438. Ultimately that's exactly what Cryptomator does. You select a folder to be encrypted, and it does so. That folder can then reside in your BoxCryptor or OneDrive or other service's folder and be synced automatically to the cloud.
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  439. It doesn't care. It just sees keystrokes. If two people behind a curtain are throwing coins at you, you don't see the people, just the incoming coins. :-)
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  440. It should work. I considered it, but decided to stick with my manual approach.
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  441. Spread the word, share the love. :-) Thanks!
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  442. As I understand it, a) ready-boost is mostly reading, so not that much wear on the device and b) ready-boost also isn't particularly effective, especially in a world of SSD main drives.
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  443.  @interproservice The software knows. I don't recommend a year. If ANY of the incrementals is damaged, the restore cannot go beyond that point. I like monthly fulls with daily incrementals as a fine compromise.
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  444. https://cryptomator.org/
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  445. How is that not good enough? The speed and cores should be plenty. Are you failing some other requirement?
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  446. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Problem With OneDrive Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/xtsNTwRg7iM
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  447.  @garyradtke3252  ironic since Faxes aren't really that secure.
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  448. I would use a Google Authenticator compatible option like Authy - it lets you set up two factor on more than one device, including your PC, and keeps the 2fa codes in sync.
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  449. Well, then, if it's in a YouTube video it must be true, right? (Would love to know what video that was.)
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  450. Of all the possible AI Avatars one could create for something like this, I can't see anyone choosing this one.
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  451.  @BartFlossom  Remember that the only thing a VPM connection protects is your connection TO the VPN. So if the VPN is a Raspberry Pi in your basement, sure your connections to it are secure, but it's connections out to the sites you want to visit are just as they were before/without it. Typically setting up a VPN is done by renting a server at a server/hosting farm and them implementing the VPN on that. That way your connections from your machines to your server at the server farm are secure. It's connections further outward remain as they were before. Maybe this article will clarify: https://askleo.com/how-does-a-vpn-protect-me/
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  452. If you change the location of those folders, OneDrive knows and may still impact them. Creating and using your own folders manually is the only way to stay safe from OneDrive's interference.
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  453. Probably just spam.
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  454. No, I'm not, because there's no proof that it's so ubiquitous as everyone here seems to fear. There's NO proof that it's happening and NO proof that any three-letter-agencies are getting it. I would LOVE to see proof, because obviously that would be a game changer, but ... it's not to be found.
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  455. A good idea. In the mean time, this might be my most important lastpass article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-back-up-lastpass/
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  456. Sync means when you update a file on your PC in your OneDrive folder it is automatically synchronized to the cloud. And vice versa, if a file changes in your cloud storage, it is automatically synchronized to your PC. The two copies of the file are kept in sync.
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  457. When "always keep on this PC" is selected, two files. Otherwise one, in the cloud, until you try to use it on the PC, in which case it's downloaded and you are back to having two.
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  458. And yet ... BoxCryptor is not a cloud service. It's software you run on your device.
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  459. Exactly. That's why I expect I'll keep Authy on my mobile device forever, even if only to keep the 2FA code for my 1Password vault, where all the 2FA codes for other accounts would be stored.
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  460. That's rare. Images are disabled primarily for privacy. Displaying an image can let the sender know you opened the email.
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  461. At least I do know how to capitalize properly, though.
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  462. No. They were probably bounced back to the sender.
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  463. You can use VeraCrypt, BUT: when even the smallest thing changes within the vault, the entire vault has to be uploaded or downloaded. With Cryptomator, only the affected files need that.
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  464.  @component9008  "trust your government" ... "care about their citizens". Not sure what country you're living in, but that's extremely difficult of late. Almost laughable, in fact.
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  465. Yes, a full image backup is perfect for drive replacement.
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  466.  @er...  Yup. Born outside the US, hence, disqualified. (Even though we moved here when I was 3.) Being born outside the US is something Arnold Schwarzenegger and I have in common. About the only thing.
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  467. More correctly, what doesn’t happen?
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  468. Please watch the video -- it answer this. They may very well have your IP but that doesn't give them your address.
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  469. "Inscription", maybe, but AI's got nothing on encryption. AI's still having trouble counting the number of fingers on our hands.
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  470. That's "Hey, Recall" to you. :-)
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  471. They are free. Even if they do require an email address, a) you can use a throw-away one, and b) I've given mine to both and have not experienced any resulting increase in marketing or spam.
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  472. In the video I mention the "companion article" or some such. That's this article: https://askleo.com/how-to-keep-windows-running-smoothly-with-routine-maintenance/ - it links to everything.
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  473. There is also open-source software that is not free.
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  474. I haven't -- mostly because it varies SO MUCH on the individual, what they have to convert, how much, and what their capabilities are. I can share that I sent movies to "Cinepost" and was very happy. (https://leo.notenboom.org/little-leo/ ). I now have an epson flatbed scanner that does slides, 4 at a time. it'll take me years (literally) to slowly digitize my collection. Also depends on where you are: for example my understanding is that Costco has a pretty neat service that could be work checking out.
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  475. It's tough. Most are overseas. Every so often we do hear of an overseas call center being raided. But the problem is enormous.
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  476. Why you might use your mobile data plan for security.
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  477. I have no idea what this means, or how it applies to this video. 🤷‍♂️⁉😱
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  478. Whoopsie. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (Seriously, if that's my worst mistake ever, I can live with it. :-) )
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  479. What's entertaining is that a message recall will often send a message saying that you want to recall the message, thus drawing even more attention to it.
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  480. I hadn't considered "entropy" as a concept for this - it's perfect. Thanks!
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  481. Ideally that's the one password that would be only in your head. :-) That being said, I also use a separate password manager, but not to remember the password but to provide emergency access should I ever disappear. However beyond that even a piece of paper stored in a safe would be a fine idea.
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  482. That depends on the backup software you choose to use. ALL of them have restore functions. For example, EaseUS Todo: https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
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  483. This isn't about that at all. This is about the risk that Twitter itself may fail.
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  484. Thanks! (67 here. On the outside, at least. Inside varies from feeling 13 to ~40. :-) ).
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  485. If they have physical access, that's your mishandling, not theirs.
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  486. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to “Reset this PC” to Reinstall Windows ▶ https://youtu.be/peyqlp4gQzQ
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  487.  @Quateex  If it's easier to read at your own pace, the written article might be helpful: https://askleo.com/2293
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  488. I'm sure that SSD life expectancy is shorter, BUT it's gotten to the point where it's longer than the useful life of most machines. (And you're correct, don't defrag SSDs. Windows tools won't let you, and most third party tools should also balk.)
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  489. My wife's a former nurse. Same thing on the medical shows.
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  490. Ironically one of the worst places to use your laptop is on your lap. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  491. That's exactly what OneDrive is supposed to do. It's a file synchronization tool. Changes anywhere are replicated everywhere, including deletions.
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  492. If it's a FILE you create on your computer (say a Microsoft Word .docx file), then it's just a file and Google Drive doesn't do anything other than store and synchonize. A "sheets" file is Google sheets, and those exist ONLY online in Google Drive. If you want that to be on your PC and treated like a normal file, use a .xlsx file instead.
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  493. Security questions are not secure. They're basically bad security and should be used. The answers are too easy to guess and/or find out.
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  494. No. When BoxCryptor is not running (as in when your computer is off, or you are not signed in), then your local data IS encrypted.
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  495. Irony? Not at all. I've been clear that I embrace AI used properly. Not all people feel that way, and I'm providing them answers as well.
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  496.  @Drew1903SG  Many people consider it intrusive and annoying and something they just don't want.
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  497. Thank you!
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  498. I remain wikipedia-entryless. I'm what I refer to as a "Z-list" internet celebrity, and even then the word "celebrity" is a stretch. :-)
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  499. ✅ Watch next ▶ Should I Repair or Replace My Computer? ▶ https://youtu.be/YhQc4u3azLY
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  500. Nah, bruh
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  501. Ask her for it. If she won't give it to you THEN YOU SHOULDN"T BE TRYING TO GET INTO HER ACCOUNT.
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  502. The example that spurred this video was someone who felt the way file sizes were displayed in Windows File Explorer were an absolute travesty. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  503. Great solution, if you can afford it. (I hear from many who cannot.)
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  504. They're hiding from the rampant destruction that's happening with the government right now, and wanting to let the public know what's going on that the current regime would prefer to hide.
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  505.  @philuribe7863  It's unique to the device, and requires you have access to the device. Remember, no solution is perfect. If you have a password manager on your device you're often in nearly the same boat.
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  506. Who, me? Hell no. I'm quite happy with most of their stuff. Remember, I used to work for them. However they absolutely have made some mistakes that I disagree with strongly.
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  507. By you, perhaps, but not by many others. It's a question I get to this day.
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  508. It really depends on the laptop. The issue is that leaving the batter charged to 100% all the time can shorten its useful life.
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  509. OK, which of the 5, I think it is, possible dates would that be? The answer might be any or all of them. So which should Google choose? It can't. As as I also say in the video, people that use date filtering often miss the content that would actually answer their question.
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  510. That's awesome. Really. I know a lot of support folk image immediately when they take a machine in for work, but pushing that out to your customers as a requirement is a wonderful bit of education. 👍
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  511. Get a router that allows you to log access, or fire up a tool like wireshark.
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  512. "You could essentially get too much amperage being delivered to the device which it can harm device. " This is very rarely the case -- only for VERY poorly designed devices. A device that needs 1A should only ever take 1A, regardless of the rating of the power supply being higher.
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  513. If it’s doing it for that long, there’s probably a reason. (The fact that CHKDSK is still running is WHY you can’t assign drive letter). I’d let it run as long as you can tolerate, and then instead of rebooting, go to the command window in which CHKDSK is running and type CTRL+C. That’ll stop it.
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  514. As others have stated: Keep Using Windows 10. It will not suddenly stop working. More on the topic here: https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/
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  515. No, you are correct. OneDrive et al are great PARTS of a backup system, but by themselves they are not a backup. If your hard disk goes belly up, your files are still in the cloud (and other machines). Your work in progress is being copied to those locations in real time. Some have online recycle bins to recover recent versions for "a while". But they are not a replacement for a true backup solution.
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  516. Coffee can help. ☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕
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  517. I throw portable apps into a dropbox folder, and then when setting up a new machine after installing dropbox I put that folder on the system-wide PATH. :-)
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  518. "SanDisk" could mean many things, so I can't say. What's important is that you always have more than one copy of your photos, and in different places/devices. If this does that, then great.
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  519. They do not own your data. Please cite the T&C that you believe says they do. And as the video points out, you should never place your date ONLY in any online service. It's your responsibility to keep backups.
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  520. True. However this tech is only going to get better.
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  521. In this case I know the owner of FaxZero, and will happily vouch for them. And, yes, the cover page (which includes an ad, I believe) supports the service, plus revenue from people who don't want that default cover page. (It's pretty cheap to bypass it and send your own, and it adds up.)
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  522. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Can I Protect Myself from Scams? ▶ https://youtu.be/PsgQ_7Ex2Nk
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  523. Whenever it comes back online.
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  524. When you set up automated, then Macrium sets up a scheduled task to make it happen. It's all ... automatic. Yes, I leave my external HD plugged in at all times.
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  525. It can take hours. I'd let it run longer. (There's no "fix" as we don't know the underlying problem. If it completes we may know more.)
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  526. However much space is on your computer's hard disk.
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  527. Always.
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  528. Yes, PDFs can be weaponized. Treat it as you would any attachment: only open if you're certain it's safe.
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  529. I'm not aware of such a feature in Todo.
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  530. ✅ Watch next ▶ Is It Safe to Download from Download Sites? ▶ https://youtu.be/WtcAf5qUQhY
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  531. Yup, but this is a free alternative for people that don't pay for Office.
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  532. That's kinda the point, yes.
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  533.  @JohnColgan.  If you're using OneDrive online with out the app, there really is no concept of "sync". You manually upload the files you want to upload, and you manually download the files you want to download.
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  534. Very possible.
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  535. One could, but only if your email program/interface allows you to define such a rule/filter. In addition there are valid scenarios where you might want send an email to yourself. (I do this all the time to capture notes when I'm out and about.)
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  536. As others have commented: don't use email. There's no way to be 100% spam free.
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  537. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Backup Software Should I Use? ▶ https://youtu.be/jbSjS2owxkE
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  538. I'll be 65 in a few months, and I can tell you that your age has nothing to do with it. Plenty of older folks are quite capable of doing this. Anyway, if you can, perhaps you have a techie friend (they might even be older) who can help you set this up.
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  539. Firstly, don’t jump to conclusions.
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  540. They're not giving money away - they're giving bitcoin. Exactly where and how and why and where it technically comes from is determined by the bitcoin algorithm. In a sense it's out of thin air - exactly as the government does when they print a new dollar bill without taking one in exchange.
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  541. They did not. More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  542. Clearly you did not watch the video.
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  543. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Get Rid of Copilot, Copilot, and Copilot? ▶
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  544. No. It sounds like it might be a special purpose charger intended for specific devices. If you can't tell it what to use, I'd not trust it to use the right one.
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  545. The death of Outlook Express ended the era of getting viruses just by looking at an email. It's still good to know basic safety practices. What do you feel is the most important?
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  546. LOL. I just struggle not to wear anything greenish, because I use a green screen. A floating head would be even worse. :-)
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  547. It is sped up a little, as an experiment. Sadly, didn't qualify for shorts. :-(
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  548. I'm always shocked when I'm asked a question whose answer is the first result of a simple Google search.
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  549. I'm using 1Password theses days. https://askleo.com/best-password-manager/
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  550. Classic Shell was renamed Open Shell some time ago, and is available for Windows 11. https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu
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  551. It's almost impossible to tell. If it's remote access software under your control you can disconnect them, though.
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  552. Nope. https://askleo.com/restore-old-backup-to-new-computer/ or https://youtu.be/-Jsp2G8Vgac
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  553. If you're compromised you're already at a ton of risk. I don't really see the change as adding significantly to that.
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  554. You realize YouTube is a Google product, yes? And that there are compatible alternatives to Google Authenticator like Authy? (And yes, I often recommend Google products in 2021. No cringing here.)
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  555. On the contrary, I believe STRONGLY in password managers. The enable greater security overall. This video is simply addressing the fear some people have of losing access to their vault. Read more here: https://askleo.com/are_password_managers_safe/ or watch here: https://youtu.be/h_37XLfoHco
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  556. You'll find this same list in the article mentioned in the video: https://askleo.com/what_software_do_you_use/ - Since I can't update videos, the article is likely to be more up-to-date.
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  557. It's a podcast called "the perfect scam". https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam.html
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  558. Nope. Generally depends on the site, and often indicates a problem with the site itself.
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  559. It can. But how do you KNOW that the provider you're signed up with is actually using such a thing? You're always at risk from the provider with the worst security practices.
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  560. I think the TPM mess is the most controversial, and honestly that requirement is the one that I could easily see changing.
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  561. Do you use cloud storage? Which provider? Are you using it for backup, or something else? (I use all of the big three: Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive for a couple of different styles of backing up, as well as file sharing with others.)
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  562. Well, yeah.
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  563. ✅ Watch next ▶ What are POP3, IMAP, and SMTP? ▶ https://youtu.be/gLNOVbcyWbI
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  564. Of course it could compress, but honestly with today's higher-speed internet connections I could see even uncompressed data not being noticed unless you were really paying attention.
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  565. Oh, I'm sure that's the rationale. But it just doesn't make sense to merge them all, and to do so without permission.
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  566.  @Teisju  And as I said in the video, there's ALWAYS another way to get in. With no password and a lost phone, you'll simply authenticate on a new device some other way, like a message sent to your alternate email address, your recovery phone number, a backup code you set up before hand, or something else. Like I (and the video) said, it's the exact same process you used to set up the passkey on the phone initially
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  567. I used and recommended it many years ago. I stopped because their customer support was abysmal. More here: https://askleo.com/acronis_trueimage_home_backup_software/
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  568. Many thanks for the shout-out! Great story... resonates deeply with me. I'm also honored to even be mentioned in the same video as the Dalai Lama. :-)
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  569. An image is an image because it contains EVERYTHING in the source drive. It's simply stored as files in some format on the destination drive, so as long as there's room you're fine. System Restore is IN NO WAY a backup. At best System Restore is a glorified registry backup and nothing more -- it does NOT "restore" your system. More: https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
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  570. Sure. But that won't be compatible with Windows (not sure about Mac -- might work there).
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  571. The feature didn't yet exist when they announced it. Yes, they did make dubious decisions, and backed away from those decisions.
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  572. Someone did comment on the original article (https://askleo.com/4487) that serious gamers may want to take the extra step of ensuring their graphics drivers are as up to date as possible for that very reason: speed. Can't disagree. 😀
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  573. It creeps up on you (and me!) doesn't it? :)
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  574. Yes you can. I do it all the time. That's why the vault is stored in cloud storage like Google Drive.
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  575. Keeping prying eyes out with encryption may protect valuable documents, but it adds some complexity to sending an email.
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  576. No idea. I'd have to know which account is the administrator account, EXACTLY how you try to delete it (there are several ways), and EXACTLY what happens when you try. Maybe submit a detailed question to https://askleo.com/ask
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  577. Ha! Maybe I've been wrong all these years! :-)
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  578.  @sonicyouth9992  You don't hear from the average user like I do. And ABSOLUTELY I have an agenda: to keep them safe and working. There's simply no need for the average user to try Windows 11 right now. If you're there to support your people when things go wrong, great, but most people don't have that kind of safety net.
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  579. What to do when large attachments become a problem.
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  580. Getting it to work isn't the point at all. It's all about retrieving your files.
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  581. Windows 11 doesn't arrive uninvited. Are you running insider preview? I've not yet begun to cover Windows 11 because it's not yet been released - it's in testing only. That means you should have taken a backup taken prior to installing Windows 11, and I'd recommend reverting to that.
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  582. The email is added to your Gmail account, so yes, it counts.
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  583. good point. But the other media are easier to duplciate with zero loss of fidelity, and keep in separate places so not all burn at once. :-)
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  584. Two things: the extender is DESIGNED to extend signals. I believe I mentioned in the video, but certainly the companion article, that because of that design it has a better antenna and can receive weak signals that laptops and other devices with small internal antennas might not be able to. The signal that it transmits is then also full strength, and closer to the devices I'm using, so they see a strong signal from the extender.
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  585. It's not required, no. But whole-disk encryption can be a valuable security measure.
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  586. Disagree strongly. I'm a strong advocate for technology, look forward to new things, and get frustrated with the "get off my lawn" mindset so many have. In this case a SPECIFIC feature in OneDrive, which is otherwise a fine tool, is, indeed, destructive.
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  587. https://askleo.com/best-registry-cleaner/ https://askleo.com/do_fix_all_your_windows_problems_utilities_work/
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  588. If you’re lucky, it’s only mostly dead.
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  589. Honestly, I am too. And it's not uncommon. In fact, even remembering that hardware can be the problem, not software, is often a leap for some.
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  590. Sometimes.
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  591. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Are There So Many Temporary Files in Windows? ▶ https://youtu.be/FIf38uIsszw
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  592. Like?
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  593. INCORRECT. Once the hacker has the encrypted blob that is your vault, two-factor no longer applies. They simply brute force attack the encryption. If you have a weak password that could be successful in a reasonable amount of time. (If you have a strong password it could be successful with hundreds or thousands of years of effort :-) ).
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  594. "tricks the advertiser in to believing I saw the ad" - technically that's fraud. I would not be surprised if that blocker disappeared some day.
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  595. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Recover My Hacked Facebook Account? ▶ https://youtu.be/Pd5jH9fpluM
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  596. The recovery drive does not contain your data so there's really no need for it to be secure.
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  597.  @drescherjm  Makes total sense. They could also keep running Windows 10.
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  598. Donations. And they don't "make" money, it's a non-profit. The donations pay for servers and development.
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  599. An ever-changing landscape looks pretty good right now.
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  600. I'd never say "impossible" for anything - there are no absolutes in technology. But it's EXTREMELY EXTREMELY unlikely.
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  601. Tasks are not active, but RAM is kept alive so nothing has to be reloaded when you come back to the machine.
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  602.  @Trevor-z7b  If the VPN server is within his home, th e ISP sees all outgoing connections the VPN makes. The VPN servers need to be out on the internet somewhere, not in your home.
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  603. "Manually releasing RAM" does nothing. Windows is best suited to manage its own ram, and those add on tools that claim otherwise do little or nothing.
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  604. ✅ Watch next ▶ Will AI Crack Your Passwords? ▶ https://youtu.be/1LDM6FmIIFg
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  605. ✅ Watch next ▶ Windows File Explorer Settings: the Setting You Should Change Right Now ▶ https://youtu.be/zi-oCR3-sO4
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  606. Reinstall Windows.
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  607. You may not be able to. Contact an attorney who's well versed in digital matters. It may take law enforcement action.
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  608. Bypass? No. But after signing in to an account using 2FA once, and saying "remember this device" cookies are used to remember you and avoid you having to use 2FA on that machine every time you sign in.
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  609. The free edition has been discontinued. :-( https://askleo.com/macrium-reflect-free-is-going-away/
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  610.  @clix2082  Just like any computer. Don't install stuff you don't trust. It's rare on phones, but it can happen.
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  611.  @abramtamaray9541  https://askleo.com/internet_safety_7_steps_to_keeping_your_computer_safe_on_the_internet/
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  612. I kinda wish I'd realized it a few years earlier. :-)
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  613.  @Milesco  I do not, but I'll definitely consider it. Thanks!
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  614. YES. Consider if your OneDrive account gets hacked, and all your files are deleted ... everywhere. There are other scenarios just as dangerous. Basically OneDrive is one place, and if your data is in only one place, it's not backed up.
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  615. You don’t, but exactly what you have isn’t obvious.
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  616. On the hard disk you told the backup program to place it on.
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  617. You might try Thunderbird. It works on Mac (I run it), and you can move things around (I've done it).
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  618. I wish that were an accurate measure, but in my experience not. More specifically: I've seen slow WIndows updates with NO flickering at all for long periods of time eventually complete.
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  619. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Am I Being Asked for an Administrator Password When I Run a Program? ▶ https://youtu.be/Ng3fhJU-PUY
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  620. All I can say is that backups are important enough to warrant an investment. Macrium, IMO, is worth it. There are others that I've not had a lot of direct experience with. Acronis has mixed reviews (mostly poor customer support), and they're out of Russia, so I suspect they're also not for you. AOMI Backuper (worst name ever) seems to have some following. I believe Paragon has an offering too. I've not heard of "Personal backup" before, and have no experience with Ashampoo. Good luck!
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  621. I would
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  622. If you delete an account it's gone. Apps don't work any more. And there's no forwarding from a closed account. Better would be to leave the account active, but set up an auto-forward rule yourself.
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  623. SSDs are too new for understanding their long term storage abilities, in my opinion. Many people have reported that when disconnected they lose their information over time. I would still rely on external, traditional, hard drives, and making sure to a) have multiple copies of the data on different drives, and b) copy it forward to newer technology every few years.
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  624. Balancing RAM, disk, and disks that looks like RAM.
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  625. Yes. Go to askleo.com and search for those topics.
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  626. A google search would answer both. macrium.com to get it. You'll find current pricing there as well. (Not putting it here because pricing changes from time to time.)
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  627. This is why I left one ISP years ago. They REFUSED to deviate from their support script.
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  628. Until there is, I've used this in the past: https://github.com/gerardog/gsudo
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  629. You don't have to "make Microsoft happy". Keep running Windows 10, if you like, until there's a REAL reason to upgrade,
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  630. Nothing here feels like malware, so no, I would not be worried. Always cautious, of course, but that's always. "Keep me logged in" is a state kept in cookies, so if you fire up a different browser, log in as a different user, or clear cookies regularly, you'll be logged out.
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  631. Agreed. And if you get a new machine you can start with that but make sure you can add [much] more RAM later.
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  632. I find a dual-pane interface convenient. And the overall interface doesn't change with each release of Windows.
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  633. Yes.
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  634. I would assume so, yes.
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  635. As far as I'm concerned it applies to SMS as well. Not sure which is easier, particularly since many "SMS" conversations are being migrated to internet-based protocols under the hood. Safest to assume the worst.
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  636. Microsoft 365 includes the desktop apps.
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  637. I generally put my phone on the same network as the ITO devices. Rarely does it need ot be on the same network as my computer. (If it does, it's not that hard to switch networks.)
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  638. Passwords are not needed, as long as there's a different way to authenticate -- like an email sent to the account of record, or a message sent to a phone.
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  639. Yeah, the only thing worse than having questionable security software is having multiple different questionable tools.
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  640. It generally is illegal. But that doesn't stop many.
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  641. I was paying monthly for the Adobe Suite, and stopped. Didn't want their auto-start software or other fragments, so decided to see if I could live without. FoxIt reader is equivalent to Adobe Reader.
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  642. The only issue I have with disposable phone numbers is that not only do you NOT have a way to recover the account should you ever need to, SOMEONE ELSE may get that disposable phone number in the future. As long as you know what you're doing and are totally OK with that, they're a fine solution.
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  643. Not my choice. It's what Windows inexplicably created when I used my askleoexample account as the Microsoft account for this machine. First 5 letters.
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  644. It depends on how you sign in. I think a password will still work, but just confirmed that a PIN will work. The "I forgot my PIN" link, however, requires an internet connection.
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  645. There's no rush. My first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vumnWEF92k
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  646. What you can control as the sender.
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  647. No.
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  648. Not necessarily. Services are moving to being passwordless. When you attempt to sign in the first time they authenticate you some other way, like an email to an alternate email address, or a text message, or a notification on an app.
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  649. No. They encourage it, but I don't have auto-pay on mine and those of several others.
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  650. That's exactly what the image is for. Yes.
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  651. Not worried. Watch the video you just commented on.
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  652. Get help, give help, or access that computer in the basement with this free remote-access tool.
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  653. A variety of possibilities. The most common is that the file's "in use" at a normal scan time. But in concept, yes, a full scan should catch it before backing up. "Should" being the operative word. The additional scan is an additional safety net. Also, it's often more difficult to remove malware on a system/running drive, whereas removal from a drive that's not in use is sometimes easier. Both scans might notify you, but the second might do a better job cleaning. There really are no absolutes here, so we're playing percentages and trying to stack the deck in favor of safety and recovery.
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  654. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Remove Malware from Windows 10 or 11? ▶ https://youtu.be/DXrPPra-yBU
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  655. Not quite sure what you mean by "wiggly thingy", but I'll try to be more steady, if that's what you mean. Personally I really DISlike the halo effect I see in other videos.
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  656.  @donbiagio1  Oh, that. Yeah, no, I'm sorry but that's staying. It's critical for two reasons: it does make the mouse pointer more visible to all, and perhaps most important, it's how I keep track of the pointer. I really rely on it. That being said I'll try hard not to move the mouse randomly -- I know I often "talk" with the pointer, kinda like talking with your hands. Thanks for letting me know, though.
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  657. This assumes people are sending from their own domains.
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  658. Sad, but true. :-(
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  659. Which is nice, except that it requires you already have a mobile number to set up your Google account. So it's chicken and egg.
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  660. Disagree. Even if the provider is hacked your passwords remain securely encrypted and useless to the attacker.
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  661. Browsers and password vaults have to actually save the real password somehow, since they have to enter the password into the password field. We hope that they're stored securely. I'm confident that reputable password vaults do.
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  662. No. No it's not. It's no longer on the Macrium website.
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  663. Correct. The chip holding the UEFI or BIOS on the motherboard is not included in a backup image. Fortunately it's EXTREMELY rare that these are infected. I advise not worrying about it beyond simply keeping all malware off your machine to begin with.
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  664. 1: no, you're not. You're inconvenienced, at worst. (Basically you'll "I forgot my password" at every account.) If you backup your password vault periodically you're even less inconvenienced. 2: While technically true, two-factor authentication can prevent 99% of it, and even without that it's still more secure than every other alternative: https://askleo.com/are_password_managers_safe/
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  665. Yes and yes. I regularly export my 1Password database, and store that encrypted.
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  666. As long as things keep working, you're fine. If an application stops working, then you'll probably need to reinstall the application.
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  667. It's a business, not a charity, I'm afraid.
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  668. This depends entirely on the tool you use and how it's configured. (The default is generally not to overwrite, but to accumulate.)
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  669. That's exactly what a router does. It shares a single connection to the internet with multiple devices.
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  670. Getting help from the source is... unlikely. But there are options.
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  671. Spam filters are also notoriously inaccurate at times, and their accuracy can ebb and flow. This is one reason we use Mark as Spam. It's also possible that characteristics of the message you don't see are different even if the subject and message are the same.
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  672. It's a cliche, to be sure.
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  673.  @the_confused_genius  I already have lots of articles on various aspects of performance. Search the channel here, or visit https://askleo.com and search for what you're looking for there. :-) I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/best-articles-collection/, specifically the section labeled "Performance".
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  674. I suspect it's normal battery drain. Even a disconnected battery will drain slowly over time.
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  675. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  676. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Backup Software Should I Use? ▶ https://youtu.be/jbSjS2owxkE
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  677. Actually they DON'T. There's SIGNIFICANTLY more information that was written two thousand years ago that no longer exists because the paper burned, degraded, or was otherwise lost. What survives is a mere sliver of what actually existed at one time. It's quite sad, actually.
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  678. CTRL+C
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  679. A NORMAL drive in use scenario should just let you scheduled a CHKDSK on a reboot. This video is about when that latter technique fails for some reason.
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  680. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Read Phone Charger Voltage Specs ▶ https://youtu.be/X5qCujdQeIg
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  681. All I can say is maybe. This depends on the email service and how it handles that situation.
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  682. I've heard good things about AOMEI. I've done several articles and videos on restoring an image (though not with AOMEI). Search askleo.com
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  683. One thing you can do is password protect you backups using that feature in your backup tool. That avoids adding more software to the mix. For general purpose external drives, either whole-drive encryption (bitlocker, Veracrypt), or tools like Cryptomator can make sense, depending on exactly how you use the drive. Personally I don't encrypt my externals here at home, because they're here at home and the risk is low. I DO encrypt sensitive data I backup, either with the backup tool as mentioned, or by using some other password protection like zip files or GPG encryption.
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  684.  @PeterPan-qi8oc  I am not using a password within Macrium Reflect. If I felt the need to protect the backups, however, that's exactly what I would use. 🙂
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  685. They never actually said that. https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  686. Know how long you have.
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  687. It should delete, and even warn you that it's about to.
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  688. No idea what it even means. Could be many things, and I still don;'t see how any of them would matter.
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  689. Honestly ... given a PST I really don't know of an easy way. There may be third party tools out there, but it's one of the reasons I don't use Outlook myself.
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  690. Which is a) mentioned in the video and b) part of the reason I did the video.
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  691. Generally you cannot boot from image backups - you need to restore them first. As to whether or not the key is needed depends on exactly how the backup was created and what tool was used.
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  692.  @electrocat9  My experience is that there's a single desktop folder shared across all machines. That's what people object to.
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  693. Excellent. Well done.
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  694. Y'all need to listen to the TEH podcast. It was discussed. :-)
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  695. Mentioned in the video and the description: privacy.com
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  696. Microsoft's been playing with that a lot, and I believe that functionality is sadly gone. My solution is to use a desktop email program connected via IMAP, which can generally do exactly what you (and I) want.
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  697. Yes.
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  698. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Boot From a USB Thumb Drive? ▶ https://youtu.be/3Qo4Jt-9Ltg
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  699. I'm just happy they're thinking of me.
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  700. Web page printing is a mess. It's almost completely up to the author of the webpage, and there's little you can do about it. I may post an article about an alternative or two I try in some cases (scrolling screen capture), but ... well, as I said, it's a mess.
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  701. I also have another article in the pipeline: authy's desktop version is going away.
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  702. Yes and no. I recommend a pendrive (more commonly called a USB Flash Drive or USB stick) to boot from, and a traditional external USB hard drive to contain your backup images/
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  703. It's going to take time. It's not a trivial implementation. I will say that I am seeing more sites begin to offer it. I would expect Twitter to be one of the last TBH. They have enough problems as is.
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  704. Steps 10, 11, and 12 here are what I think you're looking for: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  705. You boot from a Recovery disc or a Windows Setup disc to restore these images.
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  706. LOL. Seriously? SERIOUSLY? Worthy of yelling in all caps? There are millions of people happily running Windows 11. Just because YOU don't like it doesn't mean it's the worst ever.
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  707. Of course. Which is what I tell people who are afraid of Microsoft's OneDrive cloud. They already have access to everything on your machine, they don't need the cloud. If you don't trust 'em don't use 'em.
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  708. This isn't a review. This is a response to the current political situation, so OF COURSE it'll be political.
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  709. Here's an article covering an older version of macrium reflect, but the concept hasn't changed: https://askleo.com/macrium_reflect_6_restoring_an_image/
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  710.  @Hoovzter  Caveat: not my area of strength. I believe PINs are difficult to crack (and often result in device wipe if too many failures). Internal storage is encrypted, so I don't believe that's readily accessible either.
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  711. I absolutely do. (It's $99/year these days). I don't mention pricing in the video because prices change.
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  712. Who hurt you?
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  713. No one is "firced" to. I certainly use desktop email programs without problems.
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  714. A workaround.
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  715. Depends on the worm, but that's the intent.
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  716. Another social media service. Consider yourself lucky if you've really never heard of it.
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  717. Firefox is a browser, not a search engine.
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  718. Again, there are ways, it just requires law enforcement involvement (at least in the US). Every time someone makes the comment you do, I'll ask the same question: please enlighten us as to how the average person can do it?
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  719. Yes: Google's cloud doesn't muck about with its folders the way OneDrive does. See my video on OneDrive's broken backup feature.
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  720. There's ZERO info on 12. As far as anything MS has said, it doesn't exist. Anything you hear about it is pure speculation and rumor.
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  721. Please watch the video.
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  722.  @ash-tv4xy  Someone having your IP address is nothing to worry about.
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  723. Technically what I say is if the file <exists> in only one place, it's not backed up. if it's on your phone and in Dropbox, it's backed up. (Though I don't object in the least to backing it up even more. :-) )
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  724.  @thejollyfrog640  Both cloning and imaging can be used for this. That's one of the most important uses: restoring to a hard drive replaced due to a hardware failure.
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  725. Voltage doesn't match. As the video states, that's the most important, so I wouldn't do it.
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  726. I looked on their site, as I'm sure you did, and there was little to no data. What I saw was only external drives, so my GUESS is that the actual SSD on the inside is made by someone else - possibly a variety of different manufacturers, even. You might look at the device properties while the drive is connected and see if any of the advanced/obscure information can shed a light on the actual manufacturer of the SSD.
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  727. Exactly. Which annoys me no end.
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  728. Absolutely. Most services will insist that you do so when you enable 2-factor. Often it's as simple as confirming your alternate email addres, sometimes it's downloading one-time use tokens, but there must always be a way to recover from losing your second factor. That alternative way may be more inconvenient, but it needs to be present.
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  729.  @Wewoka  Those techniques, popularized by fictional television shows, aren't nearly as easy or as possible as we might think. Unless you're a high value target (where you should be using different security anyway), this isn't an issue.
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  730. Just check to see which of your services have it as an option. Google does, for example.
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  731. If the password database is stolen, then there is no lockout. Hackers are free to attempt to crack the passwords with all the speed and power they happen to have.
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  732. I don't know. You'll have to ask BitDefender if they look inside. AND, as the video points out, even if they do if the zip is password protected they'll not be able to see its contents.
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  733. Really? Damn, and all this time my payment's apparently been lost in the mail.
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  734.  @davidf6326  LOL. OK, that's funny. Yeah. that's an editing scrap that should have been removed. I WISH YouTube would let me edit or updated the video, but I can't. My only option is to take it down and then upload a new one. Sigh.
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  735.  @neuideas  "Allowing a program to do it for me" => isn't that what computers are all about? :-)
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  736. ✅ Watch next ▶ Using OneDrive Without Using OneDrive ▶ https://youtu.be/1e9mrY5UqiY
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  737. As other comments point it, it's had a spotty history. I use it occasionally. If you're thinking of the registry cleaner specifically, I don't recommend those in general: https://askleo.com/best-registry-cleaner/
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  738. With an appropriate court order. I wouldn't call that "free reign". And it's true for any US-based company.
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  739. Nope. Once again, a modem and a router are two different things. SOMETIMES they're in a single box, but that doesn't mean every modem is a router (or vice versa).
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  740. The good news is that most social sites are stripping that info when you post. (They also tend to reduce quality to make the files they store and display smaller.)
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  741. ✅ Watch next ▶ How OneDrive Works: the Very Basics ▶ https://youtu.be/kc4JvqGEM-M
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  742. Unclear. They haven't said, but I would expect it to be likely.
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  743. It does stay. You can, of course, uninstall. The only downside of staying is that unless you turn off the option(s) for "keep things up to date" or "autoclean" (or some such) it leaves a small app running at all times. Basically if you see the CC icon in the notification area, it's still running.
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  744. It's a legit approach, as long as the passwords remain long.
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  745. Deep. One could also argue you don't need to leave home for that either.
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  746. You'd have to contact a local technician.
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  747. This is not a sponsored video. I don't do sponsored.
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  748. Possible, but unlikely. Run up-to-date anti-malware scans.
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  749. Cloniing and imaging are going to be roughly the same. Do either. IN YOUR SHOES I would actually a) get a replacement external drive and then b) COPY everything to it. No backup program for that step needed. Then, later, after everything has been safely copied, I might take extra steps. (I'd probably use the command prompt for a complete copy. SOmething like XCOPY /S D:\ E:\ where D: is the old drive and E: the new one. Use the letters that appear on your system.) Before you do so, though, educate yourself a little on XCOPY to make sure you're using it right.
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  750. https://askleo.com/same-voltage-but-different-amperage/
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  751.  @AlphaMale_24  1983-2001 https://leo.notenboom.org/how-it-began-and-ended/
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  752. Networking is ... networking. it's simply connecting computers using a variety of technology. Bluetooth is a short range wireless connectivity solution, not typically used for networking.
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  753. I wish that could be downloaded and installed as easily.
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  754. You can do what you describe, but it relies on you remembering to do it, and knowing what all should be backed up. I recommend image backups using a backup program to automate it, and back up absolutely everything.
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  755. Until you want to use a different browser. :-)
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  756. No I haven't. It may tell me that Bitlocker needs to be turned off temporarily for some of the updates, but that's never prevented an update. I'd reach out to the people at Dell support and see if they can help.
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  757. It did make me nervous, absolutely.
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  758. It's the only equivalent I'm aware of right now.
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  759. ✅ Watch next ▶ Should I Switch to Linux? ▶ https://youtu.be/mSt19izGu-E
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  760. Nope. No way that I know of, unless you get the police involved, and even then probably not.
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  761. Only if your security is poor. Like any malware, proper security hygiene (good anti-malware tools, and skepticism) generally keep them away. If people make a mistake and allow malware on their machine, then all bets are off.
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  762. It does by default. You can password protect a backup, which encrypts it.
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  763. So to relate to the video: it's not about the CPU speed at all. :-)
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  764. For data: sure. For apps: not really. The correct solution for a new PC is to reinstall your software so that it's properly configured for that new machine. There are third party tools that can try, with varying degrees of success, to move installed programs, but the results can sometimes be unstable.
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  765. We both seem to just schedule for the same time each day. (You know you can schedule when videos are posted, yes?) Given the number of folks uploading to YouTube every minute, I'm surprised there's not more.
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  766. Sadly there's no way to know. I have a sneaking suspicion that the answer will eventually be a very frustrating "yes".
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  767. While it's an interesting concept, the marketing of it has been horrific, resulting in undue paranoia. It's a feature. It requires certain hardware. You can turn it off.
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  768. People send thousands of faxes a day through FaxZero... so apparently it's still a thing.
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  769. ✅ Watch next ▶ 7 Signs of Phishing to Watch For ▶ https://youtu.be/0m8jFT03q6Q
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  770.  @sparklequotes7034  Try signing in from a machine on which you've signed in before. Something is triggering the additional security check, and if you can't get past it you can't get in -- period. If you do manage to get in somewhere make absolutely certain to set up additional recover right away. But to be clear, if you can't get past the verification, then you can't get in. All you can do is CAREFULLY follow the account recovery process offered by Google.
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  771.  @shrutichatterjee5404  All you can do is carefully and completely follow the account recovery instructions offered by the service. If those can't be made to work they your account may be lost. Again: carefully and completely (I often see people give up too soon).
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  772. Sure. (And Google Drive should allow it as well.)
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  773. Is it really? Getting hacked if off is unlikely, but possible. Here's some thoughts on that: https://youtu.be/KYxYSeOcjK8
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  774. 1. It could mean many things so I can't say, but no, knowing your IP address does not let them do anything. 2. Depends on what you mean by IP logger links, but most security software and even some browsers these days will scan for and block malicious links.
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  775. Given all the other things that Microsoft gets SO WRONG, the concept of "professionally made" to any aspect of Windows, particularly supposed spyware, seems a bit of a stretch. But I do get the point. :-)
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  776. BIOS does not contain your pics and documents - those are stored on your hard disk.
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  777. The files are wherever you put them. If the files are on D theyr'e on D. An mklink does NOT move the files, it just creates a new pointer to the file.
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  778. Watch next ▶ I’m Drowning in Spam. What Can I Do? ▶ https://youtu.be/iHaYI6iFFpE
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  779. Not directly possible. That's not what Windows.old is for. I don't know if this would work but you could perhaps clone your machine into a virtual machine somehow, and then within that virtual machine roll-back the Windows version you have which theoretically would use/restore Windows.old. I'm not 100% if that would work, but that'd be the approach I'd try.
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  780. I WISH there were a Time Machine equivalent for PCs. I'm surprised there isn't. I have a ton of articles on my website that talk about backing up, but I'll start you with this one: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  781. Scammers are the worst. (Right up there with spammers.) What you don't see are how many try to leave comments here on YouTube that I end up blocking. SIGH
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  782. 5GB is a Microsoft Account thing. You can still use a local account on your machine, but create or have a Microsoft account online if you like. You won't be able to sync unless you sign in to OneDrive on your PC using your Microsoft account.
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  783. Because there's simply not one answer to "how I should do it". This is for people who have no idea what's going on and need to be pointed at the next step. Sorry you're dissatisfied.
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  784. They do not. It's not obvious, but it's quite possible to install Windows without a Microsoft account.
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  785. Thank you very much!
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  786. I disagree that 2FA is pointless. If someone gets your password (NOT your vault, just your password -- say it's exposed in a breach, or slurped up by a keylogger) 2FA continues to protect you.
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  787. Microsoft is telling people that tool is going away and even THEY suggest using a third party tool. The built in tool, in my experience, is significantly more limited than 3rd party tools, and it's not getting any better.
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  788. Intuitively "No" as well. More here: https://askleo.com/should_i_use_the_backup_software_that_comes_with_an_external_hard_drive/
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  789. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Edit a Reply? ▶ https://youtu.be/Acze2L_rjh0
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  790. That's the point of two factor. You protect your account by HAVING your phone. Now, if you lose your phone, then you go through account recovery where things like an alternate email address or other techniques are used to verify you are the authorized account holder.
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  791. Care to share what those solutions are?
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  792. ✅ Watch next ▶ My Computer’s Been Compromised. What Should I Do? ▶ https://youtu.be/nlVBDzz_JoU
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  793. They can sit in a corner with easily available networking monitoring software and watch all the unencrypted wireless traffic go buy.
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  794. It's not a "rule", it's just a reality. It's the way people interpret it. You can blame writers of years past, I suppose, who used it in novels and other publications to show that a character was yelling. That translated into the internet where we all became writers.
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  795. You're welcome, little child.
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  796. In other words you already have malware on your machine? You have bigger problems than what might happen at night.
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  797. It's already ended.
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  798.  @marcos_youtube_1  It depends on the service, and what you mean by "hack your phone number". Just knowing your phone number isn't enough. They have to actually be able to recieve texts sent to that number, which is very difficult to do. Of course if they steal your phone physically, then they could get the SMS's. MOST services will require additional proof that they're authorized when a password is forgotten, but for others it's possible that getting the SMS could be enough.
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  799. ​ @SmedleyButler1  I continue to recommend (and use) Authy. The hack affected Authy in a very limited way and was completely contained: "the security team found out that only 93 Authy users out of 75 million were affected, with bad actors registering additional devices to the accounts. These unauthorized devices have since been removed from the accounts, and the targeted users in question were all contacted by the company." - via https://www.androidpolice.com/authy-hacked-what-to-know/
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  800. It's about more than just Facebook. It's about dealing with things that keep changing.
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  801. Boring is exactly what I look for in an email client. Boring, simple, reliable.
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  802. No. It's likely not a screen shot at all, but rather just opening your own contact or account info which of course you have access to.
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  803. ✅ Watch next ▶ Can I Move My Hard Drive to a New Computer and Have Windows Work? ▶ https://youtu.be/tTfiSuco3TE?si=VkGVPBO6OraeJJf3
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  804. Maybe. The problem is that System Restore does NOT restore your system. I think of it as a glorified registry back up, and I would NOT rely on it. Period. More here: https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
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  805. I disagree, strongly, but I also know there's absolutely nothing I can say that will dissuade you from your conspiracy theory.
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  806. Not at all. Applies to non-smart phones as well. There are people who don't want any kind of mobile phone.
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  807. Naturally, I disagree. :)
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  808. This is for your Microsoft Account, which is an online account. Which machine is irrelevant.
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  809. There are many, many ways sites try to do so. You've seen CAPTCHAs (identify all the squares with bikes, for example). Because those are so intrusive attempts are being made to try other things that are less obvious. Behavior is a good example. If you type keys or move the mouse like a human would then perhaps you're human. I'm sure there's much more to it ... they try to use things they can watch unobtrusively.
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  810. https://askleo.com/glossary/hash/ and https://askleo.com/how-do-websites-keep-passwords-secure/
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  811. My recommendation is that you set up recovery emails with different services. And NEVER reuse passwords.
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  812. SMS: yes. Authenticator APP: No.
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  813. That does get a little tricker. I'd be tempted to 1) download all from old, using IMAP. Switch the service being used (I assume you're just moving your email processing from one host to another -- that can take a day or so to "settle", so I'd probably add a delay here before doing the next step.) Then reconfigure the email program to the new provider, and ideally everything will upload. I say "ideally" because I've never done this exact one before. For safety I might, after downloading everything, move it all to local folders not associated with any account. Then when the new server is set up, move all the email back and it should upload. I shouldn't need to say it but I will anyway: back up. Often.
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  814.  @montystar  So you don't believe Microsoft. Fine. (And yes, I have access to many other people's computers and files, and I don't peek, unless it's in service of tracking down a problem for them.) It sounds like YOU wouldn't be able to resist peeking, and thus assume everyone else is the same.
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  815.  @SunriseLAW  It's gotten worse of late. You might consider https://scholar.google.com
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  816. A quick and dirty work around is to zip your files, and then zip the zip with a password.
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  817. It would change software rot. :-) It would also lead people to asking "why do I need all these copies of X on my machine?" Like they do. Today. https://youtu.be/PjiFwApmHDk
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  818. The system image can really only reliably be restored to the same system. (Or very close - I'm not really sure why they couldn't restore it for you.) You can still use it, though, to recover specific files from the backup, since it contains everything.
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  819. I do not. Not really an area of strength for me. I will say that I happen to run BitDefender on mine, though.
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  820. Where is the government recommending it? I'm hearing only from privacy sources, and individuals within the government trying to communicate out securely.
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  821. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Get Rid of OneDrive? ▶ https://youtu.be/_2O6bzb_W9s
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  822. Trialing without my greenscreen
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  823. you're
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  824. For most email providers, as long as you keep paying the bill, that's "activity" and they'll leave you alone. If you stop paying, or if it's a free account, then each provider has their own rules about what happens and how quickly.
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  825. Have to say, that's one I've not run into. :-)
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  826. ✅ Watch next ▶ A One-Step Way to Lose Your Account Forever ▶ https://youtu.be/9R78CUoE-7Y
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  827. They haven't clarified at all. Maybe?
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  828. I think so. You may need to reinstall from scratch, and it's possible you may have to get MS to reassign the key to this "new" machine, but I've not heard of much of that being required in recent years. I'm wondering if they've relaxed that requirement.
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  829. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Problem With OneDrive Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/xtsNTwRg7iM
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  830. That's wild. That feels like an issue either with your network controller (hardware), or perhaps the configuration. The latter might be addressed by reinstalling your network drivers, or perhaps refreshing Windows itself.
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  831. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Problem With OneDrive Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/xtsNTwRg7iM
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  832. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Stop Spam? ▶ https://youtu.be/xJsDk8fYj54
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  833. The trick? You have to download it to your computer first. Here's a quick "How To."
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  834. Absolutely. That would be a huge security hole.
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  835. What about them?
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  836. Depends ENTIRELY on the service. Some support it, some don't.
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  837. When you set up a passkey on a new device, yes, you login some other way. It could be password, but it need not be. It's more often something more secure like a confirmation email sent to the email address of record, or a text message to the phone number of record, or similar. Once you've confirmed your identity that way, the passkey is created. Losing your device has nothing to do with any of that. ANY new device on which you want to set up a passkey goes through that process. If you lose your device, however, once you've signed in to the account elsewhere you can remotely disable the passkey associated with that account.
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  838. This is something you set up before you need it. You do need to be able to sign in to get a recovery code.
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  839. Pottery is even more fragile than sone.
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  840.  @terry_willis  I believe it's a way to prevent scammers from creating lots of fake accounts. They can create email addresses easily and quickly, but requirung a working cell phone number means they can't mass create accounts.
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  841.  @Kryteon  There's a BUCKET of software existing on your system that you don't use ... "waiting" as you put it. This is no different. And if yo mistrust Microsoft that much, why are you using Windows? If you're not using Windows, why are you here?
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  842. It already is illegal, and subject to stiff fines in most of the world. You can see how well that's working.
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  843.  @Archytas-Leroy55  I don't think you can prevent it, but do check things like your Archive folder -- it may simply have been moved there.
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  844. You can never really be sure that your SYSTEM is malware free. There's no way to prove it. Ever. So you do the best you can. Yes, your backup could have malware that hasn't activated. That's rare, though. And having a backup is WAY WAY WAY better than having no backup at all. Backup regularly, and do all the things you know to do to avoid malware in the first place.
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  845. Not really. A move doesn't actually copy the file data, just makes changes in the file listing.
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  846. "Most" is not accurate in my experience. Newer ones may, certainly. Happy to be called "crazy". I've been called worse.
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  847. You want to run it in whatever configuration you intend to use. Re-partitioning kind of invalidates the data structures that CHKDSK checks.
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  848. I do believe I mention in the video that it's typically not a pragmatic solution, but people ask anyway.
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  849. What you can find, how to find it, and what you can and can’t do with it.
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  850. Don't forget (Office's) Outlook versus Outlook.com - two unrelated things, regardless of version.
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  851. Indeed. And it was that kind of thinking that led me to suspect (or at least raised the possibility of it being) Docker. Installing that was something that had changed.
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  852. Update: Microsoft announced a true end of service date for Windows 10 of the end of 2025. Windows 11, a free update, is its replacement. (Prior comment: There's a ton of FUD around this topic I keep seeing posts and videos with specific dates for Windows 10 end of service. If they have a date, they don't apply to Home or Pro editions (there's a specific version of Enterprise with a specific end date - and even that is something an update will take care of). Bottom line: Windows 10 is here "--forever--" until the end of 2025 AS LONG AS you keep taking the feature updates at least once every 18 months, and AS LONG AS your machine supports those feature updates.)
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  853. Assuming you use the same PIN everywhere, it can be, yes. Hence biometrics is preferred. But the PIN can be different for every device/computer. (And Windows PINs can also be as complex as you like, much like a password, if you're concerned.)
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  854. Totally agree. It's part of the "the best backup is whatever backup you'll actually DO" philosophy. 👍
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  855. Because data is ALWAYS getting transferred in and out of a data center by legitimate use. It's not always obvious.
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  856. Also its most common.
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  857. Sure. (Though beware, I've heard of it coming back on subsequent Microsoft updates.)
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  858. Sounds like you just need to set the home/start page setting in your browser's options. More here: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_change_my_browser_home_page_back_to_what_i_want/ - As outlined in the video, about:blank isn't something you "get rid of". It's a feature built into the browser. Hope that helps!
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  859. Scan the old drive once connected with security software, and then copy only what you need. I'd expect it to be a relatively safe approach.
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  860. No one is forcing you to buy a new machine.
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  861. Visit the profile, and click the ellipsis and there should be a "Report account" item.
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  862.  @NoEgg4u  Yes.
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  863.  @Canadadownhill  Signal and RCS are unrelated. RCS is basically just a more powerful replacement for SMS, used by compatible SMS apps.
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  864. "And what do you mean by windows is already watches?" I never said they are. I said they COULD, and thus they don't need Recall (or OneDrive) to look at what you're doing.
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  865. OneDrive does now include both a recycle bin, AND some form fo automatic detection and roll-back for that exact scenario.
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  866.  @newie2748  That's how websites work. They see your IP address. It's nothing to worry about.
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  867. The real lesson from the Google fiasco is to BACK UP. The cloud can be safe and very useful, but it's still only one place, and if your data is in only one place, it's not backed up.
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  868. 7zip uses strong encryption so you're fine. (I'll NEVER say anything is "impossible", but I will say EXTREMEMLY unlikely.).
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  869. Temporary folders. It's not intended that you access those files directly. Just hit "Install" while in the store and you're good to go.
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  870. "The company"? Every website knows your IP address when you visit it. So, when you visit a YouTube video, Google knows your IP address. It's not a problem, it's how the internet works.
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  871. Right click on an empty area in the taskbar, click on Taskbar Settings, click on Other system tray icons, scroll down to Microsoft OneDrive, and make sure it's turned on.
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  872. They don't need that. They can just as easily do that on your machine if you don't trust them. (I'm not saying they are, just that they easily could.)
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  873. cleaning free space writes random data, which theoritically makes advanced forensics that much more difficult. Zeroing means the data is compressible, allowing virtual disks to be smaller.
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  874. Yes, important things should be kept on TWO media. If there's only one copy it's not backed up. ANY media can fail.
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  875. Yes. That's essentially what a Linux Live disc/USB is.
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  876. Well, that doesn't directly answer the question (how to protect the DRIVE), but yes, that's also a valid alternative.
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  877. Nope.
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  878.  @lavagold9256  Nope
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  879. You don't HAVE TO buy a new computer because of this alone. Keep running WIndows 10 if you like.
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  880. I would not "drag the inbox folders" literally. What you probably want to do (and perhaps mean) is to drag emails from within the Outlook tree of folders (of which its inbox is one) to your local folder.
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  881. ✅ Watch next ▶ Where Can I Download Word For Free? ▶ https://youtu.be/gvJmpzC3OaM
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  882. Generally you get to choose. In most cases it's once every 30 days (or until you clear cookies). You can also say "don't remember" so that a device you might lose - like a laptop - could still require it every time. It all depends on the service.
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  883. 40+ years in the industry. Playing with this stuff every day.
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  884. It's still better than no two-factor at all.
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  885. Personally I would not because most Raid controllers write to the disk in a proprietary format. So you could not, for example, take one of the drives to another machine and expect it to be read, UNLESS that machine has the EXACT same Raid controller.
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  886. I would do what you're doing. Is there something wrong with what you're doing?
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  887. Things get hot when they're in use. The system is well ventilated. Honestly, I'm not concerned. It's been chugging away nicely for a year and a half. (And checking as I type this, it's running cool again. As I said, it was probably being used at the time the screenshot was taken. Had I known how many people would be distracted by that, I'd have waited. :-) )
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  888. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Back Up Windows ▶ https://youtu.be/L7XUaS909eQ
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  889. If you are connected on Facebook as friends the messages will appear in thie messenger tab or app. IF YOU ARE NOT FRIENDS (meaning they haven't accepted a friend request from you, or you haven't from them), then the message is delivered to their "Message Requests" section of the messaging app AND there is no notification. On the desktoip go to the page with messages (https://www.facebook.com/messages) and then in the upper left where it says CHATS click the three-dots and "Message Requests" will be an option to view. On mobile (my android at least) in the Facebook Messenger app tap on your icon in the upper left, and "Message Requsts" will be there.
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  890. The article (and I think the video) do mention Reflect's "ReDeploy" feature. Glad to hear it worked for you! 👍
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  891. I love the joke that someone shows a 3.5 in floppy to a younger person who comments "Cool! A 3-D print of the save icon!" 💾
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  892. Even if it's possible, (I don't think it is), an external disk would be FAR too slow. Either add RAM, or use an internal disk.
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  893. But not updates to Windows itself.
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  894. Sponsors are REALLY REALLY hard to engage for small to medium size sites and channels such as mine. It's unfortunate.
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  895. I believe you're correct. What you're referring to as a nonce is essentially the "I'm thinking of a number" referenced in the video. I did say it's a very high level overview and abstraction. 😀
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  896. I can dream.
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  897. Not necessarily straightforward, but easy enough.
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  898.  @blucat4  I can't say for certain, but if banking works in a browser, and that same browser runs on Linux, then I would expect the banking to work on Linux. It's important to understand that NO operating system will be supported forever. Som Linux distros even tend to rev a little faster than Windows in that way.
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  899. You set it up on the other device just like you set it up on the phone.
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  900. You can create a simple batch file and add it to your startup folder.
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  901. Depends on your usage, but in general it should be OK. Remember that your NAS is more likely limited by your network speed, not disk speed, so the SSDs may not improve performance much.
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  902. Typically advertising, and the fact that some percentage of Gmail users end up using other Google products. (Some would say "your data", but I'm not sure I buy into that, though it's a possibility.)
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  903. As another commenter pointed out, the conspiracy folks are vocal. Often VERY vocal. Unfortunately without an opposing reminder, more and more people slowly begin to believe their bizarre stories. Hence, I try to balance things out.
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  904. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If you don't trust the shop, then don't use the shop.
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  905.  @speaktruth9049  It depends on the device. Some devices allow you to change it in software. Others are hard-wired.
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  906. Nope
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  907. Have experienced similar. Very frustrating.
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  908. Nope. YOU have the key in the form of your master password. It's not stored in LastPass's servers at all.
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  909. I do prefer externally powered drives for backup, though they SHOULDN'T be any more or less reliable. And yes, backing up your backups is also a good idea. 😁
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  910. I'm 67 on the outside, 30 on the inside, with the sense of humor of a 13 year old.
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  911. TPM 2.0 is still officially required. There are unofficial workarounds.
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  912.  @greybeard5774  That was last year, and there was some back and forth on it, it's unclear if Microsoft really said that. It wasmostly a misunderstanding. TPM 2 is still required. See here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications?r=1
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  913. Reflect is one of my recommendations as well. Free version is enough for many people.
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  914. Until you lose the paper in a fire or flood or something else.
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  915. To be fair, someone who RECORDED this video (i.e. me) screwed it up.
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  916. Only for newsletters that are sent with the (usually unseen) header that gives Gmail the information about HOW to unsubscribe.
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  917. If you look at the message source or hidden headers, you can determine that. It's not always easy, but the information is there.
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  918.  @PeterPan-qi8oc  No harm. Only thing I can think of is of your password manager wants to access the vault directly from your Cryptomator drive it might hiccup - depends on the vault you're using. But if you're just copying it manually for backup, no harm.
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  919.  @freddiemac1438  https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/
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  920. Because prices change, and YouTube won't allow me to update this video in the future.
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  921. You can export, if that's what you're asking.
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  922. Windows 11 does not record everything you do. (Of course, if you have proof, I'd love to see it.)
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  923. Most backup programs do compress. Both Macrum and EaseUS do.
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  924. A "quick" format is NOT sufficient. A full format (takes longer) is typically enough, unless you are in situations outlined in the video.
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  925. Would help to know what tool you're using to back up.
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  926. There are plenty of safe options. 1) I'd use an external, and 2) ALWAYS HAVE TWO COPIES. If the data exists in only one place it can be lost completely without warning. You must have a back up. Any solution can fail.
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  927. Bitlocker's great. Throw away the key/password.
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  928. Suspend the account for using Cryptomator? Never heard of anything like that ever. If there's instances I'd love to have citations. (And, you should be backing up whatever you throw in the cloud anyway.)
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  929. You haven't told me what account this is for. In general you can either wait until you get your phone, or do some kind of password recovery (forgot password).
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  930. My parents having both been born in the Netherland might have something to do with that.
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  931. I don't think I said that.
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  932. Yep!
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  933. You may not have to enter a password for the key. (At least I don't). And YubiKey is just my example. There are other secure keys out there.
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  934. Bitlocker? No, not to my knowledge. It's about disk encryption, I don't see how that protects the BIOS/UEFI.
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  935. I WISH Windows had Time Machine. In fact, I'm surprised (and disappointed) that after all this time it does not. 🙄
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  936. On your machine you have unencrypted data. As uploaded, and when uploaded, it is encrypted. Proton has no way to decrypt the data so as to see your unencrypted data.
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  937. In ANY folder on your PC that is not within the OneDrive folder.
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  938. Only by changing the display scale for all of Windows. Don't know of a way to control the app specifically.
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  939. Excellent approach. 👍
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  940. It's interesting - I'm lead to believe it will actually stop being able to send/recieve.
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  941. Online accounts are independent of the computers you access them from. So there's really no concept of setting it up "on" another computer.
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  942. That's not been my experience with EaseUS, but there are several good alternatives. My other recommendation is Macrium Reflect.
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  943. To be clear, NTFS is also NOT immune to corruption (though it might be more resilient, depending on). BACK UP what you put on the flashdrive.
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  944. Watch the video and it will give your answer. It never runs as 1 any more.
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  945. I'm working on it. Thanks for pointing out my imperfection. :-)
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  946. ✅ Watch next ▶ Can My ISP See I’m Using a VPN? ▶ https://youtu.be/-88gim3ws4A
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  947.  @foggylog19  Any file that is not somewhere in or underneath /Users/<login name>/OneDrive is not in OneDrive.
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  948. It is not. The encryption doesn't involve 2FA. Once they have the encrypted blob they can mount a brute force attack.
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  949. That's because end of support is still MONTHS away.
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  950. You may be able to get it back by turning on two-factor authentication in your google account, and then using an app password on the printer.
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  951. Why? By whom? Nothing special about those compared ot any other file type for disk storage.
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  952.  @drsysop  Zero issues over multiple years now. I do tons of video editing and playing. I don't see why spinning media would be preferable. It'd be slower, for sure.
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  953. You might want to include something like OneDrive for day-to-day stuff, or File History to an external drive. More here: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  954.  @Popeii1  Absolutely. And a) Google doesn't know the difference in importance, and b) any date relating to the drivers page could be completely wrong, or at least very misleading. (NOT SAYING THEY ARE, just that they could be, and since Google can't tell the difference, it can't know what to do about it.)
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  955. I've been using it for several weeks now and have the same experience. So far every search has put exactly what I wanted as the first result.
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  956. It’s easy if you’re quick. After that, it gets complicated.
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  957. Oh, they are quite different, as I outline... and yet when someone asks a question about "Outlook", I still don't know which one they're talking about - it could mean any of them.
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  958. As the video goes to great lengths to point out: anti-keylogging software is a waste, since keyloggers can log MUCH more than just keys. Sorry, don't have a specific mac recommendation at this time.
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  959. This is flat out WRONG. Malware can intercept anything, it can intercept the transfer of the password to the website. And, you know how that's done most often? BY SIMULATING KEYSTROKES. So a saved password is easily EASILY captured by keystroke loggers.
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  960. Sounds like your hard disk is on its way out. I'd back up completely (if you haven't already) and consider replacing it.
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  961. I would start by seeing if your built in camera will do it, as mine does.
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  962. The vast majority of my audience is NOT mayors, politicians, or movie stars. I see too many "ordinary people" wringing their hands and worrying when they really need not. There are always exceptions, there's no black and white, but the vast majority of folks just aren't that interesting. Myself included. When sending encrypted email to a non-proton account, proton sends a link. The "email" is then a) password protected, and b) displayed only on the proton site. Technically it's not email at all, but it is secure.
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  963. They claim zero knowledge. I believe them. (And encrypting yourself, which I agree is even more secure when done properly, is beyond the ken of many people.)
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  964. I talk about backing up SO MUCH I'm surprised to get a comment that I didn't talk about it enough. :-)
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  965. Disk type has no impact.
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  966. Because it's not that simple.
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  967. Sure.
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  968. After all the fanfare, what’s it really all about?
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  969.  @PeterPan-qi8oc  I'm thinking account hack, but seriously, if it went away FOR ANY REASON, and that would cause you to lose the pictures, then you are not backed up.
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  970. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Report a Bug in Windows 10? Use This Tool ▶ https://youtu.be/hxIhprhSh0c
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  971. I'm not sure where you're getting "more insecure". Hardware keys are more secure. Most current 2FA are two factor, even if you have to unlock your phone. 1) What you know (your password, AND your phone PIN), 2) What you have (your authenticator app). It can be seen as three factor if your phone unlocks with fingerprint or face ID (what you are).
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  972.  @TheSolderingGuy007 Those all seem like very low probability and easily avoidable events. (And remember, NO solution is 100% secure. No such thing.) More commonly people fall for phishing attempts, which can include catching 2FA codes from a phone in real time. A hardware key is impossible to phish - you need actual, physical, possession.
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  973. Thanks for the kind words. :-) Gaming machines typically need/want higher end graphics cards, a fast CPU, and (usually) lots of RAM. I won't have specific recommendations on that because that, honestly, is out of my expertise (and constantly changing). My recommendation might be to drop in on some of the forums for the specific game he plays to see what graphics cards (specifically) currently work well for it, as well as it's real RAM * CPU requirements. Photo editing - almost but not quite the same story. It depends a lot on what photo editing software you use. I use PhotoShop, for example, and it loves RAM and fast CPUs. Others may not benefit as much from the RAM. (Everyone loves a fast CPU, but even there it's a trade-off -- your patience versus the applications response time.) I don't know how important a large high resolution screen will be to your son for gaming, but I KNOW that when it comes to photo editing I definitely err on the side of big. I LOVE my big Dell curved monitor, for example. Both of your scenarios can be well served by Dell machines, for example, but I put a higher priority on what your support options -- especially local -- might be. Good luck!
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  974. I'd start by clearing your browser's cache and perhaps even it's memory of saved passwords.
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  975. I'm sure that's true. I NEVER reply STOP. If it's scammy/spammy, I mark as such and move on.
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  976. It's typically included these days, but there are still holdouts that charge. Landlines only though, it's always present in mobile, that I can tell.
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  977. No. I believe it's regenerated.
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  978. Nope. Has nothing to do with that. This discusses what it is, and most importantly, what it is not : https://askleo.com/good-incognito-mode/
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  979. Even though you're not reporting permission errors, I'd start you with the tools outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-gain-access-to-files-windows-says-i-dont-have-permission-to-access/
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  980. To interrupt the scan hit Cancel if available and it should stop eventually. I wold not just eject the drive. Personally I'd wait (scans on external drives can take a REALLY long time). If you can't wait I'd reboot the computer -- that'll shut down the scan cleanly.
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  981. They became horribly not-secure. Answers were easily guessable, and/or discoverable online.
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  982. Many possibilities.
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  983. That would be the video on restoring an image.
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  984.  @debtfordwharf  It never really went away. There was always a plugin for Thunderbird, and assorted others. The problem is it's still too complex for normal people to use.
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  985. There are MANY additional tricks you can play with searching. Quoting the search term is one of them, for sure. I wanted to focus in this video on higher level concepts that I see people not considering.
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  986. That's why quantum resistant encryption is also being developed.
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  987. @scrittle That is incorrect. CoPilot is the AI you can interact with and that will "assist" you within various applications. ReCall is the periodic collection of your machine's state and data so that you can then use CoPilot on that data to query things like "what was I doing 10 minutes ago?" (and presumably more complex interactions).
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  988. Just don't call me an "influencer".
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  989. So, programs and accounts are two different things. You can still have an outlook.com ACCOUNT and use a different email program, for example. Programs I recommend are #1: Thunderbird, and #2: emClient. There are others.
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  990. Any program that needs a setup or install process can't be extracted from an image. You need to get the installation media and set it up from scratch.
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  991. What a waste of time reading this useless comment.
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  992. I'd be tempted to use EaseUS Todo free for that. Same thing.
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  993. As someone who regularly maintains mail servers, AND manages email accounts for a variety of people all I can say is: absolutely not. The impact of spam is HORRIFIC. Truly.
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  994. Look for "portable" alternatives to the software you despise. Many (though of course nto all) have portable isntalls, which will run direectly from the USB stick or wherever they happen to be copied, without an install/setup process.
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  995. A passkey is digital data stored on your machine. It is not related to USB hardware keys. As for "what is a passkey", there's already an article (and video) on that: https://askleo.com/what-is-a-passkey/
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  996. Right click on taskbar, click on "News and interests" click on "Turn off". I believe that works for non-admin.
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  997. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Security Software Do You Recommend? ▶ https://youtu.be/ecRPfN7k0zw
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  998. Speeding up depends on what you're removing. It's Windows only.
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  999.  @msun12000  Indeed, large and enterprise deployments of Windows have a large number of options and tools at their disposal that just don't make sense for the average consumer.
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  1000. Windows Me? Wow. I have no idea. My guess is you'll need to use a different computer with a current version of Windows to extract what you need, and then copy them over.
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  1001. Yeah, small technical glitch there. Sigh.
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  1002. Then you have much bigger problems beyond just credential stuffing. However most password managers make this EXTREMELY difficult, and difficult to use if ever captured. For example, if your password manager itself supports 2FA, enabling that makes this close to a non-issue.
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  1003. Try another keyboard.
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  1004. TeamViewer or Chrome Remote Desktop are both good choices.
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  1005. If you don't need them then, indeed, it doesn't matter if they're encrypted. You would, of course, need to remove the malware that encrypted them in the first place, using your anti-malware tools. (My guess is that most people care that important files are encrypted and need them back..)
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  1006. Thank you!
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  1007. ​ @MichaelJessen  That's a good topic. What I do is save them to a file (plain text) in a Cryptomator-encrypted folder. That allows them to be backed up, and accessible as and where needed. The "traditional" approach is to print them out and put them in a safe location. In theory that works, but people often lose them, and have a less-than-appropriate definition of "safe place".
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  1008. Macrium Reflect or Easus Todo. They both have free versions, and they both do the job well.
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  1009. Are you SURE the mp3 player expected 12v? A friend of mine smoked a dashcam because he didn't realize it was 9v, and he plugged it into the 12v (to 13.8 as others commented) plug.
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  1010. There are plenty of alternatives, some open source. The biggest issue for me is MICROSFT is saying to stop using it.
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  1011. Good point.
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  1012. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-boot-from-a-usb-thumbdrive/ and https://youtu.be/3Qo4Jt-9Ltg
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  1013. Ditto. My Hotmail account is perhaps just as old. (I think I set it up when MS purchased HotMail.) But it's not an email address I use for business', nonetheless.
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  1014. Make certain that "Files on Demand" is turned of on a PC with OneDrive installed and running, and all files will be on that PC, and thus will be included in an image backup.
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  1015. This is incorrect. You will not lose access to your account if you lose your passkeys. See "Passkeys are never the only way in" in https://askleo.com/passkeys-and-disaster-planning/
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  1016. Yup. And there are so many resources, including myself, that will show you how.
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  1017. Chances are you signed in to a Microsoft account in order to use some service (Office, OneDrive, Outlook, something else), and didn't notice that Windows "helpfully" offers to then let you sign in with that same account.
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  1018. I'm looking at many things, including the source article, possibly a virtual machine (for some videos), and more. Sorry. Maybe close your eyes (or subscribe to the podcast version, which is audio-only).
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  1019. Unfortunately that seems to have been removed.
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  1020. Interestingly enough I'm not aware of a direct equivalent. Closest is OneDrive, which will copy files as they change to OneDrive.com. there probably are some out there, but I'm not aware of 'em. (My understanding is that Time Machine, on Macs, comes very close and does more.)
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  1021. There's ALWAYS a recovery option, as long as you set it up first. Losing your phone is an inconvenience and not a disaster.
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  1022. No. You're thinking of Defrag. CHKDSK is valuable on all types of disks. It's an analysis (read) and repair (limited write) tool.
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  1023. Not really, other than what I cover in the video.
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  1024. It can be easy. It can be hard. It all depends on the tool you’re using.
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  1025. Because I disagree with their approach. OS doesn't necessarily back up all partitions on the hard disk, whereas "disk" does, regardless of what they contain.
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  1026. Because Recall's not present in most Windows 11's yet (requires a CoPilot+ PC which most people don't have yet), AND it's off by default.
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  1027. The only time I was ever hacked was a Linux server. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  1028. Not at all. You keep using Windows 10 and don't pay any arsehole any money, shitload or otherwise.
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  1029. It REALLY depends a lot of what's on your hard disk. if it's highly compressible, then sure, that makes sense. You might mount it and poke around inside of it to see if everything you expect to be there is there.
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  1030. I'll admit it's not perfect (I have a lingering issue with the desktop app), but I've found it exceptionally useful as I move from device to device.
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  1031. Nope. Just mark them as spam and move on.
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  1032. Excellent thoughts, Don. Thank you for sharing. I may quote you in the near future. Please DO feel free to drop a link to your service, if you care to. (Normally I discourage links due to spammers.)
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  1033. Thanks for the kind words!
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  1034. It is sufficient for most folks, yes. Unless you're NSA's target, for example.
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  1035. I'm a newsletter publisher, and I approve this message. 👍 (More: https://askleo.com/why_shouldnt_i_use_the_report_spam_or_junk_button/)
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  1036.  @blucat4  Yup. I do exactly the same. I might even be a little more anal, in that there's no technical reason an unsibscribe shouldn't happen immediately. So if they say "please allow two weeks" I get extra annoyed, and would probably cut them even less slack before marking them as spam.
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  1037. pancake
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  1038.  @gordmichaels8081  It's most definitely pay to play - you "pay" by investing in the hardware and electricity to perform the calculations. Those calculations are fundamental to the way the Bitcoin blockchain works, and as a result those who play are rewarded with Bitcoin. It's not money (just like a nugget of gold or a piece of art isn't money), but does have monetary value and can be exchanged for money. (Currently 1 Bitcoin is worth over $58,000.)
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  1039. Yes. One way or another, the person in physical possession of the computer can reformat and reinstall.
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  1040. Those are just the programs that handle mail from machine to machine. They fit into this because they ARE this.
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  1041. For the record, I still enjoy life and have fun. Technology has made a lot of that life and fun possible for a LOT of people.
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  1042. Beware: 2FA doesn't provide additional protection once the hackers have the encrypted database. So your master password still needs to be strong. Hopefully it was.
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  1043. Normal.
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  1044. Matching the amps is nice, I guess, but honestly it really, REALLY, shouldn't matter. (And I'm speaking from an electrical perspective.) But, as I've said in the video, it really depends a lot on the devices involved and how well designed they are. I'm susprised your iPhone isn't spot on taking only 1A, but since it's not - your approach makes sense. You might see if, when it gets low, does it also get warm if you charge it with a 1A charger? Charging can indeed make phones warm.
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  1045. It's no riskier than running Windows 10. TPM adds some capability, but not having one doesn't remove anything.
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  1046. You can delete either account. To log into to "the other" from whereever you just sign out. All available accounts should be an option to sign in on the sign in screen.
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  1047. One thing you might consider doing to reduce any future attack surface is deleting all the entries from your LastPass vault.
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  1048. Sure. And while you're at it, google "Linux mint is crap" and marvel at that large number as well.
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  1049. It's much more than that. https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/results/sources/ You should have known before commenting.
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  1050. Attachments don't auto-run.
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  1051. Should I Use RAID for Backup? https://youtu.be/WOXS5BaTckk (Spoiler: no.)
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  1052. You boot from rescue media you create using the backup program you used to create the image. In the case of Windows built in backup, the Windows Setup disc will do, as will a Recovery Disc you can create while Windows is running.
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  1053. Honestly, it's the same video, just using a OneDrive folder as the target rather than a Google Drive folder.
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  1054. I believe only Windows 10 Enterprise edition has the concept of LTSC, and as you can imagine it's intended for corporate use. It's also one that has the end of life date, but of course there'll be another LTSC available by then to update to.
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  1055. Personally, I make sure I have at least TWO copies of everything. I replace drives when they fail, and restore the data from its other copy. My drives have been lasting a long, long time of late. Drives can fail at any time, so I don't recommend a time-based solution at all. Multiple copies is the way to go.
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  1056. No. Microsoft Seciurity Essentials is arlready IN Windows 10 -- it's called Windows Security.
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  1057. You just configure your UEFI/BIOS to boot from USB before the internal hard drive.
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  1058. This isn't really about good/bad. It's about dealing with the inevitable.
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  1059.  @LSUfan  No sender? I don't really have an answer for that. I'd try seeing if a filter where sender email == "" (empty string) or something like that might work.
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  1060. Mark them as spam and move on. That's all you can really do.
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  1061.  @lobo2299  Yeah, that's gonna be motherboard specific. My guess is you'll either have to live with it, get the propietary, or figure out if there's a way to jumper the remain pins to convince the mobo that everything is OK. Not something I can help with, I'm afraid.
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  1062. The OneDrive folder is a folder like any other. When you put a file into that folder on your PC it's COPIED to the cloud, but it remains on your PC. (Same is true for services like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
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  1063.  @dinodnoob  There's no way to know or predict. That's why I recommend NOT deleting the VC++ Redistributables. Something may break, but you won't know what.
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  1064. In addition to the suggestions made by other commenters, you may not need one. If Windows 10 or Windows 11 has been installed on a machine once it may have a "digital license", which bypasses the need for a key on subsequent installs.
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  1065. ❓
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  1066. I'd let it run longer.
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  1067. Thank you!
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  1068. Addressed in the video. As long as the power supply is rated higher than that needed by the device being charged, all is well.
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  1069. No real way to know other than if things are working, then I'd leave things alone.
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  1070. You don't. That's not how OneDrive works. If you want to keep a file on your computer but not in OneDrive, then move the file out from underneath the OneDrive folder on your PC.
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  1071. A second hard drive, yes.
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  1072. Great! I do to! (In addition to Windows and Linxu machines.) But please don't assume you don't need to take security seriously. Malware does exist that targets Macs.
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  1073. When it comes to technology specifically there are no yes or no answers. Everything depends on the details, which is why I explain so you can make your own informed decisions.
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  1074. Yes, because we can't get EVERYONE to change, there's no value in changing those you can? Alright.
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  1075. Just because someone is retured doesn't mean they're incapable. Yes, preparing for death or other incapacity is important, but need ONLY be the password to a password vault. Then, by definition, everything within the vault is present and up-to-date. I've written/spoken about this here: https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/ (video coming in a couple of weeks).
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  1076. That'll require a duplicate file finding program. BE CAREFUL. Back up first.
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  1077. It's not that they don't export CSV files, it's what they put into them and what they read out of them that's horribly inconsistent.
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  1078. What (little) you can do about it.
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  1079.  @mfr2  Not necessarily. It depends on the service, but like I said, you probably signed up with an email address so an email to that address could also confirm you're you.
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  1080. For the most part copying is for the most part copying. I use both, but xcopy's options are simpler.
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  1081. It depends on HOW you back up. A proper image backup should be able to be restored to a new drive and have everything pick up where it was before the replacement.
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  1082. My 1Password vault with all this stuff is on multiple computers, and in the 1Password server. AND on top of that I manually export/back up periodically,
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  1083. For the fomer, I actually have an answer: people expect everything to keep on working, because 99% of the time it does. So backing up - which requires thought and work - becomes less of a priority and more of an annoyance that's easily put off. It's not until someone finds out the hard way that "stuff" happens that they become more aware of the importance. As for the latter . . . ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  1084. I've done the external USB hard drive switching thing, and as long as you remember to switch out drives, it works great. Do not recommend flash drives - typically to small, and too cheap (they may fail quickly). Finally: this also sounds like a great opportunity to use OneDrive, Dropbox or others to save your important data offsite automatically.
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  1085. You can bring it back by doing the reverse of whatever it is you did to get rid of it. Typically that means enabling the page file or swap file in the system settings. But having it crash randomly because you removed pagefile.sys typically means that you don't have enough ram in your system to run properly. I would investigate getting more ram.
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  1086. To keep things on topic of the video you're commenting on, if the VC++ redistributables aren't being used, then they do NOT impact performance. If they're being used, well, they're being used. NEVER EVER run those random driver updating apps, as you've seen they often cause more harm than good.
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  1087. Honestly don't know.
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  1088. ✅ Watch next ▶ Is Passwordless Authentication Safe? ▶ https://youtu.be/81w_WaGGumk
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  1089. pre-filtering is just a spam filter. All of them do but some are better than others. Gmail's seems the best.
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  1090. The other part of that announcement was that "very few people are affected". So I don't see it as an issue for most of us. On the other hand, if you're in government (which they were targeting), or other valuable targets, then you may want to check into alternatives.
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  1091. This is giving Vista a run for it's money.
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  1092. That's YouTube, not me.
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  1093. No, the answer is "it depends". There are scenarios where it's a fine thing do to. I still prefer Passward Vaults, but browsers are better than they once were.
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  1094. Recall is a) not currently available, b) will be only on CoPilot PCs, and c) something you would have to turn on.
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  1095.  @LarsV62  Correct. You must ensure they are downloaded before backing up. (I use "Always on device" for all files and folders.)
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  1096. All I can say is "maybe". Depends on how long Yahoo keeps the account around before they recycle it. REMEMBER -> after it's recuycled ANYONE can create a new account with your old email address.
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  1097. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Blender. Given that it's open source I would assume it's "safe" to some degree. Whether or not it's stable, usable, functional, or can be compared to the paid alternatives is only something you can decide. Looks good, though. (Assuming you're talking about https://www.blender.org/ )
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  1098. That's pretty much what I say in the video and article.
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  1099. Especially “secret” ones.
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  1100. That wasn't me correcting you. You do whatever it takes to get your message across.
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  1101. Get a new email address, start using it, and simply stop checking the old one.
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  1102. This is what so many people say ... until they lose something that turns out to be important.
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  1103. More frequent saving. Backups run once a day (depending on how you configure). File History can run at something like every 15 minutes. So it saves things since your last traditional backup.
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  1104. How are you being forced?
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  1105. yes.
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  1106. There's no general answer to how often. It depends on how you use your computer. I do a full backup once a month, with incrementals intervening.
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  1107. How did you know? 💩
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  1108. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
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  1109. Yup. My experience, and I think the experience of most computer folks, is that people really need to have a disaster in order to learn their lessons. Be it losing data for not having backed up, or losing an account to a hack, it's then that they understand the up-front effort is way less painful than the after-the-fact recovery (or recovery failure).
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  1110. Some drives require more power than is available over the USB connection.
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  1111. I don’t have a recommendation, since Mac’s aren’t my strength (though I do use them). In general, though, my understanding is that it’s the same: you don’t need additional security tools.
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  1112. Most important is to confirm that any links in the email ACTUALLY GO TO FACEBOOK. Hover over them and confirm the URLs that are displayed.
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  1113. No way to know. It depends on the specific device.
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  1114. I'm not in a position to respond to random timestamps. Can you use your words to tell me what it is you want?
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  1115. Yep. That, and checking for some of your own personal files elsewhere. The more you can confirm is in place, the more secure you'll be that your backup has what you need.
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  1116. Well, now that you've posted for all to see, I'd recommend avoiding that one. :-)
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  1117. Unlikely.
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  1118. I'd have you look at this article, just in case it has something you haven't tried yet: https://askleo.com/fix-windows-update/
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  1119. Two videos: an accident. No video Friday to make up for it. :-) That's a light zippered sweatshirt. Sometimes it can be a little chilly.
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  1120. And if you're in a position to afford one or deal with the hassle, great for you. Not everyone can, hence these alternatives.
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  1121.  @EIRE55  Well, it's difficult to say since there are many variables, capacity being one of them. BUT, looks like a good 1TB SSD is running ~$100 in the US. Don't know what that would be for you though. Crucial.com is one place to look, as is Amazon. Crucial is a brand I trust.
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  1122. They shouldn't be. Reach out to them.
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  1123. Pick whichever you like. I'd probably install 11 on a new machine, just to avoid having the upgrade be neccessary when Windows 10 comes to end of service.
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  1124. How do you want it to connect?
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  1125.  @christiantome4898  If you've carefully and completely followed all of Google account recovery steps, and you can't get it to work, then it's no longer your account. Sorry.
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  1126. It's not the idle process doing that. Something else is.
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  1127.  @asadahmed800  Leave process explorer or task manager running and on screen, sorted by CPU usage. Turn off any screen saver or power setting that would turn off the display. Then just watch.
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  1128. If OneDrive is running then deleting files in your OneDrive folder will delete from the cloud. If OneDrive is not running then you'd need to delete in both places.
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  1129. Honestly, given what you describe, I'd trust a complete reinstall of Windows 10 more.
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  1130. NO. Signal is an independent nonprofit.
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  1131. If you can manage to keep everything straight and distributed across the account: yes.
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  1132. I'm happy with A being the recovery for B and B being the recovery for A. Ideally they're at different providers. Bonus if one is paid for and has actual customer support.
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  1133. ​ @Kanyewestfan890  I assume the former country and region of Czechoslovakia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czechoslovakia - Now the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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  1134. Delete older backups typically. Depends on how many your drive can hold.
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  1135.  @joeop-z2186  I typically use File Explorer, yes. Sort by date is quick. I can't recall but I believe some versions of ToDo do have disk space management built in - meaning that they can be instructed to clean up space when it gets low in order to make room for the next backup. (It's possible this is in the paid version only, and I'm not in a position check - sorry).
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  1136. Turn off the "folder backup" option in OneDrive. I have an article in the works on this very confusion.
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  1137.  @jens9904  If you're at all concerned, forget all the steps. BACK UP all the files you care about and are afraid of losing. Then turn off folder backup, uninstall OneDrive, and if any files disappeared (they should not), then you just restore them from your backup.
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  1138.  @jens9904  Again, back up your files yourself FIRST. Then turn off OneDrive backup, then uninstall.
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  1139. You should be able to, but be very careful on the reinstall to select the Windows partition only.
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  1140. With Windows backup, no.
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  1141. Vault is a password manager program that remembers passwords for you, like 1Password, Bitwarden and others.
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  1142. https://askleo.com/what_forpay_email_providers_do_you_recommend/ has recommendations
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  1143. Depends on why it can't be deleted in the first place. All I can say is "maybe".
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  1144. Ditto for me. I know now of at least two other Leo Notenbooms on the planet, and there may be more. :-)
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  1145. I would certainly reboot. I'd also make sure that Defender itself was up to date. Then I'd start to see what's using all the CPU, if that's the cause for the slowdown: https://youtu.be/idMWDDBPGCs
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  1146. I have heard good things about it. One of my assistants swears by it.
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  1147.  @zuperdee  Agree it's become complex. But as I point out the "old way" was HORRIBLY unsecure. Besides being UEFI more powerful, it enables a level of security we dearly needed. Now, if they all could have standardized on how to choose the boot device (if that option were unlocked), that would have been great. But no.
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  1148. Recall is nowhere near the risk/problem people think is it. I have an article coming up on that, but bottom line: it's only on new CoPilot+ PCs, and it's opt-in.
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  1149. Check out this playlist of alternatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-0OvmjGtmw&list=PLj2GP54CyoNp-n3Yas9mJS7OaYk4ltPPT&pp=gAQB
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  1150. No.
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  1151. Yup. Parents were both born there.
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  1152. Why would you be scared? See: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
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  1153. Hopefully the diagnosis process wasn't too painful! 😃👍
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  1154. Sounds like this video: https://youtu.be/d21-z8wsO7c
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  1155. You mean like this one: https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/ ??
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  1156.  @MrFreekyJ  Depends on the tool you're using, but here's one example: https://askleo.com/restoring-file-easeus-todo-image-backup/
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  1157. "Depending on the style of 2FA". SMS is associated with the number, not the device. Google Authenticator is associated with app on the device. (But there are ways to back it up - for example using the Authy app instead - but you need to set that up before you lose it.)
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  1158. It is not itself the dark/deep web, but it is a way to view that. But it also works as a regular browser at the same time, a part of keeping your anonymity as you browse the regular web.
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  1159. Welcome!
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  1160.  @the0thstrike737  The insider program is based on the assumption that its insiders are prepared to handle situations like this when they arise. My recommendation, then, is that you reinstall Windows 10 and perhaps step away from the insiders program.
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  1161. I generally don't recommend one (didn't need one for the longest time, and haven't done the research). That being said I run BitDefender on my Pixel 6.
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  1162. I've done it with Edge. I think any chromium based browser should do. Sound has been inconsistent. I'd recommend just giving it a try to see.
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  1163. No. My guess is that if there's a limit at all it'll depend on the email services involved.
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  1164. You lose all the "From:" information in the email program. Everything looks like it came FROM your old account. Yes,. the original info is still in the body, but you can no longer use it for search and/or sort in the destination (or it at least becomes more cumbersome).
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  1165. Thank you!
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  1166. I do this all the time. What error do people get when they try?
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  1167. "Consent" is a nice idea, but the general public has no idea what it is they're consenting too. Hence the uselessness of the request.
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  1168. I didn't say all sites HAD to use cookies. It's jut that almost all do.
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  1169.  @andygardiner6526 I don't really disagree, I just don't see how the GDPR requirement helps. People have no way to make an informed decision.
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  1170. Your Microsoft Account has an email address of some sort. Please follow the account recovery or lost password steps as offered by Microsoft. If the recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow the instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, and there is no customer service (common with free services), then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. Regardless of whether you recover the account or not, I would encourage you to review the steps outlined in this article to avoid it ever happening again: https://askleo.com/a-one-step-way-to-lose-your-account-forever/
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  1171. A USB hardware-based second factor. https://www.yubico.com/products/
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  1172. I'm glad you're such an experienced user, and would never ask this question. I DO get asked this question, so I'm answering it for those that need it. It's not a waste of their time, let me assure you.
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  1173. CTRL+N for new window perhaps?
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  1174. One of the many reasons I say don't use it.
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  1175. If you're wanting to wipe out the drive the Linux installer should let you reformat new partitions. Otherwise you'll need to rearrange, merge, delete, whatever the existing partitions to make room.
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  1176.  @richardcote9663  OK, how about this then. Make one of those "somewhere elses" my website, https://askleo.com, where I have something like 5,000 articles that cover almost everything you're asking for. (With links to something like 1,500 videos.) One of the reasons I don't go down every rabbit hole in every video is usually because I've already done so; doing so would be redundant, and would turn a 5 minute video that reminds people of the things they need to do, into a 45 minute video that no one would watch. It's a balancing act. I get that you're not satisfied, and I'm sorry, but you might consider looking further before throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
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  1177. If by "software you speak of" you mean Macrium Reflect, and EaseUS Todo - head over to askleo.com and search for either. I have several articles on them.
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  1178. There's just no way to know for sure.
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  1179. My parents came from the Netherlands. I can understand it if it's not spoken too quickly, but on my last visit it was clear my spoken Dutch is very, VERY, rusty. :-)
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  1180. MountainDuck is just one of several available tools that allow you to connect this way. OneDrive is still OneDrive no matter what tool you use, so if MD ever dies, just replace it, or use the OneDrive app again, or use OneDrive.com. There are several backup approaches.
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  1181. Lots of .ini files.
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  1182. 1: yes. 2: I'm not sure what you're asking. The space taken by those files is freed up. They become "on demand", and the next time you try to use one, its data is downloaded at that time.
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  1183. That has little to nothing to do with speed. Overheating and lifespan, yes, speed, no.
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  1184. NO. You can keep using it safely. https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/ **
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  1185. Usually, but it depends on the specific program you're using and how you've configured it.
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  1186. I have perhaps a dozen videos and articles on the topic. Start by searching askleo.com.
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  1187. Yes. My password manager is now also serving as a repository for passkeys. (1Password) - and not all sites will migrate to passkeys.
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  1188. It should offer to do the task when you install it. If it's already installed there's a "Make Default" button in Firefox settings.
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  1189. If it's not there I'm not aware of a way to make it happen, other than re-installing Windows and setting up with a local account at that time.
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  1190. Then you don't want OneDrive. It is not JUST a remote drive. Neither are dropbox, or Google Drive, or others. They all syncronize with folders on your PC. (The folders are not hidden, by the way.)
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  1191. I don't believe Windows File Explorer will display that information. You might look into some of its alternatives (there are several) and see if they provide that summary info. Warning: many may not, because the calculation slows things down dramatically. Hopefully some will have it as an option.
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  1192.  @ogasama6028  Those are the charger's line/input numbers. Usually lots of flexibility there. What matters most is the output that's going in to the device you're charging. Those numbers are important.
    2
  1193. It should. Don't see why not.
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  1194. Oh My Gosh?
    2
  1195. I believe Karen's Replication may work - https://www.karenware.com/powertools/karens-replicator-backup-utility - Also, if you're up for command line tools, this is exactly what tools like XCOPY and ROBOCOPY can do.
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  1196. No. System restore is kinda pointless in this scenario. The processes I recommend are in the video.
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  1197. I recommend having your security software running, yes.
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  1198. I shocked your system still works after doing so.
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  1199. 😱
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  1200. If you have a free Microsoft account you have 5GB of OneDrive storage. If you accidentally turn on the backup "feature" (it is a separate feature that Microsoft nags you to turn on), then everything in your default Documents folder is MOVED into OneDrive. If you have over 5GB you're instantly over quota. If you miss or don't act on warnings, Microsoft will start deleting your data to bring you down to 5GB.
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  1201. You don't. Your only hope is to contact law enforcement.
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  1202. I think you meant moot, and the concern is not online attacks where a database has been breached and all passwords can be attempted at maximum speed.
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  1203. ​ @michael_c2  You clearly haven't seen my many (MANY) criticisms of Microsoft's doings over the years. That doesn't change the fact that there are people who will hate Microsoft no matter what MS does. They're looking for a reason to rant and rail against MS, and with Recall's botched announcement MS handed them an opportunity on a silver platter. My role, and my platform, are more about attempting to set the record straight and reduce inordinate fearmongering. If or when Microsoft does something stupid (again) and/or breaches my trust, you'll hear about it. This is not yet the case. Everything so far is based on pure speculation and fearmongering. If my not jumping on that bandwagon makes me less trustworthy for you, so be it. There are plenty of others who'll meet your criteria.
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  1204. I'm partial to coffee martinis.
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  1205. Because they lose resolution, and are in only one place, and are at risk of other problems as well. I'm not saying don't print photos you want to print, but as a long term storage solution it's not the answer.
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  1206. LOL. It was ok. :-)
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  1207. Yes. For laptops as well.
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  1208. It's really hard to. I'm not saying leave, as many others are, but if you're in the market for a password vault, I'd probably steer you elsewhere now.
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  1209. I would not. A broken network connection or even a hiccup could cause problems.
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  1210. Hardly. I'll put it this way: Say I send a (paper) letter to person A. I also show that letter to person B without telling person A. Is that illegal? Of course not. It's the same with BCC.
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  1211. I try.
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  1212.  @arjunghosh8582  I don't know there's much you can do. Windows 10 in particular would be VERY difficult to steal (it may not even be possible) as once it's installed it's tied to the hardware, not some random key someone could take. Don't let him access your machine, I would say.
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  1213. Good thing my webcam is 4k then, right?
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  1214. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Do Services Ask for a Phone Number? ▶ https://youtu.be/NAAZ3dukD08
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  1215. ​ @davidinchcliff4560  FYI, movies are fiction. You just lost any credibility.
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  1216.  @bugzz2901  Change the default save location in whatever program it is you're saving from.
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  1217. Windows 95? Wow. I have no idea. I'd be shocked if any of the current security software vendors had anything for you. The good news is you've probably also fallen off of the hacker's radar as well. :-) If security is ever an issue all I can suggest is upgrading to current software.
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  1218. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
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  1219. My backups run overnight, along with a few other things.
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  1220. Which "it" do you have? There are many possibilities in this context.
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  1221. In theory, yes. IF they actually pull Win 11 support. They've threatened, but I've not seen it happen yet,
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  1222. I disagree, I hear regularly from many, many people who would benefit from these tweaks, but simply don't have the skills or confidence to pull it off.
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  1223. Yes. Because your VPN doesn't leave your home.
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  1224. I believe on some machines it's possible that enabling TPM will also change the state of secure boot, which would force you to reinstall Windows.
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  1225. It depends entirely on what you're doing with them. Banking? No way. Email? Probably not, since you have no idea if there's a keylogger installed. Anonymous surfing, sure.
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  1226. If they ever move they'll likely need a new ISP and their old Email address will stop working.
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  1227. No, I cannot. Without the recovery code or BitLocker password for the encryption you may not be able to regain access. That's kinda the point of the encryption.
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  1228. As does 1Password.
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  1229. If they actually successfully logged in, then be sure to check ALL of your recovery information such as phone numbers, alternate email addresses, and perhaps 2FA setups.
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  1230. There is that. Users are getting faster. :-)
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  1231. It can if you select both, yes.
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  1232. It depends HOW you configure and use Bitlocker and the backup tool. I recommend backing up the UNlocked drive, and then securing your backup some other way. You can backup the encrypted partition, but it complicates the restore process quite a bit.
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  1233.  @LM-cl6ys Try clicking on one photo (not to open it, just so it's selected) and then type CTRL+A -- that should select all files in that same folder. Download then downloads them all.
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  1234. Yes. I believe I have something like 6 set up with my Google account.
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  1235. It sounds like they were "download on demand", which requires connectivity to OneDrive. Have you looked at the recycle bin at OneDrive.com?
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  1236. I would expect you might have less expensive alternatives. Even a friend or family member, or as outlined in the video, your workplace.
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  1237. Get Windows installation media (download from Microsoft), boot from it, and run setup. Be sure to back up first.
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  1238.  @alexzecha5950  You should find it in Settings -> Apps -> Installed Apps. It should have an uninstall option there.
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  1239. If you don't have the password, and you don't have access to the recovery information, email, or phone any more, then you may not be able to get your account back. It's critical that you keep that stuff up to date. Sorry.
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  1240. Left click after the filename in the address bar.
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  1241. Never heard of it.
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  1242. Agree with you on "softwares", since software is as you say plural. Also annoyed by "software program", which is redundant.
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  1243. An image backup includes everything on the disk.
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  1244. And makes them available to anyone who gets the paper.
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  1245.  @mayamachine  Anyone that walks into the house. Only me. (With the exception of an appropriate disaster plan.)
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  1246. ✅ Watch next ▶ You’ve Lost (or Recovered) Your Data. Now What? ▶ https://youtu.be/pYa6dq2_jy4
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  1247. Sadly it only searches by name. I'm constantly looking for content.
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  1248. CCleaner's fine as long as you choose custom install, and pay very close attention to anything that's offered. JV16 PowerTools is another. I DON'T recommend using any registry cleaners, though. There's rarely any significant improvement, and the risk is just too high.
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  1249. Plaintext is, indeed, one of the reasons Thunderbird (and SeaMonkey and a few other derivatives) are my programs of choice, for sure.
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  1250. An extra line doesn't really help the problem, particularly if you have a router with a "guest" network, or as you say, a multi-router solution.
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  1251. I've not deleted any comments. YouTube might have for reasons, but typically the comment is still there somewhere. The only ones I delete are spam and over-the-top abusive.
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  1252. They haven't announced that yet.
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  1253. Unless you have some specific reason to do otherwise: leave them be.
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  1254. I haven't played with Hasleo backup yet. I did use their data recovery tool, though.
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  1255. I find it helps me locate the mouse on screen much more quickly than without. It's one of the first settings I change when setting up a new machine. :-)
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  1256. I do have this: https://askleo.com/onedrive-status-symbols/
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  1257. S mode exists for people who, essentially, shouldn't be trusted. Think kids, or the very inexperienced. It prevents them from installing random stuff. (And there are people who definitely cannot be trusted in that regard.)
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  1258. You can encrypt an external hard drive. It's not something that would "save time", so I'm not sure what you're asking or expecting.
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  1259.  @orestesdd  Short version: create the image backup using the "Image disks on this computer" option, written to an external hard disk. Create a bootable "rescue disk". Now boot your machine from that rescue disk - this runs a copy of macrium reflect. You can then use that Macrium Reflect to restore the image backup from the external hard drive to the primary hard drive in the machine. I have a course on the topic (https://askleo.com/product/saved-backing-up-with-macrium-reflect-8-online-course/). I also have a series of articles, some with videos, from a few years ago that work with an older version of the software (https://askleo.com/macrium_reflect_1_downloading_and_installing/) that is free to access. (That series is from my before-YouTube days, so the videos may or may not all still work, but the written content is fine.)
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  1260. It should.
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  1261. It's typically somewhat smaller, as the backup tool compresses the data.
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  1262. If you didn't learn anything, fantastic. You're way ahead of most people, then, when it comes to OneDrive.
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  1263. I wouldn't count on it.
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  1264. Probably. If you can get malware on it, then some of that malware could log your activities.
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  1265. Had some personal matters come up so had to skip a couple of weeks. Recording tomorrow (Tuesday), and indeed, NotebookLM is on the agenda. :-)
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  1266. Navigate to a folder not in OneDrive and create your folder there. For example you might navigate to C:\Users\<username> and create a folder there called NotOneDrive.
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  1267. An upgrade preserves the existing accounts.
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  1268. Only if you have malware on your phone.
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  1269. Depends on the specifics. Just make sure you're using security best practices.
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  1270. There are easy ways to manage OneDrive when it’s bigger than your disk. it's just knowing where to click!
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  1271. Part of the calculation that BitWarden can't know is LastPass's implementation of the algorithm. It's certainly possible to make a 12 character password algorithm crackable in 2-3 years (acceptable right now, IMO, but that'll change over time, which is why I choose 20 characters myself) or in millions of years, depending on the implementation details.
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  1272.  @PeterPan-qi8oc  12 characters is a minimum standard. At a pragmatic level, I'm satisfied if it takes 2-3 years to crack. Seriously, unless you're a high value target, no one is going to expend the energy. And if you're a high value target, you should be using better security.
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  1273.  @predeterminator  It's too late if your encrypted data has already been stolen. Not a significant impact on login speed, though.
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  1274. But try not to change your phone number. ✅ Watch next ▶ I Lost My Phone With My Second Factor for Authentication. How Do I Recover? ▶ https://youtu.be/Gr8EA7fr7Cg
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  1275. thank you!
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  1276. Unless you're experiencing an issue related to them, they're generally not worth the effort.
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  1277. It would have been interesting to see exactly which processes were using the CPU so much.
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  1278. I purchased YouTube premium myself some time ago, and it's worth every penny. It made the YouTube experience MUCH more tolelrable. Yes creators such as myself get revenue from it based on people watching our videos, though I don't know the exact math involved. (I also like that I can share Premium with a few other accounts, such as my wife's. :-) )
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  1279. Sorry. These are the most common, but certainly not the only things that can happen.
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  1280.  @locutiss100  #1 search result for "easeus todo free" is this: https://www.easeus.com/backup-software/tb-free.html - just always make sure you're choosing the free version as you go, and you'll get the really, truly, completely, free version.
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  1281.  @hanjung2201  There is no way to know. I would not reinstall ANYTHING until an app on your system that relled on what you deleted fails. Then I would reinstall THAT APP, which will cause thge correct redistributable to be reinstalled as well.
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  1282. Either. What's more important is that you back up your files. By that I mean that for EVERYTHING you have two copies on two different devices/drives/whatevers.
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  1283. The only solution is to follow Facebook's "lost password" account recovery process as carefully as you can.
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  1284. The languages are different. Similar, depending on how conceptual you want to get, but different. There's really no relation.
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  1285. I have no direct experience with it, but have heard good things.
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  1286. I honestly don't know. While you'll ever get ac maximum theoretical speeds, you should get better than that. I'd focus on electrical and radio interference, and the channel assigned by the router. I'd actually start with the router and see if their support has tips to help diagnose.
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  1287. Yes, that's bad laptop design. You might get a laptop cooling pad (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=laptop+cooling+pad) - those have fans that help.
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  1288. Because I kept getting the same questions over and over and over again -- all questions answered by the video and/or article.
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  1289. Read all about it here: https://askleo.com/are_free_email_services_worth_it/
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  1290. I don't know about the app store, but it is available for download for macs.
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  1291. Not that I can think of. If I want a new external drive I'll get one already built.
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  1292. Oh, how I wish that were true. Unfortunately I hear from people almost daily of lost the one copy of something important.
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  1293. Window Defender will continue to be updated for some time. Seems to still be updated for Windows 7, for example.
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  1294. That depends entirely on the site owner and the functionality that they want to provide. In my experience almost all sites use cookies, often whether they have to or not.
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  1295. It is. (Or, rather, most of it is. Your passwords certainly are.) But that encrypted data potentially remains behind even when you leave the service. It could be stolen in the future, and while unlikely today, someday it could be cracked.
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  1296. Another computer? WHY???? There are so many cheaper alternatives. Which one depends on what you use your computer for and exactly how you use it. The video covers getting an external drive, so that may be a direction. You could get a second internal drive. You could replace the drive in your computer with a larger one. But, no, this is not something I'd say needs a completely new computer.
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  1297. It's only a partial backup. (Say your machine goes missing or fails, your files are still in the cloud). Sync is also a great way to maintain the same set of files across multiple machines - for example I work on files on both my laptop and desktop, and syncing keeps them in sync.
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  1298. a) whatever works for you b) incrementals are smaller
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  1299. FWIW: I find DropBox to be the most capable of the alternatives, though many alternatives exist and some are also quite good.
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  1300.  @brianhoward9217  Not really. :-) Both have diagnostic capability built-in that the operating system will monitor. Both can throw alerts when something seems imminent. And both can fail completely, instantly, without any warning at all. This is not something that would cause me to choose one over the other. It is something that would cause me to back up regularly, regardless of which you use.
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  1301. They don't. But not everyone believes that. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  1302. Windows Defender is something completely different and unrelated. If you're offline OneDrive will synchronize at the earliest opportunity when you connect once again.
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  1303. Unfortunately there's no simple answer that works for everyone. Yes, there is a LOT running, even on a system doing relatively little. But what SHOULD and should not be running varies dramatically based on how you use your machine, what you expect of your machine, and what software you have installed. Even the specific hardware of your machine has impact on the software that needs to run. Sorry I don't have a better answer. Generally running anti-malware tools is the single best thing you can do to make sure nothing malicious is there, then examine all the software you have installed on your machine and uninstall anything you don't use.
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  1304. Not strictly, but it REALLY depends on exactly how you're using your computer and what files live where.
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  1305. Windows 11 does not take screenshots as you describe. That's FUD based on the "Remember" feaature they announced, which even then requires specific CoPilot enabled (and new) PCs.
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  1306. You can, but if your pagefile is used heavily it might slow down your system some. No harm in trying though.
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  1307. Search engines are your friend. You wouldn't have had to wait for an answer. https://www.google.com/search?q=thunderbird
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  1308. Not sure what you're really asking, but "Sign Out" is an option alongside shutdown and reboot. You can then sign in to whatever account you want that's on your machine.
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  1309. So you deleted your GOOGLE account, which is both your YouTube account and your Gmail account. All you can do is try the account recovery process. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ but be sure to try ALL the options, including google recovery at the end.
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  1310. That's a very meta conspiracy theory. :-)
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  1311. Saving to the OneDrive folder on your PC is just saving to a folder - if OneDrive isn't running then OneDrive isn't uploading or doing anything else. If you want to change where you save files, then use "Save As.." in the app you're using and choose a different location, OR if the app supports changing the default save location in its settings, do that.
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  1312. I have heard of people setting up automated filters for those certain, special, relatives.
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  1313. Nope.
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  1314. It's limited: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/import-and-export-outlook-email-contacts-and-calendar-92577192-3881-4502-b79d-c3bbada6c8ef
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  1315. There is no such thing as perfect security in any realm. That being said, using a password manager remains more secure than any of the alternatives people keep proposing.
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  1316. Not all advertising cookies are third party these days.
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  1317. That's a result of the OneDrive backup "feature".
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  1318. What script error?
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  1319. Certainly. VirtualBox and Microsoft's own Hyper-V are approaches I've used.
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  1320. Rules/filters are part of Microsoft Office Outlook, but not the "new" Outlook being installed on PCs.
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  1321. I tried and it just stopped at some point and said you need internet to continue. But this is also something that has changed over time.
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  1322. Thanks for the kind words ... glad you find it helpful. :-)
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  1323. 1000's of accounts: I know of no way to determine after the fact which use what number, other than visiting each. Following: depends on the carrier, but yes, that's the entire point of the video.
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  1324. Some services simply require it. There is no "alternative" for me to offer.
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  1325. My best experience has been with Gmail.
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  1326. "antimalware service excutable" is the built-in anti-malware tool in Windows 10: Windows Defender.
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  1327.  @Race30014  Windows Defender is good. In fact it's my recommended anti-malware tool. Not sure why it would be blocking you from going to a site unless that site were not the site you thought you were going to.
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  1328. To be clear, that was Unix devs, preceding Linux by many years.
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  1329. Each account will have associated with it something like an alternate email address, or a phone number, or a recovery code or something. It varies based on the service. It's critical to set and maintain those should you ever lose your password. This has nothing to do with password management.
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  1330. I'd use EaseUS Todo Free for that.
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  1331.  @WaschyNumber1  Their free version was truly free last I looked (make sure to get that and not their "trial"), and I've not seen any GB restriction ever.
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  1332. To be clear, I also use WhatsApp, Telegram, and others. Use the right tool for the job. (And given I'm the techie one, I can more easily change my ways than the people I communicate with.)
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  1333. We'll see. I think the ESU will be their "out" for doing it for everyone, only those that pay the $30.
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  1334. Most are ultimately not free, and I trust Google more. :-)
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  1335. An image backup contains EVERYTHING on the hard drive, including the hidden recovery partitions.
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  1336. Thank you!
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  1337. There's a reason why CHKDSK can’t do what you’re asking.
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  1338. Alias sounds like you were creating a new email alias for the account, not a phone number.
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  1339. At least Defender steps aside when you install a 3rd party replacement. It really needs to remain, though, so you're not left unprotected if you uninstall an alternative.
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  1340. I DO NOT change the location of the Documents folder. I simply stop using that folder, and create my own with a different name. Since it's outside of OneDrive, it's not affected by OneDrive in any way.
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  1341. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Is a Pig-Butchering Scam? ▶ https://youtu.be/VIjviaKra54
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  1342. All you can do is carefully and completely follow the account recovery instructions offered by the service. If those can't be made to work they your account may be lost. Again: carefully and completely (I often see people give up too soon).
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  1343. Ultimately you don't. Unless it's clear (which is rare), the event viewer isn't useful to mere mortals like us.
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  1344. Do both
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  1345. Good point. Thanks for the clarification.
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  1346. Dunno about screwed, but you are at greater risk. I do recommend a router even if you have only one machine. Also, it's possible your internet interface may be acting as a router, even if you don't call it that.
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  1347. You can mount the image (as described in the video), and then instead of copying out a file, just copy out the folder.
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  1348.  @davidaston5773  I can't disagree.
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  1349. I lost my bippy long ago. Seriously though, Microsoft doesn't need OneDrive (not "onecloud") or CoPilot to scrape your data if they so desire. They control the operating system on your PC and could do it right there. If you don't trust them in one place, why would you trust them in another>
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  1350. Depends on the security software, but yes, quarantine should prevent it from running.
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  1351. NO. The OneDrive app synchronizes so when yo delete online, it deleted on your PC. "Download all files" is ONLY a disk storage management tool.
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  1352. Here's an article with step by step help on that: https://askleo.com/email-hacked/
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  1353. thank you!
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  1354. It depends on how it was set up, but yes, either the password to the drive (if you used a password) or the recovery key saved previously.
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  1355. The article / video pretty much answers your question. Run your anti-malware tools, and be cautious always. There is no such thing as "safe" for any of us .. only "safer" ... all we can do is be smart, act safely, and try to be a safe and secure as possible.
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  1356. Repeatedly in the comments. (I assumed it was common knowledge. Based on comments, it is.)
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  1357. Possibly, yes.
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  1358. Yes. I do.
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  1359. In otherwords in MS-DOS. They're still called that in Windows Command Prompt.
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  1360. Because it's not just one server. It's hundreds of thousands of servers and compromised machines.
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  1361.  @Ultrajamz  I don't see it that way. Export/import would represent a huge security issue. If that were a common scenario (switching from local to password manager) that people did often, maybe, but it seems pretty unlikely. And even though it's a little bit of work, I still don't see it as lock in.
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  1362. Sounds like SVG stopped it.
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  1363.  @haux522  The video you just commented on has my advice.
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  1364. Yeah, I had the setting too high and it's clipping.
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  1365. Dealing with fake warnings.
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  1366. I'm well lubricated.
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  1367. Certainly not. It's an older video. I no longer recommend LastPass for obvious reasons.
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  1368. Bro knows you need background to understand the answers.
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  1369. Any good image backup program can do it. I use Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo.
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  1370. They did. If you go online to onedrive.com you'll see a Recycle Bin.
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  1371. There's no way for me to tell without a LOT more information like the EXACT steps taken, the size of the drives in question, and so on.
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  1372. Indeed. The problem is that LastPass may have (should have) been keeping backups of your info before you delete it. Hopefully a tiny risk, to be sure, but important to know about.
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  1373. If it's a Windows tablet, it shouldn't be different, really. Not sure what the green dot might be. On Android I'm finding the following: The green dot will appear when: Using the camera app Making video calls During voice calls Using voice recording features When an app legitimately needs camera or microphone access
    2
  1374. It's odd -- many phone manufacturers seem to go out of their way to make the reboot sequence difficult to find and execute.
    2
  1375. I wish that were reliable, but it's not. Common sense is not common. :-(
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  1376. @@rememberlads The issue is they often expire after some period (often short) of lack of use.
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  1377. 1Password has features I rely on that Bitwarden does not. Bitwarden is my #2 recommendation, though "foss" isn't a magic term for "everything-is-wonderful". You still need / want to compare the actual products.
    2
  1378. Win 11 makes it really hard not to use a Microsoft Account. In my opinion it's fine, and makes a few things easier. There are others who disagree strongly.
    2
  1379. Raid technology shouldn't affect anything. If they appear as a single drive to Windows, then they'll be backed up as a single drive. In theory the process for replacing the disks would be the same: Create your image back up, replace the disks, restore the image backup.
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  1380. It's not a virus, it's a programming language. Your other questions are answered in the video: yes it's ok. Yes it's safe.
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  1381. Depends entirely on your situation. They're different tools solving related, but different problems..
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  1382. And when the capacitor blows it makes such pretty colors.
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  1383. Depends on what you're doing. Non-windows machines, for example may nto read NTFS. More importantly, what happens if that flashdrive suddenly dies? It could. You're saying you have NO backups? That's a MUCH bigger problem than what format it is.
    2
  1384. If you have other users on the same computer, true. You'll want to use a different way to secure those folders (you can restrict access to your own account, or you can encrypt the contents). Most folks have a single user though, in which case it's fine.
    2
  1385. It depends on the specific service, but in general NO. They don't understand RAW formats well enough to alter them. (JPG on the other hand, is at higher risk.)
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  1386. Yup.
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  1387. If the machine is turned on and connected, then yes, anything deleted in OneDrive online is deleted in the corresponding folder on all connected PCs.
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  1388. Because cracking isn't the only way passwords get exposed. One good keylogger, for example, could capture that password, and the hackers could run around to all your other accounts. :-)
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  1389.  @Drew1903SG  It's taken 40+ years in the industry to collect this much rubbish.
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  1390. Either the same as in the video, or setting up windows from scratch with only a local one.
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  1391. If it holds something important, then it's not "temporary". You might see an increased startup time if Resolve needs to do some re-calculation or optimization.
    2
  1392. There's no "check out". Depending on the tool you're using, you may get no notification, but OneDrive will notice the conflict and save both copies for you to merge or handle with. Microsoft Office tools may allow for more direct and even simultaneous editing.
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  1393. https://askleo.com/best-password-manager/ - I use 1Password myself.
    2
  1394. It should raise a warning about a conflict.
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  1395. Whoops. We did have some issues with this one, didn't we? It'll get fixed soon. Thanks!
    2
  1396. Can you elaborate how? I have a hard time calling something that's being used successfully by literally millions of people around the world daily a "total failure".
    2
  1397. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Report A Fake Facebook Account? ▶ https://youtu.be/JLUL0Tm3Rf4
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  1398. Many ways. CTRL+N. Windows Key + E twice. I'm sure there are more.
    2
  1399. They're typically overkill, but can be useful occasionally.
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  1400. Passkeys are NEVER the only way to sign in to an account. You had to sign in some other way in order to setup the passkey in the first palce.
    2
  1401. I'd generally just jump to the latest, Win 11. But if you're concerned, have issues with 11, or just don't like it, even that's not a big rush and Win 10 is fine. But doing 11 now will avoid having to upgrade later.
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  1402. I've heard.
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  1403. Depending on your OneDrive subscription, you may be able to roll ALL those files back to before the ransomware struck.
    2
  1404. Which I find conflicting. They do seem to market the heck out of it, but leave the average consumer out to dry. Gaming doesn't serve business, so ... why?
    2
  1405. Because Microsoft. (You sure it's on the machine, and not just inside the Edge browser?)
    2
  1406.  @EIRE55  Aside from unpinning it from your taskbar (right click on it and hit unpin) I'm not aware of anything else short of uninstalling.
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  1407. Nothing preventing you from doing that today. In fact, the video includes the first step of what you describe.
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  1408. Fire.
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  1409. While this is absolutely concerning, the fact that there's something on your PC called Recall, that's even enabled, doesn't mean that it's doing everything Microsoft says the Recall feature will. For example if it needs an AI chip, and your machine doesn't have one, then there may be nothing going on. In other words don't panic. I do wish Microsoft were SIGNIFICANTLY more transparent on this, but that's not been their style with this feature at all.
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  1410. Never been on a TV program.
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  1411. Or keep running what you have.
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  1412. Yes, but I wouldn't recommend it. This is an important process to get right, and a full UI on a computer screen helps a lot.
    2
  1413. Even Microsoft has said that the Windows 7 Backup and Restore is being removed someday, and that we should migrate to 3rd party tools.
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  1414.  @vexun11  I typically recommend either EaseUS Todo, or Macrium Reflect, but there are other good tools out there as well.
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  1415. @emmapeel4259 You cannot. In fact, there's no way to know that the machine you just purchased with a pristine OS isn't also malware infested. There are no absolutes. Never. All you can do is stack the deck in your favor with regular backups, and good behavior.
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  1416. I cannot. I recommend you leave it and ignore it.
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  1417. Never say "always". :-) I know of many sites that allow it just fine. Many do not, but many do. Take advantage of it when you can.
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  1418.  @bt2896  File -> Info -> Version history? (This applies to Word/Excel/etc docs, so corresponds to Sheets etc.)
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  1419. No. (They have an offline mode for when their servers can't be contacted, but it's a fallback, not a way to use the product continually.)
    2
  1420. I'm fairly certain people within Microsoft see my videos. I know several ex-Microsoft people do. The question is whether or not Microsoft will do anything because of it. My guess: nope.
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  1421. Once you set them up automatically they're no time at all. Seriously, you can set it and forget it, and have a safetynet ready. Indeed, backing up only data is a choice - and it's great IF people make it a choice. More often than not people don't back up at all - at least not until they've experienced one data-loss disaster.
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  1422. Not my first trip to The Netherlands. Honestly, the biggest trouble was finding where I'd put my adapters after the last trip. :-)
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  1423. Please, please, please: make sure your recovery information is set, and always up to date. Without it you can lose your account - FOREVER. I'm honestly not kidding. I see it every day. 😞 For the steps you need to take, see "12 Steps to Keep from Getting Your Account Hacked" at https://askleo.com/2641
    2
  1424. Me too.
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  1425. Not enough details to go on. If motivated, submit a question at https://askleo.com/ask with lots and lots of details.
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  1426. No way to know. Perhaps your SSD simply doesn't support that?
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  1427. You should be able to image the old drive, replace the drive, and then restore the image to a new drive. That's almost exactly the most common use of image backups: drive replacement.
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  1428. OR my recommendation: Keep using Windows 10.
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  1429. If you delete them from OneDrive online they will be deleted from your computer. That's the whole point of OneDrive. You need to copy those files to a folder that is not within the OneDrive folder on your PC.
    2
  1430.  @BeyondtheBox1  When you uninstall your graphics driver Windows falls back to a standard driver.
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  1431. I would reinstall Windows from scratch, not with a reset, but by creating new installation media downloaded from Microsoft and booting from that. Or getting installation media from Lenovo.
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  1432. I have switched ISPs in the past for this very issue. Had one that was 100% script driven, and like you I'd already progressed well beyond the items on the script. When I got a new ISP (local), I described a problem, and got a solution within minutes. Lovely.
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  1433. That and physical access, yes. Having both is rare. And Passkeys add significant security in more commonly vulnerable situations.
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  1434. Mark them as spam and move on.
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  1435. No. Displaying an image tells the sender that your account is real, and is being looked at by a real person. When that email was spam, you'll start getting more spam.
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  1436.  @er... The image is not with the email. It's fetched from the senders server when you view. That fetch can be detected by the sender.
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  1437.  @er...  Images CAN be contained in email message, or they can be remote and fetched at open time. It's a choice the sender makes. Since images cannot contain malware themselves, it's not possible to "fetch" malware this way.
    2
  1438. The big difference is that it's a conversation YOU initiated. (And yes, tracking a ticket number helps validate.)
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  1439. You can copy paste it from the companion article: https://askleo.com/print-queue-is-stuck/
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  1440. You're probably not running Command Prompt "as" administrator.
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  1441. Then it's not a system drive (a drive on which Windows is running). Close all your programs, and say "yes".
    2
  1442. There's no single cause. It can happen for many reasons, most common is not shutting down cleanly.
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  1443. I would not. While I don't have specifics, I can't see that ending well at all.
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  1444. It depends. I believe if I'm doing this online - at outlook.com for example - yes, my training helps you. If I'm doing it in a program -- Microsoft Office Outlook, or Thunderbird, for example - then it's just me.
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  1445. whut?
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  1446. I've not heard of that error message. Please submit a question over at https://askleo.com/ask, and after the auto-response you'll be able to include a screen shot in your response.
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  1447. Only on the outside, and some days more so than others.
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  1448. "Access Denied"
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  1449. As the video outlines, if you delete them you run the risk of programs you have installed no longer working.
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  1450. It sounds like you have the installed programs, not the online version. Try going to office.com in a browser and you should be able to use the online versions for free. (You may also need to uninstall the office trial that sometimes appears on people's machines).
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  1451. Spoofing is highly unlikely. Passkeys use the encryption technology very similar to that used to keep https connections secure, as well as many, many other important things secure. I'm in NO WAY concerned about spoofing.
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  1452.  @schoenerbeats  For your email address (and for any account) MAKE CERTAIN to set up all the available recovery mechanisms. For example for my Gmail account I have multiple alternate email addresses, a phone number, and more, all of which can be used to recover the account. it's not nearly as dire as you think, AS LONG AS YOU PREPARE. :-).
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  1453. I'd have to see a screenshot. Post your question to https://askleo.com/ask and then reply to the auto-response you'll get with a screenshot as an attachment.
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  1454. Any of the image backup tools work well. I've done it with both Macrium Reflect and EaseUS Todo.
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  1455. If you're up for it, go for it. But it's well beyond most people's desires and abilities. :-)
    2
  1456. Convenience. Most may not want to lose access to their machine while the offline scan happens.
    2
  1457.  @DrDystopian7  You ONLY need to reinstall applications that stopped working after you deleted redistributable. They'll reinstall what they need.
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  1458. You do not give up your right to your data.
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  1459. I've been called many things, but "drama queen" has never been one until today. Yay?
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  1460. Kinda. It's essentially the same scan, but run without Windows running, so it's able to check a few more things.
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  1461. I can tell, and I believe I mentioned it in the video. The problem is, believe it or not, many people CANNOT. Or simply DON'T. They click on ads thinking them to be actual results from their search, when in fact they're nothing more than paid placement.
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  1462. My only caution is that you're only backing up data files. Most important perhaps, but not everything. If your hard disk fails, for example, you're looking at a complete reinstall of everything on a replacement drive. An image backup would back up everything. Regardless, good on you for backing up! 👍
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  1463. I do indeed push comments containing URLs to moderation. (And a few other words.) The issue is spam. What you don't see is the amazing amount of comment spam that happens on YouTube, particularly hacking scams on tech channels like this one.
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  1464. Make sure you're looking at files and folders within OneDrive.
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  1465. Outlook.com (the website) is a free service. Microsoft Office Outlook (the program that comes with Microsoft Office) is not.
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  1466. Not stupid. Just not knowledgeable. The average consumer understands less than you might think.
    2
  1467. Right click on start, click on "Command Prompt (Administrator)" or the PowerShell equivalent.
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  1468. Cable? No. Interface? Yes.
    2
  1469. It's a fine platform and machine. I have a couple. (I'm platform agnostic, as I put it, I use Windows, Mac and Linux for various roles.)
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  1470. They will not conflict. It's very common to have multiple C++ runtimes installed.
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  1471. There isn't one, other than being aware that it can happen, and being skeptical.
    2
  1472. reboot
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  1473.  @theapocalypse5752  Yes. Because it doesn't have that one feature, "technology" isn't that advanced. Bruh.
    2
  1474. My understanding is that paid gets you access to more/faster VPN servers.
    2
  1475. Yes
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  1476. It's a failure in editing, but youtube gives me no way to fix it, other than taking the video down completely.
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  1477. You didn't watch the video, I take it. "Do you know what happens when support stops for a " Windows OS? Nothing.
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  1478. I have SO MANY videos and articles talking about backup and backup software. Search the channel or https://askleo.com
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  1479. Not quite. Gmail requires access to the account in order to send from the account. What I'm talking about requires nothing at all.
    2
  1480. USB 3 interface. Note that external DVD drives are generally data-only, meaning that they cannot be used to view video DVDs.
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  1481. It's certainly possible. Even without deepfake they can record you saying specific words ("no", "yes" being popular), and then replay those to voice response systems. Now the real question is even though it's quite possible, how often is it happening? This I don't think we have a clear answer on. But it's definitely worth keeping in mind.
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  1482. I even mention that in the video.
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  1483. Bill's long gone from Microsoft. (And no one is looking at yoru OneDrive files.) The whole POINT of OneDrive is to be cloud based.
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  1484. Not really. Passive files just lying around doing nothing don't impact speed. Not to say that you couldn't benefit from a cleanup, but I wouldn't expect speed to be majorly impacted.
    2
  1485. Without knowing where that account is I couldn't say, but it's VERY UNLIKELY. Contact the provider's support.
    2
  1486. Honestly, I'd see if you can use a wired connection instead. Faster and more stable. If that's not an option, then step 1 is to move the computer closer to the router to see if things improve.
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  1487. When necessary, though, I find it exceptionally therapeutic.
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  1488. I know of no reason not to activate a TPM. It should be safe to do.
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  1489. All password managers simply mimic keystrokes, so they're all absolutely susceptible to keystroke logging (or whatever else malware cares to log). There is NO encrypted private handshake or anything like that.
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  1490. This is why if at all possible you back up PRIOR to running these tools. There may have been no bad sectors, but it sounds like file system information was corrupted some how. It's unclear whether you'd be able to recover the now missing files. System restore won't help, this isn't what it does.
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  1491. Last I saw the premium account removed ads. I think this is more about it as well: https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/premium-features-in-outlook-com-for-microsoft-365-subscribers-78c6089c-7faf-44f5-82e2-efa9ebb921d2
    2
  1492. Heaven help us.
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  1493. Visit onedrive.com, sign in with your Microsoft account, and then do whatever you like. ;-)
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  1494. Only by having the OneDrive app running, and then making sure to save yoru documents somewhere within the OneDrive folder on your PC.
    2
  1495. I played with it for a while a few months OK. I'm not as excited about it as some. I mean, it's nice, it works, but I went back to Thunderbird.
    2
  1496. It is NOT ready for the dump. You just keep using it - either with Windows 10 or Linux.
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  1497. Yes, but the magic is making sure you "delete onedrive" properly. I have an article coming up on that soon.
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  1498. If you mean Microsoft Office's Outlook program - they're both good, but I prefer Thunderbird because it uses open storage formats -- Microsoft's is all proprietary.
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  1499.  @sand8418  Thanks for the update!
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  1500. I believe there's a free tier - you can play with some limitations up to some lower level.
    2
  1501. I'd give it 24 hours, but more important, make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you've freed enough space. Outlook.com mut be below 15GB, and OneDrive below 5GB.
    2
  1502.  @jpbeauch1  Very true. I think I mentioned that in the video. If the original owner had appropriate security in place you might not be able to get in at all.
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  1503.  @NoEgg4u  While I really want that not to be true, I'm coming to the same conclusion. It's very disappointing.
    2
  1504. That sounds like you need to adjust the "new tab" setting in your browser.
    2
  1505.  @kkoz83  I don't recommand that. If you try to run admin command prompt, it'll probably work if you're admin-capable, adn fail if you're not. Why not just try it?
    2
  1506. Should be available in free.
    2
  1507. Move on. Sadly, if you can't login to the account to prove you have the authority to delete it, you can't delete it.
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  1508. Not that I know of.
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  1509. I've been using it for over a year now and am quite happy. Regardless, make sure to back up the contents of anything encrypted in its unencrypted form and securely store that backup some other way. (Password protected ZIP, or a safe or something.) I did this for Boxcryptor as well. (Also, double check the expiration - my belief is it's January or February when they take their servers off line. At least back up prior to that.
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  1510. There's a free tier with all Microsoft accounts, so yes, normal.
    2
  1511. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Program Is Using All CPU? ▶ https://youtu.be/idMWDDBPGCs
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  1512.  @unboxingindonesia  Then yes, you would treat is as a machine-to-machine copy as outlined in the video and companion article.
    2
  1513. Not when it catches fire.
    2
  1514. The only things that comes to mind are a bad hard disk error, or perhaps overheating. Try CHKDSK /R, and make sure the machine is well ventilated.
    2
  1515. https://askleo.com/ask
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  1516. It's in the pinned comment and mentioned repeatedly (repeatedly) in even more of my comment responses.
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  1517. Options made available. I always use advanced.
    2
  1518. You don't need to reinstall the app. Just visit onedrive.com and your files will be there for you to do with as you please.
    2
  1519. "Soon you will be paying a subscription fee for windows " I would love to hear where you've found evidence that this is going happen. Honest.
    2
  1520.  @flipflopski2951  So, speculation. Got it.
    2
  1521. Sign out, and then you should have the sign-in screen to make the choice
    2
  1522. All files.
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  1523. Microsoft 365 is a suite of multiple applications. I assume you mean Outlook, as part of Office? Open the message (not in preview, in it's own window - click the message in the list, for example) then Click the File tab on the message window (not the main Outlook window)., Click Info in the left column (it may already be selected). Click Properties.
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  1524. a) Macrium, b) it is too simple to be true. The scenario you outline will allow you to replace a hard drive in a system, but not move ONLY an application from one drive (C:) to another (say, D:).
    2
  1525. It differs for every email service or program, so there's no one example of "how" that works for all.
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  1526. Yes. Each account is separate and each account has its own 1TB.
    2
  1527. Windows 10 backup: https://askleo.com/dont-use-windows-built-in-image-backup/ and https://youtu.be/oK8nevrmfhM . Yes, either of Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo would be preferable.
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  1528. That's the only Microsoft Office that's available for free.
    2
  1529. There's a good chance that after it sleeps for "a while", it goes into hibernation. So you're really waking up from hibernation.
    2
  1530. I don't have a really great solution. What I would TRY is to create an image backup of both drives, then restore the UEFI partition (and perhaps recovery partitions) to the SSD, and then restore the original SSD partition back to the remaining space on the SSD. That'll need to be resized, of course. I can't guarantee it'll all work seemlessly, but since we started with an image backup you can always go back.
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  1531. The latest. Always. :-)
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  1532. Pretty extreme scenario that I don't worry about, but sure. Once you realize your phone is missing you can disable all the passkeys stored on it, though.
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  1533. Good question. You can't PROVE they did not, so it really depends on your level of concern. The only way to make certain is a completely clean install of Windows, which seems like a lot.
    2
  1534. Yep. That happens. My comments in the video still apply.
    2
  1535. Boxcryptor is no longer an option, to Cryptomator is "better". As to why free software is free ... it varies. https://askleo.com/people-create-free-software/
    2
  1536. ✅ Watch next ▶ Is a Microsoft 365 Subscription Worth It? ▶ https://youtu.be/ioZ-r_N7BcE
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  1537. If you actually NEED 2GB and you don't mind losing the disk space, sure. But if you really need 2GB of pagefile, I'd start considering some of the other alternatives I outline in the video.
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  1538. Generally, no. Applications that require you run a setup program to install them will require you run that setup on any new or additional machine.
    2
  1539. They can't get it from your IP address. (If you're not careful they could get it from your profile, your posts, your pictures - basically anything YOU say, so be careful what you say.)
    2
  1540. thank you!
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  1541. Looking for solutions when you run out of space online.
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  1542. It's really up to you. You'll end up with a cleaner system if you empty that second drive and only copy over what you need, but leaving everything on that drive is also a fine option.
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  1543. All I can say is "maybe". You'd really have to talk to a computer forensic specialist. As you say, I could envision USB events, but then I could also envison devices smart enough to have theirs mimic that of the connected keyboard so I'm not sure it would mean anything.
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  1544. Many web conferencing tools work within the browser, so they access the webcam through the browser. However I've not run into a situation where it's allowed by default. I'm always asked the first time I visit a site that needs it whether or not to allow it.
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  1545. This doesn't impact keeping it safe from hackers.
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  1546. Anything is possible. I believe this to be very rare.
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  1547. I believe the video covers this. It is important in that it's Dell's way to keep your computer up to date. It's possible to remove it, but I don't recommend it.
    2
  1548. That's one way. Displaying an add means they've referenced a page from their server which can include a cookie. Most often the site hosting the ads has a script to enable the ads, and that script can also leave a cookie. There are many ways.
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  1549. Different thing completely. I let programs install where they install.
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  1550. 99.9% of people do not. Only if you have odd hardware, and most people that have odd hardware know they have odd hardware. :-)
    2
  1551. Sadly it probably means you didn't "buy" the software, but rather "licensed" it. That's a whole 'nother mess that is frustrating for many reasons.
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  1552.  @PeterPan-qi8oc  1) no, I mean the password that your backup program allows you to assign to the backup it creates. I assume you're using an actual backup program (like Macrium Reflect, EaseUS Todo, or many others). 2) Same. yes, Macrium allows you to password protect the backups it creates.
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  1553. Your choice of operating system has no bearing on phishing attempts.
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  1554. It's a fine solution, but it's much more cumbersome in practice and can leak unencrypted data. First there's the unzip-edit-rezip sequence that's needed to modify anything inside, and the fact that there are often unencrypted temporary files and such left around as part of the process.
    2
  1555. That's Microsoft Office Outlook.
    2
  1556. Not quite true. I believe Windows 7 users can still update to Windows 10 for free, and from there to Windows 11 for free. While you might not be able to go from 7 to 11 directly, the two-step process should work.
    2
  1557. It's what they called programmers 40 years ago too.
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  1558. Exactly what you did.
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  1559.  @jrkorman  It's my video on the horrific OneDrive backup "feature". If that gets turned on, even accidentally (and MS makes it easy to do accidentally) the contents of your Documents folder is MOVED to OneDrive. C:\Users\xxxxxx\OneDrive\Documents.
    2
  1560. The number of questions I have the begin "Why on earth is MS ...." is lengthy. There's no answer to "why".
    2
  1561. It will be for some time after (likely years).
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  1562. I'm getting mixed feedback on the subtitles. Some people seem to really like them, some not so much. Makes my decision harder. :-)
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  1563. Without knowing HOW it fails, I can't offer any suggestions.
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  1564. Honestly I'm not sure. But it's a simple thing to test, yes? So give it a try. ;-)
    2
  1565. Needless to say I (and Microsoft) disagree.
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  1566. Depends on your expectations fo what it means to run "well", and how exactly you intend to use it. It'll run OK.
    2
  1567.  @nertilkalem6043  This article covers that: https://askleo.com/windows-10-minimum-requirements/
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  1568. Switches, almost by definition, do nothing firewall related. I'd be looking to your router for that.
    2
  1569. Don't have one, specifically. They vary so much.
    2
  1570. ✅ Watch next ▶ Set Up Windows 11 With Only A Local Account ▶ https://youtu.be/EWRRQyGZQBM
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  1571. I mention alternatives ALL THE TIME. Just not EVERY time. Besides, most alternatives (I'll assume you mostly mean Linux) are well beyond the majority of my audience's interest.
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  1572. Interestingly, I don't agree. Sadly for the average computer user, very little has changed, in my opinion.
    2
  1573. Bare metal restore normally refers to restoring to an empty replacement hard drive on the same system on which the backup was created. Macrium has a feature called "ReDeploy" (mentioned in the video, I think) that attempts to deal with restoring to different hardware.
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  1574. Upgrading alone shouldn't force a reinstall.
    2
  1575. It's typically done as part of DDOS protection.
    2
  1576. Depends on Joe. Some folks want better control over BitLocker, others want the Group Policy Editor, and others want Remote Desktop. More info here: https://askleo.com/whats-difference-windows-10-home-vs-pro-editions/
    2
  1577.  @galaxyriderx51  Impossible for me to say -- there could be so many legitimate things going on as well. (Your old account could still be associated with the phone, for example, and still be accessed in the background, especially if this is Android). I don't think formatting will help, but if you're up for the hassle it wouldn't hurt either. It is a hassle, though.
    2
  1578. We all probably agreed to something in the Terms of Service.
    2
  1579. Not that I'm aware of. You might look into the open source alternatives.
    2
  1580. "a transformer which can supply 5V 2amp, then the actual output voltage applied to the device will be greater (significantly) than the specified 5V." This is absolutely false. It should produce 5V regardless. Something else is going on.
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  1581. On the contrary, it makes in important point: YOU CAN'T.
    2
  1582. Windows 10 and 11 are activated based on hardware characteristics. If you reinstall it should automatically realize that it had been activated before. (Even if you change out the hard drive.)
    2
  1583. It should only download them once. Are you sure it isn;t just taking a LONG time? With that much email I'd expect it to take many days.
    2
  1584. I had both good and bad times, for sure. Fortunately mostly good. And, yeah, the whole outsourcing thing, I think, really worked to Microsoft's disadvantage on so many levels.
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  1585. There's more than one. Dave Plummer is perhaps most popular right now: https://www.youtube.com/@DavesGarage
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  1586. Free? Gmail.
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  1587. Assuming there is one.
    2
  1588. Bitwarden is open source, and 1Password has gone through more extensive 3rd party review. The companion article on this video actually addresses a version of this question directly as well.
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  1589.  @ronyoung3833  It's the related question down near the bottom: "How do we know they won’t get breached in the future, and we find ourselves right back in the same place?" -- it doesn't talk about in-the-clear information specificially, but rather trust and lack of perfect security. I've not heard of any information stored in the clear with these tools (but then I didn't about LastPass either, until this breach).
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  1590.  @ronyoung3833  "quagmire" -- couldn't have put it better myself. 😞
    2
  1591. My Microsoft account has two-factor authentication turned on. If you don't, then you shouldn't need it.
    2
  1592. Simply viewing extensions shouldn't pop up a warning, and shouldn't affect your ability to use your files. Something else must be going on, but I can't say what.
    2
  1593. I do not recommend using Apple, Google, and Facebook for logging in to anything other than Apple, Google, and Facebook respectively. Article & video on the topic here: https://askleo.com/login-with-facebook/
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  1594. If you have a Microsoft account you have a OneDrive account. They're the same account.
    2
  1595. Mark them as spam, and move on.
    2
  1596. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Do Services Like Google and Microsoft Ask for a Phone Number? ▶ https://youtu.be/NAAZ3dukD08
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  1597. No idea. YouTube can do that sometimes. What was your question? I get SO MUCH SPAM in my comments that you could have been deleted accidentally.
    2
  1598.  @soultosoul6645  Sorry, iPhones are not my strength at all, particularly for something like this.
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  1599. Cables are likely fine.
    2
  1600. Replace the phone and make sure the replacement has the same number, and all should be well.
    2
  1601. Uh... no. I don't even see how it could.
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  1602.  @pipe2devnull  Nothing is EVER guaranteed in this world, especially tech. But it'll work as long as the (lost) 2FA device would have kept working.
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  1603.  @AM-vp1xd  No. You can insert the USB drive containing your backup images after the boot is complete. (In fact, I believe you can remove the USB you booted from at that point, in case you have only one USB port, but don't quote me on that.)
    2
  1604. Sounds like a scam. Make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you're actually contacting HP. DO NOT rely on search results, but go to hp.com directly.
    2
  1605. I haven't found a way to do that yet. And yes, it's happening to me at times too. (Though in my case I strongly suspect it's one of my virtual machines.)
    2
  1606. It's possible those are actually the same files (due to the way "Libraries" work). Save a copy of something, and delete it from one - see if it also disappears from the other.
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  1607. ✅ Watch next ▶ Phishing: How to Know It When You See It ▶ https://youtu.be/oXF-5I9D0lA
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  1608.  @montystar  It varies based on workload, life, and whatever else is going on. Anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
    2
  1609. Try accessing your email using a web browser instead.
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  1610. 1) give it time (My understanding is the calculation isn't real time) 2) be sure to empty the trash folder.
    2
  1611. Nope. They might complain initially, but you can save and work on files on your computer just fine. More here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-disable-onedrive-in-office-365/
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  1612. IMO none are any better than the others. Do what works for you and makes it the most likely that your backups will work and keep on working.
    2
  1613. Technically not true. You can send encrypted mail to a non-Proton user. The trick is that it's sent as a link, and viewable only on Proton's server, where it's secured by a password you share with your recipient some other way. (Or, super geeky, you can upload your recipients PGP/GPG keys if they happen to use that, but it's rare.)
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  1614. Yes. But the same scenario would play out if he asked you for your password vault password, or basically forced any information from you at all. This is rare, and the security benefits of passkeys far outweigh it.
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  1615. Which is basically exactly what the video says. Did you watch it?
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  1616. 1. No. A passkey set up on one device - say your computer - is only for that device. If you go to a different device, then you either need to sign in a different way, or set up a passkey for that device. 2. Do not delete 2FA. Passkey may be prioritized, but again it's only on the machine(s) on which you set it up. 2FA continues to protect you on all other devices. 3. With a good strong password and 2FA I would not worry about this account.
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  1617. Thank you!
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  1618. If it is, hope you saved the recovery key.
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  1619. Because if you lose access to your Google account, OR if that Google account gets hacked, then ALL the associated accounts you've used it to login with are impacted.
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  1620. Unless you recently purchased a new computer, you don't have it.
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  1621. It's basically this video. The steps are the same.
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  1622. You may need to use a more powerful partition management tool. Windows built-in can do somethings but not all.
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  1623. Yes.
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  1624. Macrium Reflect. I also recommend EaseUS Todo.
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  1625. If you sign in? No, I don't believe so.
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  1626. Fascinating, Since I get updates to my Linux installations every few days. At least a couple of times a week. (They're not forced, but new updates are available very frequently.)
    2
  1627. Browsers are fine. They're talking about programs like Thunderbird, Microsoft Office Outlook, and so on.
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  1628. And that's fantastic, as long as you never forget. :-)
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  1629. Yes. Most can be mounted or examined while you're running normally, and you can extract files individually.
    2
  1630. And it's not currently in Windows 11 for most users. ONLY those with CoPilot+ PCs. I don't really consider it a part of Windows as much as a separate application. (And it defaults to being off.)
    2
  1631. Get off my (virtual) lawn.
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  1632. It’s easier than you think.
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  1633. I cannot. But I do have opinions: https://askleo.com/browser-remember-passwords/
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  1634. 99 times out of 100 it'll be just fine. The default setting in Windows is for "quick removal". Nonetheless, especially for something involving encryption, I'd make sure to safely remove or dismount first.
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  1635. I really can't speak to the reactivation (it's very likely it'll boot ok, especially after redeploy). The issue is that the criteria for that digital license isn't really defined anywhere. I expect it'll depend on exactly what changed, and how different it all is. Even though Windows 10 doesn't require a TPM, I could see that being a factor (the TPM has secure information that would clearly be different on a different motherboard.) If this were home or pro you'd probably have the option to call in for automated activation if it didn't just work out of the box, but with Enterprise ... I'm really not sure. Wish I had more clarity for you.
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  1636. I have many (MANY) articles on Ask Leo! on the topic. Start here: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  1637. Not everyone feels that way. In fact I'd say most don't.
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  1638. Proton is aware: https://twitter.com/ProtonSupport/status/1554185275546505217 - It's an error. Proton is safe.
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  1639. In practice, it's pretty simple: -BACK UP EVERYTHING -Install Cryptomator -Create a Cryptomator vault -Mount said vault -Mount your boxcryptor vault -Copy the contents of the mounted boxcryptor vault to the mounted cryptomator vault -Unmount the boxcryptor vault.
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  1640. You and me both.
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  1641. a) Are you sure the TPM is there, AND enabled in the BIOS/UEFI? And are you sure that's the reason you're being prevented from installing 11? There are other requirements as well.
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  1642.  @SpeccyMan  You can create the recovery disk from within Windows. You can download a Windows 11 image from Microsoft.
    2
  1643. The issue isn't search, it's that the search indexer is often a cause of performance issues. I recommend turning it off if a) you don't use search often (which as it turns out is most people), and b) it's impacting your performance.
    2
  1644. Honestly the videos and articles I have on it are what I have. DO check out the companion articles, as they may state things in a different way that might click better for you. If you have specific questions, hit https://askleo.com/ask
    2
  1645. It passed, and I put the drive back into service, albeit in a less critical role on a different machine.
    2
  1646. Cross your fingers. Resist. Contact your representatives. Get active.
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  1647. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Backup OneDrive Files? ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLz0DWcA0jE&t=0s
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  1648. Thunderbird stores email in plain text, yes. (That it's a common/standard format is one of it's appealing features to me.) If you want encryption you'll need to do that some other way -- BitLocker, VeraCrypt, BoxCryptor are all possible solutions.
    2
  1649. I'm sorry.
    2
  1650. If you put in your card info you should contact your credit card company immediately.
    2
  1651. All I can say is "maybe". VPN's are generally well known by the major players, and thus they may see the use of a VPN from anywhere as less than trustworthy.
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  1652.  @qazwsxzwharp  Very few home routers have this option, and it's often complex to set up when they do. Yup. it's a nice approach if you can do it, but it's just not that common.
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  1653. Of course I'm NOT sure. I can't see your computer so I can't tell you what's wrong with it. The article/video has several ideas of what to look for.
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  1654. Mentioned in the video and companion article.
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  1655. You're aware he's no longer involved, right?
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  1656. Wow. That's awful.
    2
  1657. Briefly. It had some limitations (extensions if I recall correctly) that made it impractical for me.
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  1658.  @vaughnbay  That is correct, sort of. First you said smartphone, and not all cell phones are smartphones. Second, there are services online where you can get a number that's capable of receiving text messages without needing a cell phone.
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  1659. Can you provide a citation for that new information? I'd love to read it.
    2
  1660. Easy is in the eye of the beholder (meaning only you can say if its easy for you). It is a Linux distribution with a good reputation.
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  1661. Yup.
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  1662. I would think so (you'd have to open multiple command prompts), but particularly if those partitions are on the same physical disk it would slow down the process significantly.
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  1663. Some services simply require SMS. Nowhere am I saying it's perfect, but it's better than no additional confirmation at all.
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  1664.  @bigred9428  Texts or text messaging. "Short Message Service"
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  1665. Uh....no. https://askleo.com/no-dont-write-down-passwords/
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  1666. Thank you!
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  1667. Truly identical should work.
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  1668. It uses whatever search engine you configure it to use.
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  1669. The specific article was published last week. This video's a summary of the newsletter that also includes references to it.
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  1670. I've heard that rumor, but I can't believe it. Stop support maybe, but actively disabling office on 10 seems like a disaster in too many ways.
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  1671.  @8crafter  Again, it depends on the worm. There are no absolutes here. Definitely *most* worms will be prevented from spreading. Others, more sophisticated perhaps, can spread in other ways, including infecting the router. That's why there are no simple solutions, but a combination of efforts to keep yourself safe.
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  1672. I didn't know lmao was a protocol. If you mean IMAP, you can't "change". It's a choice you make at account setup time, so you'd have to set up a new connection to the account using IMAP, and then disconnect the POP.
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  1673. They'll generally learn by painful experience.
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  1674.  @aashishhumagain2559  VPN's hide your IP from the site you are connecting to, yes, but more importantly they hide/encrypt the content of what you're downloading, so your ISP can't see what it is you're downloading and possibly slap you for it.
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  1675. OOBE is like starting over with a fresh install without starting over.
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  1676. It will remove the ransomware but it will not decrypt your files. No idea how long - depends on the speed of your machine and the size of the disk.
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  1677. It depends on where it is on the web - which website specifically. (Google search is not the answer - it's only showing you what OTHER websites contain.)
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  1678. Not without knowing the steps you went through to transfer.
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  1679. Not everyone has that capability, honest. And some people choose to travel to places without internet so as to disconnect.
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  1680. Spammers use a variety of techniques. The only thing you can do is mark them as spam and move on.
    2
  1681. It should not.
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  1682. Not sure what "everything on the internet" includes, but the right (and only) way to proceed is to try to sign in to a Microsoft service onlin e (outlook.com will do), and use the "forgot my password" approach to recover your password. If that can't be made to work you might want to set up a new Microsoft account (DON'T forget the password this time, AND set up all the account recovery info), and then re-associate your PC with that new account. It MIGHT take a reinstall of Windows to do that.
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  1683. Since Windows was activated on the machine a clean install should just work. Like I said, create a new Microsoft account, and use that to set up Windows from scratch. You can download Windows from Microsoft and create a setup disk to use.
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  1684. SSDs are significantly faster when reading, not particularly so when writing. That's what I'm talking about.
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  1685. There's really no way to know. Basically it means you can try again in 30 days, I guess, but other than that there's no telling (other than whatever was included in the message you got.)
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  1686. I would leave it.
    2
  1687. Probably not. Stay vigilant.
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  1688. PS: an "auto clicker"? That sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. I wouldn't want any automatic clicks whatsoever.
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  1689. The simplest solution is connecting it to a Wi-Fi repeater. The important thing is that the exterior antenna be connected to an interior device. Not all repeaters have connections for external antennas. Similarly most Wi-Fi adapters in computers don't have a connection for an external antenna, but that's ultimately what you're looking for. A repeater is probably the easiest/most likely to work solution.
    2
  1690.  @bubeo1  No. The antennas on a router are for transmitting. The one you want exterior is to receive. (A router "receives" through its hardwire connection to the internet.)
    2
  1691. https://askleo.com/difference-between-clone-image/ or https://youtu.be/f9va6_gn-8s
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  1692. No they are not identical. Backup images are proprietary formats.
    2
  1693. You don't need both. One will do. Which is a matter of taste. Try the trial for each and see which one feels better to you.
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  1694. 1) This is SSD-specific 2) PROVE? Heh ... that depends on the willingness of the manufacturer to believe you. In an ideal world the TBW will still be recorded on the drive, so it's obvious by looking, but we don't live in an idea world. I could also see the SSD failing in such a way that the TBW was simply not accessible any more. So in the later case the program wouldn't be able to show any info at all. Not a great answer, but ... it depends.
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  1695. In most email programs you right on the message and there's a "Not Juink" button. In most web interfaces there's an equivalent button. No IT-knowledge reauired.
    2
  1696. Many people do, only to find that I can't help them recover their lost account. You'll still need to take responsibility for keeping it secure.
    2
  1697. One would think. I was kind of surprised at how easy it still is. But even if it were completely locked down in Windows, someone would insist that to remain safe and remove the "virus" you need to boot from a Linux live USB, and then all bets are off once again.
    2
  1698. ✅ Watch next ▶ Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online ▶ https://youtu.be/bSBLF66cCN0
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  1699. I believe it's similar to Macrium Reflects "Image Guardian" - locks down the backup images so that they cannot be affected by ransomware.
    2
  1700. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/five-steps-to-repair-windows-10-without-losing-programs/
    2
  1701. Image backups are typically too lartge for the cloud (or rather, the internet connection to upload to the cloud). I don't have a great solution, other than periodically copying your OneDrive account with some kind of a scheduled script or batch file.
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  1702. This depends A LOT on the router. MOST will place both 2.4 and 5Ghz connections on the SAME local network.
    2
  1703. There's no such thing as "safe". Only "more safe" and "less safe". The more authentication methods you have the safer you likely will be. I've not heard of problems getting recovery codes sent from Gmail to Hotmail, but if that concerns you at all, then set up an email account at a different provider to use for this purpose.
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  1704. Depends on where you get it from. Given that Macrium has no more official download, there's definitely a risk.
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  1705. I got it too. I'll claim it's a false positive (probably by people incorrectly reporting). I reported as "safe", and went on in. I trust protonmail. But like ANY email provider, the email messages you get can, of course, include phishing attempts.
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  1706. https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
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  1707. I ... don't. I assume YouTube is doing some kind of auto translate?
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  1708. I'm still not exactly sure what it is you're asking, since of course it's quite easy to do that. If you're asking if that's safe, then yes, provided you use an appropriately secure password.
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  1709.  @archangelmusic13  No it does not mean you're being hacked. That's never the conclusion to jump to. CMD can come up because some of the software on your machine is doing something. It's common in setup programs, but can happen at other times.
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  1710. I believe the free version is limited to level 20. You need to pay for a subscription.
    2
  1711. It kinda depends, probably not, but at a minimum you of course wouldn't have those steam games.
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  1712. That's a different Leo. He's Leo Laporte, I'm Leo Notenboom. :-)
    2
  1713. Why? It's a subscription you probably didn't renew. More than that I can't say without a LOT more information on exactly how things failed and EXACTLY what you tried to do.
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  1714. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Get Rid of Edge in Windows 11? ▶ https://youtu.be/r2zQGnCqxU0
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  1715. I don't understand ... that's actually what I was addressing. No one can "steal" your face or fingerprint or the data that saves it. What'd I miss?
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  1716. Start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0d23dcTBac
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  1717. Windows 10? Install a different operating system. I've not seen the warning myself, but I'm hoping it has a "never show this again" checkbox or something.
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  1718. Nope. As long as your backups continue to work.
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  1719. I have another coming in a week or two.
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  1720. Honestly, it's not enough information. It really depends on what YOU want and are attempting to do. Normally a reinstall of Windows on one drive doesn't mean you need to anything to your other drives, though.
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  1721. If you mount your VeraCrypt container, then it appears like just another drive that you can drag and drop with.
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  1722. It depends ENTIRELY on how OneDrive is set up on your machine. If you have OneDrive backup turned on, then quite possibly YES. You can easily test it. Copy a document somewhere safe, then delete it from OneDrive and see what happens.
    2
  1723. In an admin command prompt run "chkntfs c:". If a CHKDSK is scheduled, it'll report so. ( I just learned this today. 😃 )
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  1724. Not always true (hardware keyloggers can have software components). However how do you KNOW that a keylogger isn't logging more than keystrokes? You don't.
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  1725. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Password Managers Are [Still] Safer than the Alternatives ▶ https://youtu.be/h_37XLfoHco
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  1726. https://askleo.com/can-password-protect-folder/
    2
  1727. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Is a Server? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmWq7IzHcI8&t=0s
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  1728. I believe so, yes. I let LastPass do it for me whenever possible.
    2
  1729. You'll be asked for the recovery key that BitLocker will have prompted you to save when it was set up. (Or, if some other tool was used, like VeraCrypt, then yes, it'll need a password.)
    2
  1730. Not really. If I were faced with this problem, I'd take that Win2K hard drive, place it in a USB enclosure, attach it to a current machine, and make the image that way. Not useful is an ongoing thing, though.
    2
  1731. I know of no way other than uploading the originals again, assuming you saved them,
    2
  1732. Should be fine. It's a USC-C smart charger.
    2
  1733. If things are working for you I would do nothing. If it's impacting you somehow, then I might look at a refresh/reinstall of Windows. But ONLY if it's actually impacting you.
    2
  1734. Nothing much.
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  1735. You have many choices. Some, in my opinion, are better...
    2
  1736. There should be additional information with the message. Otherwise, that's the message you might get if you type CTRL+C while it's running - that didn't accidentally happen, did it?
    2
  1737. PLEASE provide proof of a backdoor. I'm serious. If such a thing exists it's important, but if it doesn't then you're just spreading paranoid rumors.
    2
  1738. You use Libre Office on your PC. If you work on documents stored in the Google Drive folder on your PC, and the Google Drive Backup/Sync app is running then they'll be synchronized to Google Drive online.
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  1739. I do have a video on HOW to use it, because some people still will.
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  1740. I'd make sure to BACK UP, and then plan on replacing that hard disk soon.
    2
  1741. If you have it you can still use it, it'll keep working, at least for a while, but it's been discontinued: https://askleo.com/macrium-reflect-free-is-going-away/
    2
  1742. Oh well.
    2
  1743. And they don't have to be.
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  1744. Usually, yes.
    2
  1745. " A hard drive backup will not be of much use if you cannot match it to a replacement motherboard" -> Not true. It's still a full repository of all your files, whether you remembered to back them up some other way, or not.
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  1746.  @woodturner1954  It CRACKS ME UP that in a 20+ minute video where I basically complain about how Microsoft is letting us down the entire time, you accuse me of being an "MS Supporter". Tell me you didn't watch the video without telling me you didn't watch the video. I've been advising people that there are ways to keep using 10 safely after end of support. Go on believing what you want to believe. If you want to fall for MS's party line, have at it.
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  1747. I use Macriun Reflect and have it configured to take a full image backup once a month, and an incremental daily.
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  1748. Your local account name.
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  1749. Kinda, yeah, but when accessed it becomes the real file on your PC.
    2
  1750. Sounds like you need to perform some repairs: https://askleo.com/five-steps-to-repair-windows-10-without-losing-programs/
    2
  1751. There's NEVER been any official word about Windows 12 ever even existing. Everything we've heard is rumors from random places.
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  1752.  @zoomosis  Quite possibly. I just get somewhat irritated when people make statements about something that doesn't have any evidence whatsoever of even existing.
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  1753. By avoiding malware in general. I'm not trying to be a smart-ass, keyloggers are just malware, so do all the things you already know to do to avoid malware and you'll be fine.
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  1754. It's interesting the only time I really felt like I had to "manage up" was with that horrid manager I spoke of in the video. Most managers ranged from benign to actual colleagues I could and would work with to get the job(s) done. Thanks!
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  1755. I don't, sorry.
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  1756. Depends on what software you used to create the image. Assuming that software is still around, you can simply restore the image to a new drive, or simply examine the contents of the image. Perhaps I'm missing some nuance about the question?
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  1757. A true system image has everything a clone would have, so one of them is redundant. I use a system image. "Full backup" can also mean a system image as well, so it really depends on EXACTLY what you're backing up at each step.
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  1758. 1) yes, it should. 2) Command prompt doesn't search contents - I believe explorer does.
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  1759. I WOULD NOT. Anyone who gains access to your account, or even SEES your drafts could get it.
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  1760. If it was working fine before, then it should after, yes.
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  1761. As I said, it should. :-)
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  1762. Not easily, no. It generally requires a more sophisticated router with advanced configuration capabilities.
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  1763. I would try NTFS (it's what I use for this), and of course make sure the disk is working by just looking at it in file explorer before you attempt the emergency disk.
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  1764. No idea. If the information has been removed from the internet, then by definition search engines are unlikely to "find" it. You may need to try archive.org or similar resources.
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  1765. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Most Important Attitude ▶ https://youtu.be/W2913Hgsn1E
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  1766. No, and I don't plan to for some time. It's nowhere near ready for general use, the pre-release has been exceptionally confused, and it may not even work on many people's machines. IMO it's not worth wasting any time on right now.
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  1767. A single fire destroyed YEARS of precious (paper and film) photos. Irreplacable. Digital can be copied and backed up much more easily.
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  1768. Your accounts should not appear on her computer UNLESS you've signed into them there for some reason.
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  1769.  @civsully1740  Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo
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  1770. That'd be WAY WAY WAY more than one video. :-) Might start here: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  1771. Amazon works for me. (And as someone noted elsewhere, the drives are technical 2.5 and 3.5 inch drive platters, so while they're 5" on the outside, you might see them as 3.5" enclosures)
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  1772. Depends on the outlook. If you mean Outlook.com online, then click on your profile photo or initials in the upper right.
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  1773.  @dibyajyotisahoo6953  It depends on exactly what you store, and how you store it. I recommend external hard disks for backups.
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  1774. It depends on the image format. A Macrium image would require Macrium. Not sure if EaseUS has similar. You can try .vhd and .vhdx with Hyper-V. I'd also look to see if VirtualBox can be set up to boot from one. The only other approach I can think of is to set up a new virtual machine, use the backup software to restore an image to a virtual hard disk, and then try booting from that.
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  1775. It's not a strong recommendation, and I do both myself on different machines, but in general: MS Account.
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  1776. https://askleo.com/
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  1777. Now you can just download them from the internet.
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  1778. They simply use a different approach to save the same information.
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  1779. There's no blanket answer to that other than: if you don't know you should update, then there's no reason to and you shouldn't.
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  1780. Honestly, avoiding the Documents folder has been my approach as well.
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  1781. No one is saying you need to replace your machine. Keep running Windows 10.
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  1782. Usually that's an issue with the site itself.
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  1783. I find it interesting how our definition of "youngsters" continues to change as we age. I've pegged it as between -20 and -30 from wherever I am. (63 in a few days.) My personal blog even has a category: "-20 : Thoughts for Those Who Follow" :-)
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  1784. Nope. There isn't a simple answer, so it requires some explanation.
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  1785. Hard drive should have lasted. That's the approach that I take these days. Perhaps most important is to have TWO copies. If there's only one, it's not backed up.
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  1786. Either they're just doing it to mess with people, or they have more information than just the IP address.
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  1787. You should be able to, yes.
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  1788. Mostly physical theft or access yes. I consider it important for mobile computers, and optional for desktop/stationary depending on their environment.
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  1789. And yet, a) it's not being bypassed that often, and b) it's MUCH better than no 2FA at all.
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  1790. Sounds like you CC'ed instead of BCC'ed. They're different.
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  1791. I AGED WHILE READING YOUR ALL-CAPS COMMENT!
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  1792. Every article I write these days has a companion video here on YouTube. Now, not all questions asked get articles (or videos), they may just get a direct reply via email.
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  1793. Turn off Wi-Fi. If you can't prior to running the setup program, turn off your router for a few.
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  1794. There's no need, at least not rightaway. Windows Security will continue to be updated well beyond Windows 10 and of support.
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  1795.  @ONESTTEFTEO  Syncing is not backup. But yes, what you originally suggested is possible in the other cloud storage services as well. (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
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  1796. I honestly don't know.
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  1797. There's no way for me to know. It depends on the hardware and it's tolerance for not getting things exactly right. This is covered in the video and companion article.
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  1798. I hope you still have them backed up elsewhere as well. Raid controller can fail, taking the entire dataset with it at once.
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  1799. You can set up an out-of-office message, or use the filter functionality to reply automatically.
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  1800.  @janicerobinson5286  I do not. Sorry. fibre in a house is super rare. Most folks are content with cat-6 or better ethernet, which can handle 1gbps.
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  1801. They generally are, yes.
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  1802. There's really no split. Create a new, smaller container, and copy the contents over.
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  1803.  @AGoogleUser-e7v  No.
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  1804. Yes you can, but I generally recommend doing all partitions on the entire disk.
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  1805. Not required. You can purchase an annual subscription, yes, but there's also a one-time option.
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  1806. Yoru Roblox account may be compromised, yes. Change its password IMMEDIATELY if you can.
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  1807. I'd probably go right to 11 on a clean install. I'd also try it for a while and perhaps be prepared to drop back to 10 if you find issues that affect you or your new machine.
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  1808. Yes. I even mention that in the video.
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  1809. Sometimes. There's no way to know for sure. Usually it's correct at least to the Country level. Beyond that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  1810. Please follow the account recovery steps as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-my-hacked-facebook-account/ If Facebook's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Facebook recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
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  1811. Probably, but they're certainly not common. I've never actually seen one.
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  1812.  @madzyrango  If all email addresses are seen, then it's not using BCC. I know of no way to automate populating the BCC line. Sorry. Senders need to do the right thing before they hit send.
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  1813. Generally no. There's no reaction support in the email protocols.
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  1814. You may need to get an old 5.5 in floppy drive (PC recycle places often have bunches), and then get an external IDE adapter. Not seeing enclosures any more, but the combo should work.
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  1815. Damage? No. UnBreakable? NOTHING is unbreakable - there are no absolutes. But it's difficult enough to be completely impractical.
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  1816. No. That's the beauty of digital. A successful copy is identical to the original.
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  1817. Thanks for the kind words!
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  1818. If "Back up system files to the recovery drive” is checked it should. But remember, this is not a BACKUP. This is a recovery drive. It's not backing up what's on your hard disk, it's creating something you can boot from to recover/repair an existing installation.
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  1819. Unless it's the only option. It's still better than no 2FA at all.
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  1820. An image backs up EVERYTHING, including your installed programs and Windows. So, say, your hard disk breaks, you replace it, and you can then restore the image and be back where you left off. If you back up only SOME things, like your photos and docs, then after a hard disk replacement you need to reinstall everything from scratch to get a working machine.
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  1821. This is not an "Advert". I just find Kagi an interesting and unusual model.
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  1822. Use one of the recovery methods you set up for the account in question, and disassociate the YubiKey you lost.
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  1823. Exactly ... their voicemail mailbox is full. Nothing to be done other than to try to contact them some other way.
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  1824. I wouldn't bother reinstalling. I believe Revo can hunt for stuff. However I'm also not sure it's worth it at that point.
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  1825. You shouldn't be able to. CHKDSK locks the drive while it runs.
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  1826. You may need to use a cable to transfer them to your PC first.
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  1827. It's generic: any account that has or requires a second email address for recovery.
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  1828. Not particularly, no.
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  1829.  @BenEngel1961 I can't say whether your favorites, passwords, or bookmarks will eb transferred over. Different browsers handle this differently What I might recommend is signing in to the browser's account, if you have a browser that does this (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), because those will synchronize those settings when you set up a browser again on a new or recovered machine.
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  1830.  @BenEngel1961 Parents were born there. All remaining blood relatives are there as well. :-)
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  1831. No 32 bit option for Windows 11.
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  1832.  @davidhamm5626  never
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  1833. Feels like time for a new bank.
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  1834. You'll have to sign in using one of the other, less convenient ways.
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  1835. There is no "change". You can only create a new account using POP. IMAP email is generally syncronized to your PC, so it's still accessible when you're not online. (But exactly how quickly things sync varies between programs.)
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  1836. https://youtu.be/r0d23dcTBac
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  1837. What you describe is a clone. (And yes, the terms are used inconsistently across the industry.)
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  1838. While I don't disagree, it's a distinction that's irrelevant to my audience.
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  1839.  @tonymascoll2171  No. This is not a service I can provide. I can't do anything more than you can do yourself with the instructions I just provided.
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  1840.  @gabfff953  It depends on the type of verification Google is asking for, but if it's a text message that's associated with the NUMBER not the device.
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  1841. In general, no. On rare cases someone has managed to sneak some through, but it's typically caught quickly. It's certainly nothing I'd be concerned about.
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  1842. Definitely good advice. I save them digitally in a file, but then encrypt that and save it somewhere else.
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  1843.  @NoEgg4u  I have been uploading encrypted files for years. I just did a test of an encrypted zip and a gpg encrypted file. No problem. Not sure where the original concern comes from.
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  1844. The title looks ok to me?
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  1845. That's in a sense what Passkeys provide. If you have biometrics support on your device, that's how you unlock it so a passkey can be used.
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  1846. I'm 100% in favor of doing what you do ... except I would recommend using a different tool. As mentioned in the video (and its companion article) Microsoft has said we should start using a different tool.
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  1847. None. Wireless usually means Wi-Fi, and vice versa.
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  1848. You boot from setup media.
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  1849. Closest is https://askleo.com/ask :-)
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  1850. Totally up to you. I probably would.
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  1851. I read too many sci-fi books.
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  1852. Yes, that's the very annoying and potentially destructive backup "feature".
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  1853.  @kendallsable3073  As you say, all websites get your IP address when you visit. I know of no way to differentiate between malicious or not, other than reputation sites like https://www.mywot.com/ , Even then general purpose utilities (like grabify, for example) can be used for good or bad purposes.
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  1854.  @glovex9863  Watch the video. There's nothing to worry about.
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  1855. @Gio tayyy Only if it happens constantly. I've seen it happen just because I did too many searches too quickly. If it does come back A LOT, then just scan your machine for malware. (Note that this includes all machines that might be sharing your internet connection.)
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  1856. I believe it is safe. Passwordless accounts are, I believe, the future. While there are never any absolutes, I believe it to be EXTREMELY unlikely that such notifications can be hacked.
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  1857. Follow the instructions on that page. Usually it's "wait a while".
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  1858. Move it do a completely different folder outside of the OneDrive folder. If you have OneDrive's backup feature turned on (OneDrive may turn it on for you), that Documents folder was MOVED into OneDrive so moving to documents doesn't make sense. Use a completely different folder not within OneDrive. More here: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
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  1859. ✅ Watch next ▶ Recover Deleted Files in OneDrive ▶ https://youtu.be/6XAkSxhy7XQ
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  1860. Have a couple on my site. EaseUS todo is my current free recommendation.
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  1861. Any decent backup tool. The storage technology in this case (RAID5) has no impact on the backup tool used. Macrium Reflect, EaseUS Todo, etc are all good solutions.
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  1862. No. Not unless you want to risk other programs on your machine no longer working.
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  1863. Which is why my recommendation is to move them forward to more current technology every 5 to 10 years.
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  1864. REALLY depends on your situation. I've not done so.
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  1865. It's not possible to prove that something is not happening. Same for ANY folder on your machine. Either you trust Microsoft or you don't, or you live with it.
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  1866. Supposedly if Windows 10 was installed on the machine, then it has a "digital license" and should reinstall without requiring the code.
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  1867. Passkey itself cannot, no. (Well, yes, but it would take thousands of years of cryptographic analysis / brute force.)
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  1868. Well, then you won't be signing in to anything, will you? :-)
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  1869. It depends ENTIRELY on how well the laptop is built. It could hurt. It could be OK. I have no way to know for certain. I recommend getting the correct voltage.
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  1870. Not that I've heard of. If you can provide a reference for that claim, I'd love to see it.
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  1871. Then all the files in the onedrive folder on your PC will also disappear, if you have OneDrive running and syncing there.
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  1872. Sadly it likely WAS with your permission. There are several items we routinely say yes to without reading the details. One of them has them doing exactly this.
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  1873. Yes, but no. :-) You can't count on it being that often at all. In fact I'd say "most" IP address assignments last for multiple days or weeks. (Mine lasts for months.)
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  1874. IMO you've done the right things.
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  1875. Yes EaseUS works in Windows 11.
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  1876. Understanding how it works may be, but using it is simple.
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  1877.  @j.oliveira.j  I've done it by entering a fake microsoft account email address and a bad password when it asks for an account. On the error screen you then get an option or two more.
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  1878.  @MarkLuffman  I know, it really feels less secure, doesn't it? But it's definitely MORE secure. Just ... inconvenient. Don't have anything specific on hardware keys yet. I also have one. It's always in the other room (regardless of where I am) when I need it. :-)
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  1879.  @yusufmain5356  What I also like about Spotify is that they will sometimes let you confirm access using another device previously signed in. So when I sign in to my PC, for example, it'll say something like "ok, now go say OK on Spotify signed in on your phone". (Words and scenario I'm stating are inexact, but you get the idea.)
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  1880. It's unclear what happened, but if you move the files outside of the onedrive folder, OneDrive doesn't know about them and can't upload. Moving them outside of the OneDrive folder is key.
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  1881. It depends on the specific password manager, but I'm sure that the most common/reputable ones use secure communications. (If it matters, the mobile connection would be more secure than than public Wi-Fi.)
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  1882. It's really unrelated to password cracking. YubiKey is just a (good) form of 2-factor authentication that prevents hackers from accessing your account even if they figure out the password somehow.
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  1883. Yup. I'd actually recommend putting it in a USB external drive enclosure. Makes connecting it to any computer in the future easier. (And if you were about to lose data, then you haven't been backing up. I would recommend you start doing that as well.)
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  1884. You may need to use Proton's Mail Bridge temporarily https://proton.me/support/imap-smtp-and-pop3-setup and then use a desktop email program to move existing email: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-move-emails-from-one-account-to-another/
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  1885.  @kostadinkostadinov5440  In theory, yes, in practice there are too many unknowns. It really depends on obscure specific design decisions in each charger. I don't recommend it, but if you try, keep a fire extinguisher nearby. 🔥🔥
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  1886. It's the same problem: the PC the VM represents will be dramatically different than the original. It may or may not work, and if it looks like it works it may not be reliable. HOWEVER I have absolutely done this at least once to recover an assortment of things from a friends PC. It's just not something I would rely on for long term use.
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  1887. Would love to see a citation on that. Remember, you're using it every time you connect to an https website, including your bank and online stores. If you believe it to be easily broken, than I don't see how you can be online.
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  1888. PLEASE DO back up. Just avoid **OneDrive**'s backup.
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  1889. Cool solution.
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  1890. I'm confused, I mention KeePass explicitly in the video and in the companion article.
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  1891. I don't have a mobile recommendation at this time.
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  1892. Would love you to cite a credible reference on that.
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  1893. Math says: those bugs were probably minor and/or unimportant.
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  1894. Shhh!!!!
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  1895. I recommend either: Reflect or Todo. Which ever one appeals to you most, works for you, and gets you backing up. :-)
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  1896.  @stevewoodruff4242  The most pragmatic way is to download the programs installer on another computer, and then install it on your new. Yes, that's technically not "pristine" any more, but close enough. The alternative is to create "rescue media" on another machine with that other backup program, and then boot the new machine from the rescue media. In most cases rescue media can also be used to create backups. I've done it, and it's more effort than it's worth, though.
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  1897. You cannot track someone's IP address. I have several articles on the topic at askleo.com
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  1898. The fact is that many of my readers celebrate holidays other than Christmas at this time of year. :-)
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  1899. https://askleo.com/how_does_nat_work/
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  1900. Changing your ISP may involve changing more than you think.
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  1901. My assumption is it allows them to track which email you're responding to.
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  1902. Yes
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  1903. There's no formula or rule. Some last weeks, some last decades. Since failure can happen at any time, without warning, backing up regularly is key.
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  1904. The case of the disappearing message.
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  1905. I've not played with their email client, I'm afraid. They are good browser, though, and I do have installed as one of my many :-). Worth a try, I think.
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  1906. Have you turned off the backup feature? Do you have Windows File Explorer open on that folder somewhere to show it's contents?
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  1907. 1) Usually by running scripts on the web page that either trick you into downloading malware, or taking advantage of vulnerabilities that allow malware to be installed without your interaction. 2) NEVER SAY NEVER. I'm sure there's mac keyloggers out there. But yes, Windows is more highly targetted.
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  1908.  @TroyQwert  That depends entirely on how you choose to securely store that backup.
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  1909. First: if the vault is "locked" (not mounted) then no, noone can see the true files, only the encrypted blobs. Second: Cryptomator really is designed to be used with services like Dropbox and such that mirror files from your PC to cloud storage. While I expect copying/moving files out elsewhere might be possible, it feels like it would be error prone. If you're looking to that I'd me more tempted to use traditional encrypt tools like zip.
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  1910. Some people are embarrassed by the email address they chose as a teenager, but don't want to lose the contents of their account or move to another one. Also "hotmail" has always had many negative connotations. And as long as your account security is set up properly (2FA, etc.) I don't see a problem.
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  1911. Yeah, it is unfortunate that there are some scenarios where changing your number is necessary, and the right thing to do. Unfortunately I see many people getting new numbers for no reason at all, and eventually getting locked out of important accounts.
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  1912. Microsoft will NEVER ask you to send email to some Russian website. I suspect what you encountered was a phishing attempt.
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  1913. That's the realm of my TEHpodcast.com co-host, Gary. See https://macmost.com :-)
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  1914. >>early days<< (VERY early days ... I'm fairly certain he wasn't doing it when I started, which means he did NOT personally review, say, Windows, which came along after.)
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  1915. Not all services provide this. I don't think Gmail does.
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  1916. It is not a switch. This is a change Microsoft recently implemented and I know of no way to undo it. All you can do is delete emails with attachments, OR get more OneDrive space.
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  1917. Software is plenty.
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  1918.  @Nozzlejockey2  It's not "wrong", but since we don't know what that software is or where it came from, there may be better alternatives like Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo. Both have a free version. So I generally recommend using software you know, as opposed to whatever was given to you on the disk. If it works for you, great. Make sure to test your ability to recover, though. Perhaps see if you can retrieve a file from a backup.
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  1919.  @Nozzlejockey2  Nope.
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  1920. https://office.com will take you there. You will need to sign in with, or create, a Microsoft account.
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  1921. It's still a free upgrade.
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  1922. The way to "get rid" of Windows Defender is to install a replacement. Defender will then step aside.
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  1923. I've heard from too many people that do exactly this: upload to social media and then delete or otherwise lose the originals.
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  1924. Correct. The advertisements that appear have nothing to do with my criteria, my budget, or anything I care about. The ads are only (ONLY) there because a manufacturer cared to pay enough to put them there. Those products could be good, but they could also just be crap. That has zero relevance to my decisions.
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  1925. How large is the flashdrive you're using? Have you tried another?
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  1926. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Is a Passkey? ▶ https://youtu.be/6lBixL_qpro
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  1927. Exactly - it's called "From Spoofing". -> https://askleo.com/from_spoofing_how_spammers_send_email_that_looks_like_it_came_from_you/
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  1928. A folder structure does take some space, yes. It's typically small compared to the files you place on it, but it takes some.
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  1929. Thanks! Glad it was helpful.
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  1930. The key is not hacked. It's still secured by the security of the device it was on. AND you can immediately deactivate that key remotely if you like.
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  1931. Check askleo.com - I believe I have exactly that. Start here: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/ it has links
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  1932. The Reddit activity has nothing to do with Dropbox. MANY reddit communities have gone dark for a couple of days to protest some changes at Reddit. It should be back in a day or two.
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  1933. THis has not been my experience. If I lose my phone, I go to the carrier and get a new phone with the old number moved to it.
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  1934. It's the same. /r includes /f, and /x only happens at the begining to dismount the volume if needed.
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  1935. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Protect Yourself From a Two-Factor Hack ▶ https://youtu.be/2Iwm0-3JTIw
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  1936. I've owned many domains for decades, and I've NEVER been asked to provide any of this information.
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  1937. Same concepts: delete mail, or use an email program as described in the video to download mail and move it to local storage.
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  1938. So that you can recover your account in case anything ever goes wrong.
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  1939. Contact your credit card company. Keep an eye out for more phishing attacks.
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  1940. If the laptop is truly identical, then yes, it should work.
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  1941. But try not to change the number! ✅ Watch next ▶ I Lost My Phone With My Second Factor for Authentication. How Do I Recover? ▶ https://youtu.be/Gr8EA7fr7Cg
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  1942. Please review the account recovery options as outlined in the video you just watched, and this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you - maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone - MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry.
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  1943. Bricks/transformers absolutely to NOT use the same amount of power regardless of whether the computer is on or off. While they always use a little (often referred to as vampire power), they supply more to the computer when its running.
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  1944. You can move them to any folder that is NOT within your OneDrive folder.
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  1945. It's really up to you. I have had OneDrive installed on my Mac, as it's an easy way to share things. (It's my Mac that also does an additional level of backup.)
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  1946. So that's a Pro-to-Pro upgrade which is expected. It's Home->Pro that this video is about.
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  1947. You may not be able to recover. If you back up a corrupted file you've backed up a corrupted file. What happens next depends on whether you have a copy of the file from before the corruption, or whether the file can be repaired. THAT depends on exactly what kind of file it is, and, in part, it also depends on luck.
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  1948. Be sure to check onedrive.com online - there's a recycle bin.
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  1949. You don't. They're two separate things. Dropbox can back up the Documents folder, but it's not part of Dropbox per se.
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  1950.  @JoeJoe-cy9px  PLEASE watch the video. Remember that every website you visit gets your IP address, for example. It's just not that big a deal.
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  1951. Yup.
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  1952.  @speedster427  YES. "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)" will absolutely let you create an image on an external drive. Just checked.
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  1953. I've been recommending Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo for a long time.
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  1954. Their inboxes?
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  1955. I do not. I ignore them.
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  1956. I'd have to see what you see. Submit a question at https://askleo.com/ask and we can get a screenshot to me after the initial auto-response.
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  1957. Does it look like its trying and hangs during the process, or is there an error message?
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  1958. Videos? Importing videos doesn't make sense in this context, so I'm not sure what you're asking. Most password managers have import functions to import accounts and passwords. I moved one user from LastPass to 1Password by exporting from LastPass and importing to 1Password.
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  1959.  @perrysrc  My lastepass export included my notes in the CSV. Do the export and confirm you find yours?
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  1960.  @perrysrc  Automatically? No. Only save and re-attach to the new manager
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  1961.  @perrysrc  Nothing obvious, I'm afraid. If faced with that I would export to CSV, open in Excel, and sort by the length/size of the notes field, which I THINK will include the attachment? Or examine other exported columns to see if attachments are represented there.
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  1962.  @perrysrc  I suspect most are happy if people just save passwords. Notes, and especially attachments, are low priority, For the record, I don't do attachments in my password manager. I prefer to use separate systems (Cryptomator on top of Dropbox) which are designed for full file storage.
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  1963. :👍
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  1964. I have 24.04 running in my basement and it's been rock solid.
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  1965.  @AP-ps7ke  Not quite. Pick the day you want to restore to (usually the most recent). Pick the backup from that day. Whether it's full or incremental, doesn't affect your choice. The backup software will then use that, the previous full, and any intervening incrementals, to restore your machine.
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  1966. Possible? Yes. It all depends on a) if you were really hacked (most people who think they've been hacked, haven't been), and b) what the hacker did while in there.
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  1967. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Back Up Before a Windows Update ▶ https://youtu.be/78VztIMJ_co
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  1968. Lastpass has never been hacked. User data bas never been compromised.
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  1969. Yes and no. Yes it's technically possible, no image backups are so large as for the upload to take forever and thus be impractical.
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  1970. "Fails all the time"? Hardly.
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  1971. No. But a passphrase makes it easier to use a password (much) greater than 20 characters.
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  1972.  @willardchi2571  1) I don't believe it impacts the CMOS battery significantly. 2) Technically yes, but it's a very small risk these days. A UPS will typically shut it down more cleanly rather than the noisy power spikes and such that the real power line might be experiencing.
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  1973. I get more CAPTCHAs on various sites when I use a VPN.
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  1974. Nope.
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  1975. Insightful.
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  1976. Don't have an answer for more hate, but I do want to clarify: Microsoft did not claim 10 was the last Windows. One random marketing guy apparently said it, and it was blown all out of proportion. More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/ (There's also been no official word on 12, everything I've seen has been completely unsubstantiated rumor.)
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  1977. I absolutely believe it is. :-)
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  1978. We don't know, but I suspect the answer is different for every ISP.
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  1979. Probably not. There are risks.
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  1980. Mostly because Microsoft as told us it's going away. Personally I find it doesn't give me nearly enough information about what it's doing, particularly when there's a failure.
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  1981. With the old Google Authenticator app you cannot. You need to disable 2FA in the account, re-enable it, and re-sync the Google Authenticator. With the new Google Authenticator, or Authy, you can simply log into your account and the backed-up 2FA codes will be restored.
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  1982. Varies from one computer to another. Get instructions from your computer's manufacturer.
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  1983. https://askleo.com/isnt-putting-two-factor-codes-in-my-password-vault-less-secure/ and https://youtu.be/hn2ahA1NqWY
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  1984. I recently published a video on how to get WordPad back.
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  1985. It depends on the tool you use, but yes, as long as you back up all partitions on the hard drive at once, you'll get both.
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  1986. There's no book. It's an online course, and you can get it today: https://askleo.com/product/saved-backing-up-with-macrium-reflect-8-online-course/
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  1987. I did once. My wife's reaction was instant: Grow. It. Back. No offense, but she wins.
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  1988. If it's not in response to email you've sent it's probably just spam. Mark it as spam and move on.
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  1989. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
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  1990. Correlation is not causation, but it is worthy of caution and, if possible, investigation.
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  1991. That requires what I've described in the video to work.
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  1992.  @ccvisions Try Settings -> Accessibility -> Text Size. That's the only other thing I'm aware of.
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  1993. As I understand it 2FA is not involved in the encryption.
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  1994. That's a completely different scenario. While it may be possible, I don't recommend it at all. Images are general for restoring to the same machine in case of hardware failure or malware. More here: https://askleo.com/restoring-an-image-backup-from-one-computer-to-another/
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  1995. Chrome, Gmail, and YouTube all use the same ACCOUNT. It's your Google account that you're using for those services. Just like you use your Microsoft account for Microsoft services.
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  1996. Indeed. It's one approach to securing a hard disk before giving it away: full disk encryption, and throwing away the key.
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  1997. Yup.
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  1998. Depends ENTIRELY on the specifics of the situation.
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  1999. Of course. Here's what ChatGPT told me, and I believe it to be accurate (always check accuracy w/ AI): "Microsoft provides information about their policies regarding scanning files uploaded to OneDrive in their Privacy Statement and the Microsoft Service Agreement. They specify that while they don't actively "look" at the contents of users' files, they may use automated technologies to scan for certain content, such as viruses, malware, and illegal content like child exploitation material. This is part of their efforts to ensure a safe and secure service environment. The scanning typically involves automated systems, and they state that personal files and content are treated with privacy in mind."
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  2000. Your passkey is never the only way authenticate. Remember, in order to set up the passkey on each device you had to authenticate some way that didn't involve a passkey. So that continues to work when you move to a new device. A common password-free example is a link sent to your email account.
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  2001. I do. Like I say in the video, not all change is good, and not all change is comprehensible. Even though there's always a reason for it, it's often a reason we don't see, understand or agree with. My point is simply that change is gonna happen no matter what you think. You get to choose how to react to it. Getting grumpy/angry and stomping your feet about something you don't like doesn't serve anyone. Choosing to walk away and move on to something else you prefer is always a valid choice.
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  2002. Delete the file from the OneDrive folder on your PC, OR Go online to onedrive.com and delete the file there. Just make sure you have saved copies of it elsewhere in case it's still a file you want to keep.
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  2003. Because: Microsoft.
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  2004. Sorry to hear that. All you can do is carefully and completely follow the account recovery instructions offered by the service. If those can't be made to work they your account may be lost. Again: carefully and completely (I often see people give up too soon).
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  2005. It depends how much lower, and on exactly what's being charged. Most often charging will be slower, or not at all.
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  2006. The OD backup feature - which is NOT OneDrive itself, but a separate feature within OneDrive - is confusing and is causing many people much consternation. I DO explain the concept in the video, and why it's a horrible implementation.
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  2007. I have an article & video coming out on it. It's nowhere NEAR as horrid as some would have you believe.
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  2008. I could see a device designed that way for some reason. Seems like a bad design, but that's why I harp so hard on it being dependent on the quality of the devices involved.
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  2009. Oh, yes they have. And it's not been great.
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  2010. While there is some spam that never makes it even to the spam folder, yes your situation is EXTREMELY unusual.
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  2011. What you're describing isn't unique to thunderbird, it's any desktop email app. And in fact, even online. "I accidentally deleted my email" can happen anywhere.
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  2012. Yes. For current versions of Windows anyway. :-)
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  2013. I wouldn't (and don't) bother.
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  2014. All email accounts get spam. It's not so much the provider (gmail, outlook.com, yahoo, etc) but individual accounts that vary dramatically in how much spam they get. (Though I suspect the large free providers like gmail, outlook.com, etc. get more spam overall than smaller providers.) Gmail has the best spam filter, to my knowledge, so as long as all that spam is landing in your spam folder (as it does for me), then the system is working properly.
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  2015. You do realize that Yandex is headquartered in Russia, don't you?
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  2016. That is incorrect. https://askleo.com/passkeys-and-disaster-planning/
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  2017.  @imjustsomepersonontheinternet  It's less likely to be IP addresses involved, and more likely to be advertising cookies and other types of information being cross-referenced.
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  2018.  @dalesmaglik  It depends on teh software you used, but yes, generally you can do exactly that.
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  2019. No. System restore is a very small (and unreliable) subset.
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  2020. As it probably should.. MOST of the time it's benign, but sometimes it can be true. There's no way to know without more specifics.
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  2021.  @JohnMatthew1  They're inconsistent. I've seen it on by default. They also present it in such a way that the people don't know they should turn it off - they mention none of the implications. The biggest problem is that it MOVES all your existing Documents into OneDrive. People with sensitive documents are outraged. As are people with insufficient OneDrive space who resent feeling pressured to purchase more. In a common scenario turning on Backup will cause your Microsoft email account to be unable to send and receive email because you're suddenly out of space. Sorry, but it's just a mess. It had/has lots of promise, but today it's horrible.
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  2022. Hard to say without knowing the EXACT steps you took, but it sounds like you need to "add" "New vault" and then point it at the existing vault.
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  2023. The files should already appear within the OneDrive folder on your PC. Just copy them from there to the external drive.
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  2024. I couldn't disagree more. A full image backup of your system ensures that you never miss a file on your system. "Your data files" is ambiguous, and many people find out too late they didn't back up something they should have. As for malware, it's rarer than the other reasons you back up, but if you know it's there, then you can recover only your data files from a full image.
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  2025. I have a very difficult time believing that the Microsoft Office Outlook will be abandoned any time soon. It's entrenched in the corporate world, and the new Outlook is nowhere near enough. It's a very confusing message.
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  2026. Someday. Someday you'll wish you had.
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  2027.  @antennawilde  Nope
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  2028. ✅ Watch next ▶ What I've Learned Answering Questions For 20 Years ▶ https://youtu.be/abnENEJbpQE
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  2029. I'm not eligible. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  2030. When I discovered that some time ago I wasn't sure whether to be annoyed or impressed. Still not 100% sure. :-)
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  2031. Regardless: pre-encrypted backups save you ever time.
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  2032. It is and it isn't. More on that here: https://askleo.com/onedrive-backup-versus-using-onedrive-for-backup-even-though-onedrive-isnt-backup/
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  2033. Thanks!
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  2034. Reflection of my ceiling fan.
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  2035. Addressed in the video. Depends on the device.
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  2036. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
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  2037. Spam works. It doesn't take many people to fall for it to make it cost effective for the spammer. https://askleo.com/why_is_there_so_much_spam/
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  2038. It's at least as good, and perhaps even a little overkill.
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  2039. I have also heard rumors (just that, rumors) that they mey open up support to more older processors. All I can say is be patient, and wait and see.
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  2040. Not sure what ";inks" you mean, but you can start by uninstalling the OneDrive app.
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  2041. Nope. Has no effect on speed.
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  2042. I don't recommend it, because if the hard drive fails it takes out both the original and the backup. Get an external drive.
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  2043. No.
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  2044. Vanished in the Windows 9x to Windows NT technology swap (i.e. prior to Windows XP).
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  2045. If while backup is on you explicitly seek out the LOCAL Documents folder (C:\Users\<userna,e>\Documents) and put something there, it is NOT within the OneDrive folder, and therefor will NOT be uploaded.
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  2046. Indeed. I'm honestly surprised more people don't use it. It's pretty well featured.
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  2047. That's harsh, and not fair to the average consumer at all.
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  2048. Because it can make it appear as if the key is stuck. Sounds like you have a hardware problem and should try borrowing a different keyboard to see if that's the cse.
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  2049. That's not been my experience. As long as you back up all partitions, you can restore all partitions.
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  2050. I use the "?" approach as a simple example. There are MANY MANY different techniques that could be used that don't involve it.
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  2051. Not all the data was encrypted (URLs for example were not). Bottom line: they've lost my trust. I have other articles and videos on the issue.
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  2052. That's the thing, there really is no way. My rule of thumb: if it uses a setup program to install, then it probably can't be moved.
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  2053. I've not run into one (but I've also not looked very hard :-) ).
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  2054.  @_narcissist  I do not.
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  2055.  @_narcissist  Worst EVER!?!?!? Wow. There's so much competition. Do I get a trophy?
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  2056. If you've ever had OneDrive's "backup" feature turned on, then OneDrive leaves traces that I don't recommend removing.
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  2057. It depends on HOW you download it. I believe if you use the Microsoft download page the answer is yes. If it warns you about deleting everything on the drive, then it probably is. At any rate, it's harmless and easy to check after the fact.
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  2058. I have no direct experience with it, but I've heard good things.
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  2059. Very true, but it's not the only way in: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
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  2060. I don't see a strong reason to. I don't.
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  2061. It varies based on where you register. One example: SimpleURL.com charges $15 for the first year and then $13/year thereafter for a ".com" domain. It includes some base email functionality, including forwarding to a different email provider of your choice (you could use tht to manage your domain's email using gmail, or outlook.com, or any other provider). If you need more advanced email services there may be additional fees. And as I said, it varies dramatically based on where you register your domain.
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  2062. You can use your Microsoft Account without internet if you've signed in at least once. You can create a local account as an additional account if you like. Creating a machine that has ONLY a local account requires work-arounds that keep changing.
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  2063. I can't speak for the UK, but "if the perpetrator can be found" is typically a HUGE impediment. And around here, at least, law enforcement may not have the resources to help even if they are.
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  2064.  @TheKalakaar-rx5ey  (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
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  2065.  @codesslinger  Wow. :-)
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  2066. They did not do that. Please read this: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  2067. https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
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  2068. Anything is possible, but I've never heard of it happening.
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  2069. Those are the hidden partitions (recovery, etc.) on the hard disk that was backed up.
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  2070. You treat it like any other malware: https://youtu.be/DXrPPra-yBU
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  2071. Drowning in a sudden flood of spam? Here’s what to do.
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  2072. That's what /R is all about. It can't neccessarily FIX every bad sector, but it will try to avoid them. Even then it's possible that not everything can be fixed.
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  2073. https://askleo.com/two-factor-loss-risk/
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  2074. Search is your friend. Here's my video: https://youtu.be/N1FJS-JEL9I and my (better) article on the topic: https://askleo.com/full-incremental-differential/
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  2075. I'm not seeing it, which, honestly surprises me.
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  2076. Probably not. Both content indexing and Windows Defender will sometimes work at low-priority and start when the computer is doing nothing. As soon as the computer does something (like your mouse move), they step aside.
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  2077. NO No no. https://askleo.com/onedrive-is-not-backup/
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  2078. Then it's likely you've lost your account. If the recovery process can't be made to work, you're out of luck.
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  2079. Well, it is important for my work, after all.
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  2080. Answered in the video... and why :)
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  2081. With whole-disk encryption the backup will not be encrypted.
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  2082. It's only occasionally malware, and there's not one specific one I can point at. Sorry.
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  2083. I STRONGY recommend their home page. The Microsoft store version installs differently, for reasons I can't fathom.
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  2084. Not sure what you're asking me to confirm, but I've recommended Thunderbird for years.
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  2085. I don't have any, because most folks honestly don't need anything that advanced. Personally, I have a older PC running Linux with a 10-bay external drive. No NAS, or RAID, just judicious duplication of my data so that any drive failure is not a disaster.
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  2086. 1) 80% is NOT of a measure of capacity. So it's 59% of the drive's total capacity that's in use. 2) When it fails. MAKE SURE to be backing up regularly so that when that happens you won't lose data. 3) No practical difference, to be honest. Do which ever approach works best for you.
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  2087. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please follow the account recovery steps as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-my-hacked-facebook-account/ If Facebook's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Facebook recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
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  2088.  @gslim7337 😄😄
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  2089. They're retractable.
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  2090. If you turn on OneDrive's "backup" feature, it MOVES your Documents folder to be within the OneDrive folder, which makes the answer yes. But of course it's more complicated than that, because OneDrive: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
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  2091. Yeah, I didn't touch on that because it's a tad esoteric, and the problem is bad enough without it, but indeed, if you have paths ANYWHERE that point into the standard folders, those are instantly invalidated when you turn on the Backup "feature"
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  2092. Of course. You had to setup the passkey on that device by authenticating some other way to begin with, so you would simply authenticate some other way on a new device and setup a new passkey.
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  2093. Eventually, but we really don't know if Windows Defender (now called Windows Security) will stop getting updates when Windows 10 does. In the past the security solution in Windows kept getting updates for some time after the OS stopped getting them.
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  2094. I like the word "entanglement", it seems more accurate than the more common "engagement". 👍🏻
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  2095. If they're in your OneDrive folder on your computer, then they're likely already on your computer. Copy them to another folder if you like. or visit OneDrive.com and download them from there.
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  2096. Not in the vast majority of cases, no. OneDrive, for example, is OneDrive, regardless of OS. Win 10 & 11 are very similar in some very fundamental ways. (That being said, there are those who'll say Windows 11 info is useless to Windows 10 users, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
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  2097. "How can I enact the changes I want to see in Microsoft?" IMO, you cannot. You can use the Feedback app in Windows to send your comments in, but my expectation is that they'll have little effect. I do feel your pain, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do for whatever reason Microsoft wants to do it.
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  2098. I LOVE Macrium's image protect. IMO it's sufficient. (Though there's nothing wrong with every-so-often copying an image to an offline location.)
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  2099. It depends on what you mean by "the same". The UI can be very similar to Windows, but not identical. Similarly, the directory structure is conceptually the same, but laid out differently. It really boils down to which differences matter to you most.
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  2100. If the router has remote access ENabled, they can access it remotely. That's why the video suggests you turn that off. Can't speak to the "best" variant of WPA2, but for most people any WPA2 is fine.
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  2101. Carefully. :-) Drag and drop works.
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  2102.  @mr.boniato6402  That is exactly what right-leaning folks say. Left leaning say the exact opposite: most of the mainstream media is right leaning. The truth? Who knows?
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  2103. If they're in your spam folder I expect your email provider will delete them eventually. Generally there's no harm in deleting them yourself, but generally not worth the effort.
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  2104. 1Password: yes https://blog.1password.com/introducing-support-for-u2f-security-keys/; Bitwarden: yes https://bitwarden.com/resources/using-bitwarden-with-yubico/
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  2105.  @larrytaylor2678  Ummm. I think you have me confused with Leo Laporte. I'm Leo Notenboom. We look quite different :-).
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  2106. I don't know of a way. There's nothing special about "session" cookies to differentiate them from other cookies. It's just about how they're used.
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  2107. You can usually get access by taking a couple of steps.
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  2108. Possible? Anything is possible. It's also possible that they won't. No way to really predict, in my opinion.
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  2109. Did you watch the video? It's what this is all about.
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  2110. Two is better, yes, but honestly I'd be happy if people set and maintained a single one. Too many don't even do that.
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  2111. It's simply spam, nothing more. We all get them. All email accounts get them For example I am the "system administrator" for the email on my own domain (askleo.com). I get messages from "myself" every day where I threaten myself with account closure. Mark them as spam/junk and move on.
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  2112. If it's something you didn't ask for there's a strong argument that it is, indeed, spam. Not sure how it makes things worse. (There's MUCH more to spam than just how well it's written.)
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  2113. This is not true. YES, there are SOME approaches to backups that work that way, but many (most?) do not. And even for some that do, there are often recovery solutions. For example just because a backup has backed up a file that does NOT mean that it also discarded the prior version of the file. There are many appropriate backup solutions that will handle this.
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  2114. I assume you mean USB Thumbdrive or external drive (there are many other things that could be "USB"). Formatting a drive erases everything on it, so yes, that would erase a virus if a virus were onit.
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  2115. They wouldn't be doing it otherwise. It takes very few responses for spam to be worth it to them.
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  2116. Would need to know what account. But in general all you can do is carefully and completely follow the account recovery instructions that the provider gives you.
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  2117. Of course. I mention that in the video I believe. Did you watch?
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  2118. No, Safe Mode is something different. Leave it to Microsoft to continue to confuse with their names.
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  2119. Mostly it's just advertising that's been blocked.
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  2120. It's not a browser feature. it's a Gmail / Google account feature.
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  2121. I backup the contents of my encrypted disk to an external drive, which I then encrypt another way (for example as a zip file, or using the password protection option provided by my backup software.)
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  2122. ✅ Watch next ▶ Is Automatic Sign-in Safe for My Email? ▶ https://youtu.be/L92tSJNGUVc
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  2123.  @SamaRaffe  A lot? Hardly. A handful, maybe. I'll say less than 1%, those being the ones spammers like to flood with crap.
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  2124. Seeen
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  2125. Don't change it. Just create a new one using Chrome (probably after setting Chrome as your default browser.)
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  2126. Browsers are fine. They're talking about programs like Thunderbird, Microsoft Office Outlook, and so on.
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  2127.  @zeeosix  Like https://youtu.be/-ousx6-LMPg ?
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  2128. SOOOOOORRRRRRRYYYYYY!!!
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  2129. Part of me felt the same way, but in reality there are MANY MANY people for whom these simple concepts are completely foreign. They hear so many stories of problems that they're afraid of making any moves.
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  2130. Should, yes.
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  2131. And you need not enable unless you want it.
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  2132.  @williamlyons3947  Never said I liked it. Just that the current FUD is unwarranted.
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  2133. You had or have the OneDrive "Backup" feature turned on. https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
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  2134. I like Thunderbird.
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  2135. Yes
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  2136. a) co-pilot, not cockpit b) it's turtles all the way down, dontcha know.
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  2137. I may be a tool, but MR isn't paying me. (I wish.)
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  2138. I have many videos and articles on backing up. Search the channel, or search my site https://askleo.com.
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  2139. You can remove the partitions using a utility like Disk Manager in Windows, and then create them and format them as the size you wish.
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  2140. Deleting? How does it delete? And how are you RSBPing? There could be many ways.
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  2141. Yup. While the speed may not be as big an issue (with SSDs), the resiliency it offers is still valuable.
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  2142. IMPROVED security. Just as threat actors keep trying and discovering more and more ways to compromise us, we (in the form of hardware and software) need to implement measures to improve our security against an assortment of threats.
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  2143. I believe Windows will format it if needed.
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  2144. Yes, I talked about terminology but you're quite correct: user interface design is also a large part of the problem. But this also affects people at any age.
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  2145. They should remain available.
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  2146. Your level of paranoia is inspiring.
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  2147. There isn't necessarily. The Gmail spam filter just does a better job of intercepting it and moving it to the spam folder.
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  2148. Is it only youtube? Have you tried a different browser?
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  2149. I do, just to be safe. That way every image I create has, literally, everything that was on the physical hard drive, and I don't have to try to remember which partitions are backed up where. Besides, recovery partitions are small.
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  2150. Unfortunately the scenario you describe could go many different ways. Yes, the file needs to be fully downloaded in order to successfully copy elsewhere, but OneDrive being full shouldn't affect that. Your hard disk being full, of course could,
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  2151. Fire up disk manager to begin with and see if 's set as a single 64 GB partition. Then format it using NTFS.
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  2152. Choose excellent grandparents.
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  2153. It is a tad advanced for my average audience member. But I do run Hyper-V myself and most of my example videos are taken on Windows 11 and Windows 10 VMs.
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  2154. That's almost exactly what I'm doing, albeit very very slowly. (I'm also moving away from Authy since they're discontinuing the desktop app.) But the video is more a reminder of what to do the next time you set up 2FA.
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  2155. My search on jazz returns buckets: https://archive.org/search.php?query=jazz&sin= ...Ditto for Benny Goodman https://archive.org/search.php?query=benny%20goodman
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  2156. @@fl2493 On the contrary. I see it daily. Doesn't stop me from preaching the religion, though.
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  2157. Yes, you can copy the entire profile folder and all its contents. Compression is just to make sure you get everything and make the (typically large) copy faster.
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  2158. Right there in the title. Using Thunderbird.
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  2159. Unfortunately the only way I know to upload to OneDrive cloud only is manual. it's really, REALLY designed to have the OneDrive app running and a PC synchronized.
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  2160. There's no yes/no here. It's more secure than a shorter password, and less secure than a longer password. Is it secure enough? For now, I believe so.
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  2161. You can share them with another Google account, i suppose, but the best way to ensure you get everything in your sheet backed up is to periodically download it to xlsx or odt formats.
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  2162. I tend to avoid "new" password managers ... even from reputable companies. I want them to have a real-world track record before even considering them. There are good, established solutions that have more of a track record.
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  2163. Thank you!
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  2164. Cloud backup is not the only solution, no. But it can be a part of a healthy backup system. When it comes to laptops about all you can do, though, is leave it connected when you can, and remember to re-connect it when you return.
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  2165. Signal is not a corporation, but a public foundation. There's no profit motive. They don't keep the data that court orders request.
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  2166. A sad scenario that's all too common.
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  2167. I'd be more concerned about your account getting hacked and having all that info available to the hacker. YOU should encrypt it before uploading somehow.
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  2168. You can if you are 100% ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE that no one you care about will ever email you there again.
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  2169. Not always, but there are feedback loops.
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  2170. They've always needed to login regardless of Windows 11.
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  2171. Authy desktop is going away. Article/video on that coming soon.
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  2172. Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Google recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry.
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  2173.  @ImTheDaveman  1) BACK UP FIRST and you'll never lose anything. 2) Updating to the newer version should not delete files, it should simply update the OS. 3) BACK UP ANYWAY.
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  2174. C: is fine.
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  2175. Or ID with your face, your fingerprint, your PIN, or whatever technique you've set up with that device.
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  2176. Perhaps more specifically, the people you're thinking of above 80 believe they cannot.
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  2177. They also haven't said how many users are affected. It could be half a dozen, which isn't much data, or it could be all, or it could be something in-between. So we don't know how much data is actually involved.
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  2178. And yet to set up your google account to use google voice you need ... an SMS capable phone.
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  2179. Many. Search https://askleo.com
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  2180. I discuss that here: https://askleo.com/browser-remember-passwords/
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  2181. Disconnecting OneDrive then stops it from interactin gwith Documents, etc. HOWEVER if you had the OneDrive backup featured turned on, then the Documents folder may still be left inside the OneDrive folder... but that's location only, OneDrive isn't operating on it when disconnected. Edge offers the option to import Chrome data when you set it up or begin using it. It's a one-time thing, though.
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  2182. As many as you like.
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  2183. DO NOT REFORMAT. The video and article have the steps you should take.
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  2184. My understanding is that manufacturerd DVDs do last longer than burned, but I don't have any data that would say how long. I think much also depends on how they're kept.
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  2185. I don't understand the question in relationship to this video. Can you clarify?
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  2186. Here's the problem with that approach, and why it's just not that simple: too many people stop listening after they think they have "the answer". They'll stop reading the article or stop watching the video. Any attempt at education - explicit or not - is lost.
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  2187. You're not storing the code, you're storing the secret that is used to generate the code when needed.
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  2188. This depends on the program you're using. You'll need to check it's settings and change the default save location.
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  2189. There's always a danger. That's why I suggest an image backup first. However, problems seem to be very rare, so I generally go for it.
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  2190. No
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  2191. Well, it sure ain't the best.
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  2192. They're ... inconsistent. I absolutely have seen them take action (albeit perhaps slower than we might want), but I've also seen them do exactly nothing. Doesn't hurt to report.
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  2193. I do, but it's not huge deal. Also, some services don't allow spaces in passwords anyway.
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  2194. I only scream off-camera.
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  2195. Not that I've seen. YouTube may hold comments for review if they're "suspicious". We get SO MUCH COMMENT SPAM you wouldn't believe it.
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  2196. 1) Yup. 2) Depends on the backup type. An image backup is, by definition, everything. If you do a "files and folders" style backup you can select or not whatever you like. 3) See #2 4) Yup. (Though it does not matter. You can restore an image take while Windows is running and it works just fine.) Emergency boot media can restore an image to a completely empty hard drive. Macrium also does all of the above. I personally prefer Macrium, but they're both good. Macrium no longer has a free edition (though it sounds like you were running their trial, not the actual free edition).
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  2197. Safe? Sure. Does it add significant protection? Not really -- if both disks are in the same computer then both disks are at risk of the same problem (like the power supply damaging them both at the same time). Better to have an external disk. Better still to use cloud storage. The further away from the original the copy is, the more things it's protected from.
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  2198.  @brucejohnson5568  "Open" might work, but if not . . . I'm out of ideas.
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  2199. Yes, Restoring a backup image taken before the arrival of malware will remove the malware.
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  2200. No you don't. You get a list of companies that were willing to pay the most to have their coffee makers appear as ads above the "real" search results.
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  2201. Nope.
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  2202. Free and paid. https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/pricing/
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  2203. Unlikely. Someone used my email address when expressing interest in a specific model of car. I got a flood of sales messages trying to get them to engage and/or buy. Unsubscribed from all. That's all you can really do. They assume people know how to type in their own email address properly.
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  2204. They shouldn't disappear, but if that's of concern, copy everything to a different folder outside of OneDrive before you unlink.
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  2205.  @davidmonro-jones4191  They SHOULD not be deleted (i.e. yes they should still be there) BUT: 1) BACK UP ANYWAY, and 2) COPY/paste rather than CUT/paste. That way you can be sure you have the copies before even touching OneDrive.
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  2206.  @NoEgg4u  You would use -z on files WITHIN the virtual machine or virtual disk. That, then, would allow the physical representation of that virtual disk to be more compressable.
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  2207. It's a setting in your email PROGRAM. And they usually let you then enable per sender. So if you get an email from me there's typically a way to say "always display images from leo@askleo.com".
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  2208. I still find it useful for some things. The biggest annoyance - foistware - has gotten better. It's still there, but easy to opt out of.
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  2209. EaseUS Todo Image backups are all you need. Backup old drive, restore to new.
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  2210.  @augustinf.lwanzo7387  No idea. Check with your computer's manufacturer to see what they have to say. If nothing else, turn Bitlocker OFF. You can then turn it back on again if you like, and it'll generate a new key for you which you can save.
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  2211. It cannot. More often site a and site b both use advertising network c, which can read its own cookies in both places.
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  2212. The inherent complexity and characteristics of the algorithm. It cannot be reverse-engineered.
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  2213. Then I wasn't clear, because you are correct, passkeys are not sent. They are USED, cryptographically.
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  2214. That never happened (no commercials ever said that). It was a random comment by a random MS person taken WAY out of context. More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  2215. You could try a VPN. but you may have performance issues, depending on the VPN. In general the answer really is "you can't". Unless, of course, you're the admin of the router.
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  2216. It's been a while, but I have articles over on https://askleo.com on VeraCrypt.
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  2217. The video and its companion article discusses what's happened, and what you can do.
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  2218.  @dave2amsterdam  I'm unclear what you're saying. If it doesn't work on other machines as well, then there's a hardware issue of some sort with the device. It should probably be replaced and data thereon be recovered from a backup you'd made previously. If it works on other devices, but not this one computer, then at this point I don't have a lot more to add that wasn't outlined in the video and its companion article. There are SO MANY things that could be at play here.
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  2219.  @dave2amsterdam  Sadly, then, without more info neither am I. You may need to have a local technician take a look at the situation in person.
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  2220. If spam is landing in your spam folder, that's the system working as it should.
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  2221. Administrator-capable accounts (different than limited users) and UAC are the default, and in my opinion, just fine. There's no real reason to enable and then use the always-administrator accounts.
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  2222. Yes, but a "picked up" email isn't considered actually "sending" the mail, and it's sending that triggers spam filters and reputation hits.
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  2223. Remember that these are synchronization tools. So if you make any change in one place that change is replicated to all. That means when all the syncing is done, all the places have the same things. (And, of course, be certain to BACK UP whatever you put into these services separately as well.)
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  2224.  @soulsmouls  Yes, but the point is this tool has no effect. That's a global Windows 10 thing.
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  2225.  @wtfurlookingat1514  Yup. Backup, reformat, reinstall from scratch.
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  2226.  @Kmuggle  Quoting the video: "The ugly truth is that the event viewer and what's in it, really the event logs, are a mess. They're an absolute mess."
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  2227. Get off my lawn!
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  2228. Sadly those are NOT reasons for email delays.
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  2229. Depends on your email provider. Perhaps you can set up a rule or filter to delete them as they arrive.
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  2230. I do believe they're still downloadable from the old location as well. (Given that they don't "install", you could also just copy them from your Windows 7 machine.)
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  2231.  @effsixteenblock50  Not sure which portion you mean. You do of course need to be online to get the microsoft store, or did I misunderstand?
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  2232.  @effsixteenblock50  Sounds like a comment for a different video perhaps? Anyway, yes, I believe you can. The only catch is that software methods to disconnect will be reset if there's a reboot in the process.
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  2233. I have some knowledgeable and trustworthy friends.
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  2234. There's no way to know. Different services have different rules, and capabilities.
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  2235. Well, to begin with DO NOT KEEP DOCUMENTS ON YOUR DESKTOP. That's not what it's for. Place it in folders that make more sense. That being said, yes, anything deleted in a onedrive folder on one machine will be deleted from all machines copy of that folder. That's what OneDrive is all about.
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  2236. Just like any file - drag and drop it, or cut and paste it, using Windows File Explorer.
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  2237. A passkey is best thought of as a password replacement. Google Authenticator is 2-factor authentication.
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  2238. Particularly in the business world these days there may be legal ramification of how long email is kept, how long it's supposed to be kept, and what the company policy is on all that. Lawyers love email as well ... for "discovery".
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  2239. Nothing. I mean, keep it perhaps for any email notifications you get and other Microsoft services you might be using associated with it, but you don't have to "do" anything with it because you're now using a local account.
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  2240.  @choiyuna7832  Up to you. I tend to have them both be administrator accounts.
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  2241.  @choiyuna7832  No problem :-). I'll start you here: https://askleo.com/whats-the-difference-between-an-administrator-account-and-a-limited-user-account/
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  2242. Do take a look at the Recycle Bin in your account at OneDrive.com in case they're there.
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  2243. By not using OneDrive for that. It's primary reason for existence is syncing.
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  2244. START BACKING UP. Backups would have made all of these scenarios annoyances rather than disaster. Focus on that rather than preparing for recovery later.
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  2245. He explicitly does NOT use GPS. (He also avoids using an individual's social media, except perhaps to confirm what he comes up with.)
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  2246.  @Johnnyy713  That is correct. That only controls the Wi-Fi portion. They both then connect to your local network. (Now, to be fair, perhaps you have a router that does it differently, but in my experience what you're describing does NOT separate the two networks. It requires more than a simple password difference.)
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  2247. It should, yes.
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  2248. Keyloggers are just malware, so your anti-malware tool. As pointed out in the video, for most people Windows Security is sufficient.
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  2249. Boxcryptor no longer exists. (Was purchased, and shut down, by Dropbox.)
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  2250.  @Milesco  No clue. Theory is that they want to integrate it into Dropbox, but so far, nothing.
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  2251. Yeah, I'd suspect S mode. IMO that's worth avoiding.
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  2252. I'm pretty sure I mention in the video that trusted employees have access, particularly when required to by law enforcement with court orders. With respect to email: many people store their email online (i.e. Gmail, etc.) , which places them in exactly the same situation.
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  2253. The copy should remain. Backing up wouldn't hurt though. :-)
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  2254. The news isn’t great.
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  2255. Nope. Beauty of digital: all copies are identical.
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  2256. If you say so. Ultimately you don't like how Microsoft packages their product, forcing you to purchase all apps, rather than just the one you need. Just like car manufacturers "force" you to buy a four seater car, even though you ever only need a care with one seat. Whatever. Then don't purchase Office. Purchase or use something else. There are many MANY alternatives. Or use (only) Word online for free. So many great options, and yet so much complaining. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  2257. I'm not familiar with "getintopc". Sorry.
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  2258.  @Nick41622 I'm uncommon.
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  2259. If it says everywhere it means everywhere. That means it'll be deleted from onedrive online, and the onedrive folders on every PC that is connected to the same OneDrive account.
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  2260. It's the existing account with another name, so it's whatever the account was that you started with.
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  2261. I'm not aware of a way. That's why I outline using different tools in the video.
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  2262. Nope. But if you're at all worried anyway, make sure you're backing up. Disks can fail without warning.
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  2263. They're two different tools for different purposes. Carbonite is a true backup program. (I'm not a fan, and prefer local backups, then using something like OneDrive or Dropbox in addition.)
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  2264. Lose meaning you lose access to your gmail account. (It's hacked, or you forget your password, or Google takes it away for TOS violations.)
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  2265. Easiest is to: - link it to you computer - let it sync and download all yoru files - copy everything in c:\users\<loginname>\OneDrive to another folder somewhere else, NOT inside of "OneDrive".
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  2266.  @benvaughan9525  That's exactly what I said in my prior reply: "Then I would pay attention to the 24V and 0.6A."
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  2267. No. Dir /S only searches the names of files. Windows Explorer search uses the indexing service, and can also search document contents (indexed or not).
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  2268. You would set up the passkey like any other first time use of a device: signing in some other way first.
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  2269. I'm 🧦 of it all too.
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  2270. Well, then, there are a lot of idiots out there, including myself.
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  2271. Do we have any idea how many haven't survived? No. So we don't actually know the failure rate. Could be horrid.
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  2272.  @biblehistoryscience3530  Windows includes virtualilization tools like Hyper-V, but you now need to bring your own installation media for whatever OS you want to run. And there's also Windows Sandbox with is kinda sorta a virtual machine of Windows within Windows itself.
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  2273. Exactly. Windows 7 itself is NOT being updated.
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  2274. Honestly, I'm not totally convinced that $400 will get you a new machine that you'd be happy with in the long run. As someone else commented, used machines might be the right solution here. You can probably pick up a pretty decent 2-4 year old machine that could serve your needs well for that kind of price.
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  2275. You believe people pay attention to that law (if it's even a law in every country)?
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  2276. Honestly, not sure they help that much. You still have to set up credit locks yourself, and you should be paying attention to your banking statements already. My credit card issuer is monitoring as well, all included for no extra cost.
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  2277. I said it can't be done without law enforcement's assistance. I stand by that.
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  2278. 1. Bitlocker will not affect Cryptomator. (Perhaps a very slight slowdown for the double encryption) 2. Cryptomator's encryption is proprietary, meaning no other tool can be used. Even if they do go out of business the existing installations will continue to work. Finally, I always recommend backing up an UNencrypted copy of your data secured some other way. 3. You can't, really. That's part of the point. (You could give them access to your ENTIRE cryptomator vault, I suppose.)
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  2279. In generall that's NOT the case. You don't "pull" more amperage out of a charger - it provides what it provides. Now, with that being said, chargers have many different designs, characteristics, and more. Some could in fact overheat. But the kinds of chargers we're generally talking about here (USB 0.5 amp chargers perhaps the most common), will just provide what they can provide and charge slowly, if at all, if more than what they provide is really required.
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  2280. As the video points out: no. Look for other space-wasters on your hard disk, but leave these alone.
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  2281. In theory that should be fine.
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  2282. Should be able to, yes.
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  2283. Nope.
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  2284. There's no answer to this question, I'm afraid. It all depends on your specific machine and your specific needs. I can't tell you what to uninstall. Look through your list of installed programs in the settings app and uninstall those you don't need.
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  2285. Well, in a sense it solves the issue by forcing a reinstall of Windows, I suppose. 😲
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  2286. You didn't HAVE to leave Windows 7, and you don't HAVE to leave Windows 10.
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  2287. Yes, Microsoft is pushing this super hard. This is WHY I'm making an effort to make this visible.
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  2288. Dutch parents. Immigrated before I was born.
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  2289.  @alexde-leeuw  Story about that: https://leo.notenboom.org/english-second-language/
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  2290. Watch next ▶ Can an External Drive Fail? ▶ https://youtu.be/TMl9YJP93F8
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  2291. Depends on how long you want things accessible, and how often you take full images. I start over with a full image once a month, and it's those full images that I'll an extra copy of if I want to. That way the backup-of-a-backup is just a single (large) file.
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  2292. There's no way to "make sure". It depend son exactly what you did for "a few minutes". Changing your passwords was good, but simply keeping an eye out now for suspicious activity is about all you can do.
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  2293. I'm not sure how Edge relates to any of this. I don't believe changing your password will invalidate your Microsoft account recovery code.
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  2294. Some browsers do this, it's not a bug. They download to a temporary filename and then rename it to the final filename only when the download completes successfully. This prevents partial or interrupted downloads from looking like successful ones.
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  2295. It's good, but not great. Traveling is the scenario where Outlook.com fails. if you're traveling it may require additional confirmation that you are who you say you are, using the alternate email addresses. But that could happen to both accounts at the same time. I prefer to have a different service. DO watch the video, it talks about this.
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  2296. Sounds like you need to reinstall Windows from scratch, and then don't download that game again.
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  2297. To be clear, there are two different things here: using 2FA to sign in to LastPass, and letting LastPass keep 2FA keys for signing in to other services. This video is on the latter.
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  2298. Arrangement matters SIGNIFICANTLY less on an SSD. Clone's fine.
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  2299. Ultimately you have to assume that MS can see your data. (My belief is that they do not, they don't care, but not all agree with me.) If you are at all concerned, you should be encrypting your data yourself using a tool like Cryptomator.
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  2300. Generally no. It should activate itself automatically.
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  2301. Depends entirely on the service you use. Each will have a pricing page somewhere.
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  2302. I'd point you here: https://askleo.com/what-does-chkdsk-is-not-available-for-raw-drives-mean/
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  2303. I'd have to know what you mean specifically by "extract". That's not a hard disk term.
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  2304. It depends on HOW you put a password on the backup drive. There's no single common method.
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  2305. I talk about that some here: https://askleo.com/external-drive-get/
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  2306. They don't move folders or files around. Last I checked if you enable their backup it just starts backing up your Documents (and whatever) along side your Dropbox folder.
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  2307. Yes. In Thunderbird move the emails you want to save to local folders. Those are on your PC only. You can then delete them from Gmail.
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  2308. I actually haven't played with the latest that much, and, honestly, my focus is typically on the problems people are having now, rather than what's coming down the pike. (MANY sites will talk about the next new thing :-) ).
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  2309.  @ronaldgarrison8478  I have over a terabyte of photos. SSD would be even more expensive and unnecessary. Anyone's personal backups, done properly, can take up a lot of space and don't need SSDs. Even small organizations, hobbyists, and others can accumulate a LOT of data.
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  2310. Thanks for letting me know. It should be fixed now. Whoopsie!
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  2311. Each video has a companion article on my site. The number I read at the end is the article number, so you can visit it easily. For example, the article accompanying this video is #133201 which you can visit by going to https://askleo.com/133201
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  2312. Yes
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  2313. It really depends of if you recognize and trust the senders you didn't ask for. Mark as spam is always safe, though. There's an argument that it's the right thing to do, because if you were signed up to a mailing list without your explicit permission, the sender isn't following best practices to prevent such a thing.
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  2314. Ignore them
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  2315. Skipped last week, should be one this week.
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  2316. TYPICALLY the service will notice and tell you there's a conflict. It'll then save BOTH versions of the file (one with a slightly altered name) and let you merge them manually. Happens to me occasionally with Office documents.
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  2317. Which is why off-site copies are so important.
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  2318. You'll find it in my logo, and on every page of askleo.com. ;-)
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  2319. The key to your concern is "targeted attack". If you are someone valuable enough to be targeted, then yes, you need to take additional steps. SIM swapping is possible, for sure, but it's not common, and it's not easy. For the rest of us, though, remember that hackers are lazy. It's WAY WAY WAY easier for them to automate more common phishing attacks (which they can craft more convincingly with the exposed data), and which are likely to be significantly more successful.
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  2320.  @PeterPan-qi8oc  https://askleo.com/phishing_how_to_know_it_when_you_see_it/
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  2321. So far MR's the only one I've seen it in. I expect others will eventually, since it's a pretty nifty technique.
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  2322. Yup. I still use it myself. But if you want to use something else that's also good. What's important is that you use something legit and that you trust.
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  2323. No water, on a UPS. :-)
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  2324. They were not "pwned" in any sense of the word. Actually read their press release and you'll see. I have an article & video about it all coming up in two days.
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  2325. DO NOT UNSUIBCRIBE FROM SPAM. Spammers don't honor that, and actually start sending you more spam as a result if you do. Unfortunately Microsoft's spam filter is ... less then ideal (to put it politely). Right now if you need to continue to use that account, marking spam in your inbox as spam, and marking legit email ("ham") in your spam folder as legit is the only recourse we have.
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  2326. They remain on the computer. They're copied to the cloud. The issue you're facing sounds like it might be the backup "feature", which will move thigns around on your computer, but won't delete anything. More on that here: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
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  2327.  @CyberMedics  You can use File History and OneDrive at the same time, yes. (If I understand what you're asking.)
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  2328.  @CyberMedics  The backup feature moves the folder from C:/users/<you>/Videos to c:/users/<you>/OneDrive/Videos. So the files are still on yoru computer, and thus still backed up by file history. There are features in OneDrive (Files on Demand, and Folder Selection) that can cause the file to not be on your PC, so you might want to check on those, but the whole point of OneDrive is to have files on your PC AND in the cloud, and syncronize them. File History should work on anything on your PC.
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  2329. It’s my fast but unreliable intern. ✅ Watch next ▶ AI Isn’t Artificial Intelligence ▶ https://youtu.be/0X5nHcu4Al4
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  2330. ✅ Watch next ▶ A One-Step Way to Lose Your Account Forever ▶ https://youtu.be/9R78CUoE-7Y
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  2331. At one point you had OneDrive's Backup feature turned on, and it MOVED the system Documents folder. More here: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
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  2332. It REALLY depends on which password manager you're using and how good their encryption is. Most are designed to be uploaded without additional encryption.
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  2333. Nope. Windows is no longer running at that point, so there's no clipboard, and no copy.
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  2334. To be clear, I'M IN THEIR AUIDIENCE. (They start grabbing people at their 50th birthday, so perhaps younger than you think.) This simply reinforces the stereotype that "old" (whatever definition you use) people are incapable. That's simply NOT TRUE.
    2
  2335. Or add a TPM module to their existing machines. Or continue to run Windows 10. No one needs to throw anything away.
    2
  2336. Because animated emojis and stamps are so critical to our communications? I mean, fine, if that's important to you, but it seems a rather frivolous decision point.
    2
  2337. Interestingly I'm seeing some servers going password-less (no password) using only a link - much like using only the second factor as the only factor.
    2
  2338. Unrelated.
    2
  2339.  @makeinindia8649  Well, you've given me zero details, but bottom line is that if they find you, it's possible you'll be arrested. Don't steal computers. Just don't.
    2
  2340.  @makeinindia8649  The wouldn't use the MAC address. Typically we leak so much other information as we use the device, that if you were a valuable enough target it's possible to be located.
    2
  2341.  @makeinindia8649  So on top of stealing the laptop you want to steal the operating system? No. Don't do that.
    2
  2342. I recommend what I do: I leave my external drives plugged in specifically so automated backups can happen without fail.
    2
  2343. You can run only a personal and a business at the same time. You cannot do two personal, or two business to the best of my knowledge.
    2
  2344. No. Only Office Outlook uses PSTs to the best of my knowledge.
    2
  2345. It depends on the service. Some offer alternate mechanisms.
    2
  2346. It's unclear. They've threatened, but we won't really know until it happens or doesn't.
    2
  2347. GPG is an open-source equivalent.
    2
  2348. Whatever. Microsoft haters gonna hate. There's no objective discussion to be had.
    2
  2349. Nope. You found out all the different ways it can break, and how it's typically not something you can fix.
    2
  2350. You still want it on.
    2
  2351. You are fortunate, and apparently in a country much further advanced than the US. It's still required here often, though it's slowly getting better.
    2
  2352. This is about your Microsoft Account - whatever account use use to sign in to Microsoft services. That could include Microsoft 365, but could also be your outlook.com account, or the account you use to sign in to Windows.
    2
  2353. This has a good overview of how it's handled: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-time-based-one-time-passwords-work-and-why-you-should-use-them-in-your-app-fdd2b9ed43c3/
    2
  2354. It's called your home network. You can enable file sharing on both machines and they'll "see" each other and you can just copy across. Unfortunately networking sucks and doesn't meet your KISS criteria. So what I tend to recommend is an external hard drive. Copy data to it, and them move it from old to new machine.
    2
  2355. Watch next ▶ Uninstalling Software You Don't Need ▶ https://youtu.be/dappqov3Lsw
    2
  2356. Those are two different wattages that don't compare to each other. The 7.7 is the power the battery supplies to run the computer, and the 65 is the power the charger supplies to charge the battery. You can't compare one to the other.
    2
  2357.  @francosilvestri123  Lately I've done Seagate, BUT: https://askleo.com/can-you-recommend-a-good-external-hard-drive/
    2
  2358.  @francosilvestri123  I do not. I rarely take the time to invest that deeply. 🙂
    2
  2359. If a service requires something you don't, won't, or can't have, your only option is to use a different service.
    2
  2360. https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
    2
  2361. There are several ways to send text messages via email. Much depends on your mobile provider. And if you don't have a way to block or report them, then there's no way I know of to do anything at all.
    2
  2362. Do not format. It will erase the drive. If the data is important, and not backed up elsewhere, I usually recommend a data recovery service.
    2
  2363. That's great news! If you haven't already make sure all the recovery info is set and up to date, and consider creating a recovery code. (https://askleo.com/16142 )
    2
  2364. If they get a court order, yes. I mention that in the video.
    2
  2365. Not that I'm aware of, no.
    2
  2366. Nope. The way to create shortcuts on the desktop is right click on an empty area in the desktop, click New and then click Shortcut. :-)
    2
  2367.  @brunolopes7311  In theory I believe it would work. Traditional desktop shortcuts are ".lnk" files, but I'm guessing a symlink could work as well.
    2
  2368. Yes
    2
  2369. Very technically Dutch is my first language (only 'til I was three). And in would be pronounced no-teh-bohm :-)
    2
  2370. Thank you!
    2
  2371. It does not. Basically it double the time it takes to create the backup, so it's optional.
    2
  2372. Depends on your personal needs/preferences. And whether or not Microsoft actually follows through on that "unsupported" part. Remember, I said it MAY be unsupported. We don't know for sure.
    2
  2373. Deleting from OneDrive deletes the file from OneDrive EVERYWERE. "Keep on this device" only applies to files that are IN OneDrive, and determines whether or not they take up space on your disk, or need to downloaded on demand when you use 'em.
    2
  2374.  @Soulcommander  Make sure the option to back up your documents (and other) folders is turned off in the OneDrive app. That causes a LOT of confusion in situations like this.
    2
  2375.  @Christopher.E.Souter  I did not hit Windows+R. That's the "Run Task" from Task Manager, which still includes the checkbox. (Windows+R requires Explorer be running, and of course the whole point here is that it's not. 😀 ) FWIW if you do normally use Windows+R, then SHIFT+Return will run the entered program as admin, no checkbox is even needed.
    2
  2376. Completely my fault while recording. Ugh.
    2
  2377. https://askleo.com/ask
    2
  2378.  @richb6872  Your username is still part of the conversation. :-)
    2
  2379. You've done all the right things that I would have done, it sounds like. Keep your guard up.
    2
  2380. If you can access "Settings" then you've already set up Windows, and have done so with a Microsoft account. The comment above is about what's required at OS installation time.
    2
  2381. And the trick keeps changing / getting nerfed.
    2
  2382. Not OK. While 2FA helps, it's still a dangerous practice.
    2
  2383. I happen to use different folders, but one way or another, yes, you need to identify which service the code belongs to.
    2
  2384. Just turn it on again. Basically the reverse of the steps in the video.
    2
  2385. My understanding is that they're quite,. quite different codebases.
    2
  2386. Deleting can ABSOLUTELY be made to work. It's just not obvious what to delete, and how to go about it. Hence the video.
    2
  2387. So you would begin by performing a password reset ("lost password") recovery on that email account. No vault needed. It should have it's own, other, alternate email address or recovery mechanism. That's important to make sure is set up.
    2
  2388. You should be able to using the technique outlined in the video.
    2
  2389. I blame marketing, myself. Some misguided attempt at unified branding.
    2
  2390. Can you provide a citation/news report?
    2
  2391. This isn't a video about whether articles have dates (IMO they should), this is about whether, or what, dates should be shown in search results, and why any date chosen is likely to be wrong.
    2
  2392. That is correct. Backup software is PC backup software. You need to make sure your cloud files are downloaded to a PC regularly (usually simply by using their sync app), and then backing up THAT PC will back up all.
    2
  2393. What if the choice is AI art or no art, due to cost? (And right now the writing thing is a red herring -- purely AI written content is typically pretty bad, and easily identified. It lacks the human touch, one might say. Will that last? That I don't know.)
    2
  2394. Possible, but fortunately EXTREMELY rare.
    2
  2395. I'm partial to my website of course. askleo.com -- I tried running a Discord server for a while but no one showed up.
    2
  2396. Either.
    2
  2397. They do not, unless they can convince the phone they are you (PIN/biometrics) every time a passkey is attempted.
    2
  2398. Kerfuffle! https://www.dictionary.com/browse/kerfuffle
    2
  2399. No, it just moves it to the trash folder.
    2
  2400. Cookies or some of their many alternatives. If six sites, say, share an advertising network, and you give your email address to one of them, then the advertising network could possibly send you email based on your activity on ANY of them. And you've almost certainly given your email address to sites like YouTube, Google, Facebook, or any store in which you've made an online purchase. I don't consider it anything to worry about.
    2
  2401. It is impossible to avoid spam completely.
    2
  2402. Not sure what to tell you. I'm replying in YouTube Studio. Perhaps a transient error.
    2
  2403. It should work, yes.
    2
  2404. Depends ENTIRELY on EXACTLY how you have things connected. I have this article on the topic: https://askleo.com/protect-computers-local-network/ -- it includes a two-router configuration.
    2
  2405. Most folks are using USB Thumbdrives, so that's what I recommend.
    2
  2406. Yeah, that's a problem. Unfortunately I know of no way around it.
    2
  2407. Windows 10.
    2
  2408. If it's YOUR email then only you could have made the account -- if it really is the account. You generally have to confirm your email address before an account is created.
    2
  2409.  @rootcanal7188  I haven't done exhaustive research across all of them, but I use Proton VPN, and have used TunnelBear in the past.
    2
  2410. It depends on which history you mean.
    2
  2411.  @TonyPadgett  To prevent people from being able to sign in as you if they somehow know your password.
    2
  2412.  @TonyPadgett  2FA prevents people from signing into your LastPass account and accessing your vault through the same normal means you would. This has nothing to do with someone who steals the daata from the cloud servers at LastPass. They just get the encrypted blob and can mount a brute force attack on the encryption. To the best of my knowledge 2FA has nothing to do with the actual encryption used, only an additional layer of security that proves you should (or should not) be allowed access through normal means.
    2
  2413. You might try this: https://askleo.com/how-to-block-the-windows-11-upgrade-and-stay-on-windows-10/
    2
  2414. Just download to a folder that is not within your OneDrive.
    2
  2415. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again (it discusses Facebook, but the steps apply to Google as well): https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    2
  2416. Thanks! You'd be surprised how many people don't know what that key is for. :-)
    2
  2417. Not really. On my single-user machine the folders are in the root, as you set up.
    2
  2418. Whatever works for you, as long as you're backing up. :-)
    2
  2419. Impossible to say, but I'd let it complete.
    2
  2420. I do (donate).
    2
  2421. Depends on the type of backup. If you're doing an image backup, then that's everything on the machine, and only one's needed.
    2
  2422. I always turn the recent files display off. It's never what I need.
    2
  2423. In theory, though I'm hearing reports that the specific technique I use might not work any more.
    2
  2424. Millions of people.
    2
  2425. When flash memory starts corrupting data it's time to replace it. IMMEDIATELY. (CHKDSK can be used on flash memory, but it won't fix failing hardware).
    2
  2426. I would assume so, yes. (I believe all new PCs do.)
    2
  2427. Hard to say. Your machine could have shut down. Are you sure it's still running? Is there disk activity?
    2
  2428.  @fromheretothere6074  Wow. How long did it take, finally?
    2
  2429. Windows Built In does full backups, and to the best of my knowledge it's not tweak-able. I strongly recommend using third party tools like EaseUS Todo or Macrium Reflect. They're supported and give much more visibility into the process. Their free versions are fine.
    2
  2430. There's no way to know. Run up to date anti-malware scans.
    2
  2431. I do an incremental backup each day. A full once a month.
    2
  2432.  @Jubby1  If the game itself has bad security then you should avoid it.
    2
  2433. Spinning magnetic media. (As opposed to SSDs.)
    2
  2434. Yes
    2
  2435. Right click on Start, click on "System", and it'll be listed in the information presented.
    2
  2436. All I can say is "maybe". It really depends on the device. The battery may charge slowly, or it may DIScharge slowly. Or the computer might just refuse to charge. I've seen 'em all.
    2
  2437. Heh. The laws don't prevent me from appearing as an AI, only that I don't harm humans while still following their directives.
    2
  2438. Probably, but I'd expect the drive to be visible to the BIOS, or visible if used in an external enclosure. Mine was not. I pointed out in the video that there are MANY ways a boot can fail, and this is just one example, specifically to walk through some of the diagnostic steps that can be used.
    2
  2439. It SHOULD not, but you can back them up somewhere else first so you don't lose them.
    2
  2440. ✅ Watch next ▶ No, Not Stone Tablets ▶ https://youtu.be/eC8YNhLbMqQ
    2
  2441. Some people like the sound of it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    2
  2442. Web-based email uses none of them. They have a direct connection to the email and don't need to transmit it via any protocol.
    2
  2443. Some people are embarrassed by the email address they chose as a teenager, but don't want to lose the contents of their account or move to another one. Also "hotmail" has always had many negative connotations.
    2
  2444. Typically, no.
    2
  2445.  @nekophant0m782  I really need the exact wording, but ... do you sign in to your machine with a PIN? How did the prompt relate to VC++? I'm wondering if it's just an update.
    2
  2446. Depends on the system you're signing into. Worst case you start over, but in general it could be as simple as a one-time additional hoop to jump through (a text message to confirm, and email to respond to, or another device on which to approve the sign in).
    2
  2447. Don't get me started about "Insta" vs "Instagram"
    2
  2448. It's funny. This isn't really new behavior, and has happened for earlier versions of Windows as well. And yet, all the threats of mass exodus never come to fruition, at least not at any scale.
    2
  2449. Don't know if it'll die or not, or just become a place I no longer want to hang out. I know that enough people I follow have apparently moved on that it's certainly becoming less useful to me. Nonetheless, the dumpster fire is entertaining to watch.
    2
  2450.  @1768ify Got it. I'll try to be more humorous in the future.
    2
  2451. My sense si that it will help a little, but not a lot. If you're truly short on RAM there's really no alternative other than: do less, so you don't need as much, or add RAM. If you can't add RAM you're kinda stuck.
    2
  2452. But they're still controlled by the ISP.
    2
  2453. You might look into FreeDos. It doesn't solve the hardware problem, but might be a longer term supported DOS alternative. (If lucky, perhaps they support USB and thus a USB-to-parallel adapter, which I'm pretty sur exists)
    2
  2454. Since there's no way to know what that link did I'd scan for malware with up to date software.
    2
  2455. Mark it as spam. That's all you can do. More here: https://youtu.be/iHaYI6iFFpE
    2
  2456. It's NEVER a good idea to post your email address publicly. And YouTube will send replies to the email address of the account you used to post - no way to redirect that.
    2
  2457. It's basically a reinstall of Windows, so everything that would work for that just works. If, after originally installing Windows you needed to separately install additional drivers, you'll need to do that again. it's rare these days, though. A reset generally includes everything you need.
    2
  2458. Yes. Back up first anyway.
    2
  2459. My guess is you have OneDrive's backup feature turned on. Turn that off. https://askleo.com/why-is-my-onedrive-full/ - then just make sure that the files you DON'T want uploaded are ANYWHERE OTHER than underneath the OneDrive folder (which is normally c:\Users\login-name\OneDrive). So your D: drive would be fine.
    2
  2460. Maybe this will help: https://askleo.com/how-onedrive-works-the-very-basics/
    2
  2461. Probably not. But be cautious anyway.
    2
  2462. Yes.
    2
  2463. Go to the service you're using it with, in their login or account security settings, turn it off.
    2
  2464. I've long recommended backing up the unencrypted data regularly. This protects you from the scenario you outline.
    2
  2465. If your data is in only one place, it's not backed up. The cloud is ONE PLACE. If you lose access to your cloud account, for example, everything is gone. Poof. More here: https://askleo.com/can-rely-online-service-providers-backups/
    2
  2466. It's not the same resolution if you've made the window bigger. It may be larger, it may not be, depending on things like your internet speed and such.
    2
  2467. Not exactly. The "download on demand" feature means that the file appears in OneDrive on your PC, but doesn't actually take space until you try to use it.
    2
  2468. While that's important, that doesn't block anyone from using your Wi-Fi.
    2
  2469. Should be, but it kind of depends on what you mean by previous instance. If you upgraded on top, then yes. If it's some kind of side-by-side install, then probably not.
    2
  2470. If you suddenly lost access to your iCloud, forever, would you lose access to your photos? If so, then the answer is a very strong YES you need to back them up somewhere in addition.
    2
  2471. Typically yes, but exactly how depends on the service. Usually it's a process of just adding 2FA again.
    2
  2472. To the extent you're doing things yourself, there's no need to and I've done a video on that very topic. Unfortunately many applications, both Windows and 3rd party, make assumptions and place things in your Users folder.
    2
  2473. Depends on the tool but by-and-large you don't. You connect the new anti-virus tool to the internet and have it download updates.
    2
  2474. They're different tools for different purposes, so I'm not really sure what you're asking.
    2
  2475. Extremely unlikely. Watch the video for more details.
    2
  2476. I'd forgotten about the timeline. Does anyone actually use it?
    2
  2477. What I would do varies depending on the data, the people I'm dealing with, and whether this is a one-time or ongoing sharing. I regularly share a LOT of data with Dropbox, with no additional layer of encryption. I rely on the security of the users (myself and the person I'm sharing with) and trust Dropbox. If it's one time I'm more likely to email an attachment if it's small enough, zipped if it really needs to be encrypted, but in my case it's rare. Finally, you can certainly both use the same Cryptomator account to have things shared encrypted. There's more here: https://community.cryptomator.org/t/how-do-i-share-files-with-others/41
    2
  2478. Only if it contains EaseUS todo. EaseUS is require to be able to restore the backup images it creates.
    2
  2479.  @zxcify2462  no
    2
  2480. Not really even those. Remember, those are just a small percentage of survivors of all the clay tablets that had been created at the time. Most were lost.
    2
  2481. I would use a disk imaging tool like Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo.
    2
  2482. It is most certainly NOT randomized gobbledygook. It's generally a well constructed answer ... that might be wrong. Just like when you ask most people.
    2
  2483. Nope. Recovery drives are supposed to be mostly full. They contain a bunch of recovery info.
    2
  2484. I wished I'd realized it sooner. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    2
  2485. Passkey is more a replacement for a password, and not directly related to 2FA.
    2
  2486. Don't know what you mean by "a setting in OneDrive'. Which setting are you talking about?
    2
  2487. There are many ways to lose a password that a vault won't help. Yes, you should use one, but that doesn't mean you'll never want to do a password recovery. And recovery options: KEEP THEM UP TO DATE. It's the #! reason I see people losing accounts permanently - not just Microsoft accounts, but Google and others.
    2
  2488. A restore would return your machine to the state it was in when the backup was created, so 23H2. A second backup should be stored alongside if there's room on the external disk.
    2
  2489.  @LaGorda43  It should not overwrite, but I also don;'t know how you're checking to see what's there.
    2
  2490. I don't know of a specific way to do so. That's kinda what the free version's end of support leads to.
    2
  2491. I'd have to know HOW you have Windows set to auto-back up. Their image backup is no longer recommended and doesn't automatically backup as I recall, so I'm not sure what you're using.
    2
  2492. So to be clear, that's not a backup in the sense that it's not backing up your system at all. That's "File History", which only backs up data files from certain locations, as they change. I don't know that File History will work with the contents of a VeraCrypt container. It MAY back up the encrypted container IF a) the container is in one of the places that File History backs up, and b) the container is not mounted. Hope that helps?
    2
  2493.  @andrewshaw7144  Thanks for the legwork.
    2
  2494. Many of my viewers appear to appreciate my pacing. For you there's always 1.5x playback speed.
    2
  2495. I Use 1Password. Bitdefender is another popular choice. There are several.
    2
  2496. So far there's no evidence there's a problem at all. Just a lot of FUD and posturing. I'd love to see some proof.
    2
  2497. One time.
    2
  2498.  @Wol747  I thought your setup was to remove the damaged drive and then boot from #2. If I'm correct, then test doing that.
    2
  2499. Yup. Whoopsie.
    2
  2500. File History is great when used in addition to a system image backup. I strongly dislike Windows image backup because it give you ZERO control over what's going on, is very inflexible, and - this is the capper - Microsoft has said they're no longer supporting it and we should use something else. :-)
    2
  2501.  @cgsather3309  System restore is something else entirely, and I have thoughts: https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
    2
  2502. Some password managers like 1Password will store your passkey for use elsewhere. Otherwise, passkeys are per-device, so you'd set one up on each device the first time you sign in to the account on each device.
    2
  2503. Would love to see that. It's certainly not part of Windows itself.
    2
  2504. A checklist to resolve Windows not recognizing USB devices.
    2
  2505. You'll have to navigate the mounted PDB file and locate/copy those files manually.
    2
  2506. Actually I have one. I need to get glasses that allow me to see it without constantly tilting my head back.
    2
  2507. It harms us because many people CANNOT tell the difference. In fact they use these shows to learn about technology, and their expectations are set incorrectly.
    2
  2508. No. That's how the system keeps track of files on that hard drive.
    2
  2509. In general, yes.
    2
  2510. I think the extent of machines being replaced / discarded is much much less than you imply. Many are choosing to continue to run Windows 10.
    2
  2511. Ditto. :-)
    2
  2512. Thank you!
    2
  2513.  @mqcapps  The old one was dead dead dead. :-) Suddenly, completely, and without warning. It happens.
    2
  2514. That will also delete the "always keep on this device" files as well, since you are removing them from OneDrive EVERYWHERE. Copy the files out from underneath the OneDrive folder first.
    2
  2515. Make sure to empty trash (in both Outlook.com and OneDrive).
    2
  2516. I don't have a video, but my opinion in general is that additional software firewalls are largely unneeded, particularly if a) you're behind a rounter, and b) already have the Windows firewall turned on.
    2
  2517. Daily incremental is exactly what I recommend. This is for an older version of Macrium: https://askleo.com/macrium_reflect_5_scheduling_backups/ -- I have instructions for the current version as part of my just released online course: https://askleo.com/product/saved-backing-up-with-macrium-reflect-8-online-course/
    2
  2518.  @PeterPan-qi8oc  That template sounds exactly right. 🙂
    2
  2519. It's A solution. Not the only solution.
    2
  2520. Not in my experience. That was one of the points of my video. Ads aside, the search results themselves have gotten worse.
    2
  2521. It's just like moving to a new machine, as described in the video. You'll sign in some other (typically more complicated) way.
    2
  2522. Not really enough info for me to make suggestions. Make sure your wired equipment is all capable of the faster speeds you're expecting, I suppose, and that all the cables are in good order. (And if the limiting factor is your internet connection, then you might need to consider faster internet.)
    2
  2523.  @Mr.WellingtonVonDukeIII  That's a different kind of image (picture) than this video talks about (backup images). Right click on the desktop and make sure "Auto arrange" is turned off.
    2
  2524. Please tell me more.
    2
  2525. If you download the email the attachments come with yes.
    2
  2526. I do not. But if you do, my other recommendation is Macrium Reflect, out of the UK.
    2
  2527.  @leatherwiz  To be clear, Macrium Reflect FREE is no longer available. Macrium Reflect's paid version is absolutely available and supported.
    2
  2528. It depends on how it's configured, but yes. Typically files in OneDrive take up space on your computer. There are settings to control that.
    2
  2529. Should work regardless of account type.
    2
  2530. "better" depends on how you expect to use it. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Most important is that you backup regularly as you use your PC. No, I do not recommend thumbdrives at all. they're typically cheap and you run a real risk of losing your backup.
    2
  2531. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again (it discusses Facebook, but the steps apply to Google as well): https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    2
  2532. Not really, Different people have different definitions. Some consider a two-year old computer "old", some think an 7 year old computer is relatively new for them. If I were forced to pick a number I'd say 5 years.
    2
  2533. Simply disabling sync does NOT delete files anywhere.
    2
  2534. But why would it?
    2
  2535. https://askleo.com/can-you-recommend-a-good-external-hard-drive/
    2
  2536. Backing up before a Windows update refers to the system drive only. I assume your other drives/data is backed up in some appropriate approach.
    2
  2537. Sledgehammers are an underrated tool for personal therapy.
    2
  2538. See https://youtu.be/8vumnWEF92k
    2
  2539. I would not. It's still present on your machine and probably associated with other things. Deleting it would be risky.
    2
  2540. Not that I'm aware of. They is associated with the Microsoft account when the key is created.
    2
  2541. The steps in this video shoudl do it.
    2
  2542. The only thing Windows updates daily are the security definitions for the anti-malware tool, and you really want those.
    2
  2543. I'm not quite sure I understand the question and how Epic Games relates. If you used your gmail address there, Google CAN'T remove it there -- you have to go to your epic games account and configure a new email.
    2
  2544. Eventually it'll disappear. (It's definitely gone on new installs.)
    2
  2545. Only using the "find my phone" app from your provider IF they have one and IF it's been set up.
    2
  2546. There is no such thing as "safe". You can only safer or less safe. It sounds like things worked as they should, and you should exercise caution moving forwward.
    2
  2547. If the accounts you're connecting to use IMAP to connect, then yes. I do this.
    2
  2548. Not nearly enough information for me to even hazard a guess.
    2
  2549. I don't know. I know of no data to report on that. I would not trust them, myself. I would migrate the data to newer trusted technology every 5 to 10 years. I still use hard disks for this, and recommend same. And TWO COPIES at least. Anything can fail at any time.
    2
  2550. If you mean onedrive.com online, it's the "Add new" button at the upper left.
    2
  2551.  @hifinsword  The whole point of OneDrive is to keep the two in sync. So if you delete a file in either location, it's deleted from the other as well.
    2
  2552. Don't know about iOS, VeraCrypt works on Mac as well. There may be other solutions as well.
    2
  2553. Depends on how you plan to use your NAS. Could be fine.
    2
  2554. I'll take "old git" as a compliment. I think. 🤔
    2
  2555. As long as you do a "full" format - meaning NOT a "quick" one - it's my understanding that the drive is overwritten once, completely. This is plenty. In extreme cases where someone is willing to pay A LOT of money, there may still be recoverable data, but as I said - it's expensive, and not something I worry about.
    2
  2556. Most people intermix the terms. One person's reboot is another's restart.
    2
  2557. Coooool.
    2
  2558. Same thing. Unfortunately both terms are used interchangeably throughout the industry,
    2
  2559.  @anonymous9843  As mentioned in the video/article, if they are identical, it should work. If they're really really close, it should work. The more different they are, then the lower the chances. You'll still need to deal with Windows activation, however.
    2
  2560. Probably time to replace the drive.
    2
  2561. I've heard that reporting the videos to YouTube as containing you without your consent, or similar, may cause them to take 'em down.
    2
  2562.  @uk_bigboss  It's built in to the OS. Search settings for "encrypt".
    2
  2563. The problem with that solution is that unless files are encrypted it's trivially bypassed. (And no, I'm not aware of that solution available.)
    2
  2564. yes
    2
  2565. Ha! No, not because of Windows 11. UEFI existed LONG before Windows 11 was even considered. It predates even Windows 10.
    2
  2566. I believe they confuse more than they solve any real problem. I avoid. I note that Microsoft has been pushing them a lot less in recent Windows versions.
    2
  2567. Care to back that statement up with some data or citations? The security industry as a whole feels otherwise.
    2
  2568. All I can say is maybe. Microsoft may block VPNs, as you say. But if in that situation it's certainly something I'd try.
    2
  2569. Unlikely, but it depends on why you installed it, and what the specific problem ends up being.
    2
  2570. Thanks!
    2
  2571. Actually I'll disagree, slightly, with the "nice guys finish last" comment. It REALLY depends a lot on the specific organization you're working in. Some are very "old school" and cutthroat, while others not so much. I always characterized Microsoft of that era as a number of small companies that just happened to share a campus, and different groups/divisions/projects all had their unique feel. Some good, some I'd never consider.
    2
  2572. That's what I do for my servers.
    2
  2573. It is most definitely NOT "extra space for your PC". It's cloud storage.
    2
  2574. You won't have multiples of the exact same one. There's SOMETHING different about them, and I'd leave them alone.
    2
  2575. I believe it a function of both the scaling algorithm used, as well as the characteristics of TrueType (and perhaps other) fonts.
    2
  2576. Eek!
    2
  2577. Two-step should have saved you, and changing your password was the right thing to do anyway. Keep an eye out, of course, but my guess is you're just fine.
    2
  2578. You find YouTube more trustworthy? I'd be concerned.
    2
  2579. LastPass does have the ability to work offline. I'm covering the absolute worst case scenario, which should indeed never happen.
    2
  2580. If you type Windows Key + R, and then run CMD.exe it should open up in the folder c:\Users\the-name-you-re-looking-for
    2
  2581. If things are really bouncing around a lot, perhaps you have a case for using SSD-based external drives.
    2
  2582.  @mrmifflin  I'd involve a trusted friend or family member to do it for them. But with a password vault they need only remember one thing. (And I'll absolutely admit there's no simple solution to this scenario.)
    2
  2583. It depends on the account. You'll need ot go to that account online and do a password reset. You can't "recover" a password, only set a new one.
    2
  2584. You create what EaseUs calls an "emergency" or "rescue" bootable USB and boot from that. This then allows you to restore the image. https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/ describes it.
    2
  2585. Visit onedrive.com online and start deleting.
    2
  2586. "it worked before without it." -> more correctly, it worked before with Internet Explorer instead of Edge. IE had this exact same issue.
    2
  2587. UEFI can be configured to prevent that.
    2
  2588. More importantl BACK UP. If the data is stored ONLY in the NAS, then IT'S NOT BACKED UP. If you lost data because of a failure - be it a single drive, or the entire NAS - then you weren't backing up.
    2
  2589. You can keep using Windows 10.
    2
  2590. Depends on your situation. Presumably the backup will be a bit faster, and a bit larger with it off.
    2
  2591. Here's one: https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
    2
  2592. Not necessary. Those computers can all just keep using Windows 10.
    2
  2593. Answer to the first one: we're all only human (and, honestly, phishing attacks have gotten really sophisticated of late, especially when they're targeted spear-phishing). As for the second ... that's a very good question. This seems like a situation that calls for "two people required to access" -- kinda like two keys needed before launching a nuke.
    2
  2594. That's where I recommend, yes.
    2
  2595. Depends on the tool, but I'm happy with a backup performed in Windows. I do talk about testing backups here: https://askleo.com/testing-backups-critical/
    2
  2596. I cannot divulge that information.
    2
  2597. No. Dropbox/OneDrive work on one and only one folder on your PC. Using a traditional backup program like Macrium Reflect, EaseUS Todo or others to back up your entire PC to an external disk would be the way to go.
    2
  2598.  @SamMorell  Thanks! I'm not aware of such a feature. My approach is to have a big enough hard drive. Particularly since I use Dropbox, OneDrive, ProtonDrive, and Google Drive. :-) But, yes, it's a problem if your hard drive doesn't have enough room for your entire cloud storage.
    2
  2599. Another useless comment.
    2
  2600. The video was recorded prior to the LastPass breach, but nonetheless, I stand by the premise. You'll also find a video on my channel specifically addressing LastPass.
    2
  2601. There are a couple of responses to this ont he site, but my approach has always been to go to amazon and search for "3.5in USB SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure". Haven't purchased any for a while, so don't have a specific recommendation, but the info there is generally useful.
    2
  2602. I could have sworn I edited those occurances out. YES, I misspoke repeatedly. Darn it. I may replace this video if that's the case.
    2
  2603. Will be replaced by https://youtu.be/SPVR3huVkEk
    2
  2604. If onedrive is running, yes. So move the files out of yoru OneDrive folder and OneDrive won't touch'em
    2
  2605. Don't give them ideas.
    2
  2606. To use VeraCrypt, yes. I believe Mac's may have a different native solution, though.
    2
  2607. The subtitle is part of the experiment. It works well here because there's nothing to conflict with. I don't know that it'll happen on other style videos yet, but we'll see. (It may be better than YouTube's auto, but it's still not perfect. I did, for example, have to correct my name. :-) ).
    2
  2608. Thanks!
    2
  2609. I have lots of videos and articles on the topic. Try searching over at https://askleo.com
    2
  2610. I suppose, kinda, but you'd have to do that EVERY TIME you use a 2FA code, just in case you didn't notice it was a man in the middle.
    2
  2611. I wouldn't be.
    2
  2612. Yes, EaseUS Todo (and Macrium Reflect) are two tools I consider worth the money.
    2
  2613. It's a long complicated answer, but the short version is that it's using public key cryptography. They security key has one of the key pair, and the system has the other.
    2
  2614. Clarification: I'm of Dutch descent. :-)
    2
  2615. Not any more.
    2
  2616. You should be able to reinstall Cryptomator, and as long as you supply the same master password you should be able to view your files.
    2
  2617. Check yoru privacy settings, but by default much of yoru activity is visible to yoru friends.
    2
  2618. Easiest? Just manually copy the contents of the entire folder to the other drive.
    2
  2619. Most programs let you pick the day to restore to (say Wednesday) and transparently handle which incrementals and fulls are needed.
    2
  2620. I am NOT SAYING THAT AT ALL. What I'm saying that if you're concerned about OneDrive and Recall looking at your data (which I am not), why aren't you concerned about Microsoft looking at what they already have access to? The concern about one but not the other is nonsensical.
    2
  2621. Nothing. There's nothing to be scared of.
    2
  2622. There's no answer to this. It depends on the size of the drive, the condition of the drive, the speed of the interface, the speed of the drive, how much data is on the drive, etc.. Could take minutes, hours, I've even seen it take days.
    2
  2623. I ran into this also which is why I now include a statement to the effect of "Don't Do That!"
    2
  2624. Correct. That's what this video is all about.
    2
  2625. Do you have two-factor authentication set up? You may need to use an "app password" if so. Check the settings for the account.
    2
  2626. Yes and no. You can install Crytomator on your phone to access a Cryptomator vault stored in OneDrive, Dropbox, or others. But the data is not actually stored on the phone.
    2
  2627. Not really. Malicious or legitimate it could take several different forms. Best start is to have security software running, and then second is to never follow the instructions of someone who calls you.
    2
  2628. Some topics warrant repetition, and/or discussion in a different way.
    2
  2629. Thank you!
    2
  2630. That's a great setting if you have it, but not all laptops do. In fact I'd say that most still don't.
    2
  2631.  @kevin10ak0  Microsoft announced some time ago that Outlook.com email storage would count / be combined with the OneDrive storage on the same account. That's been slowly getting rolled out to more accounts. That likely the cause. The solution remains the same: delete files from OneDrive, delete emails from Outlook.com, or pay for more storage.
    2
  2632. Thanks?
    2
  2633.  @msun12000  Good point. Only issue is that many people don't do it very often, and if it doesn't work it's unclear if it's the keyboard or user error. But, yeah, a good alternative for those who know. 👍
    2
  2634. Use "report spam" in your email program or interface.
    2
  2635.  @enyioma8  That's exactly how spam works. Keep marking them as spam.
    2
  2636. Deleting files within onedrive does delete them everywhere: your machine, onedrive.com, and any other machines that are using the same onedrive account. That's kinda the point of OneDrive. Turning off onedrive will affect only your machine. You can create a new user account that is a local account only, and then start using that instead. There's no way to change an existing account, though.
    2
  2637. Please watch this video: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
    2
  2638. Cryptomator is designed so that only files which are changed are uploaded.
    2
  2639. Seems like a VPN would also be quite effective.
    2
  2640. I've never heard of CCleaner being hacked. Worst was that for some time they were including foistware / PUPs.
    2
  2641. Note that all these videos point to a companion article that has the same information, written.
    2
  2642. No doubt. Hence my suggestion to move to a completely different email program all together.
    2
  2643. ✅ Watch next ▶ Can I Tell If Someone Has Copied My Files? ▶ https://youtu.be/6A7f6hFgPZQ
    2
  2644. @MrBigbanan It's not the camera. It's just me.
    2
  2645. No idea. Never heard of it. And then it also depends on where you get it from.
    2
  2646. Yes.
    2
  2647. Simply copy the files from your OneDrive folder on your PC to your external drive. Then delete the files from your OneDrive folder. (Remember that deleting from OneDrive will delete from your PC, your OneDrive cloud, and any other machines synchronizing the same OneDrive account. Remember also to back up your external drive so it's not the only copy of your data.)
    2
  2648. 1. No. Bitlocker does NOT encrypt OneDrive files in the cloud. Though it does encrypt the copies of OneDrive files on your disk. 2. No problems.
    2
  2649. xls and xlsx files are NOT transformed by Google Drive. They're just stored and synchronized. It's only Google-native "sheets" and "docs" and such that Drive treats weirdly because they're online only.
    2
  2650. Several years ago Steve Gibson did a detailed analysis of LastPass's technology, and that convinced me they're doing everything right. As to other password managers: it depends on WHICH password manager that comes bundled with what software.
    2
  2651.  @ebinom8112  Well, that still doesn't tell me WHICH password manager it is. So, without that, I'd default to my general recommendation: LastPass, or some of the other dedicated password manager vendors.
    2
  2652. I don't recall mentioning not running Defender. Where do I say that?
    2
  2653.  @WriterBren Interesting. I didn't disable it myself. (And I just blew over it in the video.) I enabled it, rebooted, and it came back disabled. I assume Microsoft Security is "doing the right thing" with the startup and the service it controls - running only when needed. Not finding any details on that either. Very strange.
    2
  2654. No way that I know of. Sorry.
    2
  2655. It copies them to the cloud, not move.
    2
  2656. So I should switch to porn?
    2
  2657. I look at it the other way as well: with so many local power options, it's possible that some solutions may, in addition to allowing you to be "off the grid", act as whole-home UPS's as well. (Think Tesla powerwall.)
    2
  2658. Outlook the program is part of Microsoft Office, and costs. Outlook the app on mobile devices is free. Outlook.com the service is free.
    2
  2659. Depends on the email program you're using, and the email service you're trying to connect to.
    2
  2660. Please provide details? All the evidence I can find suggests otherwise.
    2
  2661. Neither is better or worse than the other. It REALLY depends on the specifics of what you do, where you do it, and what you're trying to protect yourself from. They both have their place.
    2
  2662. As I mentioned in the video and the article, there's no such thing as change for the sake of change. There's ALWAYS a reason. You and I may not agree with the reason, or even understand the reason, but there's always a reason. Given the cost of making changes they're never gratuitous, though sometimes completely incomprehensible.
    2
  2663. I don't think they've announced a price. I don't have any experience with Opatch.
    2
  2664. 15GB free storage. You can buy more. Most cost effective is to subscribe to Microsoft 365, which gets you a terabyte.
    2
  2665. Sorry, got it backwards. Outlook.com gets 15GB for free, OneDrive gets 5GB.
    2
  2666. That's more difficult. This is an OLD article on the topic: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_identify_this_flashing_window_at_boot_time/ but basically I recommend recording the screen so you can then pause the playback to get info on what's happening.
    2
  2667. I'm not sure what you're asking, exactly. I mean, the external drive you just plug into the new machine.
    2
  2668. No. Sunday or Friday.
    2
  2669. Thank you!
    2
  2670. No permission needed. The whole point of publishing publicly is that it... public! Share away!
    2
  2671. No. Generally applications like Quicken must be reinstalled to operate from new computers. Your data file, however should be something you can locate and copy over, but you'll have to check with Quicken to see where they store it. (Likely somewhere under /users/<username>/AppData.... )
    2
  2672. Correct. No password to enter, no password to be stolen.
    2
  2673. I use BoxCryptor for my sensitive documents, so yes. It's something you can set up so that it's transparent so there's no manual steip. Certainly you can use manual tools like 7zip, but ... they're manual. :-) I'd feel quite comfortable with the current state of either tool's encryption. More here: https://youtu.be/EwXUROIunHc
    2
  2674. I believe it can, yes. (IF you checked the option to include system files.)
    2
  2675. Nope. No Google involved. https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/results/sources/
    2
  2676. I don't believe so, no. Those tend to be one way UPgrades, not downgrades.
    2
  2677. I'm not sure I can diagnose it remotely. SO it's slower when plugged in? I'd definitely confirm that the power plan is configured correctly. Same idea as in the video, but you want to look at the settings for when it's plugged in.
    2
  2678. Typically, but it can be configured to use other non-removable drives if you have them.
    2
  2679. I've used it for local things that are Mac-related, but it fails my cross-platform needs. I can't use it on my PC, for example.
    2
  2680. The average user doesn't need one. There are specific times where one might be called for (usually travelling, or trying to appear to be somewhere you're not).
    2
  2681. Scammers are still doing both.
    2
  2682. VERY sorry to hear that your experience was so awful. You might consider EaseUS Todo as my "other" recommended backup software. (And, for the record, my experience with Macrium has been stellar, but that doesn't mean it's perfect for everyone.)
    2
  2683. I've become somewhat enamored with the 2FA generator being built into 1Password as well.
    2
  2684.  @Epictetus888  Yup: two-factor authentication. Most password managers now support it for your master password.
    2
  2685. There's more going on here than you're stating. Just replacing a motherboard shouldn't cause any of this. Without knowing what else was happening it's impossible for me to even speculate. Sorry.
    2
  2686. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/wheres_my_disk_space_going/
    2
  2687. In other words how should you deal with spam? I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_stop_all_this_spam/
    2
  2688. Yes. https://askleo.com/how_do_i_move_my_thunderbirdbased_email_from_one_machine_to_another/
    2
  2689.  @JimE6243  Short version: no. Longer version: https://askleo.com/restoring-an-image-backup-from-one-computer-to-another/ :-)
    2
  2690.  @JimE6243  I hear ya. I end up customizing less and less the more machines I move to, since I know each such customization will need to be replicated when I move. I believe the retail outlets use a combination of apps (I mentioned their existance in that article), followed up by plain old manual labor to fix what's broken.
    2
  2691. Your point?
    2
  2692. Sure.
    2
  2693. Step 1: watch the video.
    2
  2694. Because Microsoft has explicitly said that their image backup program is deprecated, will be removed some day, and that we should be using third party solutions.
    2
  2695. It's an honest opinion, not a cop-out. It's a good product and worth paying for. If you don't feel that way, then there are plenty of free alternatives. EaseUS Todo is one I recommend (and I believe mentioned in the video).
    2
  2696. Either
    2
  2697. Yes.
    2
  2698. A good one. Not being snarky, but there's no "type of" spam filter. There are just spam filters and some are better than others. Gmail's is currently the best in my experience.
    2
  2699. If it's this wired article https://www.wired.com/story/lastpass-breach-vaults-password-managers/ I'm not seeing where they say encrypted vaults HAVE been compromised. Can you point to the article where they say exactly that?
    2
  2700.  @wmoran7111  In context I read that to mean they were able to copy ENCRYPTED backup data, not Decrypted. LastPass does not have our decrypted data.
    2
  2701. You could lose any file in any cloud storage with an accidental delete. (Though most have an online recycle bin.) The solution is super simple: BACK UP your data elsewhere, regularly.
    2
  2702. Then you better trust the repair facility. Or, rather, choose a facility that you trust.
    2
  2703. Thank you!
    2
  2704. Best I can say is "maybe". "Identical" is an interesting concept, and one would think it should work. But computer manufacturers do make incremental improvements occasionally, and exactly how those impact things is unpredictable. Also, almost by definition it can't be identical - the serial numbers, for example, will be different. One would hope that doesn't impact anything, but again, one never knows. I would certainly TRY it, if face with a replacement machine - there's little to be lost if it doesn't work.
    2
  2705. No, I've not noticed anything of the sort.
    2
  2706. The encryption happens on your machine, and would involve uploading the encrypted results.
    2
  2707. People complain I'm too fast. People complain I'm to slow. Oh well.
    2
  2708. That's often true for any service on which you have two-factor authentication enabled as well.
    2
  2709. Usually a damaged SSD will fail catastrophically. Hard to say what "running smooth" might mean, but you might look at the tasks that are running and see if any are use exceptionally high resources like CPU or disk.
    2
  2710. /R has limited or no utility on SSDs. /F remains important.
    2
  2711. Yeah. it's all new to me. I've only been using it for 30 years.
    2
  2712. You say that like it's a bad thing. Noobs need news too.
    2
  2713. Yes. Bitlocker is on your machine only.
    2
  2714. If you can see it connected one way and not the other, then there's a problem - possibly a hardware problem - with that other. I'd start by making sure you have up-to-date drivers for that connection. That may mean reaching out to the computer manufacturer for assistance.
    2
  2715. That looks like you're trying to back up "E:". But I think you want E: to be the destination? Check the configuration so you're backing up what you think you're backing up.
    2
  2716. I'm honestly not sure. I would hope CHKDSK is smart enough to do something more appropriate: either ignore, or perform a simple, single, write/read to make sure the entire SSD is working.
    2
  2717. Depends on the specifics of what's happening, but I'd reach out to ASUS for assistance.
    2
  2718. What's frustrating is this isn't the first time they've done so. They had three different (and incompatible) "messengers" for a while as well. This one, though, really makes my job harder.
    2
  2719.  @shamrockgirl6595  Without knowing what account, and the EXACT steps you took to enable 2factor, I can't help you. The thing to do would be to CAREFULLY FOLLOW the account recovery process offered by whatever service it is you're using. Good luck!
    2
  2720. You can't. That's why you have to turn 2FA off, and then turn it back on again to get a new code.
    2
  2721.  @Wol747  This is something you do when you first setup 2FA. If your app doesn't allow export (as many do not), then you need to turn off 2FA, and turn it on again to capture the new code.
    2
  2722. You can turn off 2FA, yes. I'd be tempted to turn it back on again, select Google Authenticator compatible, save and share the QR code with all those who need to sign in so everyone can use the 2FA.
    2
  2723. Outlook (classic) is probably NOT the Ouflook that came with Office. It's the prior version installed with Windows. The name "Outlook" means many different things (thanks Microsoft). I do believe you can uninstall Outlook(New) if you're not using it. Backup your machine all the same before you do.
    2
  2724. Configure the mobile hotspot with WPA2 or WPA3 so it's no an "open" hotspot, and yes, it's WAY safer than hotel internet or open WiFi Hotspots.
    2
  2725. Honestly, all the talk of "switch to Linux!", I think a mass exodus is extremely unlikely. I'd love to see it, but I don't think it'll happen.
    2
  2726. Both are possible. I wouldn't worry, though, if you knew you changed your password at around the same time.
    2
  2727. Anything is possible, but it's extremely rare, especially if you have proper security in place.
    2
  2728. If there are no problems that result, then nothing. On the other hand if a program stops working because of this, then you'll need to reinstall that program.
    2
  2729. I recommend using a third party solution like Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo (or others) so you can automate the process and not rely on remembering, or choosing the right files to back up.
    2
  2730.  @rclreolink8991  I STILL have no idea what you're talking about. I've blocked nothing. If you posted something that's not showing, perhaps you bumped into YouTube's spam filter. However if you'd like me to block you, if that'll make you feel more righteous, then I certainly can.
    2
  2731. You'll need to reinstall Flight Sim.
    2
  2732. I respond generally to what I'm asked. I get almost no Linux questions (I realize it's chicken and egg, but still.) If that changes, of course I will.
    2
  2733. I even mention that in the video.
    2
  2734. Yes it is. What leads you to believe otherwise? https://www.easeus.com/backup-software/tb-free.html
    2
  2735. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-move-emails-from-one-account-to-another/
    2
  2736. You may not knoiw at all. Keep an eye out for unexplained activity and data loss.
    2
  2737. Copy the data to a drive formatted with NTFS or ExFAT.
    2
  2738. You didn't watch the video, did you? :-)
    2
  2739. This is correct.
    2
  2740. Use a different machine. Use Incognito mode. Use a different browser. Clear all cookies. Any one of those should work.
    2
  2741. This sounds good.
    2
  2742. BitWarden has a reasonable approach. You designate certain people (email addresses) as being authorized to request access. When they request access you're given a period of time to deny it. If you're not around they eventually get it.
    2
  2743. All I can say is maybe. It depends of course on the heat generated by both the drive and the circuit board in the enclosure. Most powered ones include a fan, that I've seen.
    2
  2744. To me it sounded like she had a very overbearing and fundamentally insecure boyfriend (to put it politely).
    2
  2745. "Intentionally harmful" implies they did is specifically TO make things worse for you. That's not the case at all. They made the change for some other (intentional) reason, and as a SIDE EFFECT it was harmful to you. Important distinction.
    2
  2746. Perhaps, but that's WAY overkill for the average user.
    2
  2747. All you can do is carefully and completely follow the Google account recovery instructions.
    2
  2748. I've never run into a conflict.
    2
  2749. Depends on your level of paranoia and the sensitivity/value of the data. I wouldn't.
    2
  2750. Copy paste didn't change.
    2
  2751. If the pictures are in OneDrive, then yes. Everything in your OneDrive counts.
    2
  2752. I don't disagree, but until then it remains our responsibility to do it right.
    2
  2753. Of course. All my videos and articles use a virtual machine (various) for different OS versions, and machines that look more like "normal" users than my real machine does.
    2
  2754. You give me more credit than I deserve if I can really ruin your day.
    2
  2755. I'm finding lots of amazon listings in normal search engines these days. For those that support it try searching for "site:amazon.com thing-youre-looking-for".
    2
  2756. It should still work. Try it. Boot from the USB stick to make sure.
    2
  2757. I don't quite understand the question. Can you clarify?
    2
  2758. Doesn't protect you from what might happen on your correspondents mail server(s), or any of the relay servers in between.
    2
  2759. Depends on the comments. I delete obvious spam, and comments that insult other commenters. Other than that I leave them alone.
    2
  2760. You can, but it seems overkill and pointless, to be honest.
    2
  2761. Oh, trust me. Based on the number of people I hear from it's nowhere near "obvious".
    2
  2762. Look in Profiles.ini for the profiles. Move them both.
    2
  2763.  @flipflopski2951  The feature that doesn't exist yet, and has had no mention of keylogging? That one? The one you can opt out of (at least), or that you must opt-in to to have enabled? Yeah. that's no keylogger.
    2
  2764. Start with this article: https://askleo.com/phishing_how_to_know_it_when_you_see_it/ (or this video: https://youtu.be/oXF-5I9D0lA)
    2
  2765. Thanks!
    2
  2766.  @red2965  Doesn't affect ads that I can see.
    2
  2767. Whoo hoo!
    2
  2768. They are not capturing your password. Paypal provides the email address to the vendor as part of the "here's who's paying you" information. It's not sloppy, it's just how the system works.
    2
  2769. Sadly, the free edition of Macrium Reflect has been discontinued. I still recommend the trial of the paid version.
    2
  2770. MEOW!
    2
  2771. Lost passwords and locked out accounts.
    2
  2772. Yes. Encryption is optional.
    2
  2773. Not without knowing the changes you're talking about.
    2
  2774. Many on the website askleo.com. EaseUS Todo and Macrium Reflect are the two I recommend most often.
    2
  2775. Depends on WAY more information than you've provided here. "It doesn't work" doesn't help me understand what may have happened. "She can't read it", what happens when she tries? Can it be read on a Windows machine? How was it created? What software was used? I need a LOT more to go on here.
    2
  2776. I can't answer because I don't know HOW you copied your whole computer. It really depends on exactly what steps you took, what tools you used, and so on.
    2
  2777. Of course, but it's not practical. The type of encrypting being used would require only decades, if not hundreds or thousands of years to be successful, though.
    2
  2778. I assume by "external memory" you REALLY mean "external hard disk". Memory refers to the RAM in your computer. I'm not aware of a way to make OneDrive back up the contents of an external removable hard drive. Sorry.
    2
  2779.  @shenkevin8349  If the app originally required a setup program, then likely not.
    2
  2780. Whoo hoo!
    2
  2781. "through google"? What does Google have to do with this?
    2
  2782. No practical difference that I'm aware of.
    2
  2783. Try another keyboard. That's all I can say.
    2
  2784.  @vannniiieee  It sounds like CapsLock might be turned on even if it it looks turned off. What happens if you explicitly turn capslock on -- is everything still all caps?
    2
  2785. Hard to say. Email's can certainly have images in them.
    2
  2786. Nope. It's a browser, so it doesn't really have that same collection of information. Just install Firefox elsewhere and use it. Use their "sync" functionality to sync over things like settings and extensions.
    2
  2787. Not to be snarky, but ... you don't. You fix the PC first. (And to be clear, I'm assuming that "won't boot" means won't boot from ANYTHING. If you can boot from a USB stick, then you would boot from the EaseUS Emergency disk/usb and restore that way.)
    2
  2788. What the actual....????
    2
  2789. Watch the video. :)
    2
  2790. It doesn't have to be BitLocker. Any encryption can fail due to data corruption. This is why I so strongly advise backing up the unencrypted data, and then securing it some other way. (A different encryption would suffice.)
    2
  2791. I'm thinking the motherboard battery. Its purpose is so that BIOS settings aren't forgotten when the power is removed.
    2
  2792. Nope.
    2
  2793. I'm old too. It's not an excuse. :-) I'd start you here to see if you can identify what program that window comes from; https://askleo.com/what-program-window/
    2
  2794. If your OneDrive is synced between PC and OneDrive.com online, then removing the app will only remove the synchronization. Files will remain in both places, but it'll be up to you to decide and/or update what you want where, manually.
    2
  2795. Minus the fiesta.
    2
  2796. Nowhere did I say that all change is beneficial. Only that there's always a reason.
    2
  2797. Indeed. The video explicitly discusses two ways to report spam, one useful the other not.
    2
  2798. I've written/video'd about the backup software before: https://askleo.com/external-drive-backup-software/
    2
  2799. Anything automated in Windows is not a true/full/complete backup. Third party tools are recommended.
    2
  2800. I installed Cryptomator along side Boxcryptor and copied from one to the other. Not sure I'd recommend that. I believe the most reliable solution would be pretty much what you outline. (FWIW you should be backing up the unencrypted files regularly anyway, so a recent backup could be used for the first step.)
    2
  2801. I can't make heads nor tails of your comment. Sorry the video didn't meet your standards, though.
    2
  2802.  @Palimbacchius  Not malware. I've got a video/article on that in my queue. It's nowhere NEAR as bad as people keep assuming.
    2
  2803. It would also stop email from anyone new that you neglected to add to the list, AND would also stop emails from businesses you engage with. It's a VERY risky approach to spam control.
    2
  2804. For some. Not for others.
    2
  2805. This is why I leave my copy of Thunderbird constantly running, even though I don't interact with it. (It's downloading my email as a backup.)
    2
  2806. Interesting since the "Pro" requirement is not new. It's been there as long as I can remember. Try Chrome Remote Desktop.
    2
  2807. It depends on what you mean by Sync. If you mean you want to upload the email to that provider, then sure: just connect to it using IMAP in Thunderbird, and then copoy emails from your backup into the email account folders.
    2
  2808. Just having your IP address means nothing. That's not enough to put anything on your phone. Since I don' t know what really happened I can't say whether you're safe or not.
    2
  2809.  @tikosmith5514  It doesn't really change your situation. He can't do anything with it, old or new.
    2
  2810.  @tikosmith5514  Probably not. Depends on how your ISP is configured, though. VERY UNLIKELY.
    2
  2811.  @tikosmith5514  Yep: stop worrying about it. (You've watched the video, yes?)
    2
  2812. "the battery issue" -> depends on what issue you mean.
    2
  2813.  @lormor460  My sense is that it wouldn't make an appreciable difference. I'd choose the behavior (sleep or not) based on your own personal preferences and usage pattern.
    2
  2814. I don't understand your comment. That being said if you're expecting me to evaluate dozens and dozens of VPNs, that's not what I do. There are other resources for that level if detail. I try to provide consumer-level information useful for the average person.
    2
  2815. I wish you luck.
    2
  2816. I would BACK UP EVERYTHING (just in case), and then I would choose "keep my files".
    2
  2817.  @ron045  Ah, yes that does make a difference. In most cases yes, the range extender is available to all nearby. However some allow you to treat the extension as a new hotspot with it's own password. You'll need to check the docs for the specific device you have.
    2
  2818. Sounds more like a phishing email. If you have no photos in OneDrive I'd ignore the mail.
    2
  2819. They are separate accounts on the machine -- like having two people using it -- so yes, sign out, sign in.
    2
  2820. If by input you mean the line/mains voltage, then yes. That slightly lower number you quote probably means that the charger you have is more efficient than your old one, needing less input amperage to povide the required output.
    2
  2821. Depends on which Outlook you mean, Office Outlook? Yes. Other Outlooks? Probably not. I think it'll work with Mac's email program, but I can't guarantee.
    2
  2822. MAYBE. Generally not.
    2
  2823. If I did I misspoke. I was using it as my default search.
    2
  2824. I BELIEVE that Crytpomator mounts your vault using the network stack. That means that even though nothing's actually being transmitted out your physical network connection, Cryptomator is using network protocols locally to do its thing. If Cryptomator is in the list, then it's running (or, at least, it was recently -- the display is sliding window of time, and I'm not sure for how long a window).
    2
  2825. Just follow the instructions - yep, it's safe.
    2
  2826. The whole point is there's no way to know which are required. Uninstalling ANY of them could break software you use. Safer to leave them alone.
    2
  2827. If you’ve lost access to your Outlook.com or Hotmail.com account, this is where to start. ✅ Watch next ▶ What’s the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com? ▶ https://youtu.be/e3rmbpWepOI
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  2828. All I can suggest is reaching out to PayPal. Be prepared for some barriers, though, since what you describe could also be claimed by a scammer to get into an existing account.
    2
  2829. MSE on Windows 7 is the same as Defender in Windows 10. (Actually Defender is probably better and with more features, but it's all based on MSE as it's starting point.) So you already have what I think you're asking for.
    2
  2830. Windows Key + R, or right click the Start menu and click on Run.
    2
  2831. And, to be clear, I don't see it as a "real problem". It's a mostly unfounded fear. (Like you, not trying to be argumentative, but want my position to be clear to any who follow. )
    2
  2832. All I can say is ... maybe. It really depend on things like the number of drives, whether they spin down, and so on. In my case 10 drives are going to take 10 drives worth of power reglardless of how many boxes are used. The only thing that's really different about my situation is that I'm also driving a monitor. Since there's no auto-shutdown on it I should probably turn it off. In terms of overall cost, though, repurposing an old machine and using a little more energy is likely to be SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper over the life of the device than would be spending money to purchase a dedicated NAS. (And that's not even figuring in the environmental cost of having to discard the old machine rather than repurposing.)
    2
  2833.  @20centurymodern  The short answer is yes, the longer answer though is that it's not quite as simple as some kind of import function. However it IS as simple as copying one of your backup mail files from its backup and placing it within the local folders folder of your Thunderbird profile. Next restart Thunderbird sees it and makes it available.
    2
  2834. It's possible that your block list is full. (There's often a limit.) As you say, though, blocking is pointless. Mark as spam.
    2
  2835. As long as the VPN provider doesn't log access and make that available to law enforcement It'll help obscure some, but not, of the information.
    2
  2836. It's a fine choice, as long as you've thought through the issues - which clearly you have. 👍
    2
  2837. Run up to date anti-malware scans, and follow best pracrices as outlined here: https://askleo.com/internet_safety_7_steps_to_keeping_your_computer_safe_on_the_internet/
    2
  2838. A factory reset / reinstall of windows should take care of it yes.
    2
  2839.  @professerporkchop5461  After a reset you'll need to redownload any software used on the PC, but then you should simply be able to sign in to your online accounts.
    2
  2840.  @professerporkchop5461  I don't know. It depends on the machine. Takes me an hour or two, but could be longer or shorter.
    2
  2841. per month? I think not. The prices I see are per year. If you're paying per month you need to stop. :-)
    2
  2842. Not a lawyer, so I can't offer legal advice. In my opinion it's likely that it varies based on the terms of service of the specific game involved. Seems super unlikely anyone'd go to jail for something like this unless it were some huge money-making operation. But again, that's just my $0.02.
    2
  2843. The Dropbox app works on Android BUT it's cloud access, meaning that the files are NOT stored on the Android device. This is pretty typical for these kinds of cloud services. HOWEVER there's another Android app that I use called "DropSync" which explicitly sync's dropbox folders to local folders and vice versa. it's nice because you can select specific folders rather than mirroring all of yoru Dropbox to your phone.
    2
  2844. Care to explain?
    2
  2845. You would be surprised at how many people DON'T know. And it's important to know.
    2
  2846. While I no longer recommend LastPass, no user information was exposed in either breach.
    2
  2847. If things are needed they'll be re-downloaded and re-installed. In fact after a reset it's a good idea to just visit Settings -> Updates and update over and over until nothing is available.
    2
  2848.  @blacksnakemagic  Depends on where you watch your videos. Any site that relies on Flash will stop working. YouTube does not rely on Flash, and will keep working just fine. 👍
    2
  2849. Best I can do right now is grey it out.
    2
  2850. All I can say is maybe. The disk is DEFINITELY having problems. I would first try to back it up entirely - perhaps using an image backup program. This is why we back up, though. If the data you want is only on this disk, then you haven't been backing up. That's an important lesson to learn.
    2
  2851. They shouldn't disappear. They should persist across reboots. All I can figure is that security software, or a configuration or setting somewhere is interfering. My recommendation remains to use a 3rd party password vault like LastPass.
    2
  2852. I continue to recommend both/either. Whichever works for you,. they're both good solutions.
    2
  2853. Dealing with false positives in an imperfect system.
    2
  2854. Any emails or whatnot that you want to keep only locally on your PC, and not in one of your email accounts. For example you can move messages from your Inbox to a folder in Local Folders.
    2
  2855. Yup. I hesitated to go all-in on the 10-bay model, but am glad I did.
    2
  2856. How do you know it's a small percentage? Honestly curious.
    2
  2857. You cannot. At least, not until they try to use it, OR if the service they use sends you some kind of notification.
    2
  2858. If the fan stopped working I'd get it repaired. It is possible to harm the components if they get too hot.
    2
  2859.  @frederickclause2694  Of course it's not perfect. There's no such thing. But it is significantly more secure than password based authentication. AND it's easier to use. 🙂
    2
  2860.  @MarkLuffman  Well, that's the same as covered in the video: the update is just taking a long time. (If the mouse pointer doesn't move, that's generally the sign of a crashed system, but even then I'd let it sit for a long while before making that call.)
    2
  2861.  @teegees  exFAT should work as a format. If I had to solve this problem myself, I'd use CryptoMator. While it's thought of as cloud encryption, it really just operates on files and folders on your device. Should work nicely for this type of operation. Only risk I can see is unknown consequences of accidentally disconnecting an external drive while the CryptoMator volume is mounted. Protect yourself with good backups.
    2
  2862.  @teegees  Depends on what you mean by "most secure". The popular ones are fine -- Dropbox OneDrive, GoogleDrive and others. If you have things that are particularly sensitive it really doesn't matter how secure the service is, you should be encrypting yourself before even uploading. Cryptomator is great for that.
    2
  2863. You should be able to yes. https://askleo.com/restore-individual-files-windows-image-backup/
    2
  2864. Agreed. That's also why I'm don't feel guilty if I mark 'em as spam. The original company didn't follow best practices, and in a very real sense they're spamming me as a result.
    2
  2865. CTRL+C should interrupt chkdsk safely.
    2
  2866.  @terraxallunasheira  If it's external, try a different USB cable and machine. Alternately let that 101 hours happen. Sounds like there's a problem with the disk itself, so I hope its contents are already backed up somewhere in addition.
    2
  2867. Remember, there are THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of potential advertisers. I can't spend all my time vetting individual ones - I'd have no time for answering questions. And yes, while I do block the bad ones I see, the advertiser simply changes their name or URL or something else and comes back. The advertising network I use I'm sure already blocks en masse as much as it can, but much like spammers, bad advertisers poke through.
    2
  2868.  @soccersensation  The website owner is in control. They can choose to have no ads. (Some of my other sites, for example.) They can choose to vet every single ad, or only take sponsorhip deals one at a time. They can choose to hand the heavy lifting off to a third party, as Ive done.
    2
  2869. Yes. Just make sure your accounts are configured using IMAP and you can then access from either machine.
    2
  2870. It all depends on usage. But yes, if your usage of a 1TB and 2TB is exactly the same then in theory the 2TB will last longer as your writes will have been spread out over a greater area.
    2
  2871. Audible is owned by Amazon. Each unique email address is a Google account and will have its own unique password. You don't need to change them all, and in fact you should NOT set them all to be the same.
    2
  2872. Move all of the files that are currently in the OneDrive folder on your PC to a folder that is NOT in the OneDrive folder on your PC. Doing so will automatically delete them from OneDrive online if you have the OneDrive app running. You can then empty the OneDrive trash online, and if you like turn off the OneDrive app on your PC. MAKE SURE to back up your PC completely first, just in case.
    2
  2873. Which is not passkeys.
    2
  2874. The docs don't have to be in their cloud. They run the OS on your PC, and already have access to everything.
    2
  2875. That depends on what browser you're using, but I just successfully searched using that technique in both Edge and Chrome and got my results in Google. I note Edge has TWO search options, one that is explicitly Bing, and the other generic search.
    2
  2876. exFAT should work. What happens when you try to scan it?
    2
  2877. Then the file is deleted. I'm not sure I understand your question.
    2
  2878. I don't think anyone at MS is fuming. I suspect they don't even notice, which is kinda sad. But it makes your choice that much more suitable.
    2
  2879. No.
    2
  2880. Fascinating. It would be interesting to understand if that applied only to Public Domain books?
    2
  2881. And easier to make it longer, which is the best improvement.
    2
  2882. In some email programs. Not all.
    2
  2883. As long as your Outlook.com email is under 15GB and your OneDrive usage is under 5GB, you should revert to a free account and all should be well.
    2
  2884.  @isitlaw2919 Of you've been using outlook since dial up, then you've already been using cloud services that entire time. Email is a cloud service. As I said, your files should be fine where they are as long as they're under the limits, but if you're concerned then simply copy or move them to a folder on your PC that is not within OneDrive. And of course BACK UP REGULARLY. If you're afraid of losing something, then your'e not backing up.
    2
  2885.  @kashmoney7421  Yup. That's a reasonable, if painful, solution. In my experience a) outlook.com's spam filter is really REALLY hit-or-miss, and b) Gmail's is the best I've enountered in free services. I use Gmail.
    2
  2886. Using file explorer navigate to anywhere that isn't under /Users/<login name>/OneDrive and create it there. For example you might create /Users/<loginname>/SpecialDocuments.
    2
  2887. NOTHING! (there, I said it again)
    2
  2888. Only if you enable it in the OneDrive backup "feature"
    2
  2889. I do. But if you don't trust them, then don't use them.
    2
  2890. I don't see how that makes anything more secure. Perhaps I'm not understanding what you think it's doing? A shorter password is less secure than a longer one, no matter how you get there.
    2
  2891. Heh. The one regret I'll have when I die (besides missing whatever the next installment of Star Wars or Star Trek is coming) will be missing the progression of this kind of stuff. And, from my perspective, it's already VERY interesting. :-)
    2
  2892. I suspect because there are people relying on it who haven't migrated. They should, but pulling someone's backup out from underneath them is ... let's just call it really really bad PR.
    2
  2893. But no data was accessed.
    2
  2894. I can't argue with that. :-(
    2
  2895.  @NoEgg4u  Thunderbird uses a single folder (and lots of folders within it) to organize and store your messages. One of the reasons I prefer it is that it does NOT use a proprietary format.
    2
  2896. A backup will not auto-download files.
    2
  2897.  @johnburgess2084  More specifically: A files whose data is ONLY in the cloud will not get backed up by a PC-based backup.
    2
  2898. Back in the day they were the two floppy disks on PCs. Without hard drives. When a hard drive was added they remained A: and B:, with the hard drive being C:. When floppies disappeared, there was too much risk in trying to re-assign what had become the default system drive, C:. You can assign A: and B: to other drives these days if you like.
    2
  2899. Create an easeus emergency disk on a different computer, and then boot the problematic computer from that.
    2
  2900.  @maxxsee  Install EaseUS on a different, working computer. On that computer create an EaseUS emergency USB stick. Take that USB stick to the computer with a problem. Boot that computer from the USB stick, and EaseUS will run automatically. You can then use it to restore a backup image to the computer's hard disk.
    2
  2901. Yes.
    2
  2902. System Restore is not a backup, and is not to be trusted. More here: https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/ . Regsitry backups are nowhere near enough. I'm talking about Full Disk Image backups.
    2
  2903. While I would love for that to be true, it's just not going to happen.
    2
  2904. Exactly. That's why I recommend never using a public computer, or even a friend's questionable computer, for anything improtant/secure/sensitive.
    2
  2905.  @simpsons0600  Indeed. The real question I have is what will Microsoft do about the requirement or the workaround? Everything is subject to change prior to the release. Again, the average computer user needn't bother until much later and the details have been ironed out.
    2
  2906. Presumably, yes.
    2
  2907. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Happens at Windows 10 End of Support? ▶ https://youtu.be/74yk6zPnDgA
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  2908. I do. I encrypt things that are particularly sensitive.
    2
  2909. The speed difference should be negligible. FAT32 might be faster on a memory stick, but really it's the memory stick itself that has the greatest impact on speed.
    2
  2910. You can uninstall it, yes. It's even listed in Settings -> Apps.
    2
  2911. Time depends on your internet connection, so of course I did cuts. It's certainly not two minutes. :-)
    2
  2912. It's not something you "set", it's something you open. In the upper right corner click on the "..." and click on "New InPrivate Window" or "New Incognito window".
    2
  2913. In my experience their unsubscribe works just fine.
    2
  2914. NEVER? Of course not. There are no absolutes. It's just extremely unlikely, and much less likely than most people worry about.
    2
  2915. Truth.
    2
  2916. Not my experience. The thing that pushed me over the edge was the degradation in quality of the actual results.
    2
  2917. There just no easy way. You can pay some of the people-search services, but many of them are scams as well. All I can suggest is to follow the ideas and thoughts outlined in the video.
    2
  2918. I believe it's still free if you're running Windows 10.
    2
  2919. Nope. I have an article coming up on that.
    2
  2920. Yes. MFA should prevent most hacks.
    2
  2921. this technique works with all Google Authenticator compatible apps, of which the MS authenticator is one.
    2
  2922. Pure speculation, but I think the trend will continue. We will develop skill in other areas, perhaps for things we can't even conceive of today, while we let our tools (AI, etc) do the jobs they're good at.
    2
  2923. I don't have a video on that just yet, but in Dropbox Preferences there's a backup tab where you should be able to turn a bunch of things OFF.
    2
  2924. It sounds convoluted enough that I'm OK with it. :-) Someone would have to be a) determined, and b) relatively technical to get them.
    2
  2925. Dumb? Not at all. But I generally don't recommend it. See https://askleo.com/browser-remember-passwords/ and https://youtu.be/LllVlWJjYg0
    2
  2926. It doesn't. It's the default folders themselves that are the problem, regardless of where they live.
    2
  2927. ✅ Watch next ▶ Managing Files on Your PC and in the Cloud ▶ https://youtu.be/AQh0DDA77Pw
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  2928. Review the video please. It has all my advice.
    2
  2929.  @pjjjsampang  Click on the data column header to sort by data. If it's the wrong order, click the column header again to reverse the sort.
    2
  2930. Encryption is the answer.
    2
  2931. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
    2
  2932. One solution is simpley to navigate to the parent folder (/users/you) and then drag and drop the pictures folder to the Quick Access area.
    2
  2933. Here: https://askleo.com/email-hacked/ - and keep marking spam as spam/.
    2
  2934. Should be able to, yes.
    2
  2935. Seems sound to me. You might also considering uploading to the cloud periodically during your trip for additional backup in case the drives are lost. Sounds like an adventure. 👍
    2
  2936. It should not. Installed only means they're on the disk. it's the running programs you need to worry about when it comes to FPS.
    2
  2937.  @robertagallant3819  In My Opinion. :-)
    2
  2938. I'm sensing I may have a new market. Yay?
    2
  2939. My family had similar photos. In fact my grandfather was one of the first to get into photography back in the day when it was all new. Then everything was lost in a fire. Microscopic grains of silver are no match for fire. Lost forever.
    2
  2940. Nope. No more so than running Windows with any nearly full drive. What impacts SSDs more than anything is writing to them. I have an article coming up in a couple of weeks that'll address that as well.
    2
  2941. PLEASE watch the video you just commented on, or read the article that it refers to. BOTH answer your question.
    2
  2942.  @er...  Ah. Same. Update. 'tis fine for the overwhelming majority. (As always back up first, just in case, but you're extremely UNlikely to have a problem.)
    2
  2943.  @dannid.8115  I let Windows Update deal with drivers. No other tools are needed 99.99% of the time.
    2
  2944. Yes,
    2
  2945. The OS and the Browser are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. Yes, you can switch to a different browser that's both current and supported on your current OS. For example I understand that Firefox, Brave, and Opera all support Windows 7.
    2
  2946. Don't forget putting one in a mayonnaise jar.
    2
  2947. There was a hiccup with some older content that hadn't been made public, though I though it had. Made 'em all public, and it looked liked a massive release. Youtube. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    2
  2948. Essential? No. The security software now built into Windows is plenty. More here: https://askleo.com/security-software-recommend/
    2
  2949. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-move-emails-from-one-account-to-another/ - You'd have to see if Yahoo has a forwarding option (I'm not sure).
    2
  2950. It depends on HOW you lose them, but yes., if a file is deleted from your OneDrive folder on your PC, the whole point of OneDrive is that it syncs and deletes it everywhere else as well. The good news is OneDrive has a recycle bin online that you can recover files from for some period of time.
    2
  2951. It's possible, but rare.
    2
  2952. The video (and article) do make a recommendation. It should work for a files and folders backup as you're asking for.
    2
  2953. If it's on the internet it must be true.
    2
  2954. Then you'll use a different recovery method to login on a new machine.
    2
  2955. Seems to be an incredibly common response.
    2
  2956. Thank you!
    2
  2957. CTRL+C to stop it should be safe. But, honestly, if you have a chance I'd let it run to completion. There may be issues it's correcting.
    2
  2958. I have people do this, and it's OK as far as it goes. Unfortunately there are often problems with incompletely capturing the screen, focus, and not being able to read the text. Screenshots are much more accurate if possible.
    2
  2959.  @KMcCabe  Oh, trust me, I have zoomed. It often just makes blurry pictures ... bigger blurry pictures. :-)
    2
  2960. It does a lot. It's a library of common functionality used by programs written in Visual C++.
    2
  2961. The "Files on demand" setting (in OneDrive's advanced settings) is what you want.
    2
  2962. Yup
    2
  2963.  @truthreigns7  An image would be fine. You don't need to copy the unused space.
    2
  2964. Yes, I've done this often. You're still buying something (the enclosure) but unless the drive itself has physical issues that lead to the failure in the first place, it should be accessible. Since you should be backing up anyway, though, your backup software should also allow you to extract files from a backup.
    2
  2965. This is why we don't rely on the for the ONLY repository of our data.
    2
  2966. LibrE Office. Or Open Office.
    2
  2967. The encrypted container is kept on their servers so that it can be used across your multiple machines and devices. No, I believe knowing the email address does NOT make your master password any weaker or put it at any additional risk.
    2
  2968. Of course. This is the way.
    2
  2969. I want to say yes, but it really depends on the email program or system you're using. Some may treat it as the same, some may not.
    2
  2970. Not offhand. I suspect major security software vendors will likely add the ability - at least for UEFI - in the coming years though.
    1
  2971. Link, please?
    1
  2972. Instead I'll say: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
    1
  2973. There's no way to know for sure. I mean, obviously they "know" it, because they're typing it in, but whether it's because they're targeting you, or it's just a random coincidence, I can't say. I will say that what we often think of as "very weird" isn't as weird as we think.
    1
  2974. Depends on the booster. It could work. Make sure to confirm that the amperage rating of the booster is enough to power the laptop. If not, in the worst case, it could damage things.
    1
  2975. So boot a different computer in to a different OS -- WIndows 7, or Linux -- and copy the files. I REALLY don't understand why Win 10 would not access a specific external drive, though. I'd have to see the error when tried.
    1
  2976. Mark them as spam.
    1
  2977. I think I've now seen that joke or a variation of it at least two dozen times in the comment here.
    1
  2978. Happy little clouds... ☁️☁️
    1
  2979. Because many viewers prefer it. We're not all the same, my friend.
    1
  2980. BLOWS!
    1
  2981. Depends on the choices you make along the way. If you're at all concerned BACK UP FIRST.
    1
  2982. CHKDSK has value on SSDs as well. It's checking the file system for errors, and that's valid on any type of disk.
    1
  2983. Linked from the newsletter. You'll find the current issue here: https://newsletter.askleo.com/current-newsletter/
    1
  2984. Depends on HOW it was password protected.
    1
  2985. Not really. At worst startup may be a small bit slower, but it might also be faster.
    1
  2986. My recommendation remains to leave them alone. They just don't harm anything if they're not being used. If you must, then you'll see things break. Hopefully reinstalling the broken applications will reinstall what you need.
    1
  2987. Indeed. It least it's a different/second thing, rather than all being bundled together in one.
    1
  2988. Typically you can double click on the image file and it'll be mounted as a virtual drive. It's an older version of EaseUS, but this article covers it: https://askleo.com/restoring-file-easeus-todo-image-backup/
    1
  2989. Yes
    1
  2990. That's completely unrelated to Thunderbird.
    1
  2991.  @cafemolido5459  Apparently only in the 32bit version (I did not know this), from what I'm seeing. Most folks should be running 64bit. That's my recommendation, for sure.
    1
  2992. Which is generally not my viewers or readers.
    1
  2993. Ah, well. Haters gonna hate. 😎
    1
  2994. I'm having trouble understanding the question, but if you can sign in to the account on a different device, you can try the option to locate your phone. If you CAN'T sign in to your account on another device, then try the account recovery process that begins with the "I can't sign in" or "I forgot my password" links. If that doesn't work then your account is lost as well as your phone.
    1
  2995.  @christiantome4898  That's exactly what this video is about.
    1
  2996. Try using different tools. It's important to realize that if a drive is damaged you may not be able to copy the data. That's why you want to always have backups in place before you need them.
    1
  2997. Leo Notenboom. Different guy.
    1
  2998. It keeps working, you just stop getting updates (and your OneDrive storage may be descreased)
    1
  2999. It can notify the sender that your email has been opened. In the case of spam that confirms your email address is "real", and can lead to more and more spam.
    1
  3000. Completely separate. Outlook with Office 365 is a program used to access email accounts. You might need to reconfigure the access to the email account you're changing, but that's it.
    1
  3001. Yes, but using a passphrase makes it so much easier to use a longer passphrase that makes brute force impractical.
    1
  3002. This: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/ - OneDrive can cause data loss.
    1
  3003. Sadly there are enough tools to edit PDFs now that this approach might no longer work.
    1
  3004. The email ID has no location associated with it when you use it. (Obviously the email provider may know where you are, depending on the provider.)
    1
  3005. No. That's a separate stop. Use your security software to scan the drive.
    1
  3006. No idea what your situation is so I can't answer.
    1
  3007. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please follow the account recovery or lost password steps as offered by Microsoft. This article walks through the steps (there's a video included as well): How to Recover an Outlook.com Account Without the Recovery Phone or Email https://askleo.com/16095 If the recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow the instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. Regardless of whether you recover the account or not, I would encourage you to review the steps outlined in this article to avoid it ever happening again:  https://askleo.com/a-one-step-way-to-lose-your-account-forever/
    1
  3008. Yes. Unfortunately YouTube doesn't let people update videos. I have thoughts on what to do instead here: https://askleo.com/what-should-i-do-about-boxcryptor/
    1
  3009. "likely to be breached any day now" - On this I disagree strongly. The chances of your password vault getting breached is low. Even if it happens the chances of it actually impacting you is even lower. The chances of some other technique leaking your info into the wild is much higher.
    1
  3010. Given that "multiple" means any number 2 or greater, yes there have been intrusions I can recall only 2. HOWEVER, user passwords were not compromised even in those cases. You are much more likely to be compromised a myriad of other ways, many of which using a password manager helps you stay more secure.
    1
  3011. It's explained in detail on the apps download page.
    1
  3012. As long as it fits, should work. No wipe needed, unless is shows up as unformatted, in which case you would just format it.
    1
  3013. You might try reaching out to the site owner.
    1
  3014. Many people are finding that Bitlocker was turned on without their knowledge.
    1
  3015. No.
    1
  3016. Depends on the account, but generally the ONLY option is to follow the account recovery / forgot password option offered by that service as carefully and completely as possible. If you can't make that work, then you may not be able to get the account back.
    1
  3017. I hear ya. 😱 Though I will say that Gmail has a great spam filter -- there's nothing I've seen I'd call "filter proof". I get very few, if any, in my inbox. It all shows in the spam folder where I can blissfully ignore it, or whatever. 👍
    1
  3018. If someone steals the credentials to your password manager you have much worse problems, even if you don't use passkeys. They wouldn't need the passkeys stored therein to gain access to the account, so it's kinda moot. To me the convenience makes it easier for people to use, and using it is the more important point.
    1
  3019. Well, it's certainly not getting better in my experience.
    1
  3020. If you search my site askleo.com there are a few examples, yes.
    1
  3021. In theory, yes. Though I recommend a local image backup of the entire hard disk.
    1
  3022. I do believe the video talks about uninstalling the app.
    1
  3023. The only approach I can think of would be to use or restore a backup taken prior to the uninstall.
    1
  3024.  @elainemarietta  You want to restore FROM a backup that included your entire system PRIOR to the printer driver having been uninstalled. What I think you're describing is not that.
    1
  3025. Sometimes it's the only solution. ☹
    1
  3026. There's no way to prevent someone from sending you can email. Best you can do is set up a filter that auto-deletes it when it arrives.
    1
  3027. Keep using it. :-) Exercise it regularly.
    1
  3028. Right click?
    1
  3029. The move process in this video does that.
    1
  3030. You can have it installed, and run manual scans. Having any two anti-malware tools running real time, all the time, scans, can cause conflicts.
    1
  3031. Please provide a source for that leak. So far all I've seen is rumors.
    1
  3032. USB-C interface includes multiple connections and a "protocol" to choose a higher charging voltage and speed.
    1
  3033. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
    1
  3034. Ultimately I don't think they do. They have to rely on reports, and then investigation. Which is probably why it's so d*mn hard to get a fake account removed.
    1
  3035. Disagree. There are many free programs. EaseUS Todo Free is, indeed, completely free. (Well, the cost might be upsells, but there's no need to pay anything, ever.)
    1
  3036. Not at all reliable. My IP shows me as being about 50 miles from where I actually am. Completely different town.
    1
  3037. No, I have not.
    1
  3038. I get this comment several times a day now on this video.
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  3039. Would love to see a citation of any research or legitimate source that confirms this. Personally I do not believe this conspiracy theory.
    1
  3040. Purchase an external hard disk and start backing up immediately.
    1
  3041. I'd probably use a partition management tool to remove all existing partitions and start over.
    1
  3042.  @samratpaul25  I don't have a solution myself, but I did find https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/media-creation-tool-ruined-usb-stick/ec8274a1-82d3-4910-833a-46fc48e2d78b - this sounds like much of what you've already tried. Sorry I don't have any additional answer. I would try another USB thumbdrive next.
    1
  3043. No idea. Could be OK, could destroy the sensors.
    1
  3044. I don't know what "keeps zooming into the screen" means.
    1
  3045. The onedrive folder remains behind, but without the app it's just another folder and there's no interaction with OneDrive online.
    1
  3046. What does "gone bad" mean? You might search your hard disk for a ".scr" file (the "screensaver" extension). If it's one of the standard ones it'll be in windows\system32.
    1
  3047.  @barbarab7933  Strongly disagree. They're easily manipulated, and as I understand it, transmit in the clear.
    1
  3048. Safari for Windows hasn't been updated in a decade. So I can't recommend it, unless you're on an Apple product.
    1
  3049. SO not enough. System restore doesn't restore your system. I've discussed it extensively: https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
    1
  3050. Yes. Especially using Google Pay or Apple Pay on the same device as the GPS. (Which I do, but I'm aware of the correlation I'm making available.)
    1
  3051. Leaving it plugged in causes no wear. You can hit the switch if you like, but it doesn't really make a difference.
    1
  3052. See the pinned comment. The trick is that using words makes it easier to craft longer strings. The increased security is in the increased length.
    1
  3053. Unless you use one of the one-time temporary SMS numbers.
    1
  3054. Agree completely.
    1
  3055. You're very welcome. (And I didn't say I don't know, I said it's impossible for you to know. That answer required some explanation.)
    1
  3056. Not quite that black and white. They made my small business (and many others) possible.
    1
  3057. While OneDrive is a large part of the problem, the assumptions Windows and other apps make about the standard folders adds to the mess. Hence avoiding the standard folders whether you use OneDrive or not.
    1
  3058. Uh.... you can say that on this platform because you just did say that on this platform. (And, yeah, ads are a real conundrum for creators such as myself.)
    1
  3059. You don't need to replace anything. Keep using 10. (I have to assume you didn't actually watch the video, since I said that therein.)
    1
  3060. I don't believe so. It's stored and used only on the device.
    1
  3061. As advertised it's a video summary of my weekly emailed newsletter. You'll find links to the stories, and their videos, in the description.
    1
  3062.  @erikl2144  I'm sure that's it.
    1
  3063. Not necessarily. Many batteries put out one voltage, but require a somewhat higher voltage to be charged. What's most important is that you get the correct charger for your battery. Sounds like you did.
    1
  3064. I have no idea what you're saying, I'm afraid.
    1
  3065.  @marcusaureliusf  That thought had occurred, but if so ... to what end? What's the point of the message?
    1
  3066. For the record, that's not me deleting 'em. That's YouTube, for reasons I can't fathom.
    1
  3067.  @zuperdee  In situations like this I turn off Secure Boot. Too much hassle for too little return in my case. And probably in most cases. Corporate users might benefit, but they're not trying to boot random things.
    1
  3068.  @martineyles  While it's certainly possible, the EXACT same concern was raised at the end of XP and 7, and people kept using them without issue.
    1
  3069. IF it works (which, as the video explains, is something you cannot count on), if a new key is needed, then Windows will prompt you for activation and give you the opportunity to provide or purchase a new license key.
    1
  3070. Turns out they never really aid Windows 10 was the last version. ONE guy in marketing made the statement, and the press ran with it. https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
    1
  3071. Please watch the video. It answers this very question, as does the companion article listed in the description.
    1
  3072. Start here: https://askleo.com/best-password-manager/
    1
  3073. In case you ever need to "reset to factory condition" and you have no other way.
    1
  3074. I won't say "like POP3", but IMAP does download your email, yes.
    1
  3075. What about it? I don't see how that applies.
    1
  3076. If you own less than 2 computers, DO NOT use onedrive backup.
    1
  3077. Depends on the clone tool, but in general yes.
    1
  3078. You mean like this article: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/ (there's a video there too)
    1
  3079. This channel is mostly about computers and general internet/online security.
    1
  3080. It depends on how you configure OneDrive. Remember, it's a MIRROR of what's on your computer, most of all. So when you move a file into the OneDrive folder it lives BOTH on your computer and the cloud.
    1
  3081. It's EXCEPTIONALLY SUSCEPTIBLE to being hacked. Any malware that gets on your machine could slurp it all up in an instant. That and if your machine is ever physically compromised, that's easily accessible to whomever. I STRONGLY recommend you reconsider.
    1
  3082. Yes. A PC is a PC whether it's laptop or desktop.
    1
  3083. @ianmigueltolentino730 If you have Windows 10 Pro it should still be a free upgrade.
    1
  3084. Thank you! 😃
    1
  3085. Only horrible security systems store the actual password. Good security is exactly as you say: the system stores what's called a "hash" of the password. Longer passwords make it somewhat more random, but more pragmatically dramatically reduce the chances that the password can be brute-forced.
    1
  3086. That won't make Googles results any better.
    1
  3087. Yes, on USB. But you can just as easily use a different PC to create media of your own. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/windows-11-pro/dg7gmgf0d8h4?rtc=1
    1
  3088. @@clase500 No one, and I mean NO ONE, is saying that you should.
    1
  3089. Your logic works both ways: just because something COULD happen doesn't mean it will. My point is to wait for actual data and to stop guessing & fearmongering.
    1
  3090. Not true. Microsoft, and other applications, often make "assumptions" about the standard folders, even outside of OneDrive.
    1
  3091. Yes it does. And of course since you're talking about the free version, it wouldn't hurt at all to try it out. :-)
    1
  3092. You should, yes.
    1
  3093. I would NOT delete the email address.
    1
  3094. It hasn't been announced yet.
    1
  3095. If you mean file history, that's helpful but not sufficient for a proper backup.
    1
  3096.  @curtw8827  That's exactly what it is. Certain folders that are monitored for changes, which are backed up to the external hard disk. The folders you can choose are limited, I believe, and it cannot backup the entire PC.
    1
  3097. Please read the pinned comment.
    1
  3098.  @gryster  You can use EaseUS Todo on another machine to create one.
    1
  3099. I don't have a specific recommendation. I've used privacy badger from eff.org which blocks a lot of ads as a side effect of what it does. I've heard mixed reviews of adblock and adblock plus browser extensions, so I'm reluctant to recommend them, though they are popular.
    1
  3100. Depending on the style of 2FA, you can simply have your number ported to a new phone, and you're back up and running.
    1
  3101. Speculation. I don't think I agree.
    1
  3102. Stone erodes. Paper burns. That we have anything at all from ancient times is merely a tip of the iceberg that was committed to those media and ultimately lost.
    1
  3103. Up or down *where*?
    1
  3104. Not on the same computer, no. There are a bunch of scenarios for which that would be really nice, but it's not supported.
    1
  3105. Covered a couple in the video.
    1
  3106. Indeed.
    1
  3107. It depends on how the photo was taken, what information was encoded into the photo, how it was sent (some services strip the meta information). I've NEVER heard of an IP address being included in the photo itself (and it doesn't matter anyway, IP address is pretty useless.)
    1
  3108. They do NOT claim ownership of your files in OneDrive.
    1
  3109. Or if he's stored it securely in, say, a password manager.
    1
  3110. There are several USB-to-IDE connectors and cables available on Amazon and elsewhere.
    1
  3111. It's more like signing in as root.
    1
  3112. Depends on what you're doing with it.
    1
  3113. No. Not that I'm aware of. (Other than by re-uploading the original video to the new account, of course.)
    1
  3114. I do nothing. How's it a problem?
    1
  3115.  @lb5480  Best I can say is "Maybe". Depends on the specific configuration, but if your computers can "see each other" on your local network - however it's provided - then yes, would still apply.
    1
  3116.  @lb5480  I'm not sure you have many options. Certainly, if you're using a Wi-Fi hotspot, make absolutely sure it has WPA2 turned on, and then your machines shouldn't be able to see one another. Beyond that, it'll depend if the hotspot supports some kind of local networking (most do not, that I'm aware of) you can turn off.
    1
  3117. You can use Drag and Drop to move the folders from Documents into OneDrive\Documents
    1
  3118. Good points, but what I don't want people to do is disconnect their backup drives with the intent that they will connect them only to perform backups. We're human, and forget. Suddenly you find yourself a month down the road with a problem, and no backup. 😱 Leave the backup drive connected and let your automated backup do its job without your needing to do anything. Then, if you like, periodically take a copy of your backup off line. 👍
    1
  3119. This: https://askleo.com/how-i-didnt-get-locked-out-of-my-microsoft-account-while-travelling/
    1
  3120. Sadly, unless you have some kind of encrypted smoke signal, or encrypted drumming, what you communicate will be visible to any and all. And if you're someone's target, then landlines are the least secure of all.
    1
  3121. You need to get Windows 10 installation media (you can download from Microsoft), and boot from that to install Windows 10 from scratch.
    1
  3122. That is correct. https://askleo.com/macrium-reflect-free-is-going-away/
    1
  3123. EaseUS is fine. It's one I use and recommend. I can't answer the RAID question, because RAID is different based on the hardware and computer used. In general I would expect it to work, but I can't guarantee anything.
    1
  3124. Unclear, but possibly, yes. Hence my recommendation to always back up.
    1
  3125. If I recall correctly 20 is the level cap for free accounts. You need to subscribe & pay to go higher.
    1
  3126. OneDrive saves lives? WOW. I had no idea. Shoot me a link to the news story if you can find it. HUGE if true.
    1
  3127. Pretty sure I mentioned that in the video, or at least the companion article. :-)
    1
  3128. Right click on the drive in Windows File Explorer and select "Format"
    1
  3129. This video is specifically for people that don't want the app running on their PC because of all the havoc it can create. I have lots of other content on OneDrive's normal operation. And I use it as you describe myself.
    1
  3130. You have to be able to sign in to an account to delete it.
    1
  3131. Yes.
    1
  3132. Unlikely, but possible.
    1
  3133. Answered in the video.
    1
  3134. Look in the All Mail folder for that account. (Also look in Trash)
    1
  3135. Once. Each password should be used in one and only one place.
    1
  3136.  @akaCamo  That's this https://askleo.com/is_a_periodic_password_change_a_good_thing/ and this https://youtu.be/asDNQEqAGLY
    1
  3137.  @sotecluxan4221  That old a machine is likely limited in hardware to 4GB, and software (32 bt OS) to 4GB. If you absolutely need more, then it's time for a replacement machine.
    1
  3138. You're supposed to be able to port numbers between carriers. I have.
    1
  3139. This would seem a limitation of the scanner or scanner software, not Windows. I'd investigate those two first. Perhaps even trying different scanning software, if you can find an alternative that works with your device.
    1
  3140. Ain't that the truth.
    1
  3141. "in 2038 it all goes BUMP" No. Just ... no. Just like y2K, that's an issue known about well in advance, and getting resolved between now and then.
    1
  3142. Sorry, man. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 😁
    1
  3143. Sure. Passkeys work in desktop browsers, for example.
    1
  3144. After three years you're very likely out of luck. More here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-reactivate-an-old-email-account/ and here: https://youtu.be/NVE5fKHS3W4
    1
  3145. I don't know what you;re clicking on to get that. I'd just go to office.com to use the online versions, they're free.
    1
  3146. Not possible.
    1
  3147. Probably because you agreed to something in the terms of service.
    1
  3148. There's no way for me to know. Are you SURE it's not running? Look in the event viewer for clues, just as if you were expecting to find results there.
    1
  3149. The same way you got into the account when you first setup a passkey on that machine. Usually a different, more cumbersome, authentication process, like an email to your email address with a code or something similar.
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  3150. Follow the account recovery or lost password steps as offered by Google. If the recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow the instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, and there is no customer service (common with free services), then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. Regardless of whether you recover the account or not, I would encourage you to review the steps outlined in this article to avoid it ever happening again:  https://askleo.com/a-one-step-way-to-lose-your-account-forever/ Good luck!
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  3151. I'm pro-progress when it comes to technology in many ways, but ... I'm not letting AI cut my hair. The beta test for that feature could get interesting.
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  3152. No you don't. Keep running 10.
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  3153. Many things COULD have happened to it. Have you run CHKDSK again?
    1
  3154. A time-based one time password.
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  3155. Watch the video and you'll see there's no need to be scared.
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  3156. Nope. Not my experience. I get https://www.clubofrome.org/ as #1 in all the search engines I try.
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  3157. I don't understand. This video had nothing to do with my neighbors.
    1
  3158. This varies (a lot) from system to system.
    1
  3159. Almost all Flash memory, including SSDs, use something internally called "wear leveling", which does exactly that.
    1
  3160. I would love to see any official citations on that. It seems unlikely, but Microsoft has done the unlikely before.
    1
  3161.  @sp00f34  I believe most Linux distros need only one.
    1
  3162. Practice basic security. More here: https://askleo.com/internet_safety_7_steps_to_keeping_your_computer_safe_on_the_internet/
    1
  3163. That's easy. Just uninstall it like any other Android app.
    1
  3164. Well, at least I have something on that: https://askleo.com/dont-call-yourself-stupid/
    1
  3165. Please point to your source that Windows will be subscription based? I keep hearing people say it, but I've never seen an authoritative source saying it's actually going to happen.
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  3166. Not worth it. Stick with 10.
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  3167. Indeed. But a passphrase makes it easier to create a longer password, which increases security dramatically.
    1
  3168. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
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  3169. I never said never, I never claim 100%. No such thing in tech. For most people it's absolutely plenty.
    1
  3170. You may need to run the process as administrator.
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  3171.  @ferdinanddavid5165  Right click on Windows Explorer in the Start Menu and click on "Run as administrator". Or run Command prompt as administrator, and then run "explorer" from within it.
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  3172. That's answered in the video at 8:24.
    1
  3173. SDelete utility contained within Microsoft's SysInternals Tools.
    1
  3174. Watch the video. You boot from EaseUS emergency disk.
    1
  3175.  @Existentialist946  You cannot restore the operating system while the operating system is running. You do need to boot from an emergency disk. You can restore individual files from an image without needing it, though.
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  3176. Honestly, I don't see how this would be reliable. First there's a good chance that the machine restored to a VM won't work at all, and that's not a reflection of the integrity of the backup. The backup was configured via the setup program for completely different hardware and won't know what to make of the new. Even if it does boot up it'll try to reconfigure to match as best it can, which means it'll immediately start making changes making different than the original. Restoring to a VM can be useful for some things, but I would not consider it for testing a backup's integrity.
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  3177.  @git-er-dun_LBK_  I don't know what you mean by Microsoft having changed how OneDrive functions. I do recommend taking image backups more frequently than "months" (I do once a month with daily updates.) But the bottom line is you restore the most recent image and carry on.
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  3178. Possible, but overly complicated.
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  3179. Oooo... I like that word. Don't agree that it applies, but I like the word.
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  3180. No. That is not the purpose of a VPN.
    1
  3181. EaseUS Todo - they're out there.
    1
  3182. There isn't one.
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  3183.  @reefhound9902  The LastPass incident actually validates my position: no passwords have been breached. Yes, a bunch of other stuff that LastPass shouldn't have been doing, but the passwords themselves remain secured. (Seriously, I've not heard of even one case of a password being exposed from that breach.) As to the master password: in my experience people are good about using a long, strong password they can remember if they only have to remember one, letting the vault generate and remember complex passwords for everything else.
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  3184. No way to know. It depends on the hardware itself. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  3185. Which has been mentioned repeatedly in the comments, and in the Pinned comment.
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  3186. ✅ Watch next ▶ Local Accounts Vs. Microsoft Accounts: Which Is Better? ▶ https://youtu.be/wGE51Ncp2tU
    1
  3187. There is always another way to sign in. It's how you set up the passkey on the machine in the first place. It may be a more cumbersome login (an email with a link to click on, for example, or a text message, or something else unique to the service), but there's ALWAYS another way to sign in.
    1
  3188. This is correct. But you should already be securing those "other things", like your mobile phone and email account and whatnot.
    1
  3189. POssibly. Personally I'd try installing it in a virtual machine within your existing setup to see if that would work and solve your problem.
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  3190. A good solution when it works, but in my current edition of Windows 10, while I can step through those steps, there's no icon on my desktop. 🙁
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  3191. Not usually, but I'd definitely make sure that it's working with a different computer, AND make sure that whatever's on it is backed up.
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  3192. Most email services come with a spam or junk folder already. Just mark the offending email as junk and move on
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  3193. And those that survived represent only a small fraction of that which was written. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias
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  3194. It should be real time. Only thing I can see is that stopping and starting dropbox forces it to spend time rebuilding its index. But when I save a file it's uploaded immediately. (Only caveat to that is if the program holds a lock on the file - then, yes, you must exist that program in order for its files to be uploaded.)
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  3195.  @jbmorrow5390  Go it. It's not true for all apps, but it is indeed true for some. I should update the parent article to reflect that.
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  3196. And yet when people ask that specific question, this is the video they need to see.
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  3197. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Sign In to a Different Gmail Account? ▶ https://youtu.be/fEZc8vh-RKA
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  3198. Mr. Gates hasn't been involved in any of this since at least 2008.
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  3199. The files actually on your PC will remain, but I always recommend backing up first.
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  3200. Ditto. (And ditto. 😀)
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  3201. It depends on the specific tool. And even the information that says "this file is stored, not compressed" makes it slightly larger.
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  3202. Please see the pinned comment.
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  3203. A pedantic distinction. In reality, most people aren't actually interested in the more accurate definition of debugging. They just want to get on with their work. Particularly when truly fixing the problem isn't something they have the skills or tools to accomplish, pragmatic techniques like this let them move on.
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  3204.  @anthonypetercoleman3575  And my point is that I disagree that the importance of the distinction is relevant to my audience.
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  3205. bruh
    1
  3206. It should be 5320 pixels. Where are you seeing 2431?
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  3207.  @liscales1092  OH WOW! That was my error! I've updated the article. The image has 5,320 PIXELS. When saved as a PNG compression takes that to 2,431 BYTES on disk. I'm embarrassed and a little shocked no one caught that earlier. Thanks!
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  3208.  @liscales1092  Don't be sorry! If I make a mistake I want to know and fix it so people that follow don't wonder, as you did. Thank you! Sincerely!
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  3209. Ask your email provider that you're trying to connect to. It should be standard information they provide somewhere.
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  3210. I Don't see any reason to remove it.
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  3211. Your Hotmail mails were not "moved" to the cloud. Hotmail has always been a cloud-based email service. What Microsoft did was suddenly include both Hotmail and OneDrive in your space allocation. More here: https://askleo.com/why-is-my-outlook-com-email-suddenly-full/
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  3212. I have several articles on the topic on askleo.com - Macrium Reflect and EaseUS Todo are my current recommendations.
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  3213. Nope. That's one of the (few) reasons I dislike Outlook. PSTs are proprietary.
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  3214. There remains a solution for IDE - there are USB external IDE connectors, for example. I expect the same for SATA for a very long time as well. But the point is well taken - that's why I recommend copying to current technology, whatever it may be, periodically.
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  3215. You'll have to sign in to office (which is different thatn signing into Windows) using your Microsoft account.
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  3216. The problem with a fake number is that if you ever need to respond to an SMS for authentication you'll be unable to. In the worst case you could lose your account forever. Instead of fake, get a "real" number online that can receive SMS messages, and that you then keep.
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  3217. Any of those I've seen do not eliminate the TPM requirement.
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  3218.  @lewisgregory769  AH yes, I just played with that yesterday. I was shocked with it threw up that dialog that looks like it's Windows 11 specific. Thanks for confirming it works. (Have you used any of the other options, like local account?)
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  3219. Nope. You have to do that manually.
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  3220. I don't believe you can convert, one or the other is built into the motherboard. At any rate I would not convert for boot speed, no.
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  3221.  @stephenwerner1662  Thanks!
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  3222.  @pdholyshjt  That sounds like a USB-C charger, and yes, they're designed to output different voltages depending on what they're connected to. Should work with any device that takes a USB-C connection for charging.
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  3223.  @mrxzius  There's no way to know for sure. If I had to guess, it'll work slower, but I can't guarantee that.
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  3224. Almost all devices that have touch id have a backup way to sign in. Check yoru device (you haven't said what it is) and your os (you haven't said what that is) for options. Worst case check with the device's manufacturer.
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  3225. I would move it somewhere else and see if the error goes away. Then, move it back to where you want it.
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  3226.  @mgmthegrand  Always keep on this device means the file within OneDrive is on your PC and no connection is required to access it.
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  3227.  @williamgreenwood3204  OneDrive files are within your OneDrive folders ... typically C:\Users\<your user name>\OneDrive. Your other files are wherever you want them to be, I'm a little confused by your question.
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  3228. Not sure what you mean, specifically. When I set a pin it's saved until I remove it.
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  3229. Sadly there's no easy solution to this. I'm in exactly the same situation as you. No, there's no easy way to download/backup all of Dropbox from online directly, and moving the dropbox folder is painful, especially if your dropbox is large (as mine is). My solution is to have at least one machine that has a large enough hard disk (external is OK), on which my entire dropbox is always downloaded and kept in sync. Backing up that machine then gets it all.
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  3230. We had the same fears at XP's and 7's end of support. Nothing happened.
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  3231. "a Chromebook cannot be infected with Ransomware." I disagree. I'm certain that it CAN be. That no one has bothered to make it happen yet is not evidence that it can't be done.
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  3232. https://youtu.be/yKzUAM1K22c
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  3233. you might try https://scholar.google.com/
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  3234. Just start explorer.exe again. Not sur ewhy you closed it in the first place.
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  3235. Copy everything
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  3236. I's start by clearing your browser cache, or using a different browser.
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  3237. Very few. But once hackers steal the password database - something we hear of every week it seems - they can do millions of checks even faster.
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  3238. Please watch: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
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  3239. This has everything: https://askleo.com/all-the-different-ways-to-get-ask-leo/
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  3240.  @jmea3596  I have SO MANY different ways to get in touch I'm reluctant to add yet another. Start with the link I gave you above, or https://askleo.com/ask . Thanks!
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  3241. Exactly.
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  3242. It does copy them, not move them, by default.
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  3243. No way to know yet.
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  3244. Get used to iCloud then. :-)
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  3245. Sadly, I know for a fact that they do. They just don't use them like the average consumer.
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  3246. your point?
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  3247. Maybe "How do I tell a someone to do their job even though I know nothing about it."
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  3248.  @lindawade9647  Depends on the video you're referring to. I've not changed my attitude. I've been pro-11 since it came out. I DO however provide solutions for those folks who want to avoid it, and I've also been clear that it's not a compelling upgrade and there's no rush.
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  3249. They will not go back to their original location. But the good news is that their current location IS JUST A FOLDER ON YOUR PC. It may happen to have "OneDrive" in the name, but with OneDrive disconnected or uninstalled, it's just a folder like any other.
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  3250. Just quoting what they said, and until there's evidence to the contrary I choose to believe them. Whatever. Microsoft haters gonna hate. There's no objective discussion to be had.
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  3251. You're not alone.
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  3252. https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/
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  3253. First things first: try a different keyboard. This sounds very much like a hardware problem.
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  3254. Try it in another machine, to begin with. Make sure it's backed up.
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  3255. Not once the encrypted vault has been stolen, no. It's still subject to brute force attacks.
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  3256. Correct, VeraCrypt volumes are not encrypt-in-place. You do need to create the volume and copy the files into it.
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  3257. I believe so, yes. They've been more forceful with Windows 11.
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  3258. You cannot SEE your password. If you use the same email address, then changing the password in one place changes it everywhere.
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  3259.  @wallykos6784  If the same email address is used in both cases, then your Hotmail IS your Microsoft. They're the same account.
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  3260.  @wallykos6784  Np I'm saying that each email address is it's own account. If you use that same email address as your Hotmail and your Microsoft account, then it's the same account. If you use different email addresses, which is really easy to do without realizing it, then your Hotmail and your Microsoft accounts are two different accounts with two different passwords. That's what the video was all about.
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  3261. You can have all of Thunderbird's data on any drive, yes. But to the best of my knowledge you can't split some folders here and others there.
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  3262.  @davidmcmahon9592  "all of thunderbird" -> the program itself probably needs to reside on the system drive (but it may ask at setup time). But what you care about is the data. That's what gets large, and that can reside anywhere.
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  3263.  @davidmcmahon9592  Yes, server settings are included.
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  3264. Windows 11 Home edition? Not present there. Bitlocker's in Pro. Video coming up on that though.
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  3265. Its in your microsoft account security settings. This URL may work for you: https://account.live.com/proofs/manage/additional
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  3266. https://askleo.com/someone-has-my-ip-address-should-i-be-scared/ and https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
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  3267. Don't believe everything you read on the internet.
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  3268. If you mount the drive it should still show as ~2TB.
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  3269. Depends on what you're concerned about, but generally I believe so, yes.
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  3270. I'm reluctant to specific specific models just because things keep changing. I just upgraded to a Ubiquity mesh network and am very happy with their router, but it's definitely higher end. You might research at sites like tomshardware.com or even consumerreports.org for current, specific, brands and models.
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  3271. So frustrating. Paypal's one of the worst.
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  3272. Trust me, it is SO not obvious to so many people.
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  3273. It depends on exactly what technology you use to add that password. It can be.
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  3274. The video covers that.
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  3275. If those important files are ONLY on that external HDD< then you're not backed up. BACK UP FIRST. Creating a backup will not overwrite files.
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  3276. Follow the account recovery process offered by Facebook.
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  3277. Let's be clear about that: once your internet connection comes back, your files are back. The phrase "lose your files" implies they're gone forever. That's not this case. They're also still online.
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  3278. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
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  3279. I also use Macrium Reflect on my primary system, and indeed, I really like the Image Guardian feature. It's a great way to put people's minds at ease with respect to ransomware. Thanks!
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  3280. I suppose it could be ... but it would most definitely not be easy. (And probably not worth the effort.)
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  3281.  @snavisTM  And proud.
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  3282. Try paste without formatting (SHIFT+CTRL+V). If that doesn't do it then your original text has line breaks in it and those are part of what you're pasting in.
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  3283. Do you really think spammers would pay the tax?
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  3284.  @davidinchcliff4560  I would LOVE for someone to provide proof of that. Honestly.
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  3285.  @bugzz2901  If a program doesn't have an explicit default save location, then it usually will just remember the last place you saved something. So save a document, navigate to where you want it saved, and then save the document. Next time it should default to that most recent location. If that doesn't work, then there's something up with the program itself.
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  3286.  @PilgrimsProgress7  That is, apparently, by design. A very poor design, but it's on purpose.
    1
  3287. Yup.
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  3288. Darn. I'll replace it with the full url. Thought I had the shortlink thing working. https://newsletter.askleo.com/%f0%9f%91%8d-803-why-dont-i-get-sound-from-my-computer-a-checklist/
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  3289. No disagreement. But you have only these choices: A) Get grumpy, annoyed, and annoying. B) Live with it. C) Decide you can’t and choose a different solution.
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  3290. 🤣
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  3291. Mesh is a whole 'nother ball of wax. :-)
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  3292. Webcams usually work. PINs can be as strong as a good password, and since they're machine-specific they don't proliferate in the wild the same way passwords so, so they're actually pretty darned secure. https://askleo.com/can-pin-secure-password/
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  3293. What, no comment about it still having some color? 😉
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  3294. No. You really do need to export 1Password. I'll also claim that you want to export KeePass as well, in case there's ever a problem with the tool and its encryption.
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  3295. Not really. The "right" approach is to create a new folder within your OneDrive folder, and then start using that as your downloads folder. (i.e. configure your browser to download to c:\Users\<you>\OneDrive\MyNewDownloadsFolder )
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  3296. And take FOREVER. (Literally, longer than our lifetimes.)
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  3297.  @JackOfAllRAIDs  A dictionary attack is a form of brute force. (Try every word combination instead of every character combination.)
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  3298. There are other disk diagnostic tools, but I would not expect them to be faster. The disk speed itself controls how long it takes.
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  3299. What gives you the impression it will be extended? Do you have a source for this information? If so, please share.
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  3300.  @7lllll  I'd be absolutely shocked if they extended support for Windows 10 beyond what they've currently said I also think it would be a huge mistake to bet on it.
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  3301. Theoretically yes, but it's exceptionally rare. (It used to be common years ago, but security has improved dramatically since then.)
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  3302. Passkeys are unrelated to cookies.
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  3303. If Windows Defender lets you, you shouldn't need to. Since Defender often "steps aside" when another security package is installed, you may not be able to run a full scan with it, though.
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  3304.  @danbromberg  That's my understanding, yes. Windows is its own best memory manager. Tools like that try to second guess it, and that can actually interfere with Windows efforts.
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  3305. Sure. That's one of the points of OneDrive.
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  3306. Safe-ish. You're not protecting yourself from as much as you really should be. This article covers it: https://askleo.com/can-i-backup-to-an-internal-drive/
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  3307. The published minimums for Windows have always been questionable. But how they change from version to version remains notable.
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  3308. Could be SO MANY THINGS. To begin with close all other browsers and browser tabs. Disable all browser extensions. If none of that helps you can try asking over at https://askleo.com/ask but be sure to provide LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of details. Good luck! 👍
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  3309. I'd review to see if you have any filters or rules at play, within Thunderbird, or online.
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  3310. Either copy them from the OneDrive folders on your PC before you uninstall, or download them from OneDrive.com.
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  3311. Looks like it's just CTRL+A that's not working. Click on the first photo, then SHIFT+Click on the last one. This selects both and all inbetween. Download. :-)
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  3312. Using recovery codes you set up when you set up the 2FA. Then you remove the 2FA, and set it up again on the replacement phone. I'd also screenshot the QR code and save that somewhere safe so you can set up a new 2FA device at any time.
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  3313. Restore to a backup taken prior to the update is the easiest. Otherwise if your screen isn't working at all, boot from recovery media or even a setup disc or USB and run the troubleshooter / repair options from there.
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  3314. Not sure what you're referring to. The title looks proper to me.
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  3315. Those are online accounts, so ... yes.
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  3316. Pragmatically, no. Using botnets spammers are sending from millions of different machines at millions of different IP addresses. (If compromised, one of those could be yours, and you'd never know until anti-malware software hopefully detected it.)
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  3317. As far as I'm aware, Edge cannot be completely removed from Windows. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-edge-in-windows-11/
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  3318. I don't know what that means.
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  3319.  @ogedayrokzan  I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/chkdsk-results-after-reboot/
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  3320. They all have this problem to some degree. 1Password's been doing a really good job (better than LastPass did for me).
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  3321. It does have to be EXACT, and yes, that increases the odds of it working dramatically.
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  3322. This is an argument for backing up what you place there. A service like Dropbox (or OneDrive or others) is just "one place", and if your data is in only one place, it's not backed up.
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  3323. #1 for sure.
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  3324. Microsoft confusion. There's defender and defender. My security software is running just fine. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  3325. VERY technically MacOS is based on BSD Unix, which is not related to Linux. I'm being pedantic, but it kinda matters for those who care about such things.
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  3326. Not really. The Microsoft account will remain if you've already set up.
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  3327. That's this article: https://askleo.com/is-juice-jacking-real/ and video: https://youtu.be/Akq6cMh_llU
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  3328. I remain convinced that a well chosen password vaults is still more secure than any of the alternatives I keep hearing people propose. Check out the claims of the password vaults you're considering, and see if they're open about it. 1Password, for example, describes what they do in detail, and Bitwarden is open-source.
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  3329. Love it. :-)
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  3330. Why would Google have anything to do with this? Flash is owned by Adobe, and no .. even they have no responsibility to replace it. It's their product and they can do what they like with it.
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  3331. That is correct. The OneDrive folder can't be removed for some reason. The other stuff is pretty typical leftover form an uninstall. The important point is that it's no longer running and messing with your files.
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  3332. As long as you have sufficient RAM for whatever you are doing so as not to overwhelm the paging file, most modern SSDs are just fine.
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  3333. This comment survived. I do have a couple of keywords that force comments into moderation, which I then check periodically. The reason is simple: YouTube comments are rife with spammers.
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  3334. Please provide evidence of the backdoor. I'm serious. If you can prove it, it's important. Otherwise it's just more paranoid rumor.
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  3335. Nothing. Maybe watch this: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
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  3336. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please follow the account recovery or lost password steps as offered by your service provider. If the recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow the instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, and there is no customer service (common with free services), then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. Regardless of whether you recover the account or not, I would encourage you to review the steps outlined in this article to avoid it ever happening again: https://askleo.com/a-one-step-way-to-lose-your-account-forever/
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  3337. You're not forced. You can stop using OneDrive.
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  3338.  @ForbesyGames  Absolutely not a requirement. You can simply move your files out of OneDrive.
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  3339.  @justbecause502  It depends on exactly WHAT you delete and HOW you delete it. Perhaps start here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
    1
  3340. Think of it more as "do you want this file to take up space on the disk or not?". If you say no, then it takes up no space, until you actually try to use it, at which point the data within the file is downloaded todisk.
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  3341.  @grandzone9377  If you are replacing a drive you restore the image to the new drive. It's not like in installation, it's simple a restore.
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  3342. Passkeys only sync between devices if you're using a password manager that does that. They're not transferable between providers.
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  3343. Please see the pinned comment.
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  3344. There's no way to know. If it's installed on your PC it's there for a reason. Something might break. I recommend leaving them alone. Watch the video or read the article linked in the description.
    1
  3345. How 'bout this: https://askleo.com/passkeys-and-disaster-planning/
    1
  3346. Excuse me? You're claiming I'm an AI? You might want to re-watch what you claim Hell, you've interpreted it like an AI might, yourself.
    1
  3347. I've never said that Recall is fine, I've said that the overblown FUD about it right now shouldn't be paid attention to, and when Recall finally arrives we should judge based on what it ACTUALLY does, not what the fearmongers THINK it will do. Tracking cookies ... normal or not, they're also not worth the hype that the fear mongers would have you buy into.
    1
  3348. Well.... I wouldn't have mentioned it if I didn't think it was safe. :-)
    1
  3349.  @graytonw5238  Ah, I missunderstood. Article on that: https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/ and video: https://youtu.be/74yk6zPnDgA
    1
  3350. This is probably the most pragmatc approach for most people. Coincidentally it's exactly what I do. :-)
    1
  3351. Same as outlined in the video: if it rises to the level of importance, contact the authorities.
    1
  3352. Yup. Just double chcked.
    1
  3353. It is possible, (start by uninstalling the app) but I'm pretty convinced it'll return after assorted Microsoft updates.
    1
  3354. Probably, but I wouldn't. That's asking for data loss if they connection to the NAS or drive is ever accidentally or otherwise broken.
    1
  3355. Locking the room (or closet, or cabinet, or whatever) would count.
    1
  3356. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  3357. I'd start by using task manager to see if one application is perhaps eating up more and more RAM or perhaps other resource over time. Before you restart fire up task manager and see which applications are using the most: CPU, RAM, and if you can tell, disk IO.
    1
  3358. As outlined in the article: fix the underlying problem. Not sure what it means for an SSD to "freeze", but that's what I'd investigate and fix.
    1
  3359. That doesn't mean it shouldn't be said.
    1
  3360. That'd be this article https://askleo.com/how-do-i-sign-in-to-windows-10-automatically/ :-)
    1
  3361. Whoo hoo! BOZO! Achievement unlocked!
    1
  3362. Disagree.
    1
  3363. Use the "forgot password" account recovery process for the account. If that can't be made to work, then for free accounts I know of no other alternatives.
    1
  3364. IMAP
    1
  3365. Needless to say, I disagree completely. It's an important tool.
    1
  3366. Change the password to your Wi-Fi access to block him.
    1
  3367. So many possible reasons. Depends on exactly where you see it being slow. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/computer-slow-after-startup/
    1
  3368. What about it?
    1
  3369.  @elona.147  Meh. In my experience it's just OK. There are better (Gmail), there are worse (Outlook.com).
    1
  3370. I'd probably give it a try. It's possible that rebooting regularly won't help - the problem could be something else - but if it does mean that you stay online longer then it's worth at least finding out.
    1
  3371. Only if you backed the up first. IF emptying your Recycle Bin deleted files you cared about, then you're using the Recycle Bin improperly. NEVER put files you care about in the Recycle Bin.
    1
  3372. Depending on the media DVDs can deteriorate over time.
    1
  3373. ✅ Watch next ▶ Will I Lose My Account If I Don’t Set a Recovery Email Address For My Google Account? ▶ https://youtu.be/-lpNKoCS_28
    1
  3374. My experience has been otherwise, of course, but that's one of the reasons I have multiple recommendations (Macrium Reflect being the other), and there are, as you say, many good solutions out there.
    1
  3375. Totally off, or connected to a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply)
    1
  3376. Yes. (More precisely, all but the VERY RARE BIOS/UEFI malware.)
    1
  3377. Results to my queries. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  3378. If your computer is already hacked, then as far as I'm concerned turning it off or leaving it on is the LEAST of your problems.
    1
  3379. I don't have enough Linux backup experience to have an answer for you, sorry. I just use rsync and/or tar, but don't try to be incremental about it.
    1
  3380. I have no idea what you're trying to say. You OK?
    1
  3381. I've played with it myself, and agree, it's a fine email program.
    1
  3382. Reinstall it.
    1
  3383.  @rldsmith86  Take an image as soon as you can. It's not worth starting over. :-)
    1
  3384.  @JDCruzer  I wouldn't. Technically doing so is benign, but ultimately I consider it a false sense of security. More here: https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
    1
  3385. I only run it when I suspect or am tracking down a disk related problem.
    1
  3386. You did the right thing, but you're never completely safe: https://youtu.be/HFWlq8SzcsQ
    1
  3387. Not sure your question, really, but there is a OneDrive app for iPhone.
    1
  3388. Before you do, you might check to see if TPM can be enabled in your BIOS/UEFI. That's sometimes the sticking point.
    1
  3389. Yes.
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  3390. In Windows? I've not seen that. I'm not even sure how you got it. Reach out via https://askleo.com/ask and we can dive deeper.
    1
  3391. So use something else. There are SO MANY ALTERNATIVES, there's really no reason to stick with something you find so ... uh .. "frusterating ".
    1
  3392. True, but that's not what this video is about. :-)
    1
  3393. It does sound like regular 2FA. I'd have to know a lot more about how your setup is setup. (But it's possible that passkey is simply replacing password, and 2FA requirement is unaffected.)
    1
  3394. You can change the location of your OneDrive folder, but I DO NOT recommend moving it to an external drive. Any accidental disconnect of that drive could cause a world of hurt and confusion.
    1
  3395. thank you!
    1
  3396. Still going strong: https://newsletter.askleo.com
    1
  3397. The article has is: 2-factor and app passwords.
    1
  3398.  @nikhilbhatt5690  You should be able to. An SMTP connection from a website is just like an SMTP connection from a desktop email program.
    1
  3399. Even when you're signed into an account that is administrator-capable (as your Microsoft account would likely be) you're not actually running AS the administrator. If something comes up that requires administrative access, you'll be prompted with a UAC dialog and can then take action accordingly. Check out the section "Besides, you’re already limited" here; https://askleo.com/windows-limited-user-accounts/
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  3400. Separated, as far as I can tell.
    1
  3401. I assume you're highly qualified to make that assessment?
    1
  3402. Exactly. I've said the same before. OTOH, it can be a valuable part of a more comprehensive backup strategy.
    1
  3403. Play different games is really the only alternative. or complain to the site hosting the games that they should switch away from Flash.
    1
  3404. Really? And yet 666 is nowhere to be seen....
    1
  3405. Sorry you feel that way. That's most certainly NOT been my experience. I've been using hard drives for the last 15 years or so without failure. As always BACK UP so as to make sure you have duplicates - of course hardware can fail - ANY hardware can fail. Backups are what protect you.
    1
  3406. So you're saying one implementation error invalidates the entire concept?
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  3407. Hotmail and Gmail accounts are unrelated to, and separate from, the accounts you use to sign in to your PC
    1
  3408. Unlinking your account should not delete any files. Back up anyway.
    1
  3409. No one is forcing you to buy a new computer.
    1
  3410. End of support is next year. They'll keep sending updates to the OS until then, and installed apps (like Defender) after that.
    1
  3411. I'd reach out to the VeraCrypt support forums.
    1
  3412. Because there is no agreement about who's censoring, what's being censored, and who's controlling it if it is happening.
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  3413. What about them? They're at outlook.com and you can delete them - or leave them - as you choose.
    1
  3414. Unfortunately it varies. If the reset doesn't include the software you want (like graphics card tools and drivers) you can simply download and install them from the manufacturer.
    1
  3415. It's not a preference. I use what my device(s) offer. My phone and laptop use fingerprint, for example. My other computers can't do biometrics.
    1
  3416. There's no answer. It depends on too many things like the speed of the card, the speed of the interface, and the speed of the computer.
    1
  3417. As the video outlines, you need to MOVE the files on your computer our from within the OneDrive folder.
    1
  3418. After terabytes there are more bytes, More and more bytes.
    1
  3419. Not it 1Password disappears, or you lose your account, or a hacker gets your account and empties it, or, or, or....
    1
  3420. Contacts are a mess across all platforms and programs (there's no protocol to auto-share). Export your contacts from Google, and then import into Thunderbird.
    1
  3421. The upgrade preserves existing accounts.
    1
  3422. In theory, yes.
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  3423. You are not alone.
    1
  3424. You'll be prompted by the services you use that support it.
    1
  3425. Exactly. It's the "same length" that is different. Using words makes it easier to make a longer, thus more secure, password/phrase.
    1
  3426. Activation is unrelated to your login account. (But yes.)
    1
  3427. While offline, move the email you want to preserve into local folders within Thunderbird that are OUTSIDE of the Gmail folder tree.
    1
  3428. How is it not?
    1
  3429. Good point. I suspect it might make some more assumptions, though, thinking that what you're converting is a book or book-like.
    1
  3430. Ah, CP/M. I remember it fondly.
    1
  3431.  @ManCity4Ever  No. EaseUS Todo creates its own "emergency disk" USB stick.
    1
  3432. Reinstall any software that requires it. If all your software continues to work, then perhaps you don't need to reinstall.
    1
  3433. Several articles over on askleo.com cover restoring and the techniques I outline in the video here. :-) I'd start with the article version of this video (link in the description), and then check related links as well as searching askleo.com.
    1
  3434. We need the EXACT wording of the pop-up to be able to offer any suggestions.
    1
  3435. Nothing. PLEASE watch the video. People can do almost nothing with just your IP address.
    1
  3436. Not relevant to the vast majority of people, least of all upgrading: https://askleo.com/should-i-be-concerned-about-microsofts-recall-feature/
    1
  3437. Not even aware of those options. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of email providers.
    1
  3438. Nothing. There is nothing you can do. The ONLY option is to follow the account recovery processes offered by the account provider. If those fail or can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. Sorry.
    1
  3439. Thanks for the valuable feedback!
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  3440. OneDrive is C:\Users\<you>\OneDrive. SO create a new folder c:\Users\<you>\NOTOneDrive and use that. Done.
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  3441. Yup. https://discord.gg/fHuwbcnu
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  3442. I also get complaints that I go too slow. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  3443. Not at all. ALL of that hardware can continue to run WIndows 10, and Linux.
    1
  3444. Welcome to my world. It's frustrating, I know, but it's important that people understand what's possible, or not, even if - especially if - it's not what they would want. Applies to a LOT more than spam.
    1
  3445. Please see: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
    1
  3446. I'm unfamiliar with "toolkit". That's a generic term. Is is specific backup software, and can you point me to it online? (You might want to submit this as a question over at https://askleo.com/ask -- YouTube's kinda messy for longer discussions.)
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  3447. I have SO MANY ARTICLES on my main site that address this - askleo.com. Macrium Reflect, EaseUS Todo, there are many. But the bottom line is: use whatever works for you, just use SOMETHING.
    1
  3448. They will NOT cease to function. At worst, you'll simply have to make sure you're saving your documents to your hard drive, and not trying to save to the disconnected cloud.
    1
  3449. Privacy.com adds no additional fee. That's that the "Free" in the title refers to.
    1
  3450.  @Xerox482  Yes, it is US only.
    1
  3451. It's not rubbish. It's an important security measure.
    1
  3452. And when I use one, I get complaints that I'm too fast or haven't explained things thoroughly enough. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I'll just assume my channel isn't for you.
    1
  3453. Not typically, but it REALLY depends on the specific laptop.
    1
  3454. Patently false.
    1
  3455. I'd try the assorted suggestions here: https://askleo.com/fix-windows-update/
    1
  3456. That's typically stripped these days when uploading to social media.
    1
  3457. Web browser.
    1
  3458. The video has the only resources I'm aware of.
    1
  3459. Thank you!
    1
  3460. Could be. Watch the video. If a program that used to work stops working, you'll know why.
    1
  3461. Thanks for such an insightful comment!
    1
  3462. No.
    1
  3463. So true.
    1
  3464. Just sign in to onedrive.com and delete away.
    1
  3465. Images are in a proprietary format, so you need Macrium for Macrium images, EaseUS for EaseUS images, and so on.
    1
  3466.  @SavedByGraceThroughFaithh  No. I have instructions here because for many it's the only alternative, but even Microsoft says it's better to use a 3rd party app. I recommend Macrium or EaseUS Todo, but there are others as well.
    1
  3467. It's an app you run on a mobile device. My guess is you have something since it shouldn't ask if you haven't set that up at one point or another.
    1
  3468. Reformat the drive. (I don't think VeraCrypt has an "undo" :-) ).
    1
  3469.  @dbest4755  It depends on how you have things set up. What's encrypted the system or th ebackup? If you're VeraCrypt, is it mounted? Are you backing up to or from an encrypted drive? With VeraCrypt, mounting requires a password but then you can backup, or backup to, the mounted drive like any other.
    1
  3470. Nope. Windows 12 doesn't exist.
    1
  3471. The article/video you commented on has my recommendations.
    1
  3472. Depends on how far the pre-install went. If it already has a Microsoft account, then there's no point. If not, then sure.
    1
  3473.  @lazor1111  Well, the manufacturer should be able to tell you, for one thing, but I thought you said it was Windows 11?
    1
  3474. Yes. The service should have a list of all passkey-aurhorized devices, and the ability to remove that authorization.
    1
  3475. It can. For example if actually have more data on your old drive than will fit on the new one, you'll need to address that first. Otherwise most backup programs will resize the partition down automatically to fit.
    1
  3476. DO NOT KICK DOGS
    1
  3477. ReadyBoost. Wasn't particularly useful.
    1
  3478. I did not see notes as being unencrypted. Do you have a reference for that?
    1
  3479.  @Largo-cy3rg  I've seen the unencrypted URLs mentioned in lots of the press I've been reading on the breach.
    1
  3480.  @petera9251  The LastPass press release notes that URLS are not encrypted, but your usernames, passwords, and secure notes absolutely are. Aside from a learning curve, changing isn't that painful -- most will let you import your data from LastPass directly. I'll probably be recommending either of 1Password or Bitwarden.
    1
  3481. I'm surprised, since it's still the same *account*. If you sign in to your PC with the old email address, do the store items return? (This is one reason I recommend not removing the old email address until everything's stable.)
    1
  3482. Someday they will be important relics for digital archaeologists to understand our current civilization.
    1
  3483. Thunderbird itself needs to be installed on the system drive, but you can use the same procedure to place the profile on any drive you like. External drives make me nervous for this because you can have corruptions issues if they disconnect for any reason. Honestly, simply backing up your computer regularly would protect you as well, and would be my suggestion.
    1
  3484.  @lukepo9535  Sure, that;s one way to go.
    1
  3485. There's no evidence that CoPilot does that at all, unless you actively attempt to use it.
    1
  3486. "that up button thing" ... I have no idea what you're referring to, I'm afraid.
    1
  3487. Glad it helped!
    1
  3488. Essentially the same process, except replace "install all your apps from scratch", with "locate equivalent apps that run on Linux and install them".
    1
  3489. In general no, but it really depends on the game.
    1
  3490. You would not believe the number of people who don't get, or accept, that you can do that. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  3491. There's no way to know. Could be. But it also could not be. It depends ENTIRELY on the specific devices in play.
    1
  3492. I've heard of "Edge Deflector" some time ago that did the same(ish) thing. Unfortunately Microsoft took steps to invalidate whatever it was doing. I'd be concerned that this tool will eventually meet the same fate.
    1
  3493.  @jorgecastro4430  You need to run that in a command prompt opened "as administrator".
    1
  3494.  @strawberrycake-l5y  I need more details. I don't know where in your process exactly that message appears. Maybe submit your question at https://asklleo.com/ask and we can work through it.
    1
  3495. Sorry. And for the record, I do.
    1
  3496. Assuming nothing's wrong with the drive, it should just show up as another drive letter (say, "E:") and you just copy the data.
    1
  3497.  @oztrekgelsoft8409  If it's corrupted - especially if it's an SSD - I don't have anything for you, other than perhaps tools like Recuva. Since it sounds like a system disk, however, I'm guessing it's this: https://askleo.com/permission-to-access-this-folder/
    1
  3498. That's what Active Directory is all about, and ... no. It's well beyond my pay grade. :-)
    1
  3499. If you don't need it you can delete it, sure. Not sure what it is you're looking for it to help, though. :-)
    1
  3500. Please watch this video: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs and/or read this article: https://askleo.com/133963
    1
  3501. Gmail? That's completely unrelated to OneDrive and Outlook.com.
    1
  3502. Not quite sure what you're seeing. If someone else made that email address, then no you can't get it. It belongs to them. If YOU made it, then I would try to sign in to it, perhaps using "forgot password" to recover access.
    1
  3503.  @sbrave Yes. A gmail account IS a gmail address. And vice versa.
    1
  3504.  @sbrave  You can't "add that email address to my current google account". Each account has one email address, and each email address is a unique account.
    1
  3505.  @sbrave  I though this was all about Gmail addresses? Not sure what the earthlink address has to do with it. Yes, if you're using your earthlink account to sign in somewhere, then you need to go to all those somewheres and change the earthlink address to an address you plan to keep.
    1
  3506. None at all. Windows includes a defragger, and that's all you need.
    1
  3507. The only system I've ever had hacked was a Linux based system. I've been using Windows for decades.
    1
  3508. Of course. It's trivial to steal a profile picture.
    1
  3509. If it's there then they got it from XKCD, which is where it originated.
    1
  3510. No experience with it.
    1
  3511. This article has my recommendations: https://askleo.com/what_security_software_do_you_recommend/ - MSE (on Windows 7) and Windows Defender (included with Windows 10, and I believe 8) is enough for most people. You can manually scan other drives if you like.
    1
  3512. Gates isn't involved any more. Hasn't been for years.
    1
  3513. You must have much more free time than I do.
    1
  3514. @pan-h3f If you're not using Wi-Fi and don't have a Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi settings don't apply.
    1
  3515. How much you need depends on you and how your computer. Not a question I can answer generally.
    1
  3516. You should have a surge protector or UPS as needed. This then doesn't impact whether you leave things on or not.
    1
  3517. I'd avoid it.
    1
  3518. Not that I'm aware of. To be clear, Google Drive is just storage. Anyone can send you a link via email to storage.
    1
  3519. "Copy forward" - totally agree on that. I'm a tad longer than 2-3 years (more like 5-8), but still it's the best way to avoid obsolete hardware.
    1
  3520. They don't pay me anything. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, but the majority of people I'm in contact with that use it - including myself - have no problems. DO ask for a refund.
    1
  3521.  @isratjahan-rc8qj  No way to know. Depends on what's at that link, and what you did after clicking.
    1
  3522.  @annie_charcheologist  I believe there's a 10 day roll-back window, but after that you would have to reinstall Windows 10 from scratch.
    1
  3523. For backing up I'd get a nice big USB3 external hard disk - maybe 5GB or so, and back up everything to that. There's no predicting when SSDs will die, so there's no answer to "when should it be replaced" except for "when it dies". Hence the importance of backups.
    1
  3524.  @steveparker3935  Whoopsie! Yes, indeed, I meant 5TB. Apparently I'm living in the past. 🙂
    1
  3525. I don't believe so, but I could be wrong. (I have several browsers installed). I believe it all works in Edge as well, as that's Chromium based now. Don't know about Brave or others, though.
    1
  3526. Sounds like your password manager or browser was just auto-filling the fields for you.
    1
  3527. Bye! 🙋‍♂️👋
    1
  3528. Glad there's no agism here.
    1
  3529.  @jacqdanieles  "One who booms."
    1
  3530. Manage allows you to make changes to the installation. Sometimes one of those changes us to remove it, but sometimes not. If not I'd check with the manufacturer for uninstall instructions.
    1
  3531. I figure a new current-capacity hard disk or two every 10-15 years is not just practical, but almost inevitable. :-)
    1
  3532. LOL. Dems, Repubs, basically anyone you don't trust. I love that BOTH sides claim "censorship".
    1
  3533. I'm not sure exactly what you're saying/asking. As I outlined in this video SOME anti-malware tools can, in fact, slow your machine down. Others, however do not. It depends on your machine and the anti-malware tool you choose to use.
    1
  3534. Check the charger that came with it.
    1
  3535. If you put the old drive in an external drive enclosure, you can run a security scan on it before yo udo anything else.
    1
  3536. Start by trying a different keyboard.
    1
  3537. I'm happy with it, but I understand not everyone is. Hence, my other recommendation. (Macrium is based in the UK.)
    1
  3538. Related encryption technology, but used for a different purpose.
    1
  3539. Sounds like a TV show. There's more to it than the IP address, this I can guaratee.
    1
  3540. Depends on the website. Some don't want to be accessible outside of a country. Some take VPN usage as being suspect for various less-than-legal reasons. There's plenty of reasons, but it really depends on the specific site.
    1
  3541. Some will help, but I would not trust any automated process. It's just too complex since different sites handle things different ways. I would change them manually. And, as the video indicated: you do NOT need to change them just because they've been in use for a while.
    1
  3542. A reboot is a complete restart. Not sure what I said that you're referring to. Have a time stamp?
    1
  3543. Recall is NOT doing that, unless a) you have a CoPilot+ PC, and b) YOU turn it on.
    1
  3544. Possibly, yes, if they cooperate.
    1
  3545. Not by itself, no. Most rootkits DON'T involve the BIOS at all anyway. A wipe and reinstall of the operating system is usually what's needed. (Or a restore from a backup taken prior to the rootkit's arrival.)
    1
  3546. Thank you!
    1
  3547. We're reading to (and listening to) only a small percentage of those that have survived. I'd wager that well over 90% of all paper written centuries ago did not survive.
    1
  3548. As outlined in the video and article: it's free.
    1
  3549. Which is absolutely wrong. Whenever you need to login to a new device you'll authenticate some other way, and a new passkey will be established on that device.
    1
  3550. But IT IS optional.
    1
  3551. Parents were born in The Netherlands. :-)
    1
  3552. Answered in the video. (No.)
    1
  3553. That was kind of the point of the video: you don't. So don't uninstall any.
    1
  3554. I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but I'll tell you this: I have a terabyte of photos in Dropbox, and it's on my drive E:. You can move the Dropbox folder to other drives if you like. (But it does have to be the entire Dropbox, which is the same as OneDrive.)
    1
  3555. I have no idea. You should contact Kaspersky.
    1
  3556. It should. Configure Outlook for both accounts and move messages from one to the other.
    1
  3557. In a sense, you don't. As the video says, mark as spam, and move on with your life.
    1
  3558. Doesn't really apply to the video you commented on. BitDefender's fine, but here's my recommendation: https://askleo.com/security-software-recommend/
    1
  3559. Thank you!
    1
  3560. The video covers your options. If the options don't work then I know of no way to recover the account. Ya gotta keep the recovery information in your accounts up-to-date.
    1
  3561. Nope. Never heard of it, honestly.
    1
  3562.  @rushikeshcheulwar7505  Apparently I live a sheltered life. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  3563. I wouldn't think so. If power is always on then the battery shouldn't come into play. I'm not sure what might be happening here. Make sure you have "Set time automatically" turned on in clock settings.
    1
  3564. Don't have anything specifically on SSDs, but this might be a start for you: https://askleo.com/should_i_partition_my_hard_disk/
    1
  3565. Thanks. I'm sure that'll be super easy for my audience!
    1
  3566. "just have OneDrive make a database of what folders it should be synced" <-- yes. This. Would be SO much better. (And I believe it's how Dropbox handles the equivalent feature.)
    1
  3567. See the article section "Bonus: moving to a different account" (https://askleo.com/157531) or the "backup locally" section here: https://askleo.com/back-up-my-email/
    1
  3568. So?
    1
  3569.  @justjimmyrblx  So?
    1
  3570. I say "so?" because it doesn't matter.
    1
  3571. Got a video coming up on how to get it back.
    1
  3572. Not really. You WILL need to provide the PIN or other device-level authorization when you attempt to use a Passkey.
    1
  3573. Totally up to you.
    1
  3574. You'd have to ask law enforcement.
    1
  3575. It should work. There are times when Gmail will interfere, though. I would test sending between two different accounts. (And give it time... there are spam fighting techniques that can introduce delays.)
    1
  3576. If you're suggesting those characters to be used, some may accept them, but many will not.
    1
  3577. Simply make sure that you have account recovery information (alternate email addresses, phone numbers) configured for your account and that they are up to date. I'm passwordless and loving it.
    1
  3578. Uplifting.
    1
  3579. The video covers this, I believe. No it won't "burn".
    1
  3580. Please read the pinned comment. It addresses this.
    1
  3581. Not using the STANDARD Windows folders. Instead, make your own folders, elsewhere.
    1
  3582.  @munirajmuni4500  Right click on Start, click on Disk Management, right click on the drive, the options to create and format partitions are there. THIS WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON THE DRIVE. Make sure it's what you want to do.
    1
  3583. That's about it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  3584. Start marking them as spam.
    1
  3585. If it's literally you doing the copy paste, a) the risk is miniscule, and b) simply copying something else into the clipboard would remove it from there.
    1
  3586. The amount of RAM has nothing to do with security reaching a specific cloud storage site. Make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you are typing the URL of that site correctly.
    1
  3587. I accept all cookies. It's really nothing I worry about.
    1
  3588. Thank you!
    1
  3589. Yup. https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
    1
  3590. I don't believe you can. This is why BoxCryptor was giving a couple of months of warning. You might reach out to them to see if there's any recourse.
    1
  3591. Baby steps. :-) I got at least one friend to change.
    1
  3592. Depends on what "something improtant" is. When you start using a password manager for web sites, for example, they will normally just notice and save the information for each site you log into, as you log into them.
    1
  3593. Addressed in the video. All I can say here is "maybe".
    1
  3594. Would love to see proof of this.
    1
  3595. It depends on the email service you're connecting to. You can go passwordless in your Microsoft account and access it just fine on your phone using the Outlook app.
    1
  3596. Saving to a OneDrive folder on your PC is just saving to a folder, and not OneDrive online, if OneDrive is not running.
    1
  3597. The folder doesn't go away. It's just a folder. The OneDrive app stops syncing it to the cloud. If you've enabled the backup "feature" in OneDrive, then you may still be putting things in that folder, but it's only on your PC and not in the cloud.
    1
  3598. Can you provide the source for that number? It's very interesting, if true, and counter to my experience.
    1
  3599. It's extremely UNlikely you are screwed. None of us are safe, there's no such thing: https://askleo.com/am-i-safe/
    1
  3600. That's the OneDrive backup "feature", so only when that's turned on.
    1
  3601. And which "windows 11 spyware" are you referring to? If you mean Recall, it's a) NOT available on most PCs (must be a CoPilot+ PC) and b) NOT on by default so it's already turned off.
    1
  3602. Stay tuned ... there's a video in a couple of weeks on this very topic. One must be careful.
    1
  3603. Sync is fundamental to OneDrive. This video is more specifically about the problems with the backup feature which is layered on top.
    1
  3604. Also a plague.
    1
  3605. That's great. LOL
    1
  3606. I have several articles on IP addresses on askleo.com.
    1
  3607. Lennox? I think you mean Linux.
    1
  3608. They're probably hidden, because they're definitely still around.
    1
  3609. Yep. All great. Where people run into problems is when they need high-fidelity interoperability with people still using Office.
    1
  3610. They were never not local, so I'm not sure what exactly you're asking.
    1
  3611.  @INJESUSIMRIGHTEOUS  "Still can't delete" -> what happens when you try? (Feel free to share lots of details here: https://askleo.com/ask )
    1
  3612. I'm not sure I did, but it depends on what encryption you're using.
    1
  3613.  @soulsmouls  What I mean is that you should use that drive for only your VeraCrypt vault. You can have other unencrypted files on it, but it seems cleaner if you have only the encrypted vault on the drive, I did not mean to encrypt the empty drive. As you place files into the mounted VeraCrypt, they'll be encrypted automatically.
    1
  3614. That's not a backup. In fact it might even put your data at greater risk. I'd get a large external drive.
    1
  3615. Kind of. That's where the information is stored, but Autoruns makes it a little easier to understand what each item is.
    1
  3616.  @cybersechs1368  If you have a way of navigating life withotu every making any assumptions, ever, I'd love to hear it. Even by typing here you're making a bucket load of assumptions.
    1
  3617. Thank you!
    1
  3618. I agree, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't try. I know I reach a few.
    1
  3619. I've never heard of it happening.
    1
  3620. Probably not, but the video covers it: just remain vigilant and skeptical.
    1
  3621. This article & video applies to signing in with Google as well: https://askleo.com/login-with-facebook/
    1
  3622. A NAS just contains hard drives, often the same as you might have in your computer. All it really does is add redundancy to tolerate failure better. (And sometimes speed.) A NAS could outlast all of the drives it contains, as they're replaced when failure occurs. I still say a backup is the best way to protect against data loss, and periodically migrating data to current technologies is the best way to keep data long term.
    1
  3623. The users manual should have it.
    1
  3624. I believe FAT32 would work, but I suspect Windows may insist on NTFS.
    1
  3625. It would require a batch file I think. I know of no other handy way to preface a program run with a delay. Sorry.
    1
  3626. It's not COVID inspired.
    1
  3627. Actually not at all. In fact it's almost identical. There's nothing passkey specific in the recovery needed.
    1
  3628. No you did not destroy your computer. You can delete files from OneDrive online at OneDrive.com. I don't understand why you can't safe anything to your computer - I'd need more details.
    1
  3629.  @janicejohnson5478  My guess is that the link that's not working is still referencing online OneDrive somehow. You might try moving the files to different folders on the hard drive (and accessing it via the drive letter listed in File Explorer, in case you haven't been and in case that makes a difference). But yes, copying the files out, if that works, is the way to go.
    1
  3630. No one is forcing anything. Keep running your existing machine/OS.
    1
  3631. With no detail of how or why there's no way I could even guess. Since it's work email, I'd reach out to your work's IT people.
    1
  3632. Only thing I can think of is if someone else has access to your account. Remove it, check all your recovery information, change your password, and add 2FA.
    1
  3633. Not sure all the specifics you're facing, but a) I'd start with current data, and b) if that doesn't resolve the issue, I'd ignore it.
    1
  3634. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
    1
  3635. I don't see how you're locked in at all. Basically you set up a passkey on a new device, or you can invalidate the passkey on the current device and set it up anew.
    1
  3636. Is it reduced though? I'll bet your router handles 1Gbps (one giga-BIT-per second). If wired is 80MBps mega-BYTES-per second, then that's roughtly 640 megaBITSper second, and pretty darned good. Be careful to always compare bits-to-bits, and bytes-to-bytes, and understand which is is you're seeing as being reported.
    1
  3637. Microsoft is pushing an additional feature within onedrive as backup. It's awful: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
    1
  3638. I wish they paid me. As it turns out I honestly believe what I said. What a concept.
    1
  3639. Variations of this comment have now been made dozens of times.
    1
  3640.  @rcstl8815  💨💨
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  3641. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Contact Outlook.com Customer Service? ▶ https://youtu.be/O4iozPL8cYE
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  3642. You may have malware, but the System Idle Process isn't it.
    1
  3643. All of this assume 1Password (and your account) remain accessible. I stand by my recommendation to back up.
    1
  3644. You can mark a OneDrive folder as not-visible in your laptop's one drive, and then upload the files you don't want on the laptop into that folder via the onedrive.com website.
    1
  3645.  @PantheraTK  I think I misunderstood. Only thing I can think of is to move your OneDrive folder TO the external drive which a) is pretty risky, since we don't know how OneDrive will react if the drive's disconnected, and b) OneDrive might not let you do anyway.
    1
  3646. Nope.
    1
  3647. It should not.
    1
  3648. Probably not. More here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crnVH4BMfeQ
    1
  3649. It's complicated. I'll start you with this video that'll explain how it got there: https://youtu.be/xtsNTwRg7iM
    1
  3650. Once you reconnect OneDrive will sync - meaning the files will be deleted online. Then they'll also be deleted from any other PC connected to the same OneDrive. Syncing is the primary point of OneDrive.
    1
  3651.  @Brian.001  Mostly because it keeps track and knows that you're adding a new installation to an existing account.
    1
  3652. Spam is unlikely. Spam just .... happens.
    1
  3653. Make sure you have the correct keyboard selected in Settings .> Devices
    1
  3654. Depends on the specific "accident".
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  3655. Passwords were NOT Stolen. And LastPass DID notify its users at the time. AND many sites, including mine, discussed it in detail. Even though I now recommend 1Password, the fact is even using LastPass is STILL more secure than writing down your passwords.
    1
  3656.  @lordsenju7330  Probably.
    1
  3657. And birds aren't real.
    1
  3658. I agree. That's why my videos for the last several years have been show-and-tell.
    1
  3659. This is an older article, but it still applies: https://askleo.com/what_do_i_do_when_windows_explorer_crashes/
    1
  3660. Please watch: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
    1
  3661. Image: because Microsoft has stated that we should no longer use the built in tool. They recommend using third party apps, and expect to remove the tool that's there now. Repair: You would.
    1
  3662. That won't help either. Eventually you'll start getting spam again. You didn't mention your provider, but this really depends a lot on them doing the right thing. Gmail's spam filter remains the best in my experience.
    1
  3663.  @ibstayfly  Changing email addresses is only a short term solution. Eventually every email address gets spam. A longer term solution is to use an email provider that does a better job of filtering the spam.
    1
  3664.  @ibstayfly  Unless you own your own domain name (like I own askleo.com) you cannot.
    1
  3665.  @ibstayfly  In my experience, Gmail still has the best spam filter.
    1
  3666.  @CharleneCastillo-t9m  (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  3667. Edge is a browser not a search engine. Do you mean Bing?
    1
  3668. As mentioned in the video and companion article: it's generally not something you can fix, but it is important to understand what it means.
    1
  3669. Follow the instructions in the video as best you can. But it's quite possible you can't get your account back.
    1
  3670. In theory you should not be able to add a phone number you don't have access to to begin with. You need to confirm you have access to it by entering a code sent to it. If you can't get that code, you can't confirm, and the phone isn't added to yoru account.
    1
  3671. Same issues. Windows in the clone will be configured for the old machine.
    1
  3672.  @vikrambakshi1  Of course. A) Preinstalled >>for that specific hardware<<, and B) The first thing that happens is you then set it up is that it gets further configured >>for that specific hardware<<. You can't just clone that and expect it to work reliably on different hardware.
    1
  3673. I WISH they were paying me. (OK, I get advertising revenue from them, but that's no matter what I say.) I just don't buy into the conspiracy theory.
    1
  3674. Which no one has announced. Not once. Ever. It's all been rampant speculation to date.
    1
  3675. 👋🏻
    1
  3676. And yet neccessary.
    1
  3677. This depends on your level of trust and paranoia. Microsoft may encrypt the files on their servers, but the fact that you can access the files online means they can decrypt the files as needed. If Microsoft or law enforcement being able to read your files bothers you (whether or not they would actually bother to) then that factors in. Your chances of losing them are exactly 0% as long as YOU BACK UP your files elsewhere as well. If you put files only in OneDrive, then eventually you will lose something.
    1
  3678. You've apparently seen me type.
    1
  3679. They have skillz.
    1
  3680. First this tells me that you weren't backed up. DO learn from this and always have at least two, if not three, copies of everything important in different places. After what you've tried the only thing I can recommend is a data recovery service of some sort.
    1
  3681.  @Abruzzo333  Thanks for the update!
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  3682. Not necessarily. Check with your bank. Debit cards have different rules.
    1
  3683. They all improve the odds, but they are not 100, no.
    1
  3684. How, exactly, does it fail?
    1
  3685. Check with your ISP, but if you're not paying for a static IP then it's very likely dynamic. The video https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs applies to any IP.
    1
  3686. I don't know what "BCC'ed to a different folder" means. BCC recipients cannot be seen. Period. (And spammers use it all the time.)
    1
  3687. You do not need to throw out your computer. Keep running 10.
    1
  3688. IN GENERAL the convention is always left unless otherwise indicated. This is industry wide, and a useful thing to keep in mind. (Caveat for people that swap thier mouse buttons, but they know they've done so and need to translate.)
    1
  3689. You will theoretically be able to login, but my expectation is that additional recovery or account change options will not work. There's simply no question if you use a local account, since that's local to your machine.
    1
  3690. I assume you've clicked on the CPU header to sort by CPU usage. Then the most use should always be at the top.
    1
  3691.  @rswow  One approach might be to take a screen shot of the window. Just a thought/work-around. (That I've used elsewhere :-) )
    1
  3692. It depends on what account you mean? PC? Gmail? YouTube? Facebook? Something else? Generally when deleted they cannot be recovered, but again -- it REALLY depends on exactly what account we're talking about.
    1
  3693. Image restores are perfect for hard drive failures, and removing malware. Remember, a restore erases EVERYTHING currently on the machine as it restores.
    1
  3694. Why would you think it requires a phone? MS account is (too) strongly encouraged, but you can work around it.
    1
  3695. 1) add two-factor authentication - ideally the Google Authenticator kind, which is location independant. 2) make sure you'll be able to acccess any account recovery methods from wherever you might be going. That could be phone, email, GoogleAuth, recovery codes or whatever, depending on the account. I don't really recommend removing the ones you won't be able to access, because most services should let you choose which method to use when needed, but I've also heard horror stories, so it may not be a bad idea.
    1
  3696. It does not transfer. The files are in two places: on your PC, and in the cloud.
    1
  3697. Usually, yes. Works great.
    1
  3698. Sure. I just find it easier, but anything that copies the full folder tree will work.
    1
  3699. You'll get a ton of different opinions on that. It really depends on the different chips you're comparing, but I'd probably send you to some of the more gaming oriented hardware sites for a better answer.
    1
  3700. Different Leo. (He's Laporte, I'm Notenboom). I would BACK UP the corrupted TB. I can't say whether or not to delete, because that depends on exactly how you have things configured, and why/how it's corrupted.
    1
  3701.  @noel888  Just in case there's something you missed. I'm paranoid that way.
    1
  3702. You can use CHKDSK on an external drive, yes. It's possible that your data is already gone, "fixing" it with CHKDSK may just make that apparent. If important you might want ot check with a data recovery service, but they can be costly. (And start backing up please.)
    1
  3703. Indeed I do. YouTube search isn't half bad (and separate from normal google search). But it's not perfect either. Is there an alternative to searching YouTube videos without using YouTube search?
    1
  3704. Please follow the account recovery or lost password steps as offered by Google. If the recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow the instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, and there is no customer service (common with free services), then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. Regardless of whether you recover the account or not, I would encourage you to review the steps outlined in this article to avoid it ever happening again: https://askleo.com/a-one-step-way-to-lose-your-account-forever/
    1
  3705. There's really no way to know for sure.
    1
  3706. What Paul said. Hackers target everyone. (And they don't know your treasure chest is empty until they open it. Even then there is still value in having hacked your account in the form of phishing, identity theft, and more.)
    1
  3707. Until, of course, it deletes your data. https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/ Or it annoys you with it's constant prompting. Or it annoys you by inserting itself into places you don't want it. Not everyone loves OneDrive as much as you seem to.
    1
  3708. Nope: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  3709. Yes.
    1
  3710. Don't know. My theory is there are (perhaps always) several versions in the process of being rolled out. In any case the concepts are exactly the same.
    1
  3711. As long as I earned it, yay!
    1
  3712. Either contact t-mobile, or look into using a VPN.
    1
  3713. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-downgrade-windows-11-to-windows-10/ and https://youtu.be/LyLZJhYFxSU
    1
  3714. Should be in Settings / Apps to uninstall.
    1
  3715. Polo shirt & sweater.
    1
  3716. I haven't seen hardware passkeys. Please don't confuse Yubikey devices with this. They are two-factor keys.
    1
  3717. A quick search turns up https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/ and https://youtu.be/r0d23dcTBac
    1
  3718. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Find Good Local Computer Help? ▶ https://youtu.be/wOByq8QjoGI
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  3719. I WISH. Given all the mess I have to explain and clean up on their behalf I feel like I should get payment. But sadly, no.
    1
  3720. Indeed. This video is really about how we feel about ourselves getting in the way and limiting what we think we can do. External ageism is a whole 'nother ball o' wax. If I were suddenly unemployed or looking for work, I'd make the work myself. Do something entrepreneurial. Another approach is gig work, like you might find out at UpWork.com
    1
  3721. I believe that block is temporary, so you can try again in a few days. Otherwise the only option is to use the "I forgot my password" recovery mechanism.
    1
  3722.  @delmalee63  If you don't have the password or the recovery information you may not be able to recover the account. Those are things you must set >>and maintain<< to be able to prove you are entitled to access the account. Without them you could be just another hacker, and we don't want these services making it easy for hackers to get into accounts they shouldn't.
    1
  3723. Run an up-to-date security scan.
    1
  3724. ✅ Watch next ▶ How to Reformat a Disk ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Y2y_kIgIw&t=0s
    1
  3725. Sorry, I don't see how I can.
    1
  3726. I tried. Sorry.
    1
  3727.  @F-P-5TM  EXTREMELY unlikely. I'd even say NO.
    1
  3728. I am. From what I've read I'm not overly concerned.
    1
  3729. That's because while it's announced, they've explicitly said there'll be nothing until much closer to the end of service date.
    1
  3730. It depends on how you've configured Thunderbird. If you're using IMAP, for example, then deleting in Hotmail would ALSO delete in Thunderbird. I would create a local folder in Thunderbird, and copy all of the email to that folder first.
    1
  3731. It should not, but even if so it's SO EASY to avoid: just make sure to copy the photos elsewhere within Dropbox (or onto your PC somewhere) before you delete them on your phone.
    1
  3732. Two common resources depending on where you live: local community colleges, or senior centers. I know our local senior center has a lot of offerings.
    1
  3733. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again (it discusses Facebook, but the steps apply to Google as well): https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  3734. If you transfer using this method, it transfers the complete configuration, including the use of POP.
    1
  3735. DISAGREE strongly. You MUST backup your email. If you lose your Google account (it happens, too often), then everything is gone.
    1
  3736. There is ALWAYS another, typically more cumbersome, way to sign in. It's how you set up that passkey in the first place.
    1
  3737. Same scenario as outlined in the video.
    1
  3738. I don't think it's intentional pissing off. I think they're oblivious to the average individual, and just don't care.
    1
  3739. That is the problem. The video outlines the things to try, but it's possible that you can't.
    1
  3740. All that means is ... someone else is already using that email address. You'll need to choose something else.
    1
  3741. We care only about the output.
    1
  3742.  @hashscannerofficial  Because that's all that matters to the device your connecting it to.
    1
  3743. It should work just like placing those databases directly on the cloud storage service without encryption. (I splurged for Obsidians sync service, though. :-) )
    1
  3744. Given that Windows makes assumptions about the native folders, I'd say no. I generally avoid using them and focus on setting up my own folders.
    1
  3745.  @hassanmaje5849  Folders in OneDrive (for example) ARE on your PC. So you'd create C:\Users\<username>\OneDrive\MyVeryOwnDocuments. You would reference that as the encrypted location, and Cryptomator would "mount" it and have the unencrypted files appear within another driveletter.
    1
  3746. Nuanced. Watch the video.
    1
  3747.  @closer-look  Probably not, but there's no way to really know for sure. It depends on the quality of both the device and the charger.
    1
  3748. And yet, sometimes there is no answer, and people need to know that.
    1
  3749. unlikely
    1
  3750. Depends on how you were hacked. There are more ways to get hacked than just malware, and malware is what Defender and other AV tools protect you from.
    1
  3751. This varies dramatically based on your carrier and ecosystem (iPhone vs. Android). I think iPhone does it pretty much automatically to iCloud (could be wrong, I don't use iPhone), and Android ... you need to piece it together. However often your carrier will have tools already installed.
    1
  3752.  @mikaelnazir7768  It appears she does. In a case like this I'd probably create a temporary one for her to use.
    1
  3753. SLIGHTEST possibility? Of course. Anything is possible. But it's EXTREMEMLY unlikely.
    1
  3754. Reinstall Windows from a setup disk or USB.
    1
  3755. This is incorrect. Word saves as .docx just fine, and in the locations I specify, whether OneDrive is around or not. Yes, the default is OneDrive folders, but a) you can change that and b) it's still .docx format. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-disable-onedrive-in-office-365/
    1
  3756. Death penalty for misspeaking? Got it!
    1
  3757. a) if you copied it to another drive then you downloaded it to make that copy b) if that other drive is not part of OneDrive, then no, files will not be deleted. That was kinda the entire point of the video.
    1
  3758. I'm not sure what you want me to say. Requirements in space are likely somewhat different than here at home. Linux is great, I use it too, but Windows is also sufficient for many people on earth.
    1
  3759. https://askleo.com/lose-my-second-factor/ and https://youtu.be/wbXSdHZDW8A
    1
  3760. The whole point of the video is that there are no "ways" to talk about for folks who aren't in law enforcement.
    1
  3761. No.
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  3762. You clearly don't know me very well.
    1
  3763. https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/ - beware, that page has MANY ads that look like the download, but are not. Here's a closer link: https://osdn.net/projects/crystaldiskinfo/downloads/78047/CrystalDiskInfo8_17_13.exe/
    1
  3764. OK
    1
  3765. I believe it should work, and there's no harm in trying.
    1
  3766. When you mount the Cryptomator vault, it appears as another drive letter and everything is available unencrypted.
    1
  3767. Depends on how badly it died. If it can boot from CD or USB you could boot from a linux live CD or other utility disk and reformat the hard disk. I think even a Windows Setup disk will do. If the machine's NOT working at all, then remove the hard disk, put it in a USB enclosure, take it to a different machine to erase it.
    1
  3768. That's what the videos about. Probably not, but be cautious.
    1
  3769. I've not used it in a while, but it continues to have a reasonable reputation.
    1
  3770. No, that's not what I recommend at all. First, most password managers will syncronize your password database across all your devices, hence a failure at one will not cause a loss. Second, if you lose your password database all you need do it password resets across the accounts for which you've lost your passwords. Third: BACK UP YOUR PASSWORD DATABASE. Like any other data on your machine if there's only one copy, it's not backed up. I recommend backing up monthly, depending on how active you are.
    1
  3771. If you login to your PC with a Microsoft account there is only one password. Your Microsoft account IS your PC login, AND your email account.
    1
  3772. Won't be the "near future".
    1
  3773. Exactly how is it trash? And exactly WHERE am I "selling" my YouTube videos?
    1
  3774. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Should I Back Up My Email? ▶ https://youtu.be/liWCvPizuSo
    1
  3775. Not exactly. There are techniques that require you have a specific file that can eb stored on a thumbdrive, but it's not at all the same as what a YubiKey does.
    1
  3776. There are no less than THREE different Outlooks you could be talking about, and "slow and buggy" is pretty subjective. I'd need specifics to have an answer. For most people it's neither.
    1
  3777. External drives are, I believe, the most effective. Bonus: re-using old external drives, or older HDDs in general that you already have would be cheapest.
    1
  3778. You passwords are not leaked. They never leave your machine for this test to happen.
    1
  3779. That's not been my experience. Using IMAP, at least, I'm seeing everything downloaded. (I do recall email programs that did what you describe, and perhaps it was Thunderbird, but as I said, I'm not seeing it now.)
    1
  3780. Yes. Indeed. But a passphrase makes it easier to create a longer password, which increases security dramatically.
    1
  3781. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  3782. Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Google recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  3783. Does it help?
    1
  3784. Depends on the program you use. Some will automatically expand the partition to use the extra space, or sometimes you'll need to run a partition manager to do it yourself.
    1
  3785. No. Backup tools like easeus todo save to their own proprietary format. Since ISO is not compressed, backup images made here are smaller, for example.
    1
  3786. Depends on whether or not you trust Microsoft, and are able to keep your online account secure. Done properly, it's fine, in my opinion. (Same comment applies to others like DropBox, iCloud, Google Drive, and so many more.)
    1
  3787.  @KPbICMAH  I'm not sure I understand. Why do you think you;re doing something wrong?
    1
  3788. 1) Not sure about Home. Computers is I believe where Google Drive can let you back up other folders from your computers. 2) I don't understand. 3) The easiest is to MOVE it into the Google Drive folder on your PC.
    1
  3789.  @digger66  You'll be fine. I might spend a little time researching solutions for the current problems, but I'm not overly concerned as long as you have good security hygiene to begin with. It's possible that a reinstall/reset might be needed, but it really depends on the specific issues.
    1
  3790. Care to explain why?
    1
  3791. Apple's not my strength (though I do have a couple). However there's nothing Windows or PC specific in this video.
    1
  3792. A firewall doesn't hide your IP address.
    1
  3793. You probably can't. This is answered in the video :-).
    1
  3794. Two articles for you: https://askleo.com/are_password_managers_safe/ https://askleo.com/lose-access-to-my-password-vault/
    1
  3795. Thank you!
    1
  3796. Probably, but you should watch the video.
    1
  3797. It's all fear mongering until you can prove it. Tell us EXACTLY how, huh?
    1
  3798.  @-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152  So you can't. Got it.
    1
  3799. Nothing wrong with the SSD. It's just that there is a partition - likely a recovery or other data partition you don't normally see - that is not formatted in a way EaseUS understands. Sector by sector is the way to go.
    1
  3800. Mark the ones you don't want as spam. (If they're landing in your spam folder already, that's the system working as intended.) More here: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_stop_all_this_spam/
    1
  3801. I'd have to know exactly what "reverse email" means. As outlined in the video, you may not be able to find an owner. Period.
    1
  3802.  @jennifervaughn1541  "at least show that fake name or some thing" -> absolutely not. Those services are notoriously incomplete. I would not rely on the ... well, at all, honestly.
    1
  3803.  @jennifervaughn1541  It signifies absolutely nothing. All it really means is that the email address is not known by the service you used, but these services DON'T KNOW ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES. It could be a vaild email address. It could be a spammer. It could be an unused email address. There's just no way to know.
    1
  3804. You don't have to live with it. You can leave, as you've said. But ultimately those are your only two options long term.
    1
  3805. I've not seen anything anywhere that would indicate Microsoft would FORCE this on anyone. It's a choice. You don't want it? Don't take it if offered.
    1
  3806. It's "supposed" to do the right thing: update the machine to the current state of your cloud account. That being said, this is a good reason to backup that cloud account before restoring the image.
    1
  3807. Most sites do.
    1
  3808. Could you cite the law? If true, I'd be very interested in understanding it.
    1
  3809. Then you missed my point.
    1
  3810. Different program for a different purpose. Partition manager is all about arranging, changing, and configuring partitions. EaseUS ToDo is a backup program.
    1
  3811. It's unclear. I know 10->11 works, but not sure about 11->10. I would GUESS so, but it's only a guess at this point.
    1
  3812. Cars are ... special. Technically the "12v" system is supposed to be around 13.7. Even then 12v devices designed for cars need to be very flexible about their inputs.
    1
  3813. You can keep using Windows 10 if you like. Or you can switch to Linux.
    1
  3814. EaseUS Todo free does support password / encryption.
    1
  3815. An SSD. If I were to purchase myself I'd head out to crucial.com.
    1
  3816. Yes. That's what the backup feature does. More here: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
    1
  3817. This isn't an argument for not using the cloud. It's an argument for backing up what you place there. A service like Dropbox (or OneDrive or others) is just "one place", and if your data is in only one place, it's not backed up.
    1
  3818. At least with your bank you have someone to talk to when things go wrong.
    1
  3819. It depends on HOW you use it. As a two-factor authentication token, no, it's used in addition to your password. My understanding is that there may be a scenario using PassKeys where it might replace the password, but it's early on that.
    1
  3820. There's no way to prevent duplication or screen shots by anyone. If it can be seen, it can be copied.
    1
  3821. Sure.
    1
  3822. I definitely believe that "digital archaeologists" will be a thing.
    1
  3823. It's REALLY difficult to see and/or control what it's doing and how it's doing it. It's missing many features (like scheduling) that are easily available in other free alternatives. And Microsoft is slowly dropping support for it. So after all that why do I talk about it at all? :-) Because it's there, on your machine right now, and a backup image created with this is better than no backup at all.
    1
  3824. That's a good point. It is a "default" folder of sorts.
    1
  3825. Maybe watch the video?
    1
  3826. Because you have some that have lasted, ALL CDs must work, right? Fact is many people report CD deterioration within a few years.
    1
  3827. So, you didn't see my section on how Bill's no longer involved.
    1
  3828. nope
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  3829. Nope, but I wasn't clear about the points: 1) everyone thinks that have 4 of something are easier to crack that 16 of something. That's just not the case (even if the 4 end up being 16 characters long. A word-based no worse than a character based brute force for the same length. 2) Using words makes it easier to make passwords longer. LENGTH IS WHAT MATTERS.
    1
  3830. Let's say you have a full backup on day 1, followed by 365 incremental backups to complete a year. If *ANY* of those incremental backups are lost or damaged, then all the incremental's thereafter are now useless. ALL need to be present. A full every month resets that clock and reduces the risk.
    1
  3831. Nope. It simply exposes pre-existing corruption, as stated in the video.
    1
  3832. If it's the same machine, then yes, that's the point of a backup. If it's a different machine then everything in the video holds true: it depends on how different the new machine is from the old, and it remains risky.
    1
  3833. Just search for your own name.
    1
  3834. Yeah, sorry about that. I TRY not to do it (there's an Echo right behind me which I try not to wake up), but the Google wake up slipped.
    1
  3835. Size limitation? I've not heard of a size limitation in any backup program I've encountered.
    1
  3836. Bing is a search engine and it is not "on" your computer. That being said, Microsoft has hard coded some scenarios in Windows that only use Edge, and use Bing as the default search engine regardless of your other choices. Right now there's no way to change that.Hopefully someday they'll be forced into making those things selectable.
    1
  3837. Windows 12 is only a rumor at this point, and no dates have been announced at all.
    1
  3838. Flash is the language that Flash Player plays. either way, it's no longer available. (Technically it's Flash player that's at end of life, but that effectively means that the Flash language is no longer playable.)
    1
  3839. I don't believe that to be the case at all. Yes, your files have to be uploaded for the free versions (which are online only) to work, but you can open and save to and from your hard disk all you want.
    1
  3840. If they've failed, you might not be able to. It really depends on HOW they fail. Getting slower and slower kinda implies a surface defect, but that shouldn't happen so often. Anything unusual in how you use these disks?
    1
  3841. If your account is inactive, it'll get deleted. The only exception is if there are YouTube uploads associated with the account. I've already gotten a notice for an account I forgot about from 10 years ago. That notice came to the alternate email address I'd specified as recovery info in the original account.
    1
  3842. The post had a word I have flag to me moderated because of IMMENSE amounts of comment spam. I just approved it. (Please don't assume evil intent when there is none.) There's really no way to pick and choose what does and doesn't get downloaded, to the best of my knowledge. My recommendation is that you configure Thunderbird to use IMAP as described in the video. Then folders you have with in the account stay online, but emails you move to local folders are removed.
    1
  3843.  @MikeAnn193  No worries. You wouldn't believe (or perhaps you would) the number of people whose first reaction always (ALWAYS) is that <fill in the blank> operated out of 100% malicious intent, when in fact it was a bug, an oversight, or a very benign something or other that had absolutely nothing to do with them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  3844. It's fine, as long as you don't need the info on a non-Apple device.
    1
  3845. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  3846. Make sure you're using the OneDrive app on your phone, and that the OneDrive app is running on your PC.
    1
  3847. Same as Windows 10 and prior. Download, install and configure.
    1
  3848. I don't THINK so. Honestly, I wouldn't trust it to stick if possible.
    1
  3849. To answer your question, Microsoft paid me exactly $0.00 for this video.
    1
  3850. You replace your computer, and sign in some other way.
    1
  3851. Each platform gets its own, unique, private key the first time you sign in, and it's stored in that platforms secure store. Tools like 1Password can act as that store to make passkeys available across platforms if you like.
    1
  3852.  @NETWizzJbirk  Right but IF instead you choose a prior incremental before the data was delete you can recover it from there.
    1
  3853. Absolutely correct, for all the reasons mentioned in the video.
    1
  3854. Either way the content of the video stands - we often don't realize the power they have, and they rarely tell us.
    1
  3855. Thank you!
    1
  3856. It's still around, but it got purchased by a company. No more Darik.
    1
  3857. That typically doesn't work. They insist you receiving a code on that number before you proceed. (At least Google, et al, do.)
    1
  3858. How are you editing it on your phone? OneDrive app? Something else? (Might be best to take this question to https://askleo.com/ask so I can more easily follow up.)
    1
  3859. Sounds like you need to change the search setting within Chrome. Check its settings.
    1
  3860. Yes, but pass phrases make it MUCH easier to use more characters.
    1
  3861. Excellent story and lessons learned. Thanks for sharing.
    1
  3862. A passworded PDF would certainly be more difficult to alter, but it might still be possible to create/duplicate it and then alter the duplicate. The only real way is to use cryptographic digital signatures, which would allow alteration in any way to be detected. Sadly that's pretty difficult for the average user to deal with.
    1
  3863. Screen caps come to mind as well, but as you say - it doesn't prevent alteration, it just makes it more difficult. I'm with you on having a record - love it and use it all the time. The reason attorneys don't is that, at least in the U.S., email is documentation that can be subpoenaed, whereas phone calls are generally illegal to record, and thus there's nothing to force disclosure of.
    1
  3864.  @I_Immortalzen  RAR support in Windows is limited (last I read you could only extract and not create a RAR file). Zip is similarly limited, as it cannot create a password-protected zip file using only Windows. In either case you need a third party tool if you want to use it for this. And if you do use this approach there are serious security issues I discuss in the video.
    1
  3865. This is why I always recommend backing up encrypted data in some other, non-encrypted secure way.
    1
  3866. At least with cloud storage you can back it up locally (or two a different provider).
    1
  3867. Thank you!
    1
  3868. If the program goes away, existing installations will continue to work. But you can easily protect yourself by securely backing up the unencrypted contents of your CryptoMator encrypted folder(s).
    1
  3869. Not practical for my target audience: the average consumer / computer user.
    1
  3870.  @markvwood2007  It's great for you - you have many more options and understand the nuances. The average user just needs something simple that allows them to make sure things will be there for them down the line. :-)
    1
  3871. If you're in a situation where that's a possibility, then don't use face/fingerprint ID. Use a PIN code instead, which you are allowed to whithold.
    1
  3872. To be clear, this isn't about Windows 11. It's about OneDrive. The backup "feature" behind this video is in Windows 10 OneDrive as well.
    1
  3873. No way to know. Could be OK. Could do damage. Depends on the PC and the charger.
    1
  3874. No way for me to know. Depends on EXACTLY what happened. Probably?
    1
  3875.  @kathylloyd3169  I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-from-turning-the-onedrive-backup-feature-off/
    1
  3876. There's a whole lot of "may" in your comments. The bottom line is there's been NO word on Windows 12 at all. Period. And what it may or may not include or require is equally unknown. (Depending on how your Windows 10 machine fails the Win 11 test, you might check to see if you can enable a TPM in your computer's BIOS.)
    1
  3877. If email is handled by your web host, then 48 hours (or so) after the switch, reconfigure your email program to the new configuration for that web host. Nothing really needs to be "moved", you just need to start picking them up from the new location. (48 hours because it can take 48 hours for email to stop going to the old host and start arriving at the new.)
    1
  3878. No. Only by having access to the account can they do so.
    1
  3879. Would love to see confirmation of that. So far all I see are unsubstantiated rumors.
    1
  3880. No. There are options in the OneDrive app to only sync some of your OneDrive folders, AND to not download the data for files until you actually need it.
    1
  3881. I'm assuming you did not actually watch the video.
    1
  3882. ✅ Watch next ▶ Does CPU Speed Matter Any More? ▶ https://youtu.be/-K7p-6NGyaU
    1
  3883. Sounds like you have OneDrive's backup feature turned on: https://youtu.be/xtsNTwRg7iM?si=Wo5iqTZztL_EK1hO
    1
  3884. No one knows the "real" reason.
    1
  3885. I disagree. Strongly. Hard drives don't wear out that quickly from use.
    1
  3886. They're stored with the messages
    1
  3887.  @marcos7907marcos  That's exactly how it works. Images and attachments are actually converted to and from encoded text (because that's all old email systems could handle) and are included with the message.
    1
  3888. Sure.
    1
  3889. No. Google Authenticator is unrelated to your SIM and phone number.
    1
  3890. do svidaniya!
    1
  3891. Eventually passwords will go away and you'll want convenient yet secure ways to sign in. Understanding this is preparation.
    1
  3892. The app is super simple, safe, and from an industry-recognized source.
    1
  3893. No one is forcing recall.
    1
  3894. That's NOT what I said. If you're just upgrading a hard disk on an existing machine, no problem. Backup the old hard drive, replace, restore the image and you're good to go. What this article/video is all about is moving to a completely new machine. Yes, then you need a new windows.
    1
  3895. You don't. The OneDrive app doesn't copy files down unless you actually access them.
    1
  3896. "Do people really search the internet by opening the Start window?" -- Yes. Yes they do. That's even one of the more "normal" things I see happening. People, in general, do all sorts of things we would not expect. And they stick to it if it solves their problem, no matter how counter-intuitive it might seem.
    1
  3897. That's not a tab (across the top), that's a label. If you go into Gmail settings you can hide it.
    1
  3898. A) Bill's not been involved for years. B) You MAY have TPM: https://askleo.com/if-you-dont-have-a-tpm-you-might-still-have-a-tpm/
    1
  3899. That is correct. I'm Leo Notenboom.
    1
  3900. No idea, but as the video points out those types of tools are useless.
    1
  3901. They care, they just don't have the resources to help. (And in this case I don't have nearly enough information to help either.)
    1
  3902. You can use almost any desktop email program including Thunderbird, emClient, and others.
    1
  3903. Apparently not Outlook.com - that's separate from OneDrive, except for when it isn't. Frustrating.
    1
  3904. Spam email does this all the time. Spammers can fake whatever they want in the To: line. For legitimate email it's not something YOU fic, it's something at the sender's end, typically a bad address book or contact entry for you.
    1
  3905. No direct experience with it, but I hear good things.
    1
  3906. Updates shouldn't affect the local accounts. Even if OneDrive is on the machine (which is UNrelated to whether you're using a local account or not), all you need to do is make sure your work is never placed within a folder which is within the OneDrive folder. That's it. OneDrive is not involved at all in that case. (And you can change the default save locations in apps like Word so as to save elsewhere as well.)
    1
  3907. Not compatible. You need an EaseUS emergency disk to restore an EaseUS-created backup.
    1
  3908. What you plug into the wall has to match the power your wall (mains, whatever) provides. Most chargers just do the right thing these days. Thus the input to your charger matters little. It's the output of the charger that matters.
    1
  3909.  @darkblueismyfavoritecolor.4082  Not sure where you're getting that quote. The description includes this: The input line voltage (wall or “mains” power) must be supported, but is unrelated to compatibility with the device being charged or powered. If your quote is something i say in the video (I'm not finding it), maybe give me a timestamp?
    1
  3910. it's unlikely to be a virus. This article discusses what I think you are experiencing: https://askleo.com/someones-sending-email-address-stop/
    1
  3911. They've clearly designed their hardware to handle it.
    1
  3912. That depends on who your email provider is. Some are much better than others.
    1
  3913. Yes.
    1
  3914. Start it once on the new computer, shut it down, then go edit the profile.ini that was created.
    1
  3915. To be clear, LastPass did NOT sponsor this video. It happens to be what I use, and what I generally recommend. More importantly, though, ANY GOOD PASSWORD MANAGER will do. If you don't like LastPass, don't use it.
    1
  3916. The EaseUS todo boot disk actually runs a copy of Windows, and will recognize inserted drives.
    1
  3917. Definitely a possibility. Setting up Windows 11 with only a local account is similar -- a work around is found and eventually blocked. Repeat forever.
    1
  3918. A quick search would send you to my most important article: https://askleo.com/internet-safety/ - which includes a video.
    1
  3919. That's exactly how OneDrive is supposed to work.
    1
  3920. No way for me to know. Could be so many things. Since this video is about the Visual C++ Redistributables, why were you installing those?
    1
  3921.  @hollaforadolla3911  I'm actually not aware of a way. That's like the ONE THING you're supposed to remember. Perhaps you can look in old records to see what you used? While some services let you recover a username, this is a situation where only the recovery process offered by Outlook.com will help. Sorry I don't have more.
    1
  3922.  @hollaforadolla3911  You can try, of course, but I'm not hopeful you'll get a positive response. Doesn't hurt to try.
    1
  3923. DO NOT enable the OneDrive backup "feature". Here's why: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
    1
  3924. AI generated?
    1
  3925. That depends on where you live. You need to sign up with a different provider is all I can say. (And doing so isn't what you need to do if you get hacked anyway.)
    1
  3926. It's simply a local account that has administrative privileges that you can use if you can't sign in to your normal account.
    1
  3927.  @Merhawi213 Not this video. It's a backup account.
    1
  3928. Depends on your system and devices, but the video is of course edited. I'm not going to make you sit through that.
    1
  3929. Example?
    1
  3930. POssibly, yes.
    1
  3931. Change your microsoft account password .
    1
  3932. Please see: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
    1
  3933. It wouldn't hurt, but definitely more steps are required if it is malware: https://askleo.com/remove-malware/
    1
  3934. Yes. That is the "price" of free. (EaseUS actually nags quite a bit more than Macrium did.)
    1
  3935. It's a free PDF you get when signing up for my newsletter. https://askleo.com/free-resources/
    1
  3936. Make sure to explore everything in the settings dialogs. Microsoft is notorious for moving things around, but it's there somewhere.
    1
  3937. One word: fire.
    1
  3938. This is why we back up. Digital is significantly easier to make copies of - in different locations - than any single physical alternative like paper.
    1
  3939. This does not decouple the folder from assumptions Microsoft and other applications are making and may be making in the future.
    1
  3940. In theory, yes. However I've heard of situations where if you use a Microsoft Account anywhere on your machine you might find that OneDrive has been magically signed in.
    1
  3941. Turn off fastboot, and then make sure to shut down the computer normally and completely via the start menu. If it still happens, it's starting to sound like a hardware issue.
    1
  3942. You can, but the TBW rating doesn't apply to HDDs. But it'll show lots of other interesting information.
    1
  3943. Windows Defender will continue to get updates, yes.
    1
  3944. Honestly, setting up an external drive to sync automatically would be more complex than just learning to use OneDrive (or DropBox, or Google Drive, or any other the similar services).
    1
  3945. I don't know. I'd have you reach out to Feedly.
    1
  3946. Exactly how, please?
    1
  3947. Thanks for the idea!
    1
  3948.  @Nanooky  Yes & yes.
    1
  3949.  @unboxingindonesia  Yes, though if you just upgrade an existing machine from 10 to 11 it shouldn't be neccessary.
    1
  3950.  @ShrekMeBe  Folders are not labels, or vice versa. So while you may have a single message in Gmail that has several labels, when you set up an email program like thunderbird, each label looks like a folder, and the message is duplicated into each folder. That could add up to a lot of duplication. You might check Gmail's settings for labels and uncheck the item to make visible in IMAP. https://askleo.com/how-do-gmail-labels-relate-to-folders/
    1
  3951.  @Chair.Force.0ne  That's all contained within the profile, so moving the profile moves everything
    1
  3952. Like this? https://youtu.be/ecRPfN7k0zw
    1
  3953. They don't try to be as backwards compatible as Windows, so they don't need to rename and have both 32 and 64 bit versions at the same time. (They sometimes have compatibility subsystems, but those are handled differently.)
    1
  3954. Who's "loe"? :-)
    1
  3955. My guess is that one of your wired interfaces is 100Mbps max.
    1
  3956. Yes. It moves everything in your profile.
    1
  3957. Thank you!
    1
  3958. If you don't mind it being a Russian search engine.
    1
  3959. The Gmail app should work.
    1
  3960. I can't help. All I can do is point you at the Microsoft recovery process. If that can't be made to work then I know of no alternatives. I will say you're not alone in reaching this point, and that it's stupid that need you to have the very thing you don't and are trying to correct.
    1
  3961. I wouldn't expect it to be a huge issue.
    1
  3962. Both contain everything.
    1
  3963. I'd need to know the exact steps you were taking. Maybe give me details at https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  3964. I think so, but I've not tried it myself.
    1
  3965. Like I believe I say in the video, this is EXTREMELY manufacturer-specific. You should reach out to whomever made your computer for instructions.
    1
  3966. Please report your findings to the VeraCrypt people.
    1
  3967. More like "It Depends". And since I don't know your specific situation, then I don't know the answer for you.
    1
  3968. Thank you!
    1
  3969. Actually has nothing to do with 11. Has been this way for a long time (and the OneDrive component applies to 10 as well).
    1
  3970. thank you!
    1
  3971. You'll have to ask Lenovo about how to enter your BIOS settings, but as for Windows 10 -- if you can get a Windows 10 setup disc or USB created elsewhere, it should activate automatically since you're installing it on hardware that it ran on previously.
    1
  3972. OneDrive already comes with Windows 10.
    1
  3973. Recall is off by default and not even available on most machines.
    1
  3974. You're most welcome!
    1
  3975. Perhaps, but I don't consider RAID a long-term solution.
    1
  3976. Not natively, no. I don't know how to make YouTube do auto dubbing for a specific language. Sorry.
    1
  3977. TYPICALLY the logic is just this: it's cheaper for them to deal with the occasionally compromised account than it is to staff up for the additional customer support 2FA would cause because of confused customers.
    1
  3978. I did not say you SHOULD do anything. I'm relaying my own experience, as a way to show that there are other options that people can use if THEY CHOOSE to.
    1
  3979. Depends on the backup program you're using, and the configuration of OneDrive.
    1
  3980. This part is VERY inconsistent. My advice is to learn to live with "OneDrive" in the paths. With OneDrive not running, then it's just a folder like any other.
    1
  3981. There's no yes or no answer to this. It depends on the problems CHKDSK is fixing. It tries its best.
    1
  3982. I have a bunch of videos on the topic. Here's just one: https://youtu.be/LHo1KhHZGoI
    1
  3983. I respectfully and strongly disagree. https://askleo.com/are_password_managers_safe/
    1
  3984. Can you share any proof?
    1
  3985. As outlined in the video, both happen.
    1
  3986. Most backup tools, like Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo, allow you to create a single backup image of all partitions on a single hard disk. I recommend doing so. I believe it'll also let you back up multiple disks into a single image, but for reasons I can't express, that makes me uncomfortable. I'd back up each physical disk separately. Storing it all on the same external drive is fine.
    1
  3987. Yeah, "hoodie guy" has turned into a laughable stereotype. But it gets the point across.
    1
  3988. Many? MANY? In all my years and all my laptops, both of my own and my friends, I've never seen such a key. Not even once.
    1
  3989. Windows, MacOS, Linux. It's not designed for mobile or tablet OSes..
    1
  3990. There's no practical limit. I'd suspect the mouse itself, and would try another. Also makeing sure to not use a hub for the tests since hubs can have issues as well.
    1
  3991. There are some complex ways to launch a specific program as administrator without the prompt (last I looked I believe it involved using task scheduler, of all things). There are some side effects, though, like it doesn't get focus the same way as when you do the normal way.)
    1
  3992. Depends on what email interface you're using, but yes, most display only one folder at a time.
    1
  3993.  @grahamf695  Correct
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  3994. Right click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar notification area and see if you can un-pause it.
    1
  3995. OneDrive opponent? Hardly. I use it myself daily. I even have an online course on HOW to use it. What I'm vehemently opposed to is the "feature" recently added to OneDrive called "backup", which Microsoft is pushing on users without explaining the ramifications and potential data loss.
    1
  3996. As long as the files are marked as "available offline" or "always on PC", then a backup will back them up, yes.
    1
  3997. This video was, I think, recorded prior to the hack. If you search my channel you'll see many videos since recommending people use something other than LastPass.
    1
  3998. The creators would disagree vehemently that it's a search engine (while it can be use AS or AS PART of one, aka Bing, it itself is not such a beast), and I think they'd be uncomfortable with calling it curated. It's a simulation, and a darned powerful one, with a very simple underlying approach. I mention this in the video.
    1
  3999.  @virtualthings9162  I'm not sure. I've not played with it. I suspect you don't need to enable it unless you're trying to track down a problem.
    1
  4000. Look in OneDrive settings -> right click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar notification area.
    1
  4001. Depends on the specific comment that concerns you. It's all Microsoft, and they've certainly been making questionable decisions in the Office space (e.g. Outlook).
    1
  4002. No idea. I'd have to see the specific configuration. https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  4003. Have a video in the works on that. You can turn it off, of course, but people often discover it was on after it's too late.
    1
  4004. Yes. It's been this way for some time.
    1
  4005. Please help me understand how this is a big deal.
    1
  4006.  @ardsur  " only to be thrown out of the WIndows O.S. by end 2021 " Windows 10 will be supported until 2025, so I don't understand that statement. What I REALLY don't understand (especially about the Ballmers Linux statement) is that you seem to think that people should NEVER EVER change their minds. Once they make a statement they need to stick to it forever, or be accused of lying. Ballmer was WRONG. Simple. And the company changed it;s mind. In my mind that;'s a good thing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  4007.  @ardsur  I'll at least agree with this: "we cannot believe any statement from Microsoft anymore" - be it a lie or a corrected mistake - the fact is it changed, and indeed that does bring every statement about future plans made by Microsoft into question. Only time will tell.
    1
  4008. That is an incorrect answer.
    1
  4009.  @retired8484  We disagree
    1
  4010. I really do wish that backing up and backup software really were more intuitive for PC users. It seems like such an obvious thing for which there has long been a need.
    1
  4011. I would begin by seeing if it will appear when used on another computer.
    1
  4012.  @ncrdisabled  You might see if you can assign it a drive letter: https://askleo.com/hard-drive-not-showing/
    1
  4013. I think you mean there's no excuse NOT to back up. :-)
    1
  4014. Depends on the someone, I guess. I wouldn't be.
    1
  4015. @How Bout You All the time. Why?
    1
  4016. I think it should work, though setup would seem . . . fragile. Make sure to do it carefully.
    1
  4017. No. Not all do. And not all people use it when they do.
    1
  4018. They're in a process of removing Control Panel completely, replacing it with the settings app. You'll note that the settings app is very easy to get to. They want you to go there first.
    1
  4019. My parents were born there. 🇳🇱
    1
  4020. No. That's Windows Defender / Windows Security.
    1
  4021.  @SuperDirtyred1  a) that makes YOU a spammer, and b) since spammers forge the "From" address, you're not even reaching your intended target, but rather spamming innocent bystanders.
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  4022. thank you!
    1
  4023. Disagree . If your hard drive fails, an image backup is invaluable. (And for everything else, it includes the files you would have overlooked, but eventually needed.)
    1
  4024. It's in my article, and I just added it to the description.
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  4025. Excellent. Thanks for letting me know.
    1
  4026. As far as I know it does today, but I've heard rumors that a Microsoft account will be required in some versions of Windows 11 in the future. Exactly what that means here is unclear.
    1
  4027.  @rickstephan6707  While the risk is lower (as long as ABSOLUTELY ALL THE ACCOUNTS HAVE MFA), there's still additional risk in having them all use the same password. For example if even ONE of the services suffers a failure of some sort in its 2FA process, or your mom falls victim to a 2FA man-in-the-middle attack, you're still taking on additional risk by using a single password.
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  4028. I hope you also have the data backed up elsewhere yourself. Consider what might happen if you lose your Dropbox account.
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  4029. You cannot boot from a backup image. You must restore that image to a hard disk, and then you can boot from that hard disk. Restoring 1TB to a 2TB drive should boot just fine.
    1
  4030. "Office Home & Student 2021 One-time purchase for PC or Mac" On this page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/buy/compare-all-microsoft-365-products?&activetab=tab:primaryr1
    1
  4031. Uninstalling it as one of the first things you do?
    1
  4032. Indeed. I mean, how did you post a comment if not with a computer of some sort?
    1
  4033. May.
    1
  4034. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
    1
  4035. You can set up dual boot to boot into one or the other, OR you can set up a virtual machine to run a second OS within the primary.
    1
  4036.  @R.J.111  Malware can do anything.
    1
  4037. Have a credible source on that?
    1
  4038. I don't believe you can. My approach has been to format it with a Windows PC.
    1
  4039. All you can do is follow the recovery process as carefully and completely as you can.
    1
  4040. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2O6bzb_W9s&lc=UgyXLXVtUYZO8Ze20lB4AaABAg
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  4041. Heh. No I don't think so. It can uninstall itself. :-)
    1
  4042. Correct, assuming your backup software supports it. I've done this repeatedly.
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  4043. No idea. Sorry.
    1
  4044. Nope. Leo Notenboom
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  4045. It's possible, of course. Anything is possible. But I've never heard of a virus being transmitted via a keyboard as you describe, so I consider it extremely UNlikely.
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  4046. Never heard of it.
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  4047. Use password managers. I disagree strongly with whoever is telling you not to.
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  4048. You're wasting your time. They're automatically created by Windows to hold an assortment of information about the folder and how it should be displayed. They're hidden by default.
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  4049. Here: https://askleo.com/macrium-reflect-free-is-going-away/ and here: https://youtu.be/XugGQNeNAvU :-)
    1
  4050. https://alternativeto.net/software/microsoft-office-suite/
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  4051. I'm not sure there's anything you CAN do. Sorry.
    1
  4052. Then you have nothing to worry about. :-)
    1
  4053. Indeed. Check the pinned comment -- using words makes it easier to have a longer password which IS more secure.
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  4054. https://leo.notenboom.org/english-second-language/ :-)
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  4055. And represent only the tinies percentage of such documents ever created., By far the vase majority did NOT survive. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias
    1
  4056. Has nothing to do with passkeys.
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  4057. I'd have you look at these: https://askleo.com/running-chkdsk-when-chkdsk-wont-run/ and https://youtu.be/C2qoXP8Hjp8
    1
  4058. Virtual Desktops don't really help. A completely separate virtual computer would I suppose. I generally recommend against using the browser's password management - a password vault that makes all your credentials available in any/all browsers you might use is the way to go.
    1
  4059. https://askleo.com/delete-system-32/
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  4060. A passphrase makes it easier to create a longer password, which increases security dramatically.
    1
  4061. Ha! Not just iPhones, either. :-)
    1
  4062. Nope, it's a fine search engine. People mostly react to the way that Microsoft attempts to force it on us.
    1
  4063.  @juliobosch968  I don't see Google as forcing in the same way. You can pick and choose which, if any, Google services you want to use.
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  4064.  @soundNTechdude2022  I don;t beleive so. Looks to be all download-only these days. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/buy/compare-all-microsoft-365-products?&activetab=tab:primaryr1
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  4065. No.
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  4066.  @sitarafaye1844 I cannot. Sounds like you've done all you can.
    1
  4067. Depends on teh specifics. You copied over everything in the Thunderbird profile to the new machine, yes?
    1
  4068. I don't understand your question. I will say that YouTube IS Google. Thus if you believe Google is doing something evil, then you should assume YouTube is as well.
    1
  4069. Gmail is an email service. It's not something you back up TO.
    1
  4070. A really good idea for many. Thanks!
    1
  4071. That actually does nothing to reduce the risk that the OneDrive backup "feature" may still affect them.
    1
  4072. Depending on your mobile OS there are apps you can use. https://messages.google.com/ on your desktop for an Android phone should get your text messages. Not sure what works for iPhone. PushBullet is an app you install in both places that lets you do that and more.
    1
  4073. Would love to see proof of that. Seriously.
    1
  4074. If it has a USB port, I don't see why not.
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  4075. You answered it yourself: there is no easy way. Make sure you have the people you care about in your email contacts, and back that up regularly, but there's no way to back up what you have on social media. If you lose your Facebook or Twitter account, for example, you lose your connections there. That's the nature of "trusting" this free, and often capricious, service.
    1
  4076. That means Windows things the drive isn't formatted. If you think it should have data on it try a different computer.
    1
  4077. https://askleo.com/ask :-)
    1
  4078. I have and use both. I don't see Microsoft trying to appeal to Mac users. If there's any audience they would want to appeal to it's corporate, though that still doesn't explain some of their decisions.
    1
  4079. I don't believe it's possible. Use a thumbdrive.
    1
  4080. I have SO MANY articles and videos on that. Seriously, a quick search would turn 'em up. I'll start you here: https://askleo.com/back-up-windows/
    1
  4081. It's unclear what you're asking - does the laptop not work?
    1
  4082. If your sent folder has things you didn't send, you haven't been spoofed, someone has access to your account. CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY and consider adding two-factor authentication to the account if yuou can.
    1
  4083. Well, I was discussing the PC version. I wasn't even aware that Malwarebytes HAD a Mac version. As to why: they're a business, and apparently that would just be their decision.
    1
  4084. That's kinda the point of OneDrive -- synchronizing your files across all installations.
    1
  4085.  @gasman10169 It didn't "invade your computer"... that's exactly how OneDrive (and Dropbox, and Google Drive, and many others) are designed to work. They keep your computers in sync with the what's online. Delete a file in one location, and it's deleted in all location. Again, this is by design and exactly how it's supposed to work. Perhaps this article will help clarify: https://askleo.com/how-onedrive-works-the-very-basics/
    1
  4086. I don't think so. Feels like something else is at play, but I couldn't say what. Of course make sure the data's backed up. :-)
    1
  4087. TECHNICALLY you cannot. However the approach I've taken in the past is to create a complete image backup using a backup tool, and then restore that to the other machine. It's not guaranteed to work, though, as Windows is configured for the first machine's hardware and not the second's.
    1
  4088. It's a cloud storage limit, so yes,, it would be a mess. The risk is that OneDrive would delete(?) some things in the cloud to get you under the limit, and then have that deletion get mirrored to your PC. Ugh.
    1
  4089. I'm impressed he's able to network the machine. That's perhaps the hardest part for something that old.
    1
  4090. I tend to leave it, but mostly because I'm lazy. It's harmless when not being used.
    1
  4091. Corruption and size are unrelated. Probably living up to the "cheap" designation.
    1
  4092. Would love to see the details. I don't believe it.
    1
  4093. Whatever technique the service uses for you to set up a passkey on a new machine should be made available to your heirs.
    1
  4094. Not updates to Windows itself, though.
    1
  4095. It only does that transfer once, when the "Backup Folders" feature is turned on.
    1
  4096. That's a rather extreme position. Naturally I disagree with it -- especially its extremness. (Morons? Really?) I think there's a lot of potential in the technology. Wether it will last as a currency remains to be seen, but it's definitely got potential.
    1
  4097. I don't quite understand what you're up to. A restore will overwrite what's on the disk.
    1
  4098.  @gtm5650  Depends on why and how it's broken. Restoring only the recovery partition from an image backup taken prior to any damage would be ideal.
    1
  4099. I do.
    1
  4100.  @kurts3779 That's not been my experience.
    1
  4101. You'll have to contact the manufacturer.
    1
  4102. Oh, lord, don't give them ideas.
    1
  4103. Extremely rare.
    1
  4104. Office is just it's default setting, nothing more. You can change it: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-disable-onedrive-in-office-365/
    1
  4105. That's rarely Thunderbird's fault, but whatever.
    1
  4106. I wish I had answer to that. They leave me shaking my head often.
    1
  4107. One half is 0.5. One AND A half would be 1.5.
    1
  4108. I hesitate to use CUT for things where a failure would be costly. For example cut and paste is really a copy followed by a delete. I prefer to have the copy completed, so I can check that all went well, before having anything deleted. Sure you can manually move files around,. delete partitions, re-create partitions and what not, but using a tool to simply change the boundaries and/or layout is typically much quicker.
    1
  4109. My examples are the new way, as best I understand it. Thunderbird has supported multiple profiles for a long time. I did all this with the latest version at the time of recording.
    1
  4110. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please follow the account recovery or lost password steps as offered by Microsoft. This article walks through the steps (there's a video included as well): How to Recover an Outlook.com Account Without the Recovery Phone or Email https://askleo.com/16095 If the recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow the instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. Regardless of whether you recover the account or not, I would encourage you to review the steps outlined in this article to avoid it ever happening again: https://askleo.com/a-one-step-way-to-lose-your-account-forever/
    1
  4111. I'll put it the other way: a key logger is also just malware.
    1
  4112. Thank you!
    1
  4113. Keep an eye out for more spam.
    1
  4114. An as the video discusses, there are MANY MANY possibilities, for which this symptom is ambiguous. The message: more info needed.
    1
  4115. WHERE did I recommend Recall? I do no such thing. (Thought the FUD about it is frustrating. It's no more spyware than Windows already is. AND it's not available yet.)
    1
  4116. Kinda, yeah.
    1
  4117. Proton mail is unrelated to search. (And, yes, I've had an account for years.)
    1
  4118. Nothing. Make sure your friends are reporting it, though.
    1
  4119. "Suspicious activity" usually relates to your ACCOUNT not a device.
    1
  4120. I'd confirm first that it's a fan problem. Try unplugging the fan (TEMPORARILY) and seeing if the noise goes away. If so, then it's time to replace the fan.
    1
  4121. https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  4122. They should, yes.
    1
  4123. It should
    1
  4124. Watch the video and you may be able to recover the key.
    1
  4125. See the pinned comment. :-)
    1
  4126. Please share the details of EXACTLY how.
    1
  4127. Depends on how it's configured, but probably.
    1
  4128. If it's a shift key problem, follow the advice in the video. 👍
    1
  4129. If it's not a hardware problem of some sort my next step is to try some form of remote-desktop. Unfortunately that typically needs to be set up and enabled before you need it.
    1
  4130. It doesn't make retrieval faster, but it does make opening the file faster.
    1
  4131. It's fine. I used it semi-regularly.
    1
  4132. It depends on the mail service, but most do delete spam automatically after some time.
    1
  4133. I don't understand. You can do what you want with the documents from your external hard drive. You can download your OneDrive documents to your computer (outside of yoru OneDrive folder) and do what you want.
    1
  4134.  @charbel6708  There's something else going on. As long as the documents are downloaded to your machine there's no "locking" them to prevent changes that I'm aware of. If you like reach out to https://askleo.com/ask, submit a question, and we can then look at some screenshots.
    1
  4135.  @charbel6708  Just copy your documents out o the OneDrive folder and they'll remain accessible. No need to convert to different formats.
    1
  4136. It can. But it's not guaranteed. It depends on the project.
    1
  4137. I hope then you have some other means of recovery.
    1
  4138. Most? The average IQ, by definition, is 100. :-)
    1
  4139. You have to install it from the App Store.
    1
  4140.  @DrJohnPollard  Hit me up at https://askleo.com/ask. I have screenshots.
    1
  4141. The real problem is that people want yes/no answers. There's no such thing, particularly with respect to security and technology in general.
    1
  4142. Depends on the Chromebook, but I'm not sure they're all designed to be USB bootable. Most have some kind of factory reset, though. Check with the specific manufacturer.
    1
  4143. As long as all email addresses are different technically you can create as many as you like.
    1
  4144. YouTube, askleo.com, other technical support web sites, technical discussion groups and forums, peer-to-peer communities, mailing lists, reddit.... there are SO MANY alternatives.
    1
  4145. Yes. backup tools like Macrium Reflect, EaseUS Todo and others do exactly that.
    1
  4146. They have a family plan.
    1
  4147. As a former developer, I take issue with that characterization. I have heard from individuals on the OneDrive team that they fought against some of these crazy features, only to be overridden by the higher ups. Developers are trying their best.
    1
  4148. No idea what "payment hurdles" means.
    1
  4149. Fingerprints are not "public domain". Your actual finger needs to be present. (Don't believe everything you see on TV and in movies.) If you're actually concerned about someone cutting off your finger, then, yes, you need better security.
    1
  4150. "Microsoft will also continue to provide Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus through at least October 2028." via https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2024/10/31/how-to-prepare-for-windows-10-end-of-support-by-moving-to-windows-11-today/
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  4151. Each time you set up a passkey on a new machine a different form of authentication is used. For example a code to your phone, or a message to your email. Once set up it becomes your authentication mechanism. But you're always able to set it up from scratch somehow.
    1
  4152. So.... switch to Linux?
    1
  4153. I used CapCut for this experiment.
    1
  4154.  @cjay2  I'm pretty sure I mentioned this is a test. And while I may speak clearly (thank you!), there are many reasons people want/prefer captions. So far response has been pretty positive (and apparently my captions are better / more accurate than Google's.)
    1
  4155. Depends entirely on how that web server is configured. Certainly possible.
    1
  4156.  @xoxoxoxoxii  Incognito changes nothing about what's transmitted or received, only what's saved on the device. Your mobile provider can see all that's not encrypted.
    1
  4157. No. A Microsoft Account is still supposed to work offline, as long as you've previously signed in at least once.
    1
  4158. Who am I? https://askleo.com/ask-leo-leo-notenboom-making-technology-work/ - Why am I showing up in recommendations? Ask YouTube, it's their algorithm. - Obsolete operating system? I think not. It's on more systems world wide than any other. That's not obsolete.
    1
  4159. The video applies to Windows 10 and M.2 SSds as C;\. None of that is related to the battery, though. Sounds like your battery's wearing out.
    1
  4160. I just checked and my WIndows 11 (latest) has OneDrive in the apps list, and includes an "Uninstall". The folder issue is known, but once the app is no longer running it's just a folder like any other that happens to be called "OneDrive". You can ignore it.
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  4161. Microsoft Security Essentials remains my Win 7 recommendation. Realize that online hacks for the most part don't involve your computer at all. They come from other places on the internet. Make sure your account is properly secure with a long, strong, unique password, up-to-date recovery information, and consider adding two-factor authentication to any accounts that support it.
    1
  4162. "Should", it's kinda overkill. I'd opt for a good VPN instead. This article has more: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely/
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  4163. Remain vigilant. Microsoft has been known to reinstall apps you've uninstalled, and they've been pushing OneDrive so hard it would not surprise me if it came back without warning.
    1
  4164. Maybe. But even if not connected it will slowly lose power, and the charging circuit will kick in again. So down a little, charge a little, down a little, charge a little ... repeat that enough times and it's still wearing on the batter.
    1
  4165. Either. SMS is generally faster, but I use both across multiple accounts.
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  4166. Thank you!
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  4167. I tried to take typing in high school, but it was cancelled for lack of interest. 🙄
    1
  4168. Keep your private things private. It can be a challenge.
    1
  4169. Thank you!
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  4170. I have heard that you might be able to install Windows 11 by booting from a Windows 11 setup disc. Not guaranteed.
    1
  4171. If it's the software thing mentioned in the video, both are affected.
    1
  4172. Run the PC Health Check app. It'll tell you. (It's in the MS Store if not already installed.)
    1
  4173. Absolutely. That's what ads are all about.
    1
  4174. If it's an email address, then it's likely NOT a local user. If it's just a username (like "leon" in my examples) then it's likely a local user account.
    1
  4175.  @nancym1430  An upgrade should not delete ANY accounts. (As always, take a full image backup first anyway.)
    1
  4176. Oh, you're very very welcome. Thanks for the helpful comment.
    1
  4177. This isn't about signing in to your account (which is all 2FA protects). Watch the video?
    1
  4178. I have folders all over, and yet have only one thing to back up: my hard disk. That way everything on the disk, regardless of where it is, is included.
    1
  4179. Also good. :-) As is typical with Windows, there are multiple ways to solve many problems.
    1
  4180. I've played with everything, but correct me if I'm wrong: it locates filenames only -- it doesn't search document contents?
    1
  4181. Which data breach? I've not heard of any related. (And I'm still using it, but now only for one account. 1Password now holds my 2FA codes.)
    1
  4182. 'tis a fine browser. I don't use it daily, but I do have it installed.
    1
  4183. https://askleo.com/chkdsk-results-after-reboot/
    1
  4184. The error is likely for one of the smaller non-data partitions. While that partition can only be backed up full, the other partitions should be able to back up incrementally.
    1
  4185. That's a conspiracy theory I don't buy into. (And I have to say, I always question the maturity of people who use names like "MickySuck". Makes it hard to take comments seriously.)
    1
  4186.  @fadetoblond  All I can say is "maybe". You should check with the mobile provider to see what's required.
    1
  4187. Sure. For those so inclined it's a valid approach.
    1
  4188. Microsoft internally uses Microsoft software, yes. Typically pre-release versions.
    1
  4189.  @zxyq1  Software is unimaginably complex. And the machines at Microsoft are probably all simalir-ish to each other. They're much less likely to exhibit the massive differences in configuration seen out in the field. And Microsoft users kinda know how to use the software, whereas it's a process of discover for many others that leads them down unexpected and untested paths.
    1
  4190. Depends on how paranoid you are I guess. I don't see a reason to.
    1
  4191. I didn't say you'll lose data that way. If you turn it off all you need do is move files back where you need/want them. The "lose data" scenario is when this option is turned on, and you have more data than your OneDrive capacity. Eventually Microsoft will delete files to bring you under that limit.
    1
  4192. I'm confused. Defragging frees up no space. It simply moves data around.
    1
  4193. That's exactly what this video is about. What am I missing?
    1
  4194. Perform an account recovery. Start by trying to login to the account, and if that fails go the "I forgot my password" (or similar) route.
    1
  4195.  @pbar.311  Other than making ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you've typed the email address correctly, I know of nothing else you can do.
    1
  4196. Bro, sorry.
    1
  4197. And I'm pretty sure I mention that in the video, or at least the accompanying article. If your system drive is corrupted and unbootable, then you boot from recue media.
    1
  4198. You need to get law enforcement involved.
    1
  4199. Please follow the account recovery steps as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-my-hacked-facebook-account/ If Facebook's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Facebook recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  4200. Quite. They're not as fragile as you imply.
    1
  4201. But you'll have ot install WIndows first. Not sure how this scenario helps/applies.
    1
  4202. Just having Microsoft 365 doesn't take up space. It's OneDrive that likely is. Check to see what you have in OneDrive and if you can clear up space therein. (If you actually had Microsoft 365, then you would have 1TB of space.)
    1
  4203. Give it a try without, and then if that doesn't work, clean the remnants and try again. I'd restart in either case.
    1
  4204. If you find spam in your inbox, right click on it and "Mark as Junk". If it's in your spam or junk folder, then there's nothing you need to do. That's the system working as designed.
    1
  4205. Then why are you here on YouTube? (Owned by Google?)
    1
  4206. Your account has not been compromised, so no your account has not been hacked. (Most people consider a hack getting in to where they shouldn't be able to get in to. In this case that didn't happen - they just copied your publicly visible information.)
    1
  4207. I encrypt my date not to protect myself from Google (which, as you point out, I don't believe is necessary), but rather to protect myself from hackers and others should they ever gain access to my account.
    1
  4208. Depends on the account. If you're using Gmail, then you're really talking about labels. You'd need to go into settings - labels, and make them visible in IMAP.
    1
  4209. When a program asks for more RAM than the system has, that program will fail. (Ran into this myself just recently. Starting an additional VM just said that it couldn't allocate enough RAM.)
    1
  4210.  @Horizon-hj3yc  Why? Care to back up that position?
    1
  4211. It'll depend on the system, but generally a second hard drive is just install it, and then enable it in Disk Manager.
    1
  4212. Nope. See: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  4213. Nope. It's only one place. If you lost access to the account, that cloud would be gone. (Assuming you mean 1Password's "cloud".)
    1
  4214. https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
    1
  4215. That depends entirely on the router itself. You'll have to check with the manufacturer for instructions.
    1
  4216. So, secure your account. Add 2FA and the chances of it being stolen are close to nil.
    1
  4217. You don't need to trash your old one. Keep using 10.
    1
  4218. No, it needs to be on your PC.
    1
  4219. Rather than just clicking a download link, right click it and select "save as" or the equivalent. Choose your own folder. There are also settings in most browsers that allow you to specify which folder to place downloads in by default. You could change that.
    1
  4220. My guess is that a program as a file open on the unlocked volume,
    1
  4221. My favorite password was "iforgot". It was on a public access terminal that required a password.
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  4222. Please enlighten me exactly how?
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  4223. I'm not sure. You should / could ask them.
    1
  4224. You're not moving them "to a file", but to a different location, probably a folder. It matters in the sense that you be able to access it, and that it be backed up somehow.
    1
  4225. Indeed. But a passphrase makes it easier to create a longer password, which increases security dramatically.
    1
  4226. They're not stupid. Just uninformed and trusting. Sadly calling them stupid makes it less likely that they'll come forward when they really need to. It makes the problem worse.
    1
  4227. Different tools for different jobs. Big issue is that /R can take a VERY long time.
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  4228. I believe it's once. If you use it to get in immediately generate a new code.
    1
  4229. They should use a password manager.
    1
  4230. PLEASE give a source for that? There's NO statement from Microsoft. EVERYTHING so far has just been rumor. For all we know anything called 12 won't be here for years.
    1
  4231. I was under the impression that Works documents could be opened in Word these days.
    1
  4232. Windows 12 continues to be pure speculation and rumor, nothing more.
    1
  4233. The companion article mentioned in the video has the list. https://askleo.com/lastpass-breach/ Notes are safe, as I understand it. The big shocker was URLs.
    1
  4234. "If people read carefully". Indeed.
    1
  4235. 1) Check the trash folder. Might well be taking up space there. 2) I've notes that "spaced used" calculations aren't always real-time. Check back later.
    1
  4236. That's only one of perhaps thousands of questions one could ask about this situation. All I can say is: https://youtu.be/pSxeHNYmxJ8
    1
  4237. 3.8 volts seems pretty low. There's no way I can say whether it'll harm your battery. Seems unlikely, but possible.
    1
  4238. Depends on how you're encrypting it but in general no not that I'm aware of.
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  4239. Very bad. PLEASE watch the video.
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  4240. Same answer: unless they reply to you, you can't find out who they are.
    1
  4241.  @shannap.lawnerd8107  You can determine the email address, but that's all. (I.E. if their emali address doesn't expose their name, then there's no way to find out who they really are.)
    1
  4242. No way to know.
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  4243. There's nothing more you can do except tell your real friends to be on the lookout, and perhaps report that account as fake.
    1
  4244. I don't trust MS/Windows to not start the service again later. Disconnecting OneDrive seems equally easily reversible.
    1
  4245. Technically there's no 100% safe way. You really do have to understand how much you trust your clients, and then take steps in proportion to that distrust.
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  4246.  @hanzalahpatel1825  It may, yes.
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  4247.  @Rob2  "often do not"? I've been surprised (though now it's normal for me) at how often updates to my servers (like the one hosting askleo.com) require a reboot. It's definitely "often" in my book. I'd say 1/week on average. (Currently: Ubuntu Linux 20.04.6),.
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  4248. Your suspicion is false. They've said so repeatedly, and in this regard I believe them. (If it were true and discovered/confirmed the blowback would be horrific.)
    1
  4249. Put the files in folders outside of your OneDrive folder, and it won't be involved at all.
    1
  4250. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/why-are-there-websites-in-my-browser-history-ive-never-been-to/
    1
  4251. Not a fan of Russian influence. But many folks have mentioned it in the comments, so if that's your thing, go for it.
    1
  4252. It depends entirely on the specific program, they use different techniques. Some might work, others might not.
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  4253.  @boblangill6209  Yes, but it doesn't "fix" them in the same way it does HDDs. On SSDs it appears only to result in a performance improvement.
    1
  4254. Some sites? I've never heard of a site identifying as a new device.
    1
  4255. I'm sure they're doing everything to side-step the restriction. I wouldn't just because they're an unknown, and you really don't need an AV addon anyway. Windows Security is enough, IMO. https://www.pcmag.com/news/use-kaspersky-antivirus-software-youll-be-migrated-to-pangos-ultraav
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  4256. Which is great, but has nothing to do with Search, which is what this video is about.
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  4257. You can still turn off OneDrive on your PC and not deal with it there, which is what this video is about. The Outlook.com problem is ... a problem, for sure. All I can suggest is move your email elsewhere to get under the 5GB limit. And I know many people who chose not to get the vaccine. While I strongly disagree with their choice, it was a choice and never forced. In that sense, OneDrive is most definitely forced. And Bill had nothing to do with either.
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  4258. Rarely. Exchanged tweets once back when I was still on Twitter.
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  4259. Something like wireshark may work, but it's not simple.
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  4260. Nope. Please read the pinned comment.
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  4261. OneDrive is not a backup by itself. It's job is to keep PC's and the cloud in sync. Which means changes at any one of the location are replicated to all other locations. Including deleting. As for files not on your computer, see: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-backup-onedrive-files/
    1
  4262. Perhaps because the computer is working on things overnight?
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  4263. If both accounts are configured to connect with IMAP, then yes.
    1
  4264. I've come to like it, yes.
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  4265. Yes, but we're talking mostly about account recovery, not 2FA.
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  4266. You might start here: https://askleo.com/what-is-a-passkey/
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  4267. Dropbox (and OneDrive and Google Drive) can all be parts of a backup strategy, absolutely. I use them myself. 👍
    1
  4268. Are you sure it's the screen saver and not the power-setting for screen timeout?
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  4269. totes
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  4270. Not sure what you mean by "vault" here. If OneDrive files are on your pc (i.e. "always downloaded" then an image backup of the drive containing your OneDrive will include its contents.
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  4271. I don't understand the question.
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  4272. That seems time consuming.
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  4273. Didn't lie. Registry has full access control list support, just like the NTFS file system. That applications choose to use it improperly isn't the registry's fault.
    1
  4274. Not all CD-Rs. It depends greatly on the quality of the media, AND the CD-writer used to put the data on it. If you've got CD-Rs from 1999, I'd start copying that data off soon.
    1
  4275. If your hard drive is full then that's probably why OneDrive can't run. You might see about marking some or all of your onedrive files online only, or freeing up space on your hard drive.
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  4276. Death planning is it's own large topic. Start here perhaps: https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/ and https://askleo.com/passkeys-and-disaster-planning/
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  4277. Because it's "special" for some reason. The reason hasn't been made clear, just that it does.
    1
  4278. It's almost always the wrong thing to do.
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  4279. Yes, if the data is on your PC (which is why I select mirror) then you do not need connectivity for Cryptomator. I backup the plaintext, but then encrypt that using Zip and store it securely elsewhere.
    1
  4280. Same solutions apply, but I do recommend signing into your Google account on a "real" (desktop or laptop) computer to manage.
    1
  4281. Good point. I should add that next update. Modem converts whatever signal your ISP gives you (cable, DSL, whatever) into ethernet. Sometimes it's a separate single-purpose box, sometimes it's built into the router.
    1
  4282. The app on your PC should suffice.
    1
  4283. That's the equivalent of Bitlocker.
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  4284. Live with it, or reinstall it from scratch.
    1
  4285. Could be so many things it's impossible for me to diagnose remotely. I'm assuming they connected identically as well. Does CHKDSK completely fail, and if so is there an error message?
    1
  4286. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  4287.  @eddiemares24  Not really a lot you can do other than perhaps sign up for credit monitoring services, and keeping an eye on your bank account(s) and credit reports.
    1
  4288. You can restore WordPad: https://askleo.com/microsoft-killed-wordpad-heres-how-to-revive-it/
    1
  4289.  @AbyShure  Anything is possible, so I can't say whether you're safe or not. If you REALLY don't trust the company to that degree, though, I'd consider finding a new job elsewhere. The safest thing to do is use completely different internet connections for work and personal. Failing that, the article you're commenting on has my best advice. I ASSUME you've watched the video or read the companion article.
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  4290. Needless to say, I disagree. 2FA is an important security measure I encourage everyone to use. No idea what you mean by "clean house".
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  4291. TItle's too long, people wouldn't read that either.
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  4292. That feels more like the RAID controller failing.
    1
  4293. Then something else is going on. It's not the Idle process causing the problem.
    1
  4294. A flip phone will do. ANY number that can receive SMS text messages.
    1
  4295.  @er...  Chicken and egg: you need an "real" SMS number to set up your Google account in order to use Google Voice.
    1
  4296. It can, yes.
    1
  4297. There's always another way to sign in. Remember, when you first got that machine you had no passkeys, so you used those other less convenient ways to sign in to your account and then set up a passkey.
    1
  4298.  @bengmelea8646  Passkeys are a step on the road to getting rid of passwords completely.
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  4299. I'M not using it this way. Microsoft forces me to use it this way with their Backup feature..
    1
  4300. This is 100% NOT true. Digital files copy 100% or they don't copy at all.
    1
  4301. I would assume so.
    1
  4302. Nope: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  4303. It keeps/copies EVERYTHING associated with your Thunderbird installation. (Except for the Thunderbird program files, of course.)
    1
  4304. Try a different machine, if you haven't already.
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  4305. You betcha. To not do so would break thousands of existing applications.
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  4306. In a word: data loss. OK, 2 words. See: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
    1
  4307. Yes and yes.
    1
  4308. Can you share what those are? Point to an announcement or something?
    1
  4309. No.
    1
  4310. Your MS account IS your OneDrive account.
    1
  4311. This is safe, yes. It's a form of password-less login. Very similar to this: https://askleo.com/is-passwordless-sign-in-safe/
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  4312. thank you!
    1
  4313. Edge is the web browser you may be using. (Others include Google Chrome, Firefox, and more.) Edge is the default in Windows.
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  4314. The video you just commented on applies.
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  4315. Maybe. Maybe not. Some programs are opportunistic and use more RAM only when it's available. If you were on a machine with less RAM it's possible the program could run just fine. But, yes, it could also just be a memory hog.
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  4316. I got mine on Amazon.
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  4317. Thanks. I feel special.
    1
  4318. My "kind"? And just what kind is that?
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  4319. You'll need to reconnect.
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  4320. Doesn't matter. Simply a) pick truly random words, and b) make sure that the subsequent length is long enough. If the four you want to use are too short, then add a 5th. Or a 6th.
    1
  4321. I never let browsers save any passwords.
    1
  4322. It may, but you can't count on it for HDDs. For SSDs I believe it does.
    1
  4323. I have images with both. Here's a deeper secret: that TV screen in that image is actually transparent, so I can put anything "on screen". Fun times.
    1
  4324. Some are less impactful than others. 😀
    1
  4325. You probably can't.
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  4326. Go through the account recovery (aka "I forgot my password") process.
    1
  4327. Most POP3 clients support the "leave messages on server" option. Both POP3 and IMAP (and SMTP) can be configured to use (or not) an encrypted connection. It's all part of how you configure the client. Look for things like "SSL" and "TLS" options. Those are encrypted.
    1
  4328. AT2020Plus
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  4329. WTF does "woke" have to do with anything?
    1
  4330. I'm sorry, I don't understand exactly what happened and what your phone has to do with it. If you can, please provide STEP BY STEP what you did, and what happened at each step along the way. Thanks.
    1
  4331. Not NEARLY enough information to go on. For example what does "blocked" mean in this context? Could be many many different things. perhaps submit a question over at https://askleo.com/ask with more details?
    1
  4332. I've not seen office apps ask about backup (Windows itself sure is naggy). But, no, I don't believe it'll stop the nagging.
    1
  4333. No. They have said we should look for third party solutions.
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  4334. A) It's not present until you have a CoPilot+ PC, b) It's not enabled by default.
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  4335. username, password, and notes. The shocker was that the URLs were not encrypted.
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  4336. OneDrive is not a copy. OneDrive' PRIMARY and original purpose is synchronization: to keep two more more locations in sync, including deletions.
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  4337. This is a virtual machine. The actual machine does, indeed, have 128GB of RAM. SSD lifespans are no longer short -- they tend to last longer than the machine is useful. I have at least one machine that's on year 12 on its SSD.
    1
  4338. Variations of this comment have now been made dozens of times.
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  4339. That sentiment has definitely been making the rounds: will we over-rely on AI, and what are the ramifications?
    1
  4340. Reinstall Windows from scratch. (Or restore a complete image backup you created earlier.)
    1
  4341.  @Stretchywetcmu  You'll have to get or create installation media -- something you can boot from -- probably using a different working computer.
    1
  4342. Thank you!
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  4343. Depends on what account you're trying to recover.
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  4344. We don't know yet whether it'll be per-PC or per-Account.
    1
  4345. There's no answer. It varies depending on your mail service, how many others have marked similar message as spam and more. It also changes over time.
    1
  4346. If it's what I think it is, it's for verifying that the download is correct, and the official version. So, if you do it (it's optional) it would have to be after you download.
    1
  4347. That was kind of my implication. HOWEVER what you state is true for MOST countries, but certainly not all.
    1
  4348. I'm honestly shocked that anyone wouldn't know what a PIN is, it's used for so many things world wide. Anyway: Personal Identification Number. Typically 4 digits, but can be more. Most commonly used with debit cards, but often now also credit cards and more. It's one way you can now authenticate yourself with your devices or even windows.
    1
  4349. Recent article/video on that: https://askleo.com/spam-from-myself/
    1
  4350. I'd have you check with the printer manufacturer.
    1
  4351. There's only one OneDrive ... so I'd have to know what it is you're seeing.
    1
  4352. Anything is possible, I suppose, but extremely unlikely. It would require putting malware/spyware on your phone.
    1
  4353. Which address? I just checked the link in the description and it worked great.
    1
  4354. Make sure the option to always show all icons in the notification area is turned on in taskbar settings. Or click on the "^" that's porobably with those icons to display more icons.
    1
  4355. Tools -> Preferences -> Composition -> Addressing - sure items are properly selected there.
    1
  4356. Keychain is great, BUT it ONLY works on Apple devices, so it's pretty useless for anyone with additional platforms.
    1
  4357. Export, sure, but actually having Thunderbirds live data store on an external drive is risky, at best.
    1
  4358. LOL. Too many movies, for sure. (But if you choose simple passwords it's possible, just not nearly as trivial as seen on TV or movies.)
    1
  4359. Anything is possible. Who knows how long the battery was lying around before the system was built?
    1
  4360. That's kinda the point of the video. There are so many possible causes, I can't give you a specific answer. The video includes what you should be looking at and for.,
    1
  4361. Reinstall any application that is now no longer working properly.
    1
  4362. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Happens at Windows 10 End of Support? ▶ https://youtu.be/74yk6zPnDgA
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  4363. I have several articles and videos on the topic. Here are two (videos included in the articles): https://askleo.com/the-world-wont-end/ https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/
    1
  4364. fire
    1
  4365. Yup. When you update you update repair and refresh as well. I recommend a system image backup if you want to preserve the ability to drop back to Windows 10.
    1
  4366. No. CHKDSK has no ideas what the file contains. It simply fixes the directory and overhead information on the disk so that the files can be properly located on the disk.
    1
  4367. No way to know for sure. Run a full anti-malware scan and remain vigilant.
    1
  4368. What happens when you try? How does it fail?
    1
  4369. Yup.
    1
  4370. That's a full image backup. You use image backup tools like Macrium Reflect, EaseUS Todo, or others.
    1
  4371. Depends on the software you use, but typically it's static.
    1
  4372. Could be almost anywhere. Email addresses are very easy to discover.
    1
  4373. ​ @Devilplayer5472  most commonly digita fingerprints are the information collected by the websites you visit that can be used to identify you. And it's not even personal information, just a collection of random information that is statistically close to being unique to you. Websites get your IP address, of course, but also the browser you're using, your screen resolution, the OS you're using, and potentially more seemingly random information. The think is that very few people have the exact same combination of all those thigns, meaning your combination is yours alone, or close enough, and can be used to track you. Almost impossible to avoid.
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  4374.  @Devilplayer5472  There's no single definition of what's inclued in a fingerprint. Some may see it, others may not. In general I think the IP address is often ignored specifically so they can track you, but I could be wrong.
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  4375. yeah, I really wish it would respect the default browser setting, but ... oh well.
    1
  4376. You don't need an image backup to create an Emergency Disk.
    1
  4377. When you select OS I believe EaseUS makes some assumptions about what partitions should be included. I want ALL partitions, hence disk.
    1
  4378. False. The intent is that even when the device is "open", attempting to use a passkey would force re-verification with PIN/face/finger (or whatever else comes along).
    1
  4379.  @NealeKevin  There's nothing to be stolen in a breach, and there's no way for a phishing attempt to succeed if you only have passkeys.
    1
  4380. I don't know what you mean by "put back".
    1
  4381. This technique may help: https://askleo.com/how_can_i_find_out_who_is_using_a_file_in_use/
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  4382. There are those who might say it is/was. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  4383. I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but Chrome Remote Desktop is just displayed in a window you move around, switch away from, and so on.
    1
  4384. No. It replaces passwords.
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  4385. Correct: cloning to a new machine typically results in an unstable machine.
    1
  4386. #notallamericans
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  4387. Thank you!
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  4388. Anything - technical, bureaucratic, organizational, whatever -- that gets in the way of people being able to do their jobs. :-)
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  4389. Care to back that up?
    1
  4390. What you’re doing sounds correct: on each device ensure “always keep on this device” is selected. Setting that on one machine should not affect any others. If it does, something’s broken.
    1
  4391. I suspect it's not tied to the raid controller. Could be either.
    1
  4392. Depends on the physical size of the drive. Search amazon for "external hard disk enclosure".
    1
  4393. You can contact me via https://askleo.com/ask :-)
    1
  4394. The web page is working, I don't know what to tell you -- that's the best way to reach out. You can try https://askleo.com/contact as well, but they should both work.
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  4395. Trash, I believe. No, I don't know a way to filter out a complete top-level domain like .ru. You can try a few experiments, like looking for things that contain .ru, but that's as close as I think we can get.
    1
  4396. That's not CoPilot, that's Recall. And it's not available on most PCs (requires a CoPilot+ PC, hence the confusion), AND it's turned off by default if it's present at all.
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  4397. And where, exactly, did I deliver an ad placement? Or am I unable to talk about a paid product without it being considered an advertisement? I didn't even recommend it, just mentioned its existence. Don't like it? Don't use it. I talked about lots of free alternatives as well.
    1
  4398. Toodles!
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  4399. Depends on what you're attempting to do, but in general, yes.
    1
  4400.  @mylovesongs2429  "Paired" implies Bluetooth. Use a cable instead. On the phone make sure that the USB connection is configured for data transfer (how, depends on your phone. Check with the manufacturer for more detailed help.)
    1
  4401. Meh. I'm not a fan of System Restore points at all. https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
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  4402. Kind of, PLUS all the "." files in every user's home directory.
    1
  4403. Exactly what I'm discussing in the video. :-)
    1
  4404. Keypass is fine, but I find the hassle of moving the database across multiple machines and mobile devices a pain. If you don't use multiple devices (I mean you literally use only one) then there's no need for cloud based, other than perhaps backup, but you can do that yourself as well.
    1
  4405. If this was recent, do check the Recycle Bin at onedrive.com
    1
  4406. I don't understand this comment. The video is ABOUT upgrading to 11 with no TPM check.
    1
  4407. You might notice I put up a note about that at the very beginning of the video.
    1
  4408. I see what you did there. Haven't thought of that song for a long time... :-)
    1
  4409. No. Best you can do is create the recovery media, and boot from that to perform your backups and restores. But I also don't see installing ToDo as "polluting" anything.
    1
  4410. I recommend both. Your choice of which feels more intuitive to you.
    1
  4411. If you mirror, both will be 1080p. If you extend (as a second monitor), then each should display its native/max resolution.
    1
  4412. WordStar files were plain text, as I recall (I spent HOURS in WordStar :-) ). So I expect the information is still accessible.
    1
  4413. Make sure you're in contact with your credit card company, and that you have someone secure your machine. You're not stupid ( https://askleo.com/dont-call-yourself-stupid/ ) -- this has happened to many, many people. Most important: learn from the experience.
    1
  4414.  @petethetaper  I'm afraid I don't understand what you're asking here?
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  4415. I don't understand your question.
    1
  4416.  @xithrill3266  You can't. Well, you can by never ever using an email address anywhere online, but clearly that's not practical.
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  4417. If the hard drive had an OS configured for another machine, and you didn't reinstall windows from scratch, then yes, it's entirely possible. This is exactly the kind of possibility the video talks about.
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  4418. Depends on how often you run into situation where it matters. I've rarely had a case myself where remnants caused any problems, but I do occasionally hear from people who have.
    1
  4419. Check your spam folder in Gmail.
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  4420. All I can say is maybe. There's no way to be 100% certain without trying it.
    1
  4421. Shhhhh!
    1
  4422. That's pretty much exactly what the video says.
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  4423. It's a Mac disk image file. Sometimes it's a setup file, but it could be other things as well, so there's no single answer. It depends on what it contains.
    1
  4424.  @lightyami5934  Anything is possible. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  4425. What "restore" feature are you talking about? OneDrive doesn't have a restore.
    1
  4426.  @RobertVStout  That's not how it works. When you delete a file on your PC OneDrive says "Oh, he wants this file deleted" and deletes it from the cloud as well (and any other PCs connected to the same OneDrive account.) Have a look here: https://youtu.be/PLzX1rfgzVI and here: https://askleo.com/onedrive-is-not-backup/
    1
  4427.  @RobertVStout  Sorry. OneDrive doesn't "recover" or "restore" anything from the cloud when you delete a file on your PC. Again that's the point of OneDrive, hence my prior answer. Sorry if you don't like it. And if I've misunderstood your question, how about clarifying it rather than griping about it?
    1
  4428.  @RobertVStout  I don't think it's OneDrive doing the deed. (You might check OneDrive.com online after you delete the delete the file from your desktop. It's likely gone there too.) Particularly if it's the next day (OneDrive works much quicker than that), I really suspect there's something else going on. What, exactly, I can't say, but I'd look elsewhere.
    1
  4429. 1Password has not been hacked. Please provide the (credible) source if you believe it has.
    1
  4430. Yes. I do this myself. (TV kicked me out long ago, for the same reason, so I walked.)
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  4431.  @timgrant3798  This is the only video I have on CRD. And yes I believe for unattended you need them on the same Google Account.
    1
  4432. Should work the same way. Does it not for you?
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  4433. Sign you up for additional services. Use the account to "prove" they are you and steal your identity. Ask for refunds to their accounts. The list goes on.
    1
  4434. You need to run command prompt (or powershell) as administrator.
    1
  4435.  @vbwizzz  There's a difference between having an administrator capable account, and the account CALLED "administrator". You need to be the first to enable the second.
    1
  4436. Back up, reformat and reinstall.
    1
  4437. Yup
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  4438. Windows 10 started using digital activation, so once installed on a machine it should be able to be reinstalled on that same machine without further activation.
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  4439. I actually wasn't thinking of using the SD card in a phone. Some solutions just call for real computers. :-)
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  4440. No. Absolutely not. If that's happening to you, then there's something wrong with the setup.
    1
  4441. Proton is aware: https://twitter.com/ProtonSupport/status/1554185275546505217
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  4442. Thanks, will do!
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  4443. Or spend nothing and keep using Windows 10 on your existing machine.
    1
  4444. Look in the trash folder, and if it's not there ... no.
    1
  4445. How about it? What's your question?
    1
  4446. The companion article to this video addresses this. Spam and Junk are synonymous.
    1
  4447. Nougat
    1
  4448. Spammers don't "create accounts" any more. They just send email with fake email addresses from hijacked servers and PCs. ISPs care, since spam affects their bottom line as well. It's just a much more difficult problem than most people realize.
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  4449. Just do the same thing on that other computer using the same Google Account.
    1
  4450. @4toni729 Setup the drive app using the same Google account on all. That should be all you need.
    1
  4451. What about it?
    1
  4452. I'm running 128.1.1esr (64-bit) and it's been fine.
    1
  4453. And now I'll have this running through my head all day: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=oHB4C8WzTuU&si=kAvs7xEvds6eWzYN
    1
  4454. "google" isn't something on your machine. Do you mean Chrome? See if the same happens with extensions disabled. Use Chrome's Task Manager (SHIFT+ESC) to see if you can id what's taking up the CPU.
    1
  4455. Not that I'm aware of. I would expect a W10 clean install to have the default drivers though.
    1
  4456. I made a backup OF the C: drive, and placed that backup on an external drive.
    1
  4457. That's just as true for supported PCs. :-)
    1
  4458. Those get lost in a fire. My recommendation: BACK UP those precious photos, folks.
    1
  4459. IP Address tracing: https://askleo.com/someone-has-my-ip-address-should-i-be-scared/ (you do NOT need to be worried)
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  4460.  @TearsInTheRain-  I don't understand what you're asking. Please read the article / watch the video.
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  4461. A lot of it depends on your email program or interface. What do you use?
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  4462. So was my (bald) father. :-)
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  4463. It kinda depends, probably not, but at a minimum you of course wouldn't have those steam games.
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  4464. My assumption is that since Windows needs a browser of some sort, they just decided that Edge would always be present. Kinda like Internet Explorer before it. You don't need to use it, though.
    1
  4465.  @robertagallant3819  Microsoft says you can't: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/why-can-t-i-uninstall-microsoft-edge-ee150b3b-7d7a-9984-6d83-eb36683d526d - Why would you feel you need to? What problem are you trying to solve?
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  4466. VeraCrypt is another alternative, but the issue is that any change in your encrypted data causes an entire VeraCrypt vault to change and need to be uploaded. Cryptomator encrypts file-by-file so only changed items need to sync.
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  4467.  @YPO6  Good to know. Thanks. Hopefully properties will reveal which Seagate.
    1
  4468. Too difficult to say. Could be many things. I'd start by reaching out to the support offered by your computer's manufacturer.
    1
  4469.  @wtgsoap8426  There's no way to know. It certainly possible that it's a sign of something about to die, but it's also possible that it's something else.
    1
  4470.  @wtgsoap8426  There's simply no way to know.
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  4471. CTRL+S is "Save". Or you can click on the File menu which has both Save and Save as.
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  4472.  @hashimshaz2075  Nope. That only applies to Enterprise editions, and not even all of them. The video you're commenting on is what matters to consumers running Home and Pro editions.
    1
  4473. I haven't played with them yet, but I intend to. (I do wish the company were more forthcoming about their location, though.)
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  4474. Given that they keep taking them away I'm certain they're not intentional. Corporations may have other ways, but generally do NOT use local accounts, but rather corporate accounts.
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  4475. I don't recall such a statement. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  4476.  @JasonNZ42  It will continue to try to run indefinitely, but Macrium appears to have removed it from their website already.
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  4477. No guarantees, but seems likely.
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  4478. I believe it was an empty folder that could not be deleted. So there were no files, hence no data, just folders.
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  4479. Compression? You've left out A LOT of detail, so I'm just guessing.
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  4480. So audio is a recent development, and as I understand it it's only proof of concept, and likely under ideal circumstances. I've not yet heard of any cases of it actually happening. We talk about it on this podcast episode: https://tehpodcast.com/teh-200-two-hundred-episodes-listening-to-your-keyboard-facial-recognition-vocabulary-helps/
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  4481. Maybe. Maybe not. The same issues as outlined in the video apply.
    1
  4482. Disagree.
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  4483. OneDrive size is the size of what can be stored in the cloud.
    1
  4484. This dofus hears from many people for whom it works. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  4485. Ha! I use that frequently on my (Linux) servers. 👍
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  4486. BACK UP NOW. This "feels" like a bad sector on the disk. AFTER you back up completely, run "CHKDSK /R" on the drive.
    1
  4487. Thank you!
    1
  4488. Yet, it wears out over time depending on how it's used.
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  4489. "you will just lose ur account" Really? I disagree. So many people are able to use them regularly and safely. Heck, I've had hotmail account for over 20 years - no problems. But of course I do have recovery information set and maintained.
    1
  4490. Not true. As many have experienced, Windows will reboot to install those updates, no power down required.
    1
  4491. Only what the Russians want you to see, yes?
    1
  4492. Well, it's not GONE, it's still there just looks different. As to why ... who knows? https://askleo.com/why-ask-why/
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  4493. Depends entirely on what email program you're using. Typically: no
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  4494. Until they're lost in a fire or flood or other physical disaster.
    1
  4495. I don't have a recommendatation. Sorry.
    1
  4496. And it's fine, I guess, for people that trust Microsoft. Cryptomator is also platform independent, unlike the personal vault.
    1
  4497.  @MrSloan1958  They say they cannot.
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  4498. Unclear. I'd be more tempted to leave the family and switch to Thunderbird (or others) instead.
    1
  4499. Nope. The tablets that survive are a mere fraction of those that were created. Not something I'd want to rely on. See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias
    1
  4500.  @neo4552  Take a digital photo and you're good. :-)
    1
  4501. I'd have you reach out to the computer's manufacturer.
    1
  4502. But they won't have your password. And you can (quickly) get your phone number reassigned to a replacement phone.
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  4503. Probably not, but it really depends on the specifics of your network. As the video states, though, it doesn't matter.
    1
  4504. Microsoft says consumers will be able to pay $30 for one year.
    1
  4505. How?
    1
  4506. There will ALWAYS be another way to sign in, typically less convenient, like a confirmation email to a recovery email address, a code texted to a phone, or a recovery code saved when you set things up.
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  4507. Depends on the software you're using, but usually yes. I tend to dislike flash drives for this kind of work because they're often cheap, and we don't really know how long they'll hold the data.
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  4508.  @missychevious3137  Macrium reflect can place an Image Backup on the flash drive. 🙂
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  4509. The whole point of the article was that this is what I would choose if FORCED to spend 1500. In reality, for my wife, I spent half that. It all comes down to balancing your needs and your budget. You can certainly get less expensive, if your needs aren't great, and you can certainly get machines that will last for far more than "a couple of years". (The machines I listed in the article would last more than a couple, for sure. :-) ) Thanks!!
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  4510. The Google Drive sync program keeps things in sync. Other programs may do other things.
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  4511. I'm not saying there aren't other ways to solve the same problem. Mac, being BSD based (A Unix derivative) does it the Unix/Linux way. Both work, both have issues.
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  4512. I have an article in the queue on PassKeys. I'm looking forward to them ... they seem great. But it'll take a long while to see them used all over.
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  4513.  @iAmScope3  It's different. I mean, yes, it is technically only a single factor, but it is a significantly more secure single factor. I don't know if services will support adding 2FA to passwordless - but there's no reason they couldn't.
    1
  4514. You can download it from Microsoft. https://askleo.com/download-windows/
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  4515. This is a per-application setting. Look at the default settings for whatever application you're using.
    1
  4516. Image backups can be made by several tools. Yes, you can use Windows built-in backup, but I prefer Macrium Reflect or Easeus Todo. If you search my site (https://askleo.com) for "image backup" you'll get a LOT of articles.
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  4517. Possible? Of course, anything is possible. Is it likely? I don't think so.
    1
  4518.  @roxert0  I know it's a frustrating answer, but yes, anything is POSSIBLE . . . but I don't consider this likely.
    1
  4519. I don't recommend browser-based password managers: https://askleo.com/browser-remember-passwords/ (but there's nothing special about them in regard to this video - they're just as vulnerable as any)
    1
  4520. ✅ Watch next ▶ My Registry Scan Reported Hundreds of Errors! Which Do I Fix? ▶ https://youtu.be/bMKET5_pqx8
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  4521. Probably. DO watch the video, though. You'll want to keep an eye out.
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  4522. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
    1
  4523. Click on the "^" you'll see near the right of your taskbar.
    1
  4524. Thank you!
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  4525. If should work with exFAT. Whether or not it can fix anything will depend on exactly what the problem is.
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  4526. " forcing people to buy new computers" - no one is being forced to buy new machines. Keep running Windows 10 on your hold hardware.
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  4527. If you didn't hand over any personal info, probably not.
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  4528. Supposedly if there are YouTube videos associated with an account than it will not (yet) be deleted. Using google drive means you have files stored at drive.google.com.
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  4529. @MediaManiaYT "Using google drive" seems very clear to me. Do you have files of any sort stored in Google Drive? If yes, then you're using Google Drive. That they are videos has no bearing on it.
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  4530. I use Windows own disk management tool for partition management. If there's something that it can't do I'll either use Linux's GParted (very geeky), or the free version of EaseUS Partition Tool.
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  4531. A clean install of Windows is almost always cleaner than what people have after a year or two of running it. Is it absolutely clean? Of course not. Is is cleaner? Absolutely.
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  4532. Not sure what you're referring to. Never had a SHIFT key do anything to my clipboard. SHIFT+CTRL+V does paste in many apps - is that what you mean?
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  4533.  @Vicenarius  All I can think of is that you're occasionally accidentally typing CTRL & V at the same time (seems unlikely), or there's a hardware problem with your keyboard. I would first try a different keyboard.
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  4534. There's no place to forward it. If it's spam, then mark it as spam and move on. If it's something you asked for you no longer want, then (and only then) use unsubscribe.
    1
  4535. Because tablet "mode", whatever that meant, isn't required to run on a tablet. It was just some (poor) optimizations for running on a tablet. Obviously those weren't required.
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  4536. Perhaps, but there are almost certainly converters out there. There are many in yoru situation.
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  4537. Probably not. Just like Windows 10 you likely be able to just keep on using the machine you have with the OS it has.
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  4538. No one said ALL change made the world a better place, But there have been TONS of change that has. A partial list: • Life expectancy has dramatically increased from about 35 years to over 70 years in most countries • Child mortality has dropped from over 10% to nearly zero in developed nations and has significantly decreased worldwide • Global population has better access to basic necessities, with 300,000 people gaining electricity and clean water access daily • About 200,000 people rise above the $2-a-day poverty line every day • The world has shifted from 50 sovereign states to 193 UN member nations, giving more people self-governance • Transportation has evolved dramatically, with air travel reducing journey times from weeks to hours • Communication technology has transformed, with the advent of the Internet and mobile phones revolutionizing global connectivity • Global income inequality has decreased, with half of the world's population now considered middle class • Democracy has spread significantly, with approximately half of the world's population now living under democratic systems • International conflicts have declined dramatically, with Western Europe experiencing its longest peaceful period in history • Space exploration has emerged from non-existence to achieving moon landings and Mars missions • Global health has improved with the eradication of diseases like smallpox and plague in developed nations The list goes on.
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  4539. Start here: https://askleo.com/internet_safety_7_steps_to_keeping_your_computer_safe_on_the_internet/
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  4540. I disagree strongly.
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  4541. EaseUS Still has a free version.
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  4542. Maybe. Though in my experience, typically not.
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  4543. Importing a PST file to Thunderbird: nothing simple, sorry. If I had to do it I would: 1) Install Outlook (sorry) 2) Configure it to access some account using IMAP 3) Copy all the email from the PST to the IMAP account 4) Configure Thunderbird to access that same account 5) Download it all to Thunderbird. One of the reasons I dislike Outlook (which, to be fair, is a very cool and powerful email client) is its use of proprietary file formats. Makes stuff like this SO hard.
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  4544. Use the backup codes or recovery information you put in place when you set up 2FA. Go the :"lost password" route.
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  4545.  @24321619  Can you show me where they say this, please? Thanks!
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  4546. And yet they are. Unless you have proof? Can you cite an authoritative resource?
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  4547. It's only easy if you've set up recovery information before hand. It all starts with the "I forgot my password" link on whatever service you're using. Several articles on that at https://askleo.com
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  4548. You described an adblocker, and there are several. The problem is the techniques used to display ads are constantly changing specifically to bypass adblockers.
    1
  4549.  @latte5570  It's a game of whack-a-mole. The ad display changes to thwart adblockers, and the adblockers change to thwart the changes. Repeat forever. So they can help, but it's not consistent. More importantly, to me, is that since not everyone uses adblockers, the fact that it's so easy to miss the fact that it IS an ad is misleading (And regardless what people say, evidence I see says that many people DO miss the fact they they're ads.) And if you have to page down once or even twice just to see a search result, that's no good either (and leads many people to believe that they must be search results, because Google would never hide the very results I asked for - except they do).
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  4550. Move your files to a folder not stored within OneDrive as outlined in the video.
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  4551. No one is forcing hardware sales. Just keep running 10.
    1
  4552. You'll have many more problems if someone gains access to your phone. Remember, they'll also have to either know your pin, have your finger print, or have your face, if they want to use your passkey(s).
    1
  4553. I'm not familiar enough with iDrive to say one way or the other. I'd check with them, or their documentation.
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  4554. Yes. This is EXACTLY what I do with my older email. I move it to local folders.
    1
  4555. Seems like a feature, not a problem. There are processes that run when your computer is idle (you're not doing anything), and they step aside as soon as you do something. Moving the mouse is a sign that you're doing something.
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  4556.  @ringoze  Of course it could. ANYTHING is possible. Just notvery likely at all.
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  4557. HA HA HA HA HA! Uh ... no. But you keep on believe'n, my friend.
    1
  4558. Very true. ANYONE can leave random comments too. :-) So, what's the supposedly "right" way to fix Windows Update Failed?
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  4559. If you reinstall TB, and then copy the entire profiles folder fom your backup you should be good.
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  4560.  @w8bya I'm not completely clear, but if you have a profile anywhere other than the drive that was reinstalled to (like a backup image, or that 'separate place') you can just copy that back after installing Thunderbird from scratch. You may have to play with profile.ini to point it to the right thing, but everything should be there if it was stored or backed up elsewhere.
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  4561.  @w8bya If the files are in Thunderbird's format (typically industry standard mbox format) then yes, with Thunderbird not running you can simply copy them into a folder (one of thunderbirds "local folders" would be best) and the next time it runs it should see them, show them, and then (slowly) index them.
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  4562.  @w8bya You can do either. The reason I specified that you put the email in a local folder, is that it will not affect any existing accounts, and no existing accounts are required. So... up to you.
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  4563. Thank you!
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  4564. Because we're not paranoid? Seriously, that's a rabbit hole that just doesn't make any sense.
    1
  4565.  @stephenmason5682  I've often advised that people need not move on. Not sure what your point is. (And yes, Recall is a choice, not a requirement. I have a video/article on that as well.)
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  4566. A restore will overwrite everything on the partition, whether it's encrypted or not. (If you just want specific files from the image, you'd do it with your installed copy of EaseUS.)
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  4567.  @ottovonnekpunch1268  I don't think so. I'd look to a Windows Recovery disk or even a Windows Setup disc. Those have additional diagnostic and repair tools that may? work.
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  4568. I don't understand the question. Chrome is a browser, Microsoft is a company. Can you elaborate?
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  4569. I don't understand how an enclosure can cause data loss. Get one, and then ALSO make sure you have yoru data backed up in more than one place.
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  4570. Yes.
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  4571. That's fantastic!
    1
  4572. Depends on EXACTLY what you're looking at. Could be any of those or none.
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  4573. It is, kind of. But historically MS really only meddles with the standard folders therein. This way your own new folders are private to your login, if there are multiple users.
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  4574.  @amirulmomeninrahat981  (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
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  4575. Independant NAS devices, no. But you can connect a hard disk (SSD, RAID, whatever) to a computer and download it all there.
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  4576.  @xcrisso  I was thinking external. I know there are external drives that come pre-configured for RAID, though I kinda think RAID is overkill for most folks especially as a place to keep backups.
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  4577. 😭
    1
  4578. Keep running 10.
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  4579. https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
    1
  4580. Sadly, no. More here: https://askleo.com/microsoft-visual-c-redistributables/
    1
  4581. Sure. (https://askleo.com/ask)
    1
  4582. Didn't we go through this already with the switch to digital TV?
    1
  4583. thank you!
    1
  4584. SOME books have lasted for a long time. How many have been lost forever?
    1
  4585. It's fine. Seriously.
    1
  4586. Nope. Nowhere near enough information to go on. Sorry.
    1
  4587. Different speeds is a hardware limitation of the technology. Grossly oversimplifying, you have a TOTAL of 210 mbs available. Period. You COULD divide that as 105 up and down. But MOST internet activity is downloading of some form, so they tip the scales in favor of that with 200/10. Unfortunately it's not something that can be adjusted on the fly, as I understand it either. THAT would be cool/helpful.
    1
  4588. Microsoft never said that Windows 10 was the last. More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
    1
  4589. If you run company-provided software (especially company-written software), they'd have the ability to monitor your personal as well. Unclear if that's legal, doesn't feel ethical, but absolutely possible.
    1
  4590.  @glasslinger  Of course. Yet how many people make the extra effort to do that?
    1
  4591. Hardly. I still have a healthy dose of confusion myself. It's clearly slowly. :-)
    1
  4592. Even though it's titled for Windows 10, the steps in this video apply to Windows 7 as well.
    1
  4593. Wrong. https://www.dropbox.com/basic
    1
  4594. If it's in your Sent folder then someone is sending them from your account. It may be hacked.
    1
  4595. I don't recommend the built-in backup program in Windows. I have several articles on askleo.com, I'll start you with this one: https://askleo.com/creating-backup-image-using-easeus-todo-free/
    1
  4596. If you're using it in place of a password, then it's just a password with less chactater diversity. (If you're using it as a true PIN, like the option for Windows sign-in, that's different, and quite secure.)
    1
  4597. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-disable-onedrive-in-office-365/
    1
  4598. VeraCrypt is a supported fork of TrueCrypt, yes.
    1
  4599. Your device is protected by its password, fingerprint, and/or PIN. Once you notice you've lost your device you sign in to the online account and invalidate the PassKey for that device.
    1
  4600. https://askleo.com/onedrive-status-symbols/
    1
  4601. Select the most recent differential. EaseUS will figure out the rest.
    1
  4602. Windows built-in image backup, while better than nothing, has problems. Even Microsoft says it'd deprecated and third party tools should be used.
    1
  4603. Yet, to be clear, text codes are better than no 2FA at all.
    1
  4604. They're on your PC at that point, so ... back up your PC.
    1
  4605. Removing things from Google does NOT remove you from the internet. The "right to be forgotten" laws are misguided at best, and missleading at least.
    1
  4606. If you mean email provider, no. Email for a domain needs to route through a single provider.
    1
  4607. Try booting from it.
    1
  4608. It SHOULD respect the default browser you've configured in Windows.
    1
  4609. It depends on exactly what you store, and how you store it. I recommend external hard disks for backups.
    1
  4610. It depends on your email service, but for most, yes.
    1
  4611. Change your passwords first.
    1
  4612. Depends on the computer, but yes, it's possible it needs to be turned on.
    1
  4613. I'm not aware of a way. (There may be devices, I suppose, but I've not seen any.)
    1
  4614. Heard of it, positively, but have no direct experience with it.
    1
  4615. Surprisingly not horrid. But you're correct, I would not do this on just any machine. My desktop has 64GB of RAM (with room for more.)
    1
  4616. I feel your pain. 🙄
    1
  4617. This feels like a troll, but just in case, to be safe: yes, it's a scam.
    1
  4618. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  4619. Only what's called out in the video.
    1
  4620. a) yelling won't help. (https://askleo.com/1858) - b) NTFS I would assume, but it really depends on WHEN you see that message.
    1
  4621. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
    1
  4622. Depends on how you ask. Best is to submit here: https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  4623. In OneDrive or in Office?
    1
  4624. It's used inconsistently in the industry. Here's my take: https://askleo.com/difference-between-clone-image/
    1
  4625.  @Taiwandragon0828  "Image" and "clone" are most definitely not the same.
    1
  4626. You mark as spam and move on.
    1
  4627. Presumably it has an "Uninstall" option. That's what I would do first.
    1
  4628. Cryptomator is required to access the encrypted data regardless of where it's being accessed from. This is true for any encryption software: the software to decrypt it needs to be around in order to access the unencrypted data.
    1
  4629. Nope. I have an article coming up on this. The oh-so-common comment that stone is better suffers from a very important fallacy. Stay tuned.
    1
  4630. Without knowing more about the situation, I would not. Please watch the video.
    1
  4631. Again, please watch the video, it explains why it probably won't work, and why it varies so much on the device. If the device requires 7.5A and you only give it 5A results are unpredicable.
    1
  4632. That's this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-free-space-in-outlook-com-without-losing-emails/
    1
  4633. " Change always happens for a reason but it’s not all ways for the better" ... ummm that's exactly what I said.
    1
  4634. Well, there's a new conspiracy theory I'd not heard before.
    1
  4635. Except they don't.
    1
  4636. Tools like CCleaner will do so. I've also heard that future versions of 11 will allow you to uninstall more of those apps.
    1
  4637. Depends on what account you're trying to make. Ideally: choose a provider that doesn't require one.
    1
  4638.  @ksuanjdanjNjhns  Assuming you mean email, already done - article and embedded video at https://askleo.com/is-there-an-email-service-that-doesnt-require-a-phone-number-my-recommended-approach-and-alternatives/
    1
  4639. That's kinda the problem - like any malware, there could be NO signs until you find your account has been hacked or something else.
    1
  4640.  @ivann8971  Yes. Tricking you into downloading and installing fake codecs is one way malware spreads.
    1
  4641. All I can tell you is what I said in the video, which I'm sure you watched.
    1
  4642. Not completely, no. Programs like Start11 can help a lot, though.
    1
  4643. I used to do it, but Reddit disabled the ability. Quite annoying. Now I just have shortcuts to specific Reddit groups saved.
    1
  4644. Who else got this email?
    1
  4645. I'm amazed that I'm getting pushback on that term. Seriously, my audience doesn't care. And if it makes the problem go away, why should they?
    1
  4646. You can reformat the hard disk to force a new boot sector. While BIOS/UEFI issues are possible, they are also VERY rare.
    1
  4647. https://dropbox.com
    1
  4648. 1) they only take up RAM if you're running a program that actually uses them. It's very unlikely that your running programs simultaneously that load them all. 2) Microsoft does update the various libraries, even if they're labelled as older, for security fixes.
    1
  4649. I'm seeing a lot of agreement that Google is no longer the best search engine, and that it's results have been degrading quite a bit.
    1
  4650. https://askleo.com/microsoft-killed-wordpad-heres-how-to-revive-it/
    1
  4651. Not all programs do this, but I agree that too many do.
    1
  4652. Check the Drafts folder.
    1
  4653. Depends on who you're unsubscribing from. Legitimate ones won't result in more spam.
    1
  4654. Have a scan through the comments on this video. You'll see this comment or its equivalent dozens of times. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  4655. Covered in the video.
    1
  4656. There's a recycle bin in onedrive.com online which catches what you're describing, I think.
    1
  4657. If you mean Office the suite from Microsoft, this replaces the Outlook app. If you mean can you use it for email from your office, very likely yes.
    1
  4658. No idea what Microsoft will do, but I'm not hopeful. I have a few recommendations on my site. I'll start you here: https://askleo.com/back-up-windows/
    1
  4659. Try running SFC first and see if that turns up anything.
    1
  4660.  @edwardfuller5391  Yikes. Honestly, in your shoes I would backup completely, and plan on reinstalling Windows from scratch. It'll probably take less time than trying to track down whatever's wrong with your system.
    1
  4661. Yes
    1
  4662. Of course he knew about it.
    1
  4663. As soon as you sign into your OneDrive account on your new PC, files are downloaded. I've done this [too] many times.
    1
  4664.  @gregwmanning Exactly. That's the primary purpose of OneDrive -- to keep the two locations in sync with one another.
    1
  4665. I'm not saying bend over for every change. As many have already pointed out, letting companies know that you don't like something is important. As is making a decision to choose a different path (like switching to a different OS). But hanging on and just complaining and complaining about change accomplishes nothing other than raising your blood pressure and irritating the people around you. And I wasn't kidding in the video: people who approach change with an open mind have better experiences overall when faced with the exact same changes.
    1
  4666. That's not called "outlook" at all. It's just a mail program. Use if you like, ignore it if you like. Other than being a program that reads email, it's unrelated to any of this.
    1
  4667. Agree, OneDrive is not backup. (https://askleo.com/is-onedrive-a-backup/) But do check to see if your OneDrive online at onedrive.com has a recycle bin. You can often recover accidental changes and deletions that way.
    1
  4668. There are some third party tools that apparently do it, but I've no experience with them, and don't have a recommendation.
    1
  4669. Just turn off the backup setting in OneDrive's settings and it's for all.
    1
  4670. They don't pay me anything. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, but the majority of people I'm in contact with that use it - including myself - have no problems. DO ask for a refund.
    1
  4671. I assume you mean your system disk (and that this has nothing to do with the video you're commenting on)? One thing would be to boot from a backup program's rescue disk, create a backup image of the system disk, and then reinstall or repair windows on the disk. You can then recover data from the backup image. (And if you were ever at risk of losing data, then you weren't backing up in the first place. Please start.)
    1
  4672. This is why backing up that recovery key before you need it is so important. As is backing up the contents of the drive in an unencrypted form.
    1
  4673.  @AndyM... Yes, this encrypted-by-default-without-telling-you can be a big problem. I, too, wish it were clearer.
    1
  4674. Significantly? No, not in my opinion.
    1
  4675.  @balulu67  Supposedly all internal drives are scanned. (I wish it were a little clearer on that.) External/removable drives are not, but you can use a custom scan to scan them.
    1
  4676. Thank you!
    1
  4677. This is incorrect. Many sites I use daily allow lengthy phrases. No, not all, but many. And more are coming around.
    1
  4678. Depends on which one, I believe there are a couple. It's ... risky, but if it works, it could be an approach. I think the other things I mention are more reliable.
    1
  4679. It's impossible for me to be 100% on something as important as this, because I don't have all the details. Yes, two YubiKeys properly configured for each account, plus backup codes for each account saved and stored securely, should be enough. I still prefer having an additional safety net (recovery email, usually), but that's up to you.
    1
  4680. Hard drives can fail at any time for any reason without warning period so yes you could lose your hard drive. Make sure to back up.
    1
  4681. Replacing it with the salami of a required Apple account.
    1
  4682. It rarely works these days, mostly due to spam.
    1
  4683. Depends on what you're using it for, and your buget. HDDs are cheaper, and bigger. SSDs are more expensive and faster.
    1
  4684. Yes, you CAN do what you suggest, but most people do not. The VAST majority just run the sync app.
    1
  4685. Unlikely. They had many opportunities with previous OS's and never did anything even close to that.
    1
  4686. The first computer I owned was an Apple ][. Wish I still had it. :-)
    1
  4687. I'd have you reach out to the VeraCrypt support/forums. I'm sure there are many things that could go wrong.
    1
  4688. Several. Visit askleo.com and do a search. :-)
    1
  4689. I believe this was a (very) recent bug in Windows. It'll be fixed quickly, you can bet.
    1
  4690.  @bobdenson5285  If it's stuck in the BIOS Windows hasn't even booted yet. Sounds more like a hardware issue.
    1
  4691. Mentioned in the pinned comment as well as many other comments. Yes.
    1
  4692. Like so? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J_b4KAqpCo -
    1
  4693. Same as any other. The encrypted data was apparently stolen. It remains encrypted, so the likelihood of actual compromise is low, depending on your master password, but 2FA doesn't factor in. 2FA protects the front door (signing in with the master password) but doesn't apply to the back door (stealing the data from the servers).
    1
  4694. You don't NEED to buy anything. Keep running 10.
    1
  4695. I don't believe so.
    1
  4696. Thanks for the feedback! I'll make sure to file it under 'constructive criticism'.
    1
  4697. I don't recall such a setting. It might have been provided by some third party startup optimization tool though.
    1
  4698. Not that I'm aware of. Like the video says, don't rely on System Restore.
    1
  4699. I've actually not heard of SSDs being reapaired. Does sound like it's failing, and in your shoes I'd replace it.
    1
  4700. That's what the video's about, if I understand you correctly.
    1
  4701. The program on your PC? Uninstall. The website? Don't visit it.
    1
  4702. I'm most certainly not emotionless, but I'm also not prone to hysterics. Keep using Windows 10. Seriously. Don't pay for the updates. There's no need, as long as you are well versed at keeping yourself secure.
    1
  4703.  @user-wl7dt1uw2e  I don't make any money from Microsoft. I've said before that I kinda wish I did, but I don't. My opinions are honest. And I don't believe that the end of Windows 10 is the end of the world. "Running unsecure software" seems an overstatement, particularly for the average user. I believe continuing to run Windows 10 can be done safely, and is a viable solution for many. And, to be clear, if I were truly a Microsoft shill, I'd be advocating everyone get new hardware and Windows 11. I'm most certainly NOT doing that.
    1
  4704. The fiberoptic connection has nothing to do with yoru Wi-Fi speed specifically. I can make your internet faster or slower, but that's independent of your WiFi speed.
    1
  4705. If that happens (scanning CSAM is the most common example), I don't see it as an issue. No one is scanning your documents and stealing your data or training AI. Scanning for ToS violations is a completely different animal. And justified in my opinion. But regardless, if that concerns you, then encryption prevents it from happening.
    1
  4706. https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
    1
  4707. I would replace based on failure, nor predictions. (Backing up, of course, so that when failure happens you'll not lose anything.)
    1
  4708. Not sure. I occasionally tweak the setup for an assortment of reasons, perhaps that's it. Also this video was edited differently -- I use DaVinci Resolve, and the normal videos are edited by my assistant in Camtasia.
    1
  4709. Many people prefer to have an account that is not tied so directly to Microsoft. There are also scenarios, usually when not connected to the internet, where an MS account can fail, but a local account will continue to work.
    1
  4710. Then you need to configure Chrome Remote Desktop for "Unattended Access".
    1
  4711. Depends on the tool you're using, but typically it's a "restore" of that image to the new drive.
    1
  4712. So keep running Windows 10.
    1
  4713. Use a password manager. That way you need remember only one password, and the passwords you use online can be as complex as you like.
    1
  4714. Thank you!
    1
  4715. Spam in your junk folder is auto-deleted after 30 days. it showing up there is the system working as intended.
    1
  4716. The clone is configured for the wrong hardware, so it may or may not work reliably.
    1
  4717. Online only files will be removed FROM YOUR PC
    1
  4718. If that's your go-to concern, how can you use any software, any online service, or any computer at all, ever?
    1
  4719. Which likely also won't work, since licensed are now tied to the hardware -- which you change.
    1
  4720. Sure, I'll own being fanatical about backing up. It's not the 10 terabytes that I want to save. it's the 1 megabyte image in that 10 terabytes that I won't know I'll want until 20 years from now. Seriously, I"m scanning 40 year old images right now, and yes - most are pointless - but there are those that make it all worth while. Same applies to backups. Many years from now I'll be thrilled that I backed up all this stuff, simply because it contains that one thing I can't predict today will be important. But that's just me. I'm a fanatic. :-)
    1
  4721. You probably can't (or don't want to) "restore the backup" completely. That would overwrite everything on the machine you're restoring to. You can mount a Microsoft backup as a virtual drive, though, and copy files from it. More here: https://askleo.com/restore-individual-files-windows-image-backup/
    1
  4722. Install the other app (say Dropbox), and then just copy the files on your PC from the OneDrive folder to the DropBox folder.
    1
  4723. MAKE SURE OneDrive is not running and/or that you have MOVED those files out of your OneDrive folder on your PC, AND that they are backed up. Then just go to OneDrive.com online and remove them there.
    1
  4724. No.
    1
  4725. Covered in the video you just commented on
    1
  4726. Exchange the machine or run Windows 10 or Linux. There's not much else you can do.
    1
  4727. If you install it on your Mac it'll allow you to automatically upload/download to and from your Mac's hard disk.
    1
  4728. Most. Why not try it?
    1
  4729. More like "meh".
    1
  4730. No, not really. Two-factor authentication is different from using PassKeys.
    1
  4731. You are very welcome
    1
  4732. As outlined in the video there's no way for me to know. Maybe? Depends on the quality of the devices involved.
    1
  4733. Words make it easier to make longer passwords, and longer passwords are more secure.
    1
  4734. Secure your account. Change password and set up two factor authentication. If you didn't send them, someone else with access to your account likely did. Changing the password should revoke access.
    1
  4735. Windows includes a facility specifically for backup programs called VSS which allows them to backup files in use. So, yes, an image backup contains EVERYTHING, and indeed, restoring that image restores everything. Absolutely have done this, multiple times.
    1
  4736. Make sure that it's enabled for IMAP in Gmail's Labels settings page.
    1
  4737. Today I learned a new word: blabbling.
    1
  4738. I disagree. Strongly. But I doubt that'll change your mind.
    1
  4739. VPN's aren't really anti-malware tools. They're privacy tools.
    1
  4740. Totally agree. Microsoft's approach is a befuddling mess.
    1
  4741. I don't believe this conspiracy theory.
    1
  4742. There's a small disk icon in the very top small menu bar above the File menu. Or you can just type CTRL+S.
    1
  4743. yes
    1
  4744. Only if you don't have enough RAM, as explained in the video.
    1
  4745. YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SCREWED. That's the message that they're missing and should be sharing more clearly. Please see: https://askleo.com/passkeys-are-never-the-only-way-in/
    1
  4746. https://newsletter.askleo.com
    1
  4747. No.
    1
  4748. I'd want to know how fast your internet connection is. But in general opening/saving/updating a document happens on your machine and should be as fast as any other folder. The upload/download happens in the background. (The one exception being "files on demand" which will take the time to download the file's contents the first time you open it.)
    1
  4749. Or you could, you know, as the video title indicates, store your files on your computer and not onedrive.
    1
  4750. Nope: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  4751. I've never heard of OneDrive randomly deleting files other than for being over quota. Are you sure that isn't a phishing email?
    1
  4752. Yeah, after a virus it's difficult to be 100% certain anything's working or safe. Honestly, I'd recommend a repair install of Windows.
    1
  4753.  @kshitijnslife  Only if they have several thousand years to have a go at it. Or if they have access to one of the as-yet-nonexistent quantum computers (that's many years out as well, though not thousands).
    1
  4754.  @kshitijnslife  The data is STORED encrypted on the media. So even bypassing any/all hardware to access the media, the attacker still sees only encrypted random noise.
    1
  4755.  @kshitijnslife  They're all good. I'm partial to 7z, but any of those will work well.
    1
  4756. But a very useful comment. Thanks!
    1
  4757. Many, but they're often overly complex and embedded in larger tools with lots of functionality you don't need. Look for "free space wipe" in tools like CCleaner, Glary, etc.
    1
  4758. Google Authenticator compatible 2FA will work. SMS quite possibly not.
    1
  4759. It'll be pretty boring, actually. They'll lose nothing. Windows 10 will just keep working.
    1
  4760. I was afraid that someone would ask pagefile vesys swapfile :-). I don't have a clean answer on that yet. And yes, 64GB RAM seems plenty for even some above average use. (It's what I have.) But as always a) pagefile.sys doesn't hurt if you don't need it, and b) it really depends on how you use your computer, regardless.
    1
  4761. I use and recommend LastPass, but there are many good ones out there. Next on my list to evaulate someday are BitWarden and KeyPass.
    1
  4762. Uh, no. The drive was not my system drive, and it was replaced before this started.
    1
  4763. That's only for educational institutions as I understand it. Consumers get only one year's worth. So far.
    1
  4764. The company does NOT own the copyright to your work. It's still your work. I'd love to see the details of the scenario you outline, but I'll bet it was not simple cloud storage like OneDrive, but rather a publicly posted photo that was (still illegally) stolen.
    1
  4765. There's a semaphore file - I ran into this long ago. I discovered this solution pretty quick: https://plurrrr.com/archive/2019/07/05.html
    1
  4766. You may not be able to. You can check your sent mail from last year and see if your email program will show you the BCC list. (Showing it on email you SENT is different than showing it on email you RECIEVE. Some programs save and display it for email you SENT.) Otherwise, save the list in a text file this year. :-)
    1
  4767. That is one of the potential side effects that Microsoft has threatened.
    1
  4768. Depends on the speed of your internet connection, but yes.
    1
  4769.  @manny7886  To be clear, YubiKey is not a password manager, it's a two-factor-authentication device. It doesn't do anything with respect to passwords, specifically.
    1
  4770.  @SmedleyButler1  Given the popularity and scrutiny from the online security community I'm quite happy to rely on it. If you want to use something else, then by all means. What's most important is that YOU feel comfortable with the solution. I feel comfortable with Authy.
    1
  4771. As long as the document on your computer is within your OneDrive folder, then yes. If it's not, then no. OneDrive does not manage files outside of the OneDrive folder.
    1
  4772. I don't believe so, no. Not a conspiracy theory I buy into.
    1
  4773. Sometimes the truth is "inconvenient".
    1
  4774. Variations of this comment have now been made dozens of times.
    1
  4775. If it were due to malware you'd see high CPU usage. Make sure the fans are working and not obstructed by dust or dirt.
    1
  4776. That's exactly what most of the tech press seems to be saying. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  4777. Sure. The "drivers" are the backup software you use to mount it, so you'd have that in both places.
    1
  4778. Yes.
    1
  4779. I'm downplaying the anticipatory and unwarranted fear and hype for something that doesn't really exist yet. When it arrives, then we'll see.
    1
  4780. Because it's in the description?
    1
  4781. On the contrary, it wasn't as potentially important for average consumers until recently.
    1
  4782. No way to know. It really depends on the cause of hte corruption in the first place. Could be so many things, not all of them Windows.
    1
  4783. My mind is quite made up. But not everyone agrees with me, so I'm giving them instructions for this anyway.
    1
  4784. It's an area within your onedrive that has additional encryption. It's supposedly more secure. I've not experimented with it yet.
    1
  4785. Harsh.
    1
  4786. Switch to Authy. :-)
    1
  4787. I never claimed to be bright. I just answer questions I get from people. This is one I get a lot.
    1
  4788. Nope. I'm afraid I haven't heard of it.
    1
  4789. I've never seen or heard of this behavior. Especially the McAfee part.
    1
  4790. Very sorry for your loss. Good luck on the recovery.
    1
  4791. There's also using https://udm14.com/ as your search page.
    1
  4792. Yes
    1
  4793. If I had a nickel for every time someone mentions class action ... I'd have money more than any class action would every get me. Bottom line is that it's very likely all something you agreed to when you accepted the terms of service. I've never seen any class action suggestion that I thought stood a chance in ... heck.
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  4794. It depends on the specifics. For each of the things you mention there are several ways they might be stored, and some can be moved, some cannot. Same with the backup, there are several kinds of backups and backup functions.
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  4795. If you're dead your family may care.
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  4796.  @wordwarrior2350  I seriously don't understand these comments. This isn't about MY needs. This is about what I hear from people ALL THE TIME. Families that want to get into what their deceased relatives have saved. Works of art, photographs, documents or more, that could have amazing value to the community simply disappear because a) the person creating them didn't believe, and b) the person saving them didn't bother to prepare. YES, I definitely want people to seriously consider their long-term storage needs, and their legacy. If that's "strange", then so be it. I'm OK with that.
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  4797. Yes.
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  4798. I prefer a router of almost any sort.
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  4799. Not if the storage is encrypted. (BitLocker or VeraCrypt or others)
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  4800. For system image I recommend at least 4 times the amount of data stored on the drive you're backing up. These days drives are so large that's easy to do. File History uses the space you give it, so there's no real rule of thumb.
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  4801.  @loretoz  You don't control it directly. It simply uses the available space on the drive to which you point it.
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  4802. Yep, they've caused other problems as well. Being corrected in future videos. (Though a few are already "in the can".) Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.
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  4803. There's nothing I can do about that here. If you're wanting to be taken off of an email list, watch the video.
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  4804. i use Time Machine on my Mac.
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  4805. I don't see how?
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  4806. Microsoft advises using a 3rd party replacement instead of "Windows 7 Backup and Restore". It's no longer updated or supported. It'll probably disappear at some point.
    1
  4807. I disagree. It can be done quite safely, and I've been doing so for years. Decades even.
    1
  4808.  @NinjaxBlueFlame  This sounds like you're trying to access something belonging to a different Google account.
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  4809.  @tonymascoll2171  (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again (it discusses Facebook, but the steps apply to Google as well): https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
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  4810.  @DogDevil  Which skip option where, specifically? (And when Google removes things it's rare to be able to get them back.)
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  4811.  @DogDevil  Google seems to now require a phone number.
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  4812.  @DogDevil  Many, MANY people have complained for a long time. i don't think it's coming back.
    1
  4813. @julieannenoel5875 While "why?" is a legitimate question, the answer doesn't really matter. They don't. I know of no way out of the predicament you're in. Sorry.
    1
  4814. Authy is Google Authenticator compatible, so I don't see why not.
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  4815. I don't think so. Those folders are "special" to Windows. If it's even possible, I'd expect side-effects.
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  4816. As an old DOS user I can say with certainty: It sure did. :-)
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  4817. Indeed. It depends on what the other person set up,. They could easily have access to online accounts just as easily as what's stored on the PC.
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  4818. If you can't login and following the recovery process CAREFULLY doesn't work, I know of no way to recover the account. Sorry I don't have better news.
    1
  4819. There are still scenarios where you could lose both. Are you prepared?
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  4820. If you use the website, gmail.com, then nothing.
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  4821. Don't know what that means.
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  4822. I'm not sure I completely undersand what you're asking, but I will say this: CHKDSK by itself doesn't creat problems, it simply reads the disk and exposes any that are already there. If the disk is marginal then perhaps any read could be a problem. CHKDSK with /F or /R will write to the disk. Defrag won't help, and in fact can make things much much worse if the disk is having problems. BACK THAT DISK UP - it does sounds like it may be starting to fail, but that's just a guess.
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  4823.  @zigaudrey  Sure. But again, make sure you're backed up.
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  4824. Your example makes my point: IT TAKE'S LAW ENFORCEMENT. Normal people cannot.
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  4825. Even now, though, newspapers and magazines are just as suspect I'm afraid. It's not the form of the information that makes a difference, it's the source and that source's agenda.
    1
  4826. Re-install the applications from their original downloads or media.
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  4827. To begin with, give it time. LOTS of time. Some hard disk errors can slow it WAY down.
    1
  4828. I believe so, yes.
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  4829. If the videos say "file -> Open" then that's Outlook the program that comes with Microsoft Office and is installed on your PC. That's different from, and actually unrelated to, outlook.com. Desktop email programs like Office's Outlook, or Thunderbird, or emClient, or others can all do this.
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  4830. Not that I'm aware of. This is a Windows feature.
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  4831. It should.
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  4832. I have OneDrive installed on my Mac.
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  4833.  @MarkArrand-cf4cl OneDrive is an app you install. (I believe it's here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/download). Might also be in the app store.
    1
  4834.  @neuideas  That's why I so often tell people to set this stuff up BEFORE they need it. Many don't bother until it's too late.
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  4835. Mostly OBS. Occasionally SnagIt.
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  4836. 24/7 actually, but yes - this machine is always on.
    1
  4837. 𝅘𝅥 & 💥
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  4838. Seems unlikely. Really depends on the specific source, I would think.
    1
  4839. I didn't realize scratching my head held such significance.
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  4840.  @josevanrooy  "most people" is a fallacy. It's simply not true. Windows 11 works just fine for most people. They just have nothing to say or complain about, so you only hear from those folks experiencing problems, making it SEEM like they're most people. They are not. In no way am I saying Windows 11 doesn't have problems. It often does. I've taken great issue with many of them. But, again, it works just fine for most people. If you don't like it, fantastic! Use something else! There are many, many choices out there.
    1
  4841. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Problem With OneDrive Backup ▶ https://youtu.be/xtsNTwRg7iM
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  4842.  @KBTV4884  terabox, you mean? Never heard of them. Quick look shows they're headquartered in Japan, if you care.
    1
  4843.  @NoEgg4u  Nope. :-) First, #1 is an opinion. I agree, but it's both clear and not deceptive. #2 has changed, and this nicely surprised me. If you click "Next" the list of privacy settings pages down. And if necessary another Next will page down further. It's only after all of the options have been displayed that the "Next' actually moves on. Regardless of what you think the origins of the original design were, it's no longer the deception you're concerned about.
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  4844. Nope. The failure risk is mostly about Windows itself.
    1
  4845. Nope. That's looking at a different issue.
    1
  4846. "poota"? How childishly cute.
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  4847. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/doesnt-external-drive-appear-plugged/
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  4848. Can they? Sure. Especially if your email is hosted by the ISP. Would they? Seems extremely unlikely.
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  4849. It depends on the tool you're using to back up. Also, 16GB may not be big enough.
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  4850. It should not.
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  4851. Check out the options, I've not gotten rid of QuickAccess, but I've definitely tamed it. Also drag and drop hasn't changed, so I'd be interested in what's not working for you. https://askleo.com/ask
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  4852. Very unlikely that you can, unless you've been backing it up separately yourself. Sorry.
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  4853. Machines they don't have to junk since they can just keep running Windows 10.
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  4854. I too pay for 365 and have a terabyte of storage. Nonetheless, OneDrive's backup "feature" (it's a separate feature MS is pushing on us) can cause much confusion and even data loss for people with free OneDrive. I simply don't trust Microsoft not to play with the default folders in a way that makes sense and isn't descructive.
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  4855. Pretty sure those are commercially available.
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  4856. Should.
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  4857. There should be away to recover from a lost 2FA. Often alternate email addresses, or codes you saved when you set up 2FA. Check with the account provider.
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  4858. You can turn that off in Gmail settings. It's one of the first things I change.
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  4859. Make sure encryption is enabled for the Wi-Fi connections - specifically WP2 is enabled and a password is required to connect. This also protects connected machines from one-another.
    1
  4860.  @lb5480  I'm confused - hotspots or jet packs PROVIDE Wi-Fi. How do you connect to them, then?
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  4861.  @lb5480  HOW does it connect to the computer? And if you have more than one computer, how do the all connect?
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  4862. I get all that, I really do, but what I'm trying to understand is how your computer is connected to your jetpack?
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  4863. Very UNLIKELY you'll ever be able to. Move on.
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  4864. How they work to ensure others have access if and when needed.
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  4865. Benefit of Office/Microsoft 365 subscription, I'll bet.
    1
  4866. I have several items over on Ask Leo! on BitLocker: https://askleo.com/?s=bitlocker
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  4867. https://askleo.com/external-drive-get/
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  4868. That's because it's so CRITICAL to realize that there may be 0 solutions. Ransomeware sucks, and avoiding it in the first place is important.
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  4869. You think you're being sarcastic, but you're actually correct. A properly implemented and encrypted password manager is safer. Period.
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  4870. If you look it up you'll find you're wrong. For example: https://askleo.com/can_i_tell_if_email_i_sent_has_been_read_by_the_recipient/
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  4871. You could try booting from the old disk. It may work, it may not. As a secondary if she's using Outlook and has a PST the place to look is \Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
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  4872. It should.
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  4873.  @migu9150  If you have it running on your PC, files in your onedrive folder are copied to onedrive online. If you have onedrive on other computers signed into the same account, onedrive copies the files to the onedrive folder in those computers as well.
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  4874.  @migu9150  Then either don't delete those files, or turn off the Backup feature in OneDrive that places your Desktop there.
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  4875.  @migu9150  On your PC, in OneDrive settings. Right click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar, select settings, click on the Backup tab.
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  4876. Visit that service and use whatever their "create account" process is. There's no single answer.
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  4877. Unless you've been keeping track (say, with a password manager) there's no way to find out where you've created accounts. And it's not at all uncommon for breaches to be "we don't know where the info came from, but it's out there".
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  4878. Not that I'm aware of. You might check with the Cryptomator folks directly.
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  4879. Video covers this. Stats and connector all identical, then yes.
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  4880. I'm not sure I understand the question. Since your shift key is stuck, perhaps the video might help?
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  4881. Not that I'm aware of. I agree, that would be nice.
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  4882. My sense is that the long, multi-word approach (think, but don't use, "correct horse battery staple") has promise as a strong password approach. What stops people is that they have to type so many characters. No winning. I'm actually liking the promise of passwordless and passkey more.
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  4883. Sadly I have no control over what ads get displayed. That's on YouTube.
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  4884. Folders and directories are the same thing.
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  4885. That's a conspiracy theory I don't agree with.
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  4886. The best approach is to use a desktop email program for that.
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  4887. I don't understand the question. To reinstall software you would get the installer from wherever you got it originally and install from scratch.
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  4888. Ideally the first step is to watch the video you just commented on.
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  4889. If you're making a new account you specify a new password, it shouldn't have to match anything. I'm probably not understanding the problem here.
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  4890. The video has an example. I predict it'll become more common.
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  4891. If they wanted to charge you $400, I can't imagine you were actually talking to EaseUS. That sounds like accidentally calling one of the many imposters out there. Unfortunately "disabled" could mean many things - and it's unclear if you mean that happens when you boot from the rescue media, or if it's now inaccessible when running the PC normally. My question is are you certain it was the USB stick that you created as the rescue media, and not this external HD? I shouldn't be able to, but what you describe seems like it could result. Anyway, feel free to provide lots of detail at https://askleo.com/ask
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  4892.  @Lucamish_  Make sure the photos are NOT in a folder within OneDrive and they won't upload.
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  4893.  @Lucamish_  MOVING the file somewhere else, outside of the OneDrive folder, means that it won't appear within the OneDrive folder. If the file is anywhere in the OneDrive folder when you start OneDrive it'll be uploaded again. MOVE it out. (Or copy it out and delete the original.) Just be careful not to delete something you want to keep.
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  4894. a) I've never been on cnet. That's the other Leo (Laporte). :-) b) Absolutely thunderbird saves attachments. Attachments are actually encoded as plain text in the email protocol(s).
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  4895. Browser tabs: depends on what's in them, but sure. Downloads: I don't recall them ever being downloadable by YouTube, but there have always been tools that claim to let you.
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  4896. So far all upgrades have been free and there's no indication it'll be otherwise.
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  4897. I have lost some of my most precious photos which were never digitized and on paper only, to fire. Rather than printing, backup, and backup to different locations.
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  4898. That's one of the (many) Windows processes running. I don't think it's possible to say from just Process Explorer or Task Manager. You might want to fire up Resource Monitor https://askleo.com/monitoring-your-system-with-resource-monitor/
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  4899.  @SylphidUndine  You might look at the Disk and/or Network tabs, sort by Image name, and see what activity is happening there under "System". Probably several. The confusion is that much activity initiated by program 'x' gets attributed to "System" once Windows is asked to do something. Not always, but soemtimes. The additional info in Disk and Network (files involved, network endpoints involved) can often be clues.
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  4900. Thank you!
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  4901. This is another reason we back up and keep data in more than one place.
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  4902. I wish. Been waiting for the check for ages. (To be more direct: No.)
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  4903. Just send them another email. They should be added back automatically.
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  4904. Happy to help!
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  4905. There are workarounds that Microsoft keeps blocking. I have a new video on a new technique coming out in a week or two.
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  4906. It's not something you can increase. You'd have to replace the charger with a more powerful one.
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  4907. No it is not.
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  4908. If ALL you did was download, the video/article still applies.
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  4909. I would ABSOLUTELY BACK THEM UP. You'll still have free OneDrive, but depending on how much you have stored there it's possible MS will delete some to make it fit the smaller allocation.
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  4910. I think the real problem is that it's incredibly resource-intensive. In other words, incredibly expensive. I suspect that's a much bigger barrier than whether people care or not.
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  4911. Not nearly enough detail to go on, I'm afraid. Try without your VPN, as just a wild guess.
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  4912.  @lanslater  It depends on WHICH network interface it says is disconnected. There are often multiple connections for a variety of reasons, some of which are not connected by default. If your system is working and you can connect to the network, then this isn't likely to be a problem.
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  4913. I HOPE that the "new" outlook will not replace the Microsoft Office Outlook. It's replacing the "Mail" program on Windows, which also did not have local storage. It remains to be seen.
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  4914. I don't believe that's possible.
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  4915. Download from Microsoft. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
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  4916. A VPN won't affect any perceived Windows spying.
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  4917. Answered in both the video, and the companion article linked in the description.
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  4918. Swatting (what that's called) can happen, and it doesn't always take an IP address. These days it also takes a fairly gullible law enforcement, as it's happened often enough that they should be very skeptical.
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  4919. No idea what the tall grass is all about, but it is a very pretty clock.
    1
  4920. No way to know. Watch the video. :-)
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  4921. Ditto, to be honest.
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  4922. Only if they have access to your face, your fingerprint, your PIN, or whatever else you use to secure the device.
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  4923.  @danbutler7875  The idea is that you unlock your phone each time you use a passkey. So it's protected by the phone lock. (I THINK there may be a timer involved so that if you've already unlocked recently, it's transparent). But an attempt to use a passkey should pop the unlock mechanism for your device.
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  4924. In a sense it doesn't matter, but LastPass does have a concept of something along the lines of "folders" you can use to organize what you have.
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  4925. ✅ Watch next ▶ I Lost My Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Device. How Do I Sign In? ▶ https://youtu.be/6bt4ab7QOcc
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  4926. Sounds like nothing more than scareware trying to get you to go to or install malicious software. I'd ignore it and move on.
    1
  4927. It's worse. There are more than two outlooks now.
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  4928.  @numbat0072  Too many: https://askleo.com/how_do_outlook_and_outlookcom_relate/
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  4929. Nope. It's because the very concept is flawed. More here: https://askleo.com/why_doesnt_blocking_email_senders_work/
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  4930. For (1), True for older USB, but these days USB 3.2 / USB C is amazingly fast. I copy terabytes often.
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  4931. Don't believe everything you see on YouTube. (And yes, I get the irony of me saying this.)
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  4932. https://newsletter.askleo.com
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  4933. Depends on what you select along the way. If you're in any way worried (and even if you're not) BACK UP FIRST. Just in case.
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  4934. It's supposed to, yes.
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  4935. Depends on what you mean by "book trailer". Could mean many different things. (And please don't think of it as a "blast" ... no one wants to get blasted at. Use email to create a relationship, not blast marketing materials.)
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  4936. So the approach most people use is to upload the video to YouTube, and then send a link to the YouTube video. Is there a reason that wouldn't work?
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  4937.  @fredberri7225  With permission you could upload it to YouTube. Another approach would be to place it into DropBox (a free account will likely do), and then share a link to the file. Actually, same should be true with OneDrive. If you want to pursue, hit https://askleo.com/ask with some of the details (like how OneDrive isn't working for you). This gets too long for a YouTube comment thread. 🙂
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  4938. It's something you have to turn on, so ... don't?
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  4939. I keep seeing paper recommended and I can't disagree more. The problem is that yes - we have some fragments from hundreds of years ago - but they're a tiny, TINY fraction of what had been written and lost in the intervening years. Just because some paper survived doesn't mean that enough of it does, or will.
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  4940. Wait, I'm an AI? Well, damn. (And remind me of what??)
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  4941. Proof?
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  4942. You did not need to upgrade. You could always have visited onedrive.com online to access your files.
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  4943. You can move the OneDrive folder to another drive, if so inclined. If that's what you're referring to.
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  4944. Somehow I've never thought of applying "fairness" to my computers. 😀
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  4945. That does not detach the folders from Microsoft machinations.
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  4946. NO YOU DO NOT
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  4947. Indeed. It's so much more. I can't fathom how they justify switching people to the crippled Outlook[new].
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  4948. It was Office 365 for a while. Now it's Microsoft 365. Next week, who knows?
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  4949. There is no contact number. It's a free service. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-contact-outlookcom-customer-service/
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  4950. Check with the manufacturer. There may be solutions. On SOME machines the TPM needs to be enabled in the BIOS/UEFI.
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  4951. Let me use my hurricane voice: "IS GOT"?
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  4952. Unless one is a business account, you cannot (at least not in the same Windows login). So it's of very limited utility.
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  4953. Unfortunately spam works. They make money.
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  4954. No. https://askleo.com/is_a_periodic_password_change_a_good_thing/
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  4955. "THANK GOD for BACKUPS !" SO TRUE! 👍
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  4956. Returning to sender is pointless. They'd just ignore it, and in most cases the true sender isn't identified in spam email at all.
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  4957. 99 times out of 100 that's exactly what I need to do, because they have in fact NOT been hacked.
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  4958. Just copy the file into the Mail/LocalFolders folder in your Thunderbird profile, and restart thunderbird.
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  4959. Basically the same. If it works, great.
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  4960. Please see the pinned comment.
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  4961. No one is forcing a dumping of computers. This myth will not die.
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  4962.  @jedipadawan7023  To begin with the word "must" isn't used.
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  4963. No way to have an opinion. It depends on the true tolerance of the devices involved.
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  4964. Not really.
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  4965. By default everything should go through the VPN tunnel. I've not seen a way to selectively bypass it in Proton. (It's possible there are ways, or that there are ways in other VPNs, but it's not clear or obvious).
    1
  4966. Whatever email you configure for that account.
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  4967. Sure. Just go into the Settings app, users and add a new user.
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  4968. This discusses that: https://askleo.com/what-if-my-onedrive-is-too-big-for-my-hard-drive/
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  4969. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-gain-access-to-files-windows-says-i-dont-have-permission-to-access/
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  4970. I believe that happens if you let OneDrive backup your computer (which includes only those folders like Documents). You might also try turning that backup feature off.
    1
  4971. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-reset-windows-10/
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  4972. Just because you might have one 7,000 year old receipt doesn't mean you have ALL 7,000 year old information. Most of that was lost. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  4973. From what I can see, that's not Linux, per se, but rather Gnome.
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  4974. FYI The first sentence is just the title of the video.
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  4975. While I continue to recommend Macrium (paid), I've long also recommended EaseUS Todo, which does have a free version. I've not yet tried AOMEI, but it's on my to-do list.
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  4976. It will not. Sorry,
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  4977. This is why you should be backing it up regularly. (And even if not you haven't lost access to anything.)
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  4978.  @TroyQwert  Hopefully that never happens, but most recommend two backups: one local, and one off-site. So that's an extra level of protection.
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  4979.  @TroyQwert Doesn't have to be extra spending. Anyway, their (eventual) loss if people choose not to have backups.
    1
  4980. I'd zip it with a password. Zip is supported natively on both platforms.
    1
  4981.  @carlod545  Zip. it's on both platforms.
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  4982. ​ @carlod545  LOTS of results on a Google search for "how to zip a file on mac with password". That's what I'm suggesting you do.
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  4983. OneDrive's JOB is synchronization across computers. If you don't want that then you probably want to use something else.
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  4984. I'm hearing similar reports from others. I'm being very watchful. There's concern that the people that recently bought LogmeIn also do not portend well for its future.
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  4985. It should continue to apply to the folder you set it on and anything within. Yes, I also do the top-level holder so that all files are always downloaded.
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  4986. Yes. There are pros and cons to each.
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  4987.  @DUDEWHATPLEASE  There is no "best". As I said, there are pros and cons to each. I've used both in different situations. If I want tight integration with Microsoft an Microsoft services, then a Microsoft account. If I want something more independent, then local. It's really up to you.
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  4988. Email is too fundamental to most businesses day-to-day operations.
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  4989. Seems unlikely. But if memtest is running now where it did not before I'm not sure what to say. I'd proceed carefully, slowly reinstalling apps and seeing if any of them trigger the crashes.
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  4990. There's no such thing as a "passkey only" login. Think about it: if you get a new computer, how do you login? There's no passkey there? Answer: you log in some other, more complicated way. Perhaps using a text message to your phone, a code emailed to a different device, a popup on a difference device on which you're already signed in. After you've signed in once that way, you can set up the passkey for more convenient future signins.
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  4991. Bill has nothing to do with any of this any more. For a long time.
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  4992. I'd need a LOT more information. Maybe as at https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  4993. Thank you!
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  4994. Can't help ya with that. Sorry! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  4995. Have Windows show you what it remembers.
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  4996. Same answer as in video.
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  4997. "Require" no. Tedium, not really. It's basically one click when offered. But yes, it's a new passkey for each combo. (UNLESS you're using a password manager like 1Password, which allows you to save one for all.)
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  4998. "this computer spews out my full name to everyone" I have no idea what this means. Could you submit details to https://askleo.com/ask and I'll try to help.
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  4999. Thinking you're being hacked is ALMOST NEVER the case. (https://askleo.com/why-your-computer-has-probably-not-been-hacked/) But there's not enough info for me to go on with this one.
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  5000. Definitely more difficult, and recommended for high-security needs. DO NOT FORGET THIS PASSWORD - you may not be able to recover if you do. ALSO make sure you understand what it does and does not protect - this varies from machine to machine, and may or may not protect your hard drive should the machine be stolen.
    1
  5001. It's the destructive backup "feature" that annoys me no end. More here: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
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  5002. If you don't have access there's still nothing you can do.
    1
  5003. No way to know for certain. Maybe? Run anti-malware scans and keep an eye out for problems.
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  5004. I do all the time.
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  5005. https://askleo.com/restoring-an-image-backup-from-one-computer-to-another/
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  5006. First: people ask me questions. :-) https://askleo.com/ask Second: I've tried, over the years, and there's just no way to catalog them all. I have a few articles on startup, but so much depends on you, your machine, what software you have installed, how you use it, and so much more. Third: getting into the laptop: you'll have to check with the manufacturer. It varies from one laptop to the next. How to move your data: image backup the old hard drive, replace the drive, restore the backup image. Whole article on that: https://askleo.com/replacing_an_old_hard_disk_with_a_solid_state_drive_ssd/
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  5007. When you setup the OS this way, yes.
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  5008. DUDE! Videos with my face get more views. It's not an ego thing, it's a YouTube viewer behavior thing. Blame human behavior. Did you note that in the description there's a link to a real article that has all the data without my face (accidentally) covering anything?
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  5009. There is an article that may help you sort that out. Sounds like your issue may be in using the software that came with your backup drive. https://askleo.com/external-drive-backup-software/
    1
  5010. Nope.
    1
  5011. What if? Not sure I understand what you're asking? Assuming it's configured correctly (difficult to do, I've looked into it), your ISP will see only that you're using a VPN.
    1
  5012.  @drescherjm  Whatever server you set up your private VPN on needs/has internet connectivity.
    1
  5013. Yes, but that's a MUCH MUCH MUCH lower risk than a password being compromised in a breach, or by phishing.
    1
  5014. I so wish Windows had something like Time Machine.
    1
  5015. If your keyboard keys are actually sticky, then you need to clean the keyboard, or use another. It's usually easier to use another. :-)
    1
  5016. I'm not quite sure how the video doesn't address what you're wanting to do with your files. Copy them all out of your OneDrive folder, and you can do whatever you like with the OneDrive folder without fear of losing anything. File or files. I have tons of articles on backing up over at https://askleo.com - many include links back to videos here.
    1
  5017. "couldn't find your google account" means the email address you typed in doesn't exist. Make sure you're typing it in properly.
    1
  5018. I don't see how, no.
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  5019. There's no way to know, since it could be small, it could be large, or it could be somewhere inbetween.
    1
  5020.  @BennyFromFalloutNewVegas  I don't really know. It's not something I worry about, to be honest. I suspect we'll have larger problems than whatever's on my computer if it's bad enough. My usual advice probably applies: make sure you're backed up.
    1
  5021. I'm sure I didn't say evaporate. They do DETERIORATE, though. Meaning that through oxidation and other processes the surface can slowly become unreadable over time. Some types faster than others, of course.
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  5022. Go to OneDrive online and see if you have available the option to roll back your OneDrive contents to a date prior to the infection. It would be onedrive.com and then in the Options section, "Restore your onedrive".
    1
  5023. I don't understand what you're saying. Bru.
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  5024. Outlook.com is an online service that has nothing to do with what operating system you use. You can access it from Linux just fine. Switching to Linux will not enable you to get back into your account, though.
    1
  5025. ✅ Watch next ▶ Backups ARE Security ▶ https://youtu.be/Z3_4dnaLkSc
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  5026. Sure. I did.
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  5027. I made that same observation in a recent episode of the TEH Podcast.
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  5028. More often than not these are older applications that aren't really displaying things the "right" way so as to be responsive to Windows settings changing them. If the approach in this video doesn't work, I'd first reach out to the application vendor to see if they have an updated version that works correctly. You might see if "compatibility mode" works -- this is an old article, but the concepts remain: http://ask-leo.com/i_have_an_old_old_program_i_need_to_run_in_vista_but_it_wont_is_there_a_way.html Good luck!
    1
  5029. Needless to say we disagree. The video and companion article explain my position.
    1
  5030. Check with the printer manufacturer to see if they have drivers for you.
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  5031. Depends on what you mean exactly by "block", but if you have no access to your own account, then there is nothing you can do with it.
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  5032.  @gabrielacarvalho379  Ah. The problem is since you can't regain access to the account there's no way for you to delete it.
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  5033.  @gabrielacarvalho379  Disagree. If you can prove you have the right to delete an account, then you also can prove you are the rightful account holder and can get back in. Without that ANYONE could delete ANY account at ANY time. Best to be prepared, set up recovery info, and do everything to secure your account in the first place, and regain access if there's ever a problem. If anything needs to change it's Facebook's (or Google's, or whomever's) customer support. But you still have to prove you have the right to delete it, otherwise it's all chaos.
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  5034. I'm not sure why you say it's not possible. Uploading the changed file or files again is exactly what one would do.
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  5035.  @martin.j.osborne  The synchronization you're looking for is what the OneDrive app is all about. So you'd not use it "cloud only", but actually have the app running in which case all the files in your OneDrive folder would be automatically updated online as they changed. (And vice versa.)
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  5036. Bots CAN fill in contact forms. I'd look into adding a CAPTCHA of some sort.
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  5037. Sounds like you have those set up as recovery emails for the account. That's a good thing.
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  5038. By definition the files are in the cloud, always, if they're in OneDrive. Turning off File-on-Demand ensures that the data for all the files is also present on (downloaded to) your computer.
    1
  5039. Event viewer is still there.
    1
  5040. I use several, but primarily dropbox for personal things and Google Drive for work.
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  5041. @Zarility Tech What I meant was please provide references to Auithy having been hacked. As I said, that's news to me. And why are Google and Microsoft no-goes for you?
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  5042. It can easily lead to data loss: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/
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  5043. The catch: knowing what's "unnecessary". I sure don't know, and I suspect most don't. On top of that it'll vary dramatically from user to user.
    1
  5044. You MIGHT look at this: https://askleo.com/hard-drive-not-showing/
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  5045. A) You can keep using Windows 10 safely: https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/ B) There's been NO word, none at all, on there ever being a Windows 12.
    1
  5046. Challenge accepted.
    1
  5047. You mean FH? Yes.
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  5048. If it's been removed, no.
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  5049. Many do, but they can't really make assumptions about what their customers need or want.
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  5050. No, you are not giving them the "rights" to your content.
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  5051.  @redhytech  You are not.
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  5052. Excellent! Particularly if your needs can be met with $500. :-) (Personally I think many people end up disappointed with these inexpensive machines.) But the food banks can certainly use the help!
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  5053. Nope. Sorry.
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  5054. No argument here.
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  5055. Don't really have a good answer. Are you certain the phone number in your Google account is the same as that of your current phone? That's the #1 reason this fails.
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  5056. Answered in the video.
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  5057. The approach in this video is different. OneDrive is not installed on your machine (which is what many people want), and the files do not exist on your machine.
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  5058.  @Sid-wk2qi  Given you're already calling it "crapware", is there really any point in my responding?
    1
  5059. I use Start11 on my main machine to give me more control over the Start menu and Taskbar.
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  5060. Needless to say my experience has been nothing like what you describe as well. In fact, this is the only time I've heard anything so strongly negative about the company.
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  5061. It doesn't really log you out. It just uses the same password as your account.
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  5062. It should yes, but BE CAREFUL - make sure you're not installing the malware yourself when you install whatever it is you use after the reset is complete.
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  5063. No, I'm acting like most people that believe they're hacked simply are not. Yes, it happens, but not nearly as often as most people are concerned about.
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  5064. Notepad is still there. It's WordPad that's gone away.
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  5065. Depends on the format of the USB stick. Many do have their own, but there's still only one Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.
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  5066. Make sure you're MARKING them as spam. That's the only thing you can do.
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  5067. Because LastPass lost my trust after their most recent breach.
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  5068. I didn't. I use 1Password for my passwords. I have a BitWarden account ONLY for the emergency access feature (which 1PW dosn't have). There's just enough in the Bitwarden vault to bootstrap access.
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  5069. Check the tools download site. It has details of what it does.
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  5070. I try to provide variety.
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  5071. No third party anything required with the solutions here.
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  5072. Isn't that like a Karen?
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  5073. Completely unrelated. So no.
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  5074. Logging in to those tools is separate from logging in to Windows.
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  5075. It's more complex than that. SSDs are more expensive as well, and there's no real benefit to the additional cost for long term storage. We've also seen many conflicting comments about the actual lifespan of an SSD for long term storage. HDDs still represent the best $/TB storage for this purpose.
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  5076. Nope. https://askleo.com/ask
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  5077. You do NOT have to buy another one. Just keep running 10, like I say in the video.
    1
  5078. Sure.
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  5079. You might look at the techniques discussed here: https://askleo.com/permission-to-access-this-folder/
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  5080. Make sure you're right-clicking on an active partition and not unused space, and that the partition is formatted as something Windows understands (NTFS, FAT32, etc.) or unformatted. Should be there.
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  5081.  @BenQotsa  so that's a completely different issue than what this video/article talks about. If the drive was CREATED (formatted) on a Mac, then it's likely to have an incompatible filesystem. (Windows can't read the Mac default file system.) If it was created on a PC then, indeed the error message is telling you exactly what you need to know: insufficient permission is likely the cause. Try this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-gain-access-to-files-windows-says-i-dont-have-permission-to-access/
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  5082.  @LindaEEaton  EFI System Partitions aren't partitions you can assign drive letters to. (They're part of the UEFI/BIOS thing.) There should be other partitions on that drive, much larger, that you can.
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  5083.  @LindaEEaton  Only what's outlined in the video. You might try it on another computer to begin with. Good luck!
    1
  5084. "Save a document" from where?
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  5085. It should.
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  5086. Yes
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  5087. Be sure to empty trash, and then also give it a little time. In my experience the "space used" is not updated immediately.
    1
  5088. They require a mobile number to send messages to. I know, it's a pain. Perhaps you can use the number of a trusted friend with a mobile device.
    1
  5089. Yes. Create a "local data file" or PST, and move emails there.
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  5090. Nope. I wouldn't be. Watch the video.
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  5091. If by "rambling" you mean "explains why keyloggers are no different from other malware, and can log MUCH more than just keystrokes, and that you treat them like any other malware" ... you're absolutely right. Thanks!
    1
  5092. I'm pretty sure I mention it in the video and article: because you have no idea what you're getting. It could be good, it could be crap. Best to work with a known solution that you can trust. EaseUS supports incrementals.
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  5093. Unclear, but it's likely you'll have to either provide the password or other credentials you use to sign in.
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  5094. Please see: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
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  5095. If you believe you have malicious software on your machine then run an up-to-date security scan first.
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  5096. Here's the thing, they don't really know you looked at a coffeemaker. They know you looked at a thing. Many things, then, have additional things that it does make sense to continue to pester you with. But they don't realize that the specific thing you looked at isn't one of them.
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  5097. I hadn't thought about that scenario, but that makes a ton of sense. Thanks!
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  5098. I need more context to answer.
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  5099. Your plan sounds solid. Back up first.
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  5100. Try to identify exactly how you got it, and (not trying to be a smart-ass here): don't do that again. Chances are it was downloaded again as you visited a compromised website, or ran or installed an malicious app.
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  5101. Just put it in a Dropbox folder. I WOULD NOT DO THIS. I did, for a while, and unfortunately Thunderbird isn't really built to handle this. It gets easily confused if files change out from underneath it.
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  5102.  @pattivanguilder6860  Yes, profile.ini should point to the profile's new location. (And, again, I recommend AGAINST doing this.)
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  5103. Thank you for the kind words, Tom. Very much appreciated.
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  5104. "the ancient Egyptians and Greeks stored their data so good" - did they, though? How much of what they ACTUALLY created has been lost to the ravages of time? What persists to this day is only a very small percentage of everything they had produced. I would not call that a successful long term storage technology.
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  5105. 1Password can now also act AS your MFA app
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  5106. Not always. I stand by the possibilities outlined in the video.
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  5107. Please watch ths video: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
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  5108. Basically the same way. Choose the appropriate file for the date you want to restore to, and the backup program will use the most recent full + all the incrementals it needs to get there.
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  5109.  @AP-ps7ke  Yes, however I like to keep two sets. So I would keep: full - all incrementals until next - full - all incrementals thereafter
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  5110. I've started using it there as well. It has some warts, but overall I'm pretty happy.
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  5111. I get mine from Amazon.
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  5112. If I did, I misspoke I think. But they do have a browser as well.
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  5113. Yes they can... ✅ Watch next ▶ What VPN Should I Use? https://youtu.be/EhWiwKrccuE
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  5114. That applies to so much more than one random Windows feature. :-)
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  5115.  @Milesco  I would in NO WAY use the word "teaming". Remember, only people who have problems make noise, and get press. In my experience it's been just fine for the vast majority. That being said, it's ALWAYS a good idea to take a system image backup prior to any major update, just in case. Stuff can happen.
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  5116.  @mqcapps  I don't understand your question -- can you elaborate?
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  5117.  @mqcapps  You specifically ask for it to generate a password for you, and each time it's different. You can specify some of the characteristics - like how long, should it have special characters and the like, but it's generally a random string. Here one I just generated just for this example: w784gSaUx2fPsgA4HmTb. But it only generates passwords when you ask it to. The rest of the time it simply remembers the passwords you use, and enters them in for you.
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  5118. No way to know, really. There are so many ways we expose information, fingerprints are just one, and honestly ... not worth "randomizing" in my opinion.
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  5119. NO. https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/ - and Bill's not been involved for a long time.
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  5120. /R implies /F, so /R by itself does both.
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  5121. gone
    1
  5122. Just the battery.
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  5123. I assume you mean they (the thieves)do not deserve to use their computers. Regardless of what should or should not happen to them, theft happens, and protecting yourself is important.
    1
  5124.  @robertagallant3819  No argument here. No one deserves to lose their possessions.
    1
  5125. Even then it'll keep working.
    1
  5126.  @leanderthal-z  I'd claim that what's keeping it relevant are the millions of business computers on which it's installed, and the entrenched user base. There would be TONS of issues getting that mass to flip to Linux. Don't get me wrong, I'd love it, but ain't gonna happen.
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  5127. I believe so, but it depends on the specific configuration of the schedule task.
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  5128. No, not really. Windows own Reset with "keep my files" select gets pretty close though, but there's really no definition of EXACTLY what it means to be "only Windows".
    1
  5129. Right click on each file and there should be a delete option,.
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  5130. There is no "universal one-click" solution. Sorry. This is the best we have.
    1
  5131. That's pretty major. Personally I think the first thing I would do would be to try a different computer.
    1
  5132.  @PD-ws4td  Certainly feels like it might be. You can try reformatting .. no harm, but I'm not sure it'll make a difference.
    1
  5133. Have an article and video on that already: https://askleo.com/how-onedrive-works-the-very-basics/
    1
  5134. Current versions of Thunderbird use OAUTH for account setup when supported, which means you actually authorize with Google directly, where 2FA just works.
    1
  5135. YES!
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  5136. I can't right now. I'm experiencing the same problem. Since it's benign, I'm not prioritizing it for myself.
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  5137. Should be, using the technique outlined in the video.
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  5138. The video actually answers that. I'd use NTFS.
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  5139. Look for "Junk", or "Report As..."
    1
  5140. Cite?
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  5141. Yes. Password Vault is just another name for Password Manager.
    1
  5142. I've often commented that there is no shortage of questions related to tech, and there never will be. Job security, for sure. :-)
    1
  5143. Uh... sure. ;-)
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  5144. Thank you!
    1
  5145. Or not.
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  5146. Sigh. a) You trust Russian-results?. b) No, Kagi is not paying me.
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  5147. That means Windows thinks there's nothing on the disk. If that's true, format it. if that's not true - if there is data on the disk you need to preserve - then you might try a different machine, or in the worst case, data recovery software or tools, because something's wrong. (Unfortunately could be any of dozens of things, so I can't say what.)
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  5148. We had the same concerns about people holding on to exploits at Windows XP and of service, and Windows 7. Nothing happened. Recall is opt-in, so even if there is software on your machine that says "recall" that doesn't mean it's running.
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  5149. I also use Proton myself, and discuss it in the related article linked in the description. https://askleo.com/what_forpay_email_providers_do_you_recommend/
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  5150.  @D.von.N  since I don't know what other video you're referencing, all I can say is maybe. I did post a video on how to use Windows 7 backup recently, specifically for those who object to 3rd party software, or insist on using it anyway. I never said it was "fine". I consider it "better than nothing", hence that other video. :-)
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  5151. As long as you (backup and) delete files from OneDrive, and then make sure to empty the trash, you should get the space back.
    1
  5152. Not much. You must have the Gmail email address to even have a chance.
    1
  5153. Login to the wrong one using its associated email and delete it.
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  5154. That's already been answered even: https://askleo.com/is-there-an-email-service-that-doesnt-require-a-phone-number-my-recommended-approach-and-alternatives/ (THere's a video there too.)
    1
  5155. Your ISP may be able to, but no one else can. (Unless, of course, you have malware on your machine.)
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  5156. 1) If you expect a reply to a YouTube video in 2 minutes, your expectations are seriously unrealistic. 2) That's not NEARLY enough information for anyone to help. 3) Mac's aren't my area of expertise.
    1
  5157. Right click the drive in Windows File Explorer and click Properties. It'll be on that page.
    1
  5158. Icon placement is a setting that's been there for many versions. Right click an empty area of the desktop and turn off "auto arrange".
    1
  5159. I've never had a machine with S mode, so no, I didn't need to. I don't really recommend S mode. It causes more confusion & frustration than is warranted.
    1
  5160.  @jimj6271  I don't understand this statement. "All" computers are not in S mode. In fact, thankfully, S mode is rare.
    1
  5161. Cloud services do have backups. They're not backups you or I can access, they're for the cloud service's use.
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  5162. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/what-do-the-onedrive-icons-mean-11143026-8000-44f8-aaa9-67c985aa49b3 has the answer.
    1
  5163. Is your computer working hard? Perhaps too hard? ✅ Watch next ▶ What is Virtual Memory? ▶ https://youtu.be/YQomH95j3P8
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  5164. If the OneDrive\Documents folder has been created I believe that's because the Backup feature was turned on at some point. OneDrive will have done its damage, and I would not delete the folder.
    1
  5165. Not that I'm aware of, no.
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  5166. I prefer the additional control an external PDF reader gives me. Browser-based PDF readers always have limitations and just feel clunky to me.
    1
  5167. Did ya watch the video? There are things to try.
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  5168. Very true, but it's been getting worse, as have the search results themselves.
    1
  5169. Whops. :-)
    1
  5170. How can BitLocker be "easily bypassed"? I'm not aware of this. Can you point me to a source?
    1
  5171. I've been recommending Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo for years.
    1
  5172. Nope.
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  5173. I'm not really sure what you;'re asking?
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  5174. Data vacuuming is not turned on by default. Not sure what keyloggers you refer to.
    1
  5175. Maybe I don't understand the question. Why? Because that's how they decided to do it and fund it.
    1
  5176. Amps are not pushed, only drawn. Period.
    1
  5177. It's limited by the speed of your internet connection mostly. I don't find it slows my computer down overall.
    1
  5178. Thank you!
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  5179. You do need it installed for that to work.
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  5180. I'm not sure what you're asking. If you have existing accounts then in order to capture the QR codes you would have to turn off 2FA for each account, re-enable 2FA for each account, and this time capture the QR code for each account as you set it up. Generally not worth the effort, but a recommendation the next time you add 2FA to an account.
    1
  5181. That's likely the power saving thing on USB. You can turn that off: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-usb-selective-suspend-in-windows-11.10251/
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  5182. Yes, but ... it's complicated. Very complicated. Easiest is just to put all machines on the same local network that's connected to the internet.
    1
  5183. Indeed. But most labs have IT departments to handle the complexity.
    1
  5184. This is a start: https://askleo.com/how_can_i_make_the_text_on_my_screen_larger/
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  5185. Many people loathe it.
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  5186. Depends on HOW you deleted it. First, see if your files are online at onedrive.com.
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  5187. If there's a short even the recommended rating could start a fire. A well designed device will take only what it needs.
    1
  5188. If you drive a car you're already using a 12v 100A (or more) example. And yet the radio in your car (which probably uses less than an amp or so) consistently fails to explode. :-)
    1
  5189. ✅ Watch next ▶ Dealing With Inexplicable Change? ▶ https://youtu.be/sgitVVBLDQo
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  5190. Not familiar with BlueStacks, but if that allows you run Andoid (or iPhone) apps, then that should work.
    1
  5191. I don't believe passkeys are compulsory. What leads you to believe they are?
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  5192. I'm not one to believe everything is as easy as they show on TV. Besides, you would have to be an EXPLICIT target for that scenario to even play out. Most of us just aren't that interesting.
    1
  5193. Several articles on askleo.com about that, but in general use backup software like Macrium Reflect, or EaseUS Todo (both have free versions that will to) to perform the task.
    1
  5194. Nope.
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  5195. Of course I have. And I hear from people who've tried. This video is expressly in response to some of those experiences.
    1
  5196. They've long allowed for multiple accounts. But not with the same email address.
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  5197. The more copies you have of your data (3 is considered sufficient, with one off-site), the less likely it is for all of them to fail at the same time. Only when all fail simultaneously would you lose data. Failures can happen at any time, without warning.
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  5198. Anything that works for you. Paper in a safe, password maangers, something else are all viable. Personally, I have them in Dropbox encrypted by BoxCryptor, AND a backup copy separately encrypted locally.
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  5199. 'You must understand the "why" before the ""how" makes any sense.' - Well said.
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  5200. Very little. I have several articles on IP addresses and how useless they are over on askleo.com.
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  5201. True. But I've not once heard of that actually happening, at least not in non third-world countries or dictatorships.
    1
  5202. It is and it isn't. Syncing does back up what you're working on, so if your hard drive dies you still have files in the cloud. But in no way is it a complete backup, for the very reasons you mention.
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  5203. Many ways. I'd have you visit https://askleo.com and search for "image backup", or perhaps start with this article: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  5204. If the vault is not mounted, you're backing up encrypted files that you should be able to restore and mount later. If the vault is mounted, I'm not sure if you can specify the mounted drive to be backed up, but if you can then you would be backing up the UNencrypted files.
    1
  5205.  @9ijnht5rdx  Not sure. FastStone has several different programs. I used FastStone Image Viewer, version 7.5
    1
  5206. That's this video: https://youtu.be/d21-z8wsO7c
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  5207. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  5208. Look for the NumLock key. if that's not working, try a different keyboard.
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  5209. That's called an "incremental" backup, and indeed, most backup programs support it. Macrium Reflect and EaseUS Todo are the two I generally recommend, but there are others.
    1
  5210. Not enough listen.
    1
  5211.  @CorrosiveCitrus  As I said, you don't have to trust Microsoft. And, no, I'm not assuming you're evil because you might feel that way. If anything I might think you're unduly concerned about something that is INCREDIBLY unlikely.
    1
  5212. That's exactly what OneDrive is all about. Sign both machines into the same OneDrive account. Do your work within a OneDrive folder. Each time something changes it'll get replicated to the cloud, and then to the other machine.
    1
  5213. And yet they're better than no lock at all. :-)
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  5214.  @raz636man  If ALL of the alternate methods of signing into your account fail, yes, you lose the account. THIS IS NOTHING NEW. Has nothing to do with passkeys (it's been happening for years and years), and everything to do with proper account maintenance.
    1
  5215. OneDrive only deletes files you delete.
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  5216. Last version of Windows was never a promise, unfortunately. It was a comment taken out of context. More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  5217.  @RiktigMusik  Yes, since it's not a "real" reboot. If you suspect problems a Restart is usually better. Also in some versions of Windows you could turn fastboot off, which is what I recommended. https://askleo.com/turn-off-fast-startup-windows-10/
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  5218. 60 volts does not equal 30 volts, so no. Please watch the video.
    1
  5219. I believe that is a difference between 7 and 8. I'm using (and recommending) 8. You should check with 1Password to be sure, though, since I've not touched or investigated 7 at all.
    1
  5220. Nope. That shouldn't change.
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  5221. What makes you say that?
    1
  5222. The WHOLE POINT of OneDrive (and Dropbox and others) is to sync files. That's why it exists. If you don't want to sync files, don't put them in the OneDrive folder.
    1
  5223. On it's label. If it's not there there's no reasonable way to determine its capacity.
    1
  5224. That Microsoft doesn't spell this out at all. It just changes file locations without asking and without notifying.
    1
  5225. Article on that: https://newsletter.askleo.com/i-never-received-your-confirmation-message-please-subscribe-me/
    1
  5226. I am not an AI. (But, of course, that's exactly what an AI would say, now isn't it?)
    1
  5227.  @hanif6313  If it's labelled that it can't be connected to something over 500mA (which I've never heard of, by the way), then that's what I'd do. USB 2 ports on laptops are supposed to be 500ma, but I believe that changed with USB 3. I would really double check that the mouse really has that restriction.
    1
  5228. That's ... new.
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  5229. I'm assuming you're using Windows File Explorer. There should be a ribbon across the top with a "View" option. click that and choose "Exra Large Icons". If that's not what you're using, or not what you see, reach out via https://askleo.com/ask and we'll see if we can't get to it.
    1
  5230. Nothing. Just run of the mill spam. Mark it as spam, and move on.
    1
  5231. You can uninstall the phone link app. Multiple Edge;s is normal, even when Edge doesn't appear to be running.
    1
  5232. Yes
    1
  5233. The video covers your options.
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  5234. NO
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  5235. Nope. That's the point of a VPN.
    1
  5236. The video shows the location - are you saying that's not there. If not, please submit a question at https://askleo.com/ask, and then in reply to the auto-response, attach a screen shot of what you DO see, please.
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  5237. I did not urge people to ditch OneDrive. I showed them how. It's a question I get often, so I answered it.
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  5238. Copy all the files currently in OneDrive to a different location on your computer, and then uninstall the OneDrive app.
    1
  5239. I'd have to know how you know they logged in?
    1
  5240.  @vernonmontgomery5012  " It shows the person name and what time the person logged in." -> What's "it" in this case? Anyway, "let us know" should be safe.
    1
  5241. https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
    1
  5242. If you've not needed your computer for 5 months, I'd probably back it up and reinstall Windows from scratch. If it continues to shut down randomly then you likely have a hardware problem and I'd take it to a technician for diagnosis.
    1
  5243.  @kagamitaiga4786  It's impossible to say. If I had to place a bet I'd say no, and that the computer was overheating. Again, have a technician look at it.
    1
  5244. Tap on the "hamburger menu" in the upper left (the three lines that kinda look like a hamburger). It'll either be listed there, or there'll be a "more" item you can tap on for the full list of folders/labels.
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  5245.  @weps1981  I assume you;re using this to access a gmail.com account, yes? If it's another nonGoogle account, then the folders would/should match whatever you find in that email service's online web interface.
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  5246. Keep using Windows 10. As for "last OS" I've talked about that before: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  5247. Only by asking them.
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  5248. When you enable bitlocker, your ability to sign in is what makes the contents available. So if they can sign in, they can see the contents.
    1
  5249. typically it's not how the clipboard is set up, it's how the password manager is set up. Most empty the clipboard after some number of seconds.
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  5250. I'd argue with "optional" since it's on by default these days, and damages (and confuses) your folder structure in such a way that is NOT easily recoverable by turning it off. If it didn't do damage I'd be less concerned, but this is bad ... really bad.
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  5251. I would and I do.
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  5252. I would SO buy one of those.
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  5253. That's true UNTIL you turn on the OneDrive backup feature, at which point things are irrevocably moved around.
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  5254. The SSD? Wow. How did you determine that?
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  5255. You can do that (I think it's mentioned in the video), or you could remove the drive and put it in an external USB enclosure (I'm certain that's mentioned in the video).
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  5256.  @deawallace3584  This is actually why I generally recommend putting the drive into an external enclosure. That way you end up accessing it via Windows, whichever you're used to. The primary alternative to boot from is a Linux distribution.
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  5257. Common usage is trumping pedantic definition. Good luck trying to get anyone to change.
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  5258. Ununstakk the OneDrive app, and them move the contents whatever is in that OneDrive folder elsewhere. Without the app IT'S JUST A FOLDER, and doesn't imply anything more than that. IF you had the "backup" feature turned on, then yes, Documents and Desktop may have been moved to that folder. There's no harm in that, other than some confusion. Remember: without the app it's just a folder.
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  5259.  @fairamir1  Yikes. That seems like some form of corruption, then. Perhaps those files got deleted by accident in attempts to remove OneDrive. To start I'd have you try to repair Windows so that an uninstall would work properly. Steps to take: https://askleo.com/five-steps-to-repair-windows-10-without-losing-programs/
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  5260.  @fairamir1  Article still applies.
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  5261.  @fairamir1  I thought about suggesting that, but feel that SFC and DISM (outlined in the article) are likely to be more effective.
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  5262. Thank you! Those words are great. :-)
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  5263. It's still not backup. The point of this video.
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  5264. It should work, but as always, if you're in ANY way concerned about corruption (and you should ALWAYS be concerned about corruption) then back up often.
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  5265. THANK YOU FOR THE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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  5266. They're still making new ones.
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  5267. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Information Should I Provide When Asking for Help? ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfTiMvqEzl4&t=0s
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  5268. thank you!
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  5269. I believe you can downgrade from 11 to 10, but you would need ot have the same Pro/Home edition.
    1
  5270. Not sure what you're asking... suggest for what?
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  5271. Honestly, the specific language you choose isn't important, at least not to me. What matters is the skillset that allows you to program, the way of thinking that leads you to solving problems with code. The specific programming language devolves into an implementation detail. When I was hiring I hired for skill and thinking ability. And yes, that included hiring people that didn't know the programming language we actually used. That being said if there's a place or customer you want to work for, finding out what language they use can give you a leg up. I talk about all this more here: https://askleo.com/learn-programming/ "How Hard Is It to Learn Programming?"
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  5272. Not that I'm aware of. It seems they've moved it all to a package deal.
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  5273. Sleep will eventually hibernate if power is removed. Both will survive quite nicely.
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  5274. Files in the OneDrive folder on your PC stay on your PC. (Yes, Documents, etc, may be moved into the OneDrive folder IF and only if you have the stupid "backup" feature turned on, but even then they're still on your PC.)
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  5275. Depends on the site.
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  5276. Yeah, it is confusing. The bottom line is that they DON'T interact. Yahoo does its thing in its folder, Outlook does its thing in its folder. They don't share info, as far as I know.
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  5277. Since we've seen nothing yet, there's no way to tell. It's possible it's an empty threat, it's possible that it's a partial threat applying only to certain types of incompatibility. Given the number of people that want to do it, though, this is a possible solution, albeit with a lot of caveats.
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  5278. False.
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  5279. That was answered in the video.
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  5280. The backup from another computer? No, that's fragile and can cause errors.
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  5281. There are always security holes to be patched. There's no such thing as perfect software. The real question is have we found the most important ones, and while chances are yes, there's simply no way to positively say that.
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  5282. 50/60 falls into the same bucket as 120/220 - if the charger can handle it automatically, great, otherwise DO NOT try to use one where you have a charger for the other. I don't believe you can recharger alkaline, or recharge them same as NiCad, but I could be wrong.
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  5283. Correct. It depends on your needs -- there is no single "this is what you want" answer.
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  5284. I believe so, with the exception that the file name is still visible. The contents are securely encrypted.
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  5285. Can you find the files online in your OneDrive.com account? (If you want to pursue this further, reach out via https://askleo.com/ask - it's easier to track and include screenshots.)
    1
  5286. Thanks!
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  5287. I'd see if there's an updated driver for the device.
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  5288. Thankfully, I'm told I'm not alone.
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  5289. "Us oldies" would be wrong. Passkeys are secure and safe.
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  5290. Anything is possible.
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  5291. Depends on the key. The short answer is not easily, but some keys support NFC in addition to USB. Some phones have USB adapters that can be plugged in to the USB-C port.
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  5292. It can happen, but I find it's usually due to either of two things: it came back in infected data that was restored to (or never removed from) the infected machine, OR individuals immediately repeate whatever they did to get infected in the first place.
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  5293. The service recommended in the video DOES NOT. I know the owner personally and trust him implicitly.
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  5294. Never "unsubscribe" from spam. It just gets you more spam. Mark as spam instead.
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  5295. I don't understand what you're connecting it TO. A computer? Not a problem. An external hard drive? Not sure there's a point.
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  5296.  @ini_gem I would not expect harm, but I would expect the external drive not to work. 🙂
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  5297. To the best of my knowledge they do not expire.
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  5298. I have no idea what this means.
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  5299. The problem with standards is that there are so many of them. :-)
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  5300. Make sure that you can login to that account from a browser on a PC. That'll have more recovery options as well.
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  5301.  @keishachandler9781  If you've logged in on the PC, then you know the username and password are correct and they should work to log in to other devices.
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  5302. You can still replace the taskbar with something like Start11 or OpenShell.
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  5303. Disconnect from the internet and perform a completely fresh install of Windows (including disk formatting).
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  5304. I've used simpleurl.com for years.
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  5305. Yup. Happens ALL THE TIME. Not something to worry about.
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  5306. Check the date/time/timezone on your computer.
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  5307. There are A-to-C converters. And there are also keyboard with USB-C.
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  5308. Because email is an awesome way to communicate. And many (MANY) online services require that you have an email address to use them. And if you mean instead of using an online interface, then I'd say: to keep your email backed up, and to make it easy to move email to folders outside of your email account, but still kept locally.
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  5309. If you copy a file that is not in the OneDrive folder on your PC INTO the OneDrive folder on your PC it is copied online.to onedrive.com. the original that is not in your OneDrive folder is unaffected. If you MOVE a file that is not in the OneDrive folder on your PC INTO the OneDrive folder on your PC it is copied online.to onedrive.com. Since you moved the file the original no longer exists, but has been moved into the OneDrive folder on your PC.
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  5310.  @BabyMandingo  Sounds like you have a hardware problem. I would try a different keyboard to rule that out.
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  5311. If you click to change path you can set it to be a path rather than a drive letter. That's kinda advanced usage, but very Linux-like. If it's grayed out there's a different problem with the drive.
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  5312. So many Corgis. :-)
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  5313. Try a different keyboard. Sounds like a hardware issue.
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  5314. I've not found a workable alternative. Other than a faster internet connection, that is.
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  5315. It's one of those technologies I find endlessly fascinating.
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  5316. Unfortunately none of the are plug-and-play -- there will be some configuration of some sort required. MOST will appear as a separate SSID (i.e. a separate network when your device is looking for a Wi-Fi network), but connecting to either would be a connection to your network. For example I used to have a repeater in my barn, and it appeared as "NOTENLAN-BARN", and my main AP was "NOTENLAN-HOME". I could connect to whichever was stronger. I used a Netgear at the time and it seemed pretty solid. Current model looks to be https://go.askleo.com/ama/B00L0YLRUW and I've also had good luck with TP-Link equipment. https://go.askleo.com/ama/B0195Y0A42 . I have the Samsung mesh right now, but probably would not recommend it. Good luck!
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  5317. Nope. Please see: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  5318. No direct experience with it, but I hear good things.
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  5319. Glad I could help. In addition to deleting OneDrive files, those really are the only two options.
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  5320. Remember, your other Google services are included: Photos and Google Drive.
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  5321. Not sure. It's a stretch, for sure, but I would LOVE to seem them try. The results would have to be better than what we see today.
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  5322. I believe it will soon be uninstalled for you.
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  5323. There's really no useful "how to". Its just too much of a mess.
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  5324. I don't know what "xing" means. If it's just closing the browser, then NO, that's not a sign off.
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  5325. This might be a good start: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  5326. You clearly haven't spent much time on this channel or on my site then. Criticism abounds, when it warranted.
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  5327. Same discussion as in the video, actually - depends on how else the drive will be used. If Windows only, I'd use NTFS.
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  5328. Apparently you're not reading all comments, since I reply often, just not to every single comment. There is no "yes/no" to is my data protected, because it depends on many things. But it is best to assume it is NOT. That means a) you should regularly backup the contents of your OneDrive/GoogleDrive/Dropbox/whatever yourself, ideally to an external hard disk or other system in your control. Now, that being said, many of the providers will notice if a lot of files change all at once -- a hallmark or ransomware. OneDrive, for example, will notice, and ask if you'd like to revert ALL of your OneDrive back to before the massive change happened.
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  5329. Thanks!
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  5330. It's extremely difficult to delete - to the point I'd guess it to be impossible. (You can setup without a Microsoft account. I don't have the process in front of me but if you use a bad email address, or are disconnected from the network at the time it asks you to, I believe it falls back to setting up with a local account.)
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  5331. I'd have to see the "demand". Never heard of such a thing. Make sure you've followed the instructions within the video to also disconnect Office from OneDrive.
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  5332. The only reason I recommend CSV is to remove any dependance on the password manager whatsoever. If you forget your master password, for example, the CSV file is still there for you.
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  5333. They don't need OneDrive to do that.
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  5334. Yup. It's right here: https://askleo.com/what_security_software_do_you_recommend/ & here https://youtu.be/ecRPfN7k0zw
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  5335. Good question. Sadly, "Why" is almost unanswerable when it comes to tech. https://askleo.com/why-ask-why/
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  5336. No way for me to know. Check with the manufacturer.
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  5337. Only how to avoid, and recover from, and why hacking in general is a very bad thing to try to do.
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  5338. New installs don't have it. But it's also possible to get it back.
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  5339. Too many words. Got it.
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  5340.  @thewolfy2045  (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
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  5341. Yup
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  5342. You can skip the cloud-related items in this list: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  5343.  @lightyami5934  Anything is possible. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  5344. Thanks! Glad it helps!
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  5345. What about it? I love it. use it every day. :-)
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  5346. Of course it's possible. It depends on what backup you choose to restore, and how completely you choose to restore it.
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  5347.  @verahunt2993  Indeed, there is risk. But at some point you discovered that the malware existed. You would start with a backup prior to that. And to be clear, that this might be a possibility is NOT an excuse to not backup at all. Even if the backup is infected, you can restore it somewhere safe, run anti-malware tools against it, and always exact non-infected files.
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  5348. No, it's accurate. BoxCryptor (no longer available, now Cryptomator) encrypts the data on your machine before it gets uploaded to OneDrive. Thus OneDrive never sees the UNencrypted data.
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  5349. You can visit onedrive.com online to deal with OneDrive files without having OneDrive installed or running on your PC.
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  5350. So change it. That's always one of the first setup instructions.
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  5351. No. The batter will likely wear down (hold less and less of a charge), but otherwise it'll be fine.
    1
  5352.  @PullinMyOwn  I don't have specific recommendations for the Mac, but the concept is still very very true: malware can do anything. There is no guaranteed reliable way to "bypass" a keylogger. What's critical is you don't allow malware on your machine to begin with, regardless of it being a PC, a Mac, or something else.
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  5353.  @PullinMyOwn  There's simply no way to know for sure. You've done pretty much what I would have done, though.
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  5354. Do they appear on your computer? If they do, then they could be encrypted there.
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  5355. If you upgrade I think there's a 10 day window. But if you take a full image backup prior to the upgrade, you can revert/restore at any time.
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  5356. Mailing list software will put that in if you're using that. It's not intended for email you send individually.
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  5357. Chances are the volume is not formatted using a format Windows recognizes, OR there's a problem. DO try viewing it on another machine.
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  5358.  @Nwa-El  Right. Windows won't recognize that. If you want to get data off of it, you'll need a Mac. If you just want to use it, you'll need to reformat it in Windows, erasing everything on it.
    1
  5359. Yes.
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  5360. ✅ Watch next ▶ Phishing: How to Know It When You See It ▶ https://youtu.be/oXF-5I9D0lA
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  5361. 👆
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  5362. Then you will not be able to get in.
    1
  5363. If you're within warrantee, I would absolutely contact Seagate
    1
  5364.  @DebasisPoddar-qu9kp I'll point you at this: https://askleo.com/how-to-securely-wipe-the-windows-system-drive/
    1
  5365. No one is "making" you upgrade to Windows 11. It's quite possible to keep using 10 safely for the life of that machine.
    1
  5366. Yup. And I've been able to watch using Proton.
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  5367. Bill, who has nothing to do with this any more.
    1
  5368. Depends on exactly what you mean by "not running properly on startup". That could mean many, many different things.
    1
  5369. Depends on the service, you'd need to ask them. In general, though, NO.
    1
  5370. Here's more on the topic: https://askleo.com/why-is-my-outlook-com-email-suddenly-full/
    1
  5371. Yes. It's a backup of EVERYTHING
    1
  5372. It's "system32"
    1
  5373. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Go Back to a Local Account after Setting Up Windows 11 with a Microsoft Account? ▶ https://youtu.be/h_5lWNWyVoY
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  5374. %APPDATA% should be shorthand for C:\Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\
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  5375. Major objection is this: https://askleo.com/the-problem-with-onedrive-backup/ - it's causing people to lose data. Other than that it's fine once you get to know how to use it safely.
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  5376. I've heard of it, but it's not for me. I've never really liked the tablet experience of Windows. I also have friends who;ve had less than stellar experiences with Lenovo.
    1
  5377. "there is an error" - can't help you without more details, Sorry.
    1
  5378. Sadly, she's not optional if you have an iPhone. I think you can turn her off, kinda, but she's still there. And for the record, LOTS of people "need" her and use her frequently.
    1
  5379. Is it complaining specifically about space? Be sure to check Google Drive.
    1
  5380.  @christinemccloskey7429  Be sure to empty the RecycleBin / Trash in both places.
    1
  5381. Microsoft does "encourage" using the Microsoft account when you sign in to other services, so I would assume activation counts as well. However it's always been an option, so be careful to watch the messages and options available as you do so.
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  5382.  @flipflopski2951  Huh? That I have ONE older PC running Linux doesn't mean all my machines are. My desktop and laptop are both Windows 11.
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  5383. a) BACK UP b) prepare to replace it
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  5384. Indeed. That, and a few other thigns, contributed to my final recommendation: https://youtube.com/shorts/RoCwtsbtj74?feature=share
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  5385. I don't think a system restore is enough. Perhaps a complete image backup taken prior to turning off S mode.
    1
  5386. Then you go to your mobile provider, get a new phone, and make sure that your phone number is ported to the new phone. You'll then get your SMS messages.
    1
  5387. Two words any Microsoftee of a certain vintage will always react to: "Bedlam DL3". More info: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/me-too/ba-p/610643
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  5388. It's been a while, but I think Revo does, Might be worth experimenting to find out.
    1
  5389. A quick format should do. https://askleo.com/reformat-reinstall-windows/ has more.
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  5390. You can sign in to your PC with a local account, but you sign in to the OneDrive with a Microsoft account. That's required.
    1
  5391. Anyone might do anything and change their minds and policies at any time. I choose not to live in fear. (And besides, the blow back from that kind of change would be really bad for MS.)
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  5392. You mean the flag that says trial period exhausted? I would think so, actually, though it'll depend on the technique used by the program. Certainly worth a try.
    1
  5393. DO NOT UNSUBSCRIBE FROM SPAM. It only gets you more spam. Here's why: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_stop_all_this_spam/ - if spam is showing up in your spam folder, that's the system working as it should. I'm not sure why you're bothering to look in the trash, either. Focus on your inbox, and when you find spam there mark it as spam and move on.
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  5394. Sounds like this: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-verify-an-email-address-in-your-microsoft-account-c3d5eb19-ae11-fa82-1773-64f8e58e6af3
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  5395. Various programs can do that. I believe Rufus can, for example.
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  5396. All you've done is disconnected that one computer. Files remain in the cloud at onedrive.com and on any other computers configured to download the.
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  5397. Only if you connect via Wi-Fi. That'll block it. If you connect by ethernet cable, of course, that still passes through.
    1
  5398. Authenticator is independent of browser.
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  5399. "Worthless product" that something like 1/4 of all email users use. Gotcha. Wondering how they can possibly use this "worthless" product.
    1
  5400. Bill's no longer involved.
    1
  5401. No, not directly. Cookies do not contain viruses.
    1
  5402. Full scans are the way to go. More than that would depend on why you're concerned.
    1
  5403. 1) That's incorrect. I'm using Passkeys and have removed the password. Setting up on a new machine, where there is no passkey, works just fine using an alternative authentication mechanism. 2) With 1Password (and others) you CAN store your passkeys IN your vault.
    1
  5404. I don't know. I would expect not, but this can also vary from seller to seller.
    1
  5405. You sure you're not being asked for 16/32/64 *character* passwords?
    1
  5406. It just works.
    1
  5407. /R implies /F automatically. As for Windows update I'd point you at this: https://askleo.com/fix-windows-update/
    1
  5408. If you backup the entire disk, yes. If you backup only a partition, then probably not. Hence I recommend full disk always.
    1
  5409. I knew/know of him, but we've never met.
    1
  5410. How? There's absolutely no way to know. Could be measuring error. Could be a bad power supply. Could be normal behavior when there's nothing attached. Could be something I haven't thought of.
    1
  5411. Depends ENTIRELY on what you're doing and how you're trying to do it. If you want to pursue it, head over to https://askleo.com/ask and give me LOTS of details. Thanks.
    1
  5412. Sounds exactly like my situation. We solve it with a password manager that allows us to share entries. (1Password)
    1
  5413. In theory, I think so, but you'd have to share a cryptomator setup and password with your recipients.
    1
  5414. Depending on the OS and where you're getting those drivers from it's possible that the machine's simply no longer supported.
    1
  5415. Wrong? Why? People want to be able to do it, and they should be able to do it. If it's blocked, I'm sure another approach will appear.
    1
  5416.  @Drew1903SG  We disagree.
    1
  5417.  @Drew1903SG  On that we agree.
    1
  5418. Read through the comments, many people mentioned them. My personal preference is rather than relying on any specific media, to move the content forward to newer media every decade or so.
    1
  5419. You may end up having to manually activate each of those 29 machines. Sysprep might well be worth it.
    1
  5420. Username and password for those services. Perhaps I'm missing something about your question?
    1
  5421. Bing means many things so I'd have ot know exactly what aspect of it you want re-enabled. If nothing else, watch the video to see all the different settings to turn it off in different places, and undo them.
    1
  5422. No. Unless you've been backing them up yourself, of course.
    1
  5423. You can't click what? Follow the instructions in the video, or the link'ed article.
    1
  5424. If it's that offensive to you, you can pay for YouTube premium to remove the ads.
    1
  5425. I recommend against doing that because if your GoogleMicrosoft account gets compromised the hackers then have access to ALL the other places youv'e used it to sign in.
    1
  5426. It was. I think my original version of the article that goes with this video dates back to Windows XP. It's more about the prevalence of the NTFS file system.
    1
  5427. I believe a sign in counts as activity.
    1
  5428. Very UNlikely.
    1
  5429. No way for me to know. I'd at least run a full anti-malware scan.
    1
  5430. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please follow the account recovery steps as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-my-hacked-facebook-account/ If Facebook's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Facebook recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry.
    1
  5431. I love these comments because there's also a plethora of people saying it's because the right-wing mainstream media is so biased.
    1
  5432. Microsoft allows you to remove passwords. In leiu of that, set the password to something ridiculously long and complex, and then don't save it anywhere. Nothing for hackers to steal, you'd never use it yourself, so it's as close to password-free as you can get.
    1
  5433. I don't understand. If they come with DOS you'll need to install Windows from scratch. By definition that'll get you the Windows OOBE.
    1
  5434.  @gkefa  It will run as part of setting up Windows. You don't have to run it separately.
    1
  5435. It is true bidirectional sync. Delete a file in one place (PC or online) and it's deleted in the other (online or PC).
    1
  5436. Exactly.
    1
  5437. 1) Check your Junk folder. 2) Make sure your account hasn't exceeded its storage capacity. 3) Create an account at a different provider if you haven't already, and send email to your hotmail address. If you get a bounce that'll tell you more. If you don't, then I'm not sure what more to suggest.
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  5438. That's because the default location to store in is a Word setting, not a OneDrive setting. More here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-disable-onedrive-in-office-365/
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  5439. My thoughts on registry cleaners: https://askleo.com/best-registry-cleaner/
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  5440. Answered in the video.
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  5441. They will delete it, but they'll email you warnings with lots of lead time before they do. DEFINTELY keep paying attention to your email.
    1
  5442.  @BWVidventures  Nope. But you should back up anyway. :-)
    1
  5443. That depends ENTIRELY on exactly how the email is stored on disk. Thunderbird, for example, should retain all that.
    1
  5444. Thank you!
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  5445. Mentioned in the video: mark spam as spam.
    1
  5446. In my experience there's no real standard. Center positive seems the most common, BUT it's not something you can count on.
    1
  5447. Huh? How?
    1
  5448.  @Knards  Yeah, that's not really Library related. That sounds like OneDrive's horrid "backup" feature.
    1
  5449. Sure
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  5450. As the video points out there is no way to know. You may need them ALL. I would do something else to free up space (maybe run disk cleanup utlity) and NOT try to guess which of these you do or don't need. They're not that big.
    1
  5451. Depends on where you put the ethernet. Ring devices (I have three) are Wi-Fi, so the most important thing to do is make sure that they have a good Wi-Fi signal at their locations. Second most important is the speed of yoru internet - captured video gets uploaded before you can see it, and that can take time if you have a slow connection. (Not sure about live - I hope that goes direct but I could be mistaken.)
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  5452.  @georgebrodie9795  I'm not sure what you mean by "base station" as separate from your router. (Could mean many things.) The Wi-Fi access point needs to be closer to your Ring devices, by the sound of it. If by "base station" you mean access point (box with antennas) then that's what you would move. If that needs a longer ethernet cable to connect to your router, then that's one way to do it. But I could be wrong since I'm making a bunch of assumptions about your setup.
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  5453.  @georgebrodie9795  And I'm saying I don't know. If by base station you mean Wi-Fi access point, then moving it closer to your Ring devices is more important than how the access point is connected to the router. Normally, yes, it is connected to the router via a cable, but it's the Wi-Fi signal you need to improve - that's what the devices are complaining about.
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  5454.  @georgebrodie9795  Las time: I Don't Know. I'm still REALLY unclear as to your actual, physical, setup and that matters A LOT. What I can say is that if your Ring devices are complaining of a weak signal, then the way to make that signal stronger is to get a Wi-Fi access point physically closer to the devices, or remove interference with the Wi-Fi signal. That may, OR MAY NOT, involve an extender. In my case no extender was involved, I simply moved my access points to be closer to my Ring devices. Hope that clarifies.
    1
  5455. No
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  5456. Not really. If the spam is landing in the spam or junk folder, that's the system working as it should. If they're landing in your inbox, then mark them as spam. Most email providers or programs will eventually learn that those are spam to you and start marking them automatically.
    1
  5457. Depends on the ID.
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  5458. I believe everything associated with the account will be deleted.
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  5459. "What If....". If they get the private key in your computer all bets are off, of course. BUT THIS IS EXTREMELY UNLIKELY, as the private key is securely stored by the operating system. It is not a reason to avoid passkeys in any way.
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  5460. Thank you!
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  5461. Thank you!
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  5462. Telegram is a messaging platform, not cloud storage.
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  5463. Buk tape erasers are unreliable, and don't have the same effect on hard disk platters encsed in metal boxes with a bunch of other hard disk platters. I do NOT recommend this approach.
    1
  5464. Cancel it. You can do that in your account on the amazon website.
    1
  5465.  @lofi5163  Thats what cancling it should do. Contact amazon customer service.
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  5466. Works fine for me. Any lag I experience is usually the email provider. You might also take a look at how large your folders are, as I could see that negatively impacting performance.
    1
  5467.  @Zaros1337  Honestly I don't have a guideline. It depends on things like the speed of your system and hard disk. It's just something I'd investigate. I'd probably start to pay attention as folders you use regularly got bigger than a gigabyte or so.
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  5468. Screenshot, screenshot + OCR, or "View Source" and look for the text you want to copy. OR respect the fact that it's copy-protected.
    1
  5469. I haven't looked at their video, but there are situations where it can be done. Just not every situation (and perhaps not even most).
    1
  5470. It's unclear what tool you're using then because my mobile - both Outlook and Gmail - do.
    1
  5471. Except for all the zillions of tablets that have been destroyed since they were created.
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  5472. LastPass DID encrypt the vault. I don't understand where that comment comes from.
    1
  5473. In theory, yes.
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  5474. ​ @Devilplayer5472  No. Not unless you use some kind of "login with Google" functionality, but that's something YOU choose.
    1
  5475. To start: try a different keyboard.
    1
  5476. It's super unclear. I will tell you that everyone is uncertain of what to do to stay relevant.
    1
  5477. As long as you didn't continue.
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  5478. It keeps me out of my wife's hair.
    1
  5479. Sounds like a problem with the keyboard itself. Try a different one?
    1
  5480. No. Images are in a different format. You can restore an image to a replacement drive.
    1
  5481.  @Mark-n2u9z  If your hard drive fails, you replace it and restore the backup image to it. If you accidentally delete a file, you can get it out of the backup image.
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  5482. It's no secret. leo@askleo.com
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  5483. "Who the heck falls for spam anyway?" Just enough to make it work. You'd be surprised.
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  5484. Not quite sure what you're asking.
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  5485. Some, but as you say, not all.
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  5486. Dropbox, Google Drive, Proton Drive, iCloud. I use them all in various ways.
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  5487. Nope. https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/results/sources/
    1
  5488. What about it? What, specifically, are you looking for?
    1
  5489.  @joeKing45  For a mobile device the answer is technically no. OneDrive assumes connectivity. Now, there are apps like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.onesyncv2&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 that can let you set up some kind of a sync between onedrive and the storage in your phone, but it's not trivial.
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  5490. Don't know what a programming language like Python has to do with it. Scammers use many tools and techniques, Python is just one small part of their arsenal.
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  5491. Yup. 👍
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  5492. The video includes another culprit: your web browser's attempt to be helpful and remember things for you. It's not gmail specific, and varies based on browser. So step one: see if it happens using a different browser.
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  5493. Honestly I'm not sure. It qualifies (for either program) as restoring to a completely different machine, so results might be mixed.
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  5494. It's not 12 windows, but rather 12 (or more) processes running. And yes, it's sadly normal.
    1
  5495. I'd reach out to the manufacturer for advice.
    1
  5496. https://askleo.com/ask would be a good place to do that. :-)
    1
  5497. Depends on how you've set thigns up, where things are stored, and if you've given anyone instructions.
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  5498. Don't understand the question. Chrome Remote Desktop works across LAN or intenrrnet.
    1
  5499. It's a man-in-the-middle attack. I've got an article/video coming on that.
    1
  5500. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why ANY Two-Factor Is Better than No Two-Factor ▶ https://youtu.be/2DNJqjGLHR8
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  5501. This is a video summary of my newsletter, and it was the "featured article" I discussed. You'll see a link to the specific malware article in the description, as well as a link to the video for that article as well.
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  5502. And that's the problem: many people don't recognize them as ads.
    1
  5503. It's exactly the same as setting up the passkey on that first device the first time. You authenticate some other way, and set it up again.
    1
  5504. I do. It's what I recommend: https://askleo.com/security-software-recommend/
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  5505. Will there be M-Disc readers in 1000 years?
    1
  5506. Power button on the box. Start menu, power icon. Right click start menu, "Shut down or sign out". There are probably more ways.
    1
  5507. Yes. Everything stored in thunderbird is moved.
    1
  5508. 2FA is still better than no 2FA.
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  5509. If you've been backing up the unencrypted data (which I strongly recommend) you can just restore from that. Otherwise, I'd have you reach out to BoxCryptor. You certainly won't be the only one.
    1
  5510. The backup software handles it transparently. Mount your most recent backup (incremental or whatever), and look for the file.
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  5511.  @we-are-electric1445  Not that I'm aware of. HOWEVER you can get older files by opening an older incremental. Let's say you have a full backup on the 1st followed by 30 incrementals. You want the file as it was on the 15th. So rather than opening the most recent incremental, you point the tool at the incremental taken on the 15. That should expose all the files as they were on that day.
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  5512. Not that I'm aware of. As I outline in the video PDFs were never meant to be edited. The correct solution would be to get the original in an editable format to begin with.
    1
  5513. As I say to everyone who makes a comment like this: prove it. Show us how. Until then, you're just blowing smoke.
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  5514.  @KidHacker1234  I say again: prove it. Show us how.
    1
  5515. I have not. Sorry.
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  5516. I've played with everything, but correct me if I'm wrong: it locates filenames only -- it doesn't search document contents?
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  5517. Nothing, unless you want to install or use software that isn't in the MS store. Like, say, a different browser.
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  5518. I'm currently not using Camtasia, but did for many years. It has a great editor, though, and in fact is what my video editor uses when processing these videos. I record using OBS, and when I edit myself I use DaVinci Resolve. SnagIt is a separate product (though they may have sales bundles from time to time).
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  5519. I'm really not sure what the best alternatives are. I know I do have one friend who's doing as you suggest: simply screen recording it for posterity.
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  5520. if you really want to delete the photos, make sur ethey're backed up somewhere, but visit onedrive.com on a computer and delete them there. it'll be easier.
    1
  5521. I'd have you try Recuva to see if it can find anything: https://askleo.com/recuva-free-easy-undelete-file-recovery-tool/ - and PLEASE start backing up so you never run into data loss again.
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  5522. I wouldn't. But if for whatever reason you insisted, then I'd do it via Settings -> Apps and Features where you can run the UNinstall for each.
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  5523. Almost all applications let you change the default location they use.
    1
  5524. The movement is a one-time thing when you enable backup. After that they remain two unrelated folders.
    1
  5525. What about it? I have a video/article coming up on it. It's not nearly as bad as people are saying.
    1
  5526. I don't think you can do it over a network. Local and USB drives should work.
    1
  5527. All you can do is follow the instructions offered.
    1
  5528. Nope. Closest is ChromeOS on ChromeBooks. Windows will be around for a VERY long time.
    1
  5529. As long as you have the Bitlocker recovery key, you should be able to access it from any Windows (but only Windows) machine. VeraCrypt has done a good job of maintaining backwards compatibility.
    1
  5530. My parents were both born in Holland, and all my remaining blood relatives (at least those I know of) are there. :-) Looking forward to visiting again once travel becomes realistic again.
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  5531. It makes more sense when you see how many people store >>documents<< on their desktop directly. That ain't right either, but backing it up makes more sense in that (broken) context.
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  5532. That's the same as what I referred to as "Microsoft Office Outlook", as well as "Microsoft 365 Outlook".
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  5533. It what people are searching for, so this is their answer.
    1
  5534. Generally only one form of 2FA is required.
    1
  5535. The answer to both is: you can't. Microsoft has elected to hardwire that. So, don't use Windows search for online searching, but instead fire up your browser of choice and use your search engine of choice.
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  5536. If it's not plugged in you'll train your battery, probably in less than 24 hours.
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  5537. If you're looking to view it's contents, you can't. You need Excel, or an Excel-compatible alternative to open the file.
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  5538. While I no longer recommend LastPass because of how poorly they communicated the event: NO PASSWORDS WERE EVER COMPROMISED. When the technology is done properly, even a company hack should have ZERO impact.
    1
  5539. Connections are unique to each Windows user, if that's what you mean.
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  5540. "My beef, however, is that they're not deliberately trying to make things easier." - excellent observation, and I'll agree to a point. I believe they are, but they're just too close to the problem to really understand what that means for the average user. My other thought is a little more cynical: you and I are not the customer. We're either the product (see advertising, data collection, etc.), or corporate interests are the real customer (enterprise deployments, etc.), since they make MS much more money than you and I ever will.
    1
  5541. True, but that task has "Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed" set, so if your machine is off, it'll happen when you turn the machine back on again.
    1
  5542. That's exactly what this video is about.
    1
  5543. It can, yes.
    1
  5544. It's not memory, it's disk space. File History uses whatever free space is on the disk you have it use.
    1
  5545. I also get people telling me I speak to slowly. The YouTube player has a speed control you can use.
    1
  5546. Ha! Super-8 movies of your's truly: https://leo.notenboom.org/little-leo/
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  5547.  @stevebogucki5494  I had them digitized because it was the only way I'd ever see them again. :-) And various and sundry family members have really enjoyed them, I suspect there are a few members of the next generation that might as well. Then they become ancient history.
    1
  5548. I do. I just make sure that my browser's all either ask for the download location each time, or are configured to use my non-standard location by default.
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  5549. It. Does. NOT.
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  5550. PLEASE give me the citation for that claim.
    1
  5551.  @flashback17  They look pretty cash-rich to me. But again, do you have a source for the Windows 12 claim? I really wan to know.
    1
  5552.  @flashback17  On the contrary. But I am committed to trying to confirm rumors that people keep posting. Or pointing out that they're just rumors. So far everything about 12 is rumor and hearsay. If there's proof I really do want to see it.
    1
  5553. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Most Important Attitude ▶ https://youtu.be/W2913Hgsn1E
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  5554. That depends entirely on the specific software. And you'll probably need to reinstall it.
    1
  5555. It should, but it may depend on the specific earthlink configuration.
    1
  5556. Sure. You can even get laptop stands with fans built in.
    1
  5557.  @floycewhite6991  Not all BIOS's have this ability. In fact I'd say most do not.
    1
  5558. Microsoft did NOT say that Windows 10 would be the last. That was one marketing person, taken out of context. Similarly Microsoft never claimed that Windows would be a "rolling service". More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  5559. 90's? I was still at Microsoft then. :-) Ask Leo! started in 2003.
    1
  5560. https://askleo.com/contact
    1
  5561. But if you accidentally turn it (or leave it) on, then damage has been done.
    1
  5562.  @6maxwell99  Yes. That's one of the points of the video. Just make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN the folder you move them to is NOT anywhere within the OneDrive folder.
    1
  5563. It’s a feature. Really.
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  5564. To the best of my knowledge a) you can't and b) there's no point.
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  5565. As long as you're behind a router (you probably are), and follow good security practices when you use your computer, the chances re miniscule.
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  5566. No idea. Not nearly enough to go on. Looks like a recovery code of some sort, but for what I can't say.
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  5567. I don't think you can bypass iCloud there either.
    1
  5568. Bill Gates has nothing to do with this any more. Hasn't for many years.
    1
  5569. Exactly. Leave them alone.
    1
  5570. This is behaving like a bad hard drive, or a hard drive with a bad sector that can't be repaired. If you can I'd try diagnosing the hard disk on another machine, or perhaps even replacing it.
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  5571. Showing in the log isn't the same (or shouldn't be) as being available or taking up space.
    1
  5572. I get complaints that I move too slow. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  5573. I'm guessing I don't really understand what you're asking. A shortcut is just a file itself.
    1
  5574. Glad it was helpful!
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  5575. Who, exactly, is the scammer?
    1
  5576. There's no built-in way, really. This article has a work-around: https://askleo.com/how_can_i_get_windows_explorer_to_default_to_open_on_a_directory_of_my_choosing/
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  5577. Nope. It has not.
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  5578. No idea. Maybe? Probably? There's no way for me to know for sure, since it depends on the specific devices involved.
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  5579. I make a video about it because clearly there are processes that are accessing the device, and if they are writing there's a risk of damage. I make a video about it because people ask the question, and I answer it. And I don't recall mentioning ReadyBoost, why did you bring that up?
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  5580. There's no way to know if it's OK. That's why I recommend leaving them alone. No idea how this related to the Geforce Experience.
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  5581. I certainly keep hearing about it. I have mixed feelings on it, and feel that a practice of moving data forward to newer media over its lifetime (floppys to CDs, CDs to HDs, HDs to larger HDs, that to whatever comes next, etc.) is actually more cost effective and less prone to obsolescence.
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  5582. OBS (the software I use) will also let me use video for that background. I have, and have been tempted to use, burning flames in the background.
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  5583. I generally don't worry about it much at all. As long as you maintain strong account security the risk is low.
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  5584. I'd have to understand exactly what that means in your context. I mean, sure, the answer is "yes", but I suspect you want more.
    1
  5585. I don't have a lot more to say. You said you reset your PC - which I take to mean reinstalled Windows - and that should erase any malware. Simply syncing files from services like onedrive will not install malware. If your computer's performance begins to suffer, then you may need to look elsewhere. At this point all I can recommend is that you perhaps have a technician look at it if you are still concerned.
    1
  5586. I do get the feeling that you're over thinking this. I recommend you find someone local who can look at your specific situation and advise you.
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  5587. No.
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  5588. a) you don't have to store your docs in the cloud b) microsoft already has complete access to your PC via Windows c) Yes, if an account gets hacked then its contents are visible to the hacker. True for all accounts, not just cloud. Maintaining good security remains important.
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  5589. If you can reboot into safe mode, or from a rescue disk, or some of the repair options that Windows 10 will display for Advanced Startup. (Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery -> Advanced Startup). Each of these generally has an option to go to a restore point.
    1
  5590.  @Christopher.E.Souter  Google's admins, yes. You, no. I was really talking about corporate systems.
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  5591. The video you just commented on discusses one. There may be others.
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  5592. Oh, I'm sure it's still machine learning. I've played with it some, and it's interesting, but I've never been able to replicate the dramatic improvements I see in their ads. Might be my approach to using it, might be the photos I'm dealing with.
    1
  5593. "crypt domainer"? That's Cryptomator, so I'm not sure what you're pointing out.
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  5594. "The cloud" is only one place (regardless of how many drives they use). One account. Not backed up.
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  5595.  @johncaiwa  True to a point. It's "one place" because if you lose access to that ONE account, you lose access to all those servers wherever they may be. I see it happen all the time.
    1
  5596. True 1080p is. 1920x1080, aka the 16:9 ratio. If it's not 1920x1080, then by definition it's not 1080p.
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  5597. Booting from an SD card is typically a hardare/BIOS/UEFI problem, and has nothing to do with the OS. A thumbdrive is more likely to work.
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  5598. The only downside is that password managers don't enter passwords into Windows login where you might use a Microsoft account password. But overall, definitely +1 for password managers. :-)
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  5599. So many alternatives. Dropbox, Google Drive, Proton Drive, Box.com, and more.
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  5600. Passkeys are a step towards a future where passwords are no longer used.
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  5601. The article linked in the description includes links to articles that show you how. (Video too.)
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  5602. Thank you!
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  5603. Sounds like a scam to me.
    1
  5604. Do you have two factor authentication on the account? If so: https://askleo.com/email-program-cant-sign-in/
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  5605. A Windows Product key has nothing to do with this. If you have a virus, remove the virus. Here's an article on how I recommend doing so, without purchasing a new Windows Key: https://askleo.com/remove-malware/
    1
  5606. Try again later? They may be rate-limiting downloads.
    1
  5607. Contact the manufacturer of the computer to determine IF the BIOS can be reflashed, and how.
    1
  5608. Not worth it. A format will erase them. Multiple pass formats (as offered in the Reset This PC path) will take care of the persistent.
    1
  5609. Malware exists. Trust me.
    1
  5610. So, it depends. I'm sure that if the video file is shared with him directly, the metadata is retained. But mostly people are sharing with him by uploading to social media (TikTok in this case) -- which typically strips all the meta data.
    1
  5611. He's had nothing to with any of this in many. many years.
    1
  5612. When you read a book from the library, how are you compensating the author?
    1
  5613. Sorry. I don't understand the scenario you;re describing. Can you clarify?
    1
  5614. The OneDrive app on your computer must be signed in to your OneDrive account.
    1
  5615. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
    1
  5616. I approve. :-)
    1
  5617. It's often not our choice. As I said in the video often public records contain the information.
    1
  5618. Using whatever accout recover techniques or alternative sign-in techniques are available. PassKey is NEVER the ONLY way to sign it.
    1
  5619. https://www.easeus.com/support/contact.htm
    1
  5620. Only when required, when instructed by the service, or when involved in a breach. More here: https://askleo.com/is_a_periodic_password_change_a_good_thing/
    1
  5621. Works for me. Do you have two-factor authentication turned on for the account? That sometimes requires additional steps.
    1
  5622. Explained here: https://youtu.be/E5WPe6yUgNE
    1
  5623. YouTube is commonly referred to as the second largest search engine. While it might be a subset of Google Search (since videos will show up there), the number of people -- especially younger folk -- who start their search at YouTube is quite surprising.
    1
  5624. Wait a couple of days.
    1
  5625. Yes. This is one reason why password managers that work in multiple browsers are preferable to letting browsers remember passwords.
    1
  5626. I do know, or at least have an opinion, but the answer keeps changing! Which is what the video ultimately says.
    1
  5627. The same security you should already have in place. https://askleo.com/internet-safety/
    1
  5628.  @brenda8420  That is incorrect. Please watch the video or read the article referenced in the description.
    1
  5629.  @realwalterwhite1812  Impossible for me to say, really. Presumably, there's something on your machine preventing the update to the current version. One way would be to force the issue and download and install/update the current version directly from Microsoft. Perhaps if it fails it will give you more info. Or it'll work. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
    1
  5630.  @MikeH2SWL  Then it's likely, as the video outlines, there is something about your hardware that will no longer be supported and preventing you from getting the latest half-yearly update. You might try manually downloading and installing the most recent to see if it works or if failing gives you more info as why. Be sure to back up first, as always.
    1
  5631.  @rwyo83  This is absolutely NOT true. No utilities are removed.
    1
  5632. Rarely. I probably should do it more often.
    1
  5633. You do need a third party tool. There are several. I happen to use Mountain Duck.
    1
  5634. All I can say is maybe. The file system might be a little more robust, but honestly - I'd not bother.
    1
  5635. Thank you!
    1
  5636. 1) Probably yes. (Though do watch the video for reasons you might not want to.) 2) No need. 3) No need. 4) There shouldn't be any. NTFS is NTFS.
    1
  5637. Glad to hear that! Thanks!
    1
  5638. There's simply no way to know. It depends on the device.
    1
  5639. I never said anything about liking it. In fact, disliking it is one of the options I list in the article. Sitting around and grumping about it, however, is what I dislike. Live with it, or make a different choice, but to just sitting around and bitching helps no one.
    1
  5640. That's more likely a function of your operating system, which you didn't mention. The error message also probably included more information than just "not able to install' - can you provide that? Details mater a lot.
    1
  5641. Really.
    1
  5642. That works MOST of the time, but as it turns out it can also be spoofed depending on what mail program or interface you're using.
    1
  5643. I think it was/is too obscure for the average consumer. It just ever really caught on because people didn't really "get" it.
    1
  5644. Cake batter or cookie batter?
    1
  5645. Consensus? I WISH. Opinions are as divided as politics these days. Many (I'll say silent majority) are fine with it, running it without complaint or issue. Many others (a vocal crowd, to be sure) would say just the opposite: Windows 11 is to be avoided at all costs. I don't think you can look for a consensus here. Find people whose opinions you trust to begin with, and then see what they say.
    1
  5646. Depends on the context. %TEMP% is a placeholder that when used it replaced with the actual location of the temp folder, like C:\Users\lnote\AppData\Local\Temp
    1
  5647. a) Bill's no longer involved at all. b) I've never seen a class action even begun, much less succeed. Basically we all agreed to this when we accepted the terms of service.
    1
  5648. Well said?
    1
  5649. I don't understand how a second drive fits into this at all. It's a second drive, and everything should be completely separate and unrelated to OneDrive.
    1
  5650. Unfortunately not everyone has that. When available, great.
    1
  5651. If you've not logged in for three years you probably cannot get the old emails back. The video answered this.
    1
  5652.  @harshitamanihar6245  Only those covered in the video and companion article.
    1
  5653. A complete backup strategy includes, at a minimum, periodic (daily) incremental backups that back up what's changed since the previous backup. Tools like OneDrive, Dropbox and others can add more with real-time backups.
    1
  5654.  @mnphoneemail113  Backup tools like EaseUS ToDo and Macrium Reflect (and others) handle all this transparently. You tell them to restore the most recent copy of whatever, and they handle fetching the appropriate things from the most recent incremental (or full) backup on which they're stored.
    1
  5655. Do you hear of that happening often? I mean, other than in (fictional) television shows? It's not something I worry about.
    1
  5656. You don't HAVE to use their encrypted mail. You can send normal mail to people so they don't have to jump through hoops.
    1
  5657. Oh how I wish they'd pay me.
    1
  5658. Which "it"? In general no, but some solutions have an option to.
    1
  5659. Most folks need only one. If a second makes you feel safer, great, but realize that most REPLACE Defender, rather than working with it. More here: https://askleo.com/what_security_software_do_you_recommend/
    1
  5660. I don't understand the scenario. Can you be more detailed?
    1
  5661. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  5662. Those are word temporary files. They normally appear only while Word is open. If they're left after it's usually because Word didn't shut down properly. They're not malicious, but they can be safely deleted.
    1
  5663. Start with SFC: https://askleo.com/sfc-system-file-checker/
    1
  5664. There's no such thing as "safe". Please read: https://askleo.com/am-i-safe/
    1
  5665. You can add multiple admins, and I believe then the any admin can leave (even the one that created the page) and more admins can be added.
    1
  5666. Nothing.
    1
  5667. This PC doesn't refer to OneDrive. OneDrive may be WITHIN it, but that still references the OneDrive folder ON YOUR PC.
    1
  5668. No experience with it but it's been around for a long time and I think has a good reputation.
    1
  5669. I'm actually shocked at how common it is for people to be afraid to "just try it". You're absolutely right, a quick test would solve problems and save time.
    1
  5670. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Uh ... no.
    1
  5671.  @Understatedalways  Digital fingerprints have nothing to do with that. Comments are moderated all over, and indeed, abusive comments or spam are routinely removed. I do it myself. Every site owner gets to pick and choose what comments they want to allow. That's how the internet works.
    1
  5672. Yes. That's a different issue: https://askleo.com/is-onedrive-a-backup/
    1
  5673.  @wildcatslife686  The size of the drive does not change.
    1
  5674. My thoughts on that: https://askleo.com/isnt-putting-two-factor-codes-in-my-password-vault-less-secure/
    1
  5675. Depends on which system you're referring to. Who set up your PC? Where do you have your email? What other online services do you use? Do you have a website? The answer is different for each of them.
    1
  5676. Probably time to replace it.
    1
  5677. If it's just one drive, then it's unlikely to be the computer. I would replace its cable, and perhaps plug it into a different USB port to begin with.
    1
  5678. It is a choice. Look for "legacy boot" or similar options in the UEFI settings.
    1
  5679. Windows choose that. My actual login ID here is an email address - askleoexample@hotmail.com - and Windows picks off the first 5 characters of that as the username used in folders.
    1
  5680. Deleted three years ago? No, I know of no way to get them back from Google. Hopefully you have your own backups.
    1
  5681.  @chalapathibobby6303  There is no "option". It's something you set up yourself. Example: https://askleo.com/back-email-using-thunderbird/ -- if you haven't been backing up your email all along, then those three year old emails are gone.
    1
  5682. In some cases, an "I forgot my password" recovery process relies only on the phone. It's not great, and relies on someone not having set up 2FA, but it happens.
    1
  5683. Most people suggest ini (text) files. Not gonna happen with Windows though.
    1
  5684. Depends on what the phishing link links to, but it's possible, yes.
    1
  5685. It depends on how you get the paper into digital form. Many scanners will let you combine scans into a single document, usually a PDF. Or you can simply attach all 6 images to a single email, but that makes it difficult for your recipient.
    1
  5686. Make it stop: don't use it. Use a different email program, there are many.
    1
  5687. Exact? No. But very similar.
    1
  5688. I assure you, I am a real Leo.
    1
  5689. I don't quite understand the scenario here. 2FA does not impact the hackers ability to (possibly) access the contents of the vaults they stole. The strength of your master password is key.
    1
  5690. I don't know. You should ask them.
    1
  5691. Need the context. No idea otherwise.
    1
  5692. Reinstall the application that needs them. (Apparently Steam in this case.)
    1
  5693. Yes, but that loses even more formatting than the approach suggested in the video.
    1
  5694. Simply run OneDrive on your computer signed into the Microsoft Account that has your OneDrive files. They'll be downloaded to the OneDrive folder on your computer. Now copy them anywhere else.
    1
  5695. Not offhand. What are you trying to do when it happens?
    1
  5696. I'd download an installation disk, boot from that, and then use the recovery tools thereon. If those don't work I'd have to know HOW they don't work.
    1
  5697. Nope.
    1
  5698. I don't understand your question.
    1
  5699. You can indeed create a backup image from the emergency disk.
    1
  5700. "out of the scope of the casual user" <- my target audience. :-)
    1
  5701. Start over with a new account and keep it secure this time.
    1
  5702. Authenticator is a smartphone app.
    1
  5703. Restoring to a VM is equivalent to restoring to a completely different machine. It might or might not work. More here: https://askleo.com/move-my-hard-drive/
    1
  5704. 2FA is separate from passkeys. Passkeys are "just" a password replacement. https://askleo.com/what-if-theres-a-passkey-on-my-lost-phone/
    1
  5705. This is Outlook from Microsoft 365, right? Installed on your computer?
    1
  5706. So many Why's. Sadly: https://askleo.com/why-ask-why/
    1
  5707. That's not a thing. You can copy your data somewhere, then copy it to a Linux box, but backing up Windows TO Linux doesn't make sense.
    1
  5708. Because I don't trust Microsoft to make more assumptions about what it should do with files in that folder. AND there are always a ton of other files in that folder placed there by applications also making similar assumptions that I just don't care about.
    1
  5709. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - My sense is that it's something important for some people to hear.
    1
  5710. You realize that Windows has to be able to read those as well, right? So Microsoft still has access.
    1
  5711. Start by trying a different keyboard.
    1
  5712.  @sanjeevpoudyal9223  Plug in an external keyboard and see if it behaves the same. If it doesn't (which I suspect) then it's a hardware problem and you'll need to have someone physically fix the keyboard.
    1
  5713. Step 1: watch the video you just commented on. :-)
    1
  5714. All that tells you is that there are issues with the information on the hard disk. Hopefully you're backed up, but also hopefully a CHKDSK /F run to completion will get you a working disk again.
    1
  5715. You had to sign in some other way to set up the passkey in the first place, so ... you would simply do that again after the refresh.
    1
  5716.  @SameAsAnyOtherStranger  Yeah, as I mentioned in the video they do seem to downplay the fact that they're based in Russia. The US website talks about a US corporation and a London headquarters. All of which may be accurate, but doesn't change the apparant fact that there's one more headquarters in Russia. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  5717. Interesting. I'm not finding it in my "held for review" queue either.
    1
  5718. Using encryption doesn't necessarily protect from malware. That being said: use VeraCrypt to whole disk encrypt, or set up an encrypted vault (instructions on the VeraCrypt site) and then DON'T mount it. Neither you, nor malware, will be able to access it. If you mount it so that you can access it, then malware could potentially as well. If it's an external disk, just disconnecting it would have the same effect without needing to encrypt.
    1
  5719. The video has the only answers I'm aware of.
    1
  5720.  @NoEgg4u  To the best of my knowledge Macrium also doesn't allow you to exclude files from Image backups. I could be wrong, but I've never seen the option.
    1
  5721. I try.
    1
  5722. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again (it discusses Facebook, but the steps apply to Google as well): https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  5723. Watch the video
    1
  5724. You're very welcome.
    1
  5725. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Recover Encrypted Files From Cryptomator? ▶ https://youtu.be/QTWVk7Oh2JY
    1
  5726. A long, long, LONG time ago - back when MS and IBM were friends - I actually worked on it. :-)
    1
  5727. him? OneDrive is not a person. :-)
    1
  5728. I like it, because you've made the password longer. Which is the point.
    1
  5729.  @roseymalino9855  Again, using words makes it easier to make passwords longer which is the best way to increase secirity. I agree 16 == 16 no matter what, but when you throw words it's easier for people to do 20, or longer, which is > 16.
    1
  5730. I've talked about it before. The hype is overblown. https://askleo.com/should-i-be-concerned-about-microsofts-recall-feature/
    1
  5731.  @idmhead0160  You do know it's not turned on by default, right? And it's available only on certain machines, right? THAT'S the overblown hype. Most existing machines CAN'T run Recall.
    1
  5732. This is sadly normal. Make sure to have all your friends report the fake account.
    1
  5733. Word files should just work regardless of Windows version.
    1
  5734. Sorry to hear that. That's one reason most systems have you confirm it right away when you set it up. All you can do is follow the recover procedure as it stands, now, and maybe you'll get lucky. Or not.
    1
  5735. If you do your search with Kagi, there are no sponsored ads. (And I'm not "advertising" Kagi, I just find it an interesting and unusual model.)
    1
  5736. Two things: first, the video answer your question - if it doesn't please let me know. Second: disk space and memory are two different things, and it matters when asking questions. Please read: https://askleo.com/whats_the_difference_between_memory_and_hard_disk_space/
    1
  5737. No, I can't see how it would help at all. While I'm not familiar with SAASPASS, I can't see how login security -- any login security (which 2FA implies) would protect you against ThunderSpy, which is a hardware level attack allowing data transfers to be spied on, and more. More about thunderspy here: https://thunderspy.io/
    1
  5738. If consumers have choices, then Microsoft isn't a monopoly, by definition. My sense is that even if the entire consumer market walked away, it probably wouldn't hurt MS that much, as they now make most of their money elsewhere.
    1
  5739. It's wearing a little, just as leaving it running is wearing. Just in different ways. Do what makes sense for your usage.
    1
  5740. Email client. Try double clicking on it. :-)
    1
  5741. And you generally don't even need that. Upgrades are still free.
    1
  5742. I think we're up to about 50 people making that "joke".
    1
  5743. NO they did not. More here: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
    1
  5744. Indeed. Plan for that: https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/
    1
  5745. If: Sunday is the full backup, Monday through Friday are incrementals, then if you lose the wednesday backup, you lose thursday and friday as well. HOWEVER I have heard that some backup software is more resilient, and you may lose only some files, not the entire backup. But it's best to assume you'd lose everything. That's why I recommend starting over with a fresh full backup every month. And, for what it's worth, while it's something that everyone seems to worry about, I'not experienced, and have yet to hear of an actual incremental backup loss of this sort.
    1
  5746. Depends entirely on exactly what account, how you configured it, and what provider. Also check your "View" settings as that can often accidentally hide things. Also make sure it's checking for new mail periodically (it should by default).
    1
  5747. You don't. It's built in to all current browsers.
    1
  5748. Unlikely.
    1
  5749. Sounds like a scam.
    1
  5750. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please follow the account recovery steps as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-my-hacked-facebook-account/ If Facebook's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Facebook recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  5751. That's harsh. And unrealistic.
    1
  5752. I used to recommend AxCrypt, but their website became a source of way too many PUPs and other unwanted things.
    1
  5753. It's been a while but if I recall correctly it had some that were installed without option. I know I got a lot of negative feedback for recommending it.
    1
  5754. The ISO file is meant to be burned to a CD or DVD, or written to a USB. It's best to have EaseUS create directly to the USB.
    1
  5755. Very slowly many stores are doing digital. It's just a huge expense to change all the technology.
    1
  5756. Please see the pinned comment.
    1
  5757. If you're replacing a hard disk, a full image backup will include, and restore, everything including programs.
    1
  5758. Same.
    1
  5759. You may need to re-create the account in Thunderbird. That SHOULD switch it to Google-provided authentication (OAUTH)
    1
  5760. I don't believe it does.
    1
  5761. "Syncing" is kinda the point of OneDrive. Why use it at all if you're not using that feature?
    1
  5762.  @50charactersonly61  Honestly, I don't think it's possible, and I don't trust Microsoft to keep it possible if it is. Once you sign in to a Microsoft Account on any app, it seems to be signed in for all apps.
    1
  5763. Might be time for a new/different external drive.
    1
  5764. You should be able to say something like "I don't have this" and be offered one of your alternate recovery mechanisms.
    1
  5765. Then I hope you never have need for a backup.
    1
  5766. Check the All Mail folder.
    1
  5767. I can't imagine internet speed being affected by bitlocker. There's something else at play.
    1
  5768. Did the video not cover this? I thought it did.
    1
  5769. Not yet, but they're working on it.
    1
  5770. My understanding is that they are, yes.
    1
  5771. You don't need to change your email address for that. Email addresses are case-insensitive. leo@askleo.com is exactly the same as LeO@aSkLeO.cOm.
    1
  5772. No
    1
  5773. Dude, I live there.
    1
  5774. Not from my perspective. It really does seem like just-another-feature-release of Windows 10, but with a different name so they could play with the hardware requriements.
    1
  5775. Keep an eye out. I regularly get reports that with no internet connection Windows 11 setup will stall until you have one. That's why some of the other techniques exist.
    1
  5776. I hate Forbes. They publish amazing amount of overblown tech news that isn't really news. They LOVE their click-bait headlines, only to find that the issue isn't an issue for most people. So ... I would take their reporting with a grain of salt, if at all.
    1
  5777. While I'm not terribly concerned about this, if you ARE then this is strong argument for encryption before files get uploaded. Cryptomator solves this problem.
    1
  5778.  @NoEgg4u  I simply don't buy into that level of conspiracy theory. If it's what someone truly believes, then I'm surprised they'd be using technology at all, particularly Google-owned YouTube.
    1
  5779. Many people prefer to not have OneDrive running, or any files taking up space on their PC. (Even when not downloaded, there's information on the hard drive referencing the file(s)).
    1
  5780. No.
    1
  5781. a) The ads don't reflect anything about the coffee makers other than how much the manufacturers were willing to pay to be shown there. There's no relevance to what I might actually want. b) the search results themselves are getting poorer and poorer.
    1
  5782. I think it VERY UNlikely to help. I'd reinstall DJ Mixer intead.
    1
  5783. I don't believe XCOPY ever copied boot sectors and recovery partitions, so not really a true clone.
    1
  5784. So much so it's even mentioned in the video.
    1
  5785. Of course I downloaded and installed it. Was particularly interested in the "change the default browser" kerfuffle, and that requires having another browser. :-)
    1
  5786.  @augustinf.lwanzo7387  You can try rebooting into safe mode, Alternately you can image backup the drive, reformat, and restore the image. (The image created by tools like macrium reflect or easeus todo will not be encrypted.)
    1
  5787. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-tell-if-an-email-address-is-fake/
    1
  5788. Nope. And I have a video coming up on that very topic.
    1
  5789. Nope. Watch the video.
    1
  5790. Thank you!
    1
  5791. Make sure you used the same Microsoft account for the purchase.
    1
  5792. No. Each user has their own Microsoft account, and thus their own OneDrive.
    1
  5793. Please view the video. All I can say is "maybe" since the voltage doesn't match.
    1
  5794. I assume you've rebooted?
    1
  5795. What about them? You're behind a router, right? Then pragmatically you have very little to worry about.
    1
  5796. It assigns a drive letter, so I would certainly assume that's available.
    1
  5797. Old enough to know that even when I do that the issues I discuss in the video are not completely addressed.
    1
  5798. No particular reason (other than, perhaps, preventing people with multiple users from stepping on one another). On my real machine my main folders are generally in the root of each drive.
    1
  5799. Does it work on another computer?
    1
  5800. Video covers this. No.
    1
  5801.  @amankumar_073  Just looking is OK: https://askleo.com/virus-by-looking-at-email/ -- as for legit email in spam, you just have to scan it periodically and mark legit mail as "not spam".
    1
  5802.  @amankumar_073  Don't know about Kaspersky specifically but most security software will scan downloads. Not all deal with website legitimacy.
    1
  5803.  @noprobliem23  Highly unlikely. More like your spam filter is turned off or just not working well.
    1
  5804. You get it from the email service you're attempting to connect to.
    1
  5805. Glad to hear it helped! Yes... I'm constantly amazed that after all this time this is the kind of thing it takes to get printers working again, but ... it is what it is. :-)
    1
  5806. It kinda ebbs and flows, but never really stops.
    1
  5807.  @hagiosp  Depends on the source. Maybe, maybe not.
    1
  5808. I don't believe so.
    1
  5809. Four keys at once sounds like a hardware problem. You might check with the laptop manufacturer to see how hard it would be to replace the keyboard.
    1
  5810. It's not as easy as you see on TV. :-) And, honestly, it's really only an issue if someone has explicitly targeted YOU.
    1
  5811. That's not really password protection in the way most people expect it. It's really just an additional layer of authentication before you access the files.
    1
  5812. Now I'm curious: what UI feature?
    1
  5813. Who?
    1
  5814. Install Windows from scratch.
    1
  5815. It helps if it's a corporate value (though that's rare, it seems), but your direct manager can make such a difference. Thanks!
    1
  5816. You generally can't. Mobile apps are often significantly more limited. The good news, however, is that if you set up a filter at Gmail.com online, it'll take effect for the email you see/use on mobile.
    1
  5817. Indeed, but all we can do is try. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  5818. And yet the number of printed books that HAVEN'T lasted for thousands of years - those that have been lost for a variety of reasons - FAR outnumbers those that have survived. Humanities greatest loss was paper-based: the library at Alexandria. The advantage of digital is that it's trivial to duplicate, move to newer technologies, and keep in separate places. Paper has its place, don't get me wrong, but it is not a great solution either.
    1
  5819. You can try tools like Recuva (google it), or get in touch with a data recovery service.
    1
  5820. Unless you'd backed it up elsewhere yourself somehow you probably cannot.
    1
  5821. They continue.
    1
  5822. Indeed. But a passphrase makes it easier to create a longer password, which increases security dramatically.
    1
  5823. Depends on context. Need more specifics to say. Generally it's a crashing application or component of an application, but it could be other things as well.
    1
  5824.  @Kmuggle  Like I said, those terms alone aren't enough to determine what's going on. More information is needed. Perhaps its there with the EventViewer entry you're getting this from, perhaps it's not. But there's no simple answer.
    1
  5825. I'm not exactly sure what your specific question is (if you have one), but if so, this seems like a situation that would best be handled via https://askleo.com/ask - after you submit your question you can reply to the auto-response with an attachment. I'd like to see a screenshot of what you see.
    1
  5826. Nope. I have an article coming out on this very topic soon.
    1
  5827. It's still there, it's just that Microsoft has explicitly said we should stop using it and move to third party tools. Eventually it'll be removed.
    1
  5828. Process Explorer displays all processes. The amount of information displayed for each, as well as some of the actions you can take, will vary depending on admin.
    1
  5829. I can't prove that something is NOT happening. (You can't prove a negative.) You, on the other hand, could prove that it is with your own evidence with sources. Which you haven't provided.
    1
  5830. Contact your credit card company and see if they can take action.
    1
  5831. I have an article and video on that: https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/
    1
  5832. Nope. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  5833. I like and use the OneDrive app. This is an option for the many (MANY) people that don't and don't want to.
    1
  5834. BoxCryptor is significantly more flexible.
    1
  5835. Probably. it's nothing to worry about.
    1
  5836. Jetpacks generally act as routers.
    1
  5837. It's worse than that. Some people call a slash a backslash. And some OS's and tools use one, or the other, or either. So it's a detail I don't sweat.
    1
  5838. Generally I recommend letting it try to complete - overnight if needed. Otherwise the only recourse is to force a reboot and hope for the best.
    1
  5839. Nope. Besides, Microsoft already has access to your machine. They don't need OneDrive to do what you're claiming. And Bill Gates hasn't been involved for YEARS.
    1
  5840. Many different possibilities.
    1
  5841.  @FrankHeuvelman Absolutely not. Most common are hardware issues with the drive or interface.
    1
  5842. Some, but not nearly as deep. I'm an android person, and know next-to-nothing about iPhones.
    1
  5843.  @Tryityoulllikeit  If it's in warranty, I'd get it fixed right away, I wouldn't wait. It's a pain to be without, but often they'll simply replace it with a refurbished one.
    1
  5844. Depends on what was hacked. Maybe.
    1
  5845. From what I've heard they'll auto-renew anyway. I'd either follow one of the approaches they recommend, or perhaps contest the charge via charge card.
    1
  5846. Has nothing to do with the device - you can do email on your tab, ipd or phone and still get phished. Even if you ban email completely ANY form of communication can be at risk.
    1
  5847. I believe she does. You can create a temporary one.
    1
  5848. Nope. In fact I believe I described exactly what you just said in the video.
    1
  5849. Please follow the account recovery or lost password steps CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry.
    1
  5850. You cannot expect an image of one machine to work on another. In your situation I would take a backup image of Windows 11, and then yes, you should be able to download and install Windows 10.
    1
  5851. Could be. Could be many things, though. Impossible for me to say for sure from here.
    1
  5852. @bricaaron3978 Please demonstrate, then?
    1
  5853. It has nothing to do with the email program used. These are messages generated by the email servers through which the email flows.
    1
  5854. It is possible, but I don't recommend it. I've done something similar: I have a bunch of radios that charge on 12v, and one silly pair that requires 9v. I purchased a 12v->9v converter. It's not as simple as just adding a resistor.
    1
  5855. Microsoft OneDrive (there's a free Microsoft Word that will work on your documents in OneDrive).
    1
  5856. Not really. Export from one then import into the other, but it's fragile depending on the nuances of the two systems.
    1
  5857. Follow Google's account recovery process.
    1
  5858. NO NO NO. (Frustrated because people go here over and over again, and it's just not the case.) Start here: https://askleo.com/what-if-theres-a-passkey-on-my-lost-phone/ (there's a video there too)
    1
  5859. If you share the internet connection coming into your house, it's possible. It depends on how fast your internet connection is, and what kind of usage the PS5 happens to need for whatever it's doing.
    1
  5860. thankfully most of my audience has an attention span
    1
  5861. Depends on what you mean by "converter", but generally yes.
    1
  5862.  @yashrohilla686  Yup.
    1
  5863. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  5864. That's my recommendation, yes. Google docs/sheets/etc exist in only one place: online. By definition then unless you take the extra step of downloading them in additional formats, they're not backed up as well.
    1
  5865. You should be able to move the profile and update the ini. Make sure Thunderbird isn't running when you do so.
    1
  5866. They move it from time to time. (Sigh). Open the description below a video and you may find it there.
    1
  5867. Both EaseUS and Macrium support compression.
    1
  5868.  @choiyuna7832  Likely has nothing to do with the laptop being new or not, and more about the product key itself, where you got it, when you got it, and that you typed it in exactly correctly.
    1
  5869. IT depends on the specific devices involved. All I can say is maybe.
    1
  5870. I don't know what you mean by "click on the side".
    1
  5871. No, they are not related to Google at all.
    1
  5872. You can still use them, even when signed in to Windows with a local account, but you'll have to sign in to Office using the Microsoft account.
    1
  5873. All I can say is probably.
    1
  5874. Restore point is not a file. It's a collection of information that Windows stores ... somewhere. (They don't document where). And it's also to be avoided: https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
    1
  5875. If they've purchased 365, then the apps are downloadable just as they were before. The online apps are definitely not complete.
    1
  5876. It was Dropbox (Not Box) that bought BoxCryptor. I'm using Cryptomator as a replacement and it's working well.
    1
  5877. It depends on the service. In Google's case I keep hearing reports that they require a cell phone to create an account, but they'll allow you to use things like a YubiKey, an alternate email address, at least, for 2FA.
    1
  5878. You should not be worried.
    1
  5879. Not really, but it depends on the router being used. For most routers just setting up both 2.4 and 5 still connects them to the same network. You really need a router that offers true guest networking.
    1
  5880. It will be.
    1
  5881. Correction: answer given, It's just one you perhaps don't like.
    1
  5882. There are always those unfortunate few. I had a problem, backed off, waited a while, and tried again, for example on one of my machines. The others have all updated flawlessly. If you are at all concerned, create an image backup first.
    1
  5883. Not sure what you're asking. You mean does it rearrange your desktop? I don't think it SHOULD but I believe it does.
    1
  5884. I do recommend it in my "get rid of onedrive" video. My ONLY concern is that signing into a Microsoft Account for any other reason could (and I only say COULD) re-link your OneDrive.
    1
  5885. Why buy a car if all you need is one seat?
    1
  5886. The bounce message they got should have a reason. Make certain they're using the correct email address.
    1
  5887. It should not. That being said I can think of ways that a poor design might, so it's dependent on the specific machine I'm sure. But again, for most I would not expect an under-performing battery to impact plugged-in performance. And if it did, I'd take the battery out and see how it did.
    1
  5888. I don't know what you mean by "perform a computer".
    1
  5889.  @robertagallant3819  It's been a while since I've played with VBScript, but regardless of what language you use the simplest solution is to run a command line command called "shutdown". > https://askleo.com/tip-day-shutdown-reboot-command-line/ - looks like you would CreateObject("Wscript.Shell") in VBscript (via https://ss64.com/vb/shell.html ).
    1
  5890. You might boot from an installation disk and see if you can run CHKDSK from it.
    1
  5891. I was pleasantly surprised to find my desktop had TWO slots for M.2's.
    1
  5892. Good point, though it's rare that the battery will die at the same time as a Windows Update is taken. (But, heck, that's true for the hardware failure I mentioned as well.)
    1
  5893. I'd have to know what email program or service you're using.
    1
  5894.  @deemogul2105  I don't have access to an AOL account to test, but my GUESS is that the number of email addresses you can block is limited to 500, and that marking as spam automatically tries to block as well. Unfortunately I don't know how to change that behavior in AOL.
    1
  5895. "___ seems not inherently evil itself, but it's a hell of a good tool to support evil-doers in their actions." - That's a statement that can be made about SO MANY things.
    1
  5896. There's no such thngs as "stealing" your IP. If someone knows it, that's OK. There's no way to know what happened.
    1
  5897. I'm sure you can. But if you're not a true security expert, it's WAY too easy to get it wrong and not be nearly as secure as you think you are.
    1
  5898. Of course it's possible. Doesn't sound likely, though. Stay vigilant.
    1
  5899. To the best of my knowledge, yes. Though I'd love to see them add a similar feature.
    1
  5900. Imaging BY DEFINITION copies the OS and APPs. I'm not sure where you get otherwise.
    1
  5901. They chose not to. It remains a serious security risk.
    1
  5902. What idea?
    1
  5903.  @kevincoones4368  Many, many people at Microsoft.
    1
  5904.  @kevincoones4368  Unlikely. The UI was a team effort.
    1
  5905.  @kevincoones4368  I keep telling you: there were many people involved.
    1
  5906. It depends entirely on the system asking you for a password.
    1
  5907. "Some other way" is absolutely some other SECURE way. That other way tends to be less convenient, though, which is worth it for backup purposes. It could be a password protected ZIP (what I do), or an encrypted backup, or something else. The point is to have the data in two (or more) places using different security mechanisms in case there's a failure of one.
    1
  5908. Can you explain what you mean? There's only one password.
    1
  5909. They're typically the same, yes.
    1
  5910. Security questions are a HUGE security hole of late for two reasons: 1) people answer them honestly, and 2) the answers are often trivial for others to find, particularly in today's age of social media.
    1
  5911. The ones built in to Microsoft Office, Libre Office, Open Office, Google Docs, etc. -- of course it depends on exactly what file formats you're trying to convert.
    1
  5912. Ya gotta remember your passwords. 😊 Use the account recovery ("I forgot my password") offered by Outlook.com. It's the only way.
    1
  5913. Is Swingline even still in business?
    1
  5914. The only way you'd get my Confident Computing newsletter is by subscribing and confirming. Please contact me at askleo.com/ask and I'll look into it. (I'll need your email address.)
    1
  5915. In theory, no, you can't trust it. In practice, though, I've not heard of a single instance of it being compromised this way. That being said, an image backup of the entire machine would include backups of all partitions, and thus would be the safest recovery.
    1
  5916. EaseUS Todo is one of my recommendations, yes.
    1
  5917. For everyone that says I'm too fast there are others that complain I'm SOOOOO SLOOOOW. Two solutions: 1) YouTube lets you adjust playback speed. 2) There's a link to the article on which this video is based in the description. Reading can happen at whatever pace you like. Thanks!
    1
  5918. You don't need to move thunderbird to sync to another imap account. You can simply configure the second account and copy messages within thunderbird from one account to another.
    1
  5919. The logic is that using words makes it more likely that a longer password will be used.
    1
  5920. I do believe my advice was to copy forward periodically to new media, which sidesteps the entire issue of what media will last the longest.
    1
  5921. Not sure where you sent your email, but https://askleo.com/ask is where you can ask questions.
    1
  5922. Honestly, the feature has merit WHEN IT WORKS. So I'd be OK with them adding it, IF IT WORKED RELIABLY.
    1
  5923. I suspect more people would spend their time looking at the dog rather that watching the answer. 😊🐾🐶
    1
  5924. No idea. YouTube. (I'm seeing comments almost daily, so perhaps a browser or other cache is at play.)
    1
  5925. Well, let's dismiss Zuck right away. Having no fact checking is even worse, IMO. That being said, I didn't say fact checking is necessarily easy. It's not like a simple second search. You have to know what sources you can and cannot trust, to begin with.
    1
  5926. Watch the video. Then do nothing.
    1
  5927. Depends on the issue. See the video.
    1
  5928. No experience with it. Sounds a lot like OneDrive's Personal Vault.
    1
  5929. That's actually why I recommend the imaging software I do (Macrium Reflect and/or EaseUS Todo). They use Windows support that allows them to back up absolutely everything, in use or not.
    1
  5930. No, but an online backup doesn't make sense for backing up absolutely everything. An image backup is typically MUCH too large to be uploaded in any reasonable amount of time. They're best suited for external hard drives.
    1
  5931. As safe as any other utility, foreign or domestic. If it makes you uncomfortable, use something from a country you trust. There are many alternatives.
    1
  5932. That's a good thing, right? :-)
    1
  5933. Best I can say is probably not. DO watch the video, though.
    1
  5934. Not sure, but I would read that as 14.4V.
    1
  5935.  @benvaughan9525  Then I would pay attention to the 24V and 0.6A. As it turns out 0.6 * 24 = 14.4, so I would assume "VA" probably means Volt-Amps, which is another possible name for Watts.
    1
  5936. Depends on what browser you;re using. I'd try any of the more popular ones: Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Opera.
    1
  5937. Which is great, but not for everyone, and not what most people install by default.
    1
  5938. Yup
    1
  5939.  @CryingCroc.  Experience has shown that a) that's exactly what people do, and b) people don't realize just how easily much of that information is to figure out. Yes, if you treat each answer as a password (e.g. "DzxCGfdFyP2HqQgaCnn7") and keep track of it somehow, that's peachy. Most people don't do that.
    1
  5940. You might see if Revo Uninstaller can do it.
    1
  5941. If it's in the pen drive then I'd erase the pendrive, myself. Or manually locate the offending file and delete it.
    1
  5942. That is not a Passkey. Passkeys are software identifiers that are set up when requested by the sites that support them. Hardware keys re two-factor security keys, unrelated to passkeys.
    1
  5943. This is a video summary of my newsletter, and it was the "featured article" I discussed. You'll see a link to the specific malware article in the description, as well as a link to the video for that article as well.
    1
  5944. These are updates not to Windows 7 itself, but typically the Microsoft software yo also happen to use. A great example is that I believe anti-malware definitions (and perhaps even the tools) continue to be updated. They're not part of Windows 7 itself, they just run on Windows 7.
    1
  5945. What about it?
    1
  5946. All those perfectly good PCs can happily keep running Windows 10. Or Linux. Or something else perhaps. They need not be wasted.
    1
  5947. Sure. Though in my opinion, length is more important that variety.
    1
  5948. I don't understand what you're asking.
    1
  5949. Yes.
    1
  5950. Sounds like this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-gain-access-to-files-windows-says-i-dont-have-permission-to-access/
    1
  5951. Not the geeks. We've always known the the cloud was just "someone else's computer". I blame marketing. (And we've been using "the cloud" for decades already.)
    1
  5952.  @DawnSClark-  This article and video discusses exactly what happened. MANY people said it, but they were parroting an error without confirming it. https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
    1
  5953. Nope. You simply create a new one the next time you sign in on that device.
    1
  5954. Imagine ... that's the very topic of the video. Not sure what makes it so funny.
    1
  5955. Even if you use it for nothing else, use OneDrive for this.
    1
  5956. Change your passwords, contact yoru credit card company(s) and improve your overall security.
    1
  5957. It should, yes.
    1
  5958. Yes, if the file is within your OneDrive folder on your PC.
    1
  5959. And they represent only a FRACTION of all the clay tablets ever produced. SO MUCH has been lost. The fact that only a few survice doesn't speak well to the technology.
    1
  5960. Yeah, while using the manufacturer's device is the best option, it's not the only option. And requiring it is just the manufacturer covering their behinds in case you use a crappy alternative that damages your phone.
    1
  5961. Not that I'm aware of.
    1
  5962.  @johnmonibsampinit2035  Depends on the game. You would change your email address in your gaming account.
    1
  5963. You didn't watch the video? Or read the companion article?
    1
  5964. Where are you seeing "Start Backup" in Windows File Explorer?
    1
  5965. Because just enough people fall for the scam(s) to make it profitable for the people sending it. More here: https://askleo.com/why_is_there_so_much_spam/
    1
  5966. Ha Ha Ha! You think Bill's still involved. (He hasn't worked there in over a decade.)
    1
  5967. whu?
    1
  5968. No way to know. I'd start by checking Epson for updated drivers.
    1
  5969. 1: Clone versus Image: https://askleo.com/difference-between-clone-image/ 2: Depends on your backup software. Most will do both, or allow you to choose. 3: Depends on your backup software. Most will allow you to choose.
    1
  5970. Nope. This does not make the drive bootable.
    1
  5971. And how many of those negatives created hundreds of years ago were lost for a variety of reasons? I would expect many if not most. Don't let the fact that SOME survived imply that even MOST survived.
    1
  5972.  @lenzielenski3276  That still ignores all the negatives that have been lost, which would imply it's not the "best" by any means. There's always and only one negative. Once lost it's lost forever. Digital images can be duplicated with 100% fidelity and backed up across multiple devices and locations almost eliminating the chance of loss. (And for long term storage, easily migrated periodically to newer/more current media.) Oh, and there's no color degradation over long periods of time, as there is with most color negatives. I know, I know, I'm not going to convince you, but I hope others reading this are open to my side of this discussion.
    1
  5973. Uninstalling OneDrive doesn't remove files.
    1
  5974. No need. You can keep using it. https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/
    1
  5975. Yes
    1
  5976. "Is showing up" -- you mean in a breach? Then watch the video, it addresses that.
    1
  5977. Unless you set up something for tracking on the the laptop, there's nothing I can do. Sorry.
    1
  5978.  @MUTHUPANDI-gz3nr  You and I cannot. If the police think it's worth their time, they may be able to.
    1
  5979. The so called "Windows 7 Backup" still exists and will let yo uback up to an external drive, but there are many free tools you can use that will do that. I recommend EaseUS Todo if free is important.
    1
  5980. 👍
    1
  5981. Drives removed from older USB/Firewire enclosures? Those are usually SATA drives, so this all applies. SOME are IDE/PATA drives (a different connector) and you can generally find enclosures for those as well, thought they're not as plentiful.
    1
  5982. Huh?
    1
  5983.  @raulsoleer  Not sure where you;re seeing that. The title is correct> "What’s the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11?"
    1
  5984. You may not be able to. Restarting during the encryption process basically leaves a mess. I don't know of a way to recover.
    1
  5985. Wow. I'm very sorry you had to live that experience, but of course happy you were backed up!
    1
  5986.  @eeandersen  Excellent! 👍
    1
  5987.  @edterps4studentsuccess461  The email address is what matters. If the email address is the same, then it's ONE account for both. If it's different, then change your passwords as you like.
    1
  5988. @@SWIZZELS_DRUMSTICKSQUASHIES As long as you feel you can manage them, I'd not be terribly concerned about the number of accounts. RIGHT NOW if an account is deleted that username is NOT recycle. There's no promise that that will never change, though.
    1
  5989. @@SWIZZELS_DRUMSTICKSQUASHIES Yup. The distinction is irrelevant (if you can't access it, does it really matter if it's been deleted or not?) but eventually they do delete inactive accounts.
    1
  5990. Email will go to whatever account it is sent to.
    1
  5991. It it harder than one would imagine. Anyway, the Disk Cleanup utility will tell you.
    1
  5992. No. No it's not. (Next week as I understand it.)
    1
  5993. If you head over to https://askleo.com I have SEVERAL articles and videos on making backups. No, there's no command to repair the registry. I don't recommend registry cleaning tools AT ALL.
    1
  5994. I don't believe so. On mobile it works with the cloud services like Dropbox, etc.
    1
  5995. I believe so, yes.
    1
  5996. Then you start over. You sign into your account some other way (there's ALWAYS another way), and set up a new passkey when offered.
    1
  5997. No. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  5998. I don't believe so.
    1
  5999. 🎶
    1
  6000. Sure. Right here: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
    1
  6001. Seriously!
    1
  6002. Perhaps. But it's their decision to make.
    1
  6003. Russian influence?
    1
  6004. Glad you liked it!
    1
  6005. SMTP is used for sending. IMAP and POP3 are all about recieving.
    1
  6006. ✅ Watch next ▶ Ignored by Online Services? Remember, You Are Not the Customer ▶ https://youtu.be/fkX5gIPhR3c
    1
  6007. There are several already.
    1
  6008. You likely enabled the "backup" feature in OneDrive (easy to do accidentally) that moved the Documents folder permanently into the OneDrive folder. Right now there's no way to easily undo that. To the extent that setup programs for those apps allow you to choose different locations, do that.
    1
  6009. For now. Microsoft recommends using 3rd party solutions. More here: https://askleo.com/dont-use-windows-built-in-image-backup/
    1
  6010. I believe that falls into this category: https://askleo.com/why-i-still-dont-like-challenge-response-spam-blockers/
    1
  6011. I have. I see much misinformation, and am very concerned about Russian influence.
    1
  6012. I believe USING the account is what counts as being active. So just show some activity on all those accounts. (Of course signing out and in would be safer, but unnecessary in my opinion.) FWIW Google will give you LOTS of warning before doing anything.
    1
  6013.  @notehmah  If you're using them anywhere I wouldn't bother. Like I said, you'll get LOTS of notice if its ever an issue.
    1
  6014. ​ @notehmah  Depends entirely on the specific social media account, but by and large they are completely unrelated and have their own rules (if any) for inactivity.
    1
  6015. It's similar, yet technically different. I agree, though. While I avoid Libraries, I'm a link user.
    1
  6016. It's up to you. You can backup both and restore only one, or you can backup each individually.
    1
  6017. The Windows App? Yes. The support in Office? No. They're two separate things.
    1
  6018. Indeed. As long as it's something other than Outlook I'll be happy(ish).
    1
  6019. Remember that you did, and then if/when other software you use stops working, reinstall that software - that'll reinstall the redistributables needed by that software.
    1
  6020. Yes, formatting erases everything.
    1
  6021. Indeed, that's the situation you'll find yourself in if you don't have current recovery information. Sorry.
    1
  6022. I wouldn't worry. If that's how they built it I would assume Dell knows what they're doing.
    1
  6023. It depends entirely on how passwordless is implemented - there's no "one way". If done properly it's just as, and perhaps more secure than passworded.
    1
  6024. They haven't clarified.
    1
  6025. I've never had a need for that in day to day use. TreeSize Free I believe will do it, though it's not an explorer-like tool.
    1
  6026. Passkeys are never the only way in. Additional methods to sign in must be available. Typically they're more cumbersome, but for that one time it doesn't matter. Once in you set up a new passkey.
    1
  6027. Supposedly there are hacks in the form of registry settings. I DO NOT recommend it. Microsoft has explicitly stated that while those hacks may work, the resulting OS will not be fully supported, may not get security updates, and applications may even be unstable. Of course they're overstating it, but nonetheless, I'd stick with Windows 10 if your machine truly has no TPM. Now, I have an article coming up discussing a TPM that points out it may be something you can enable in your UEFI/BIOS, so you might consider checking with your computer's manufacturer.
    1
  6028. https://askleo.com/restoring-image-using-easeus-todo/
    1
  6029. If it's magnetic and rotating: defrag.
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  6030.  @marcse7en  Trim is specifically for SSDs and is not the same as defrag. No idea why they'd enable it for a rotating disk.
    1
  6031. Pointless.
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  6032. HDDs remain cheaper per terabyte, so they're prefect for large storage where speed is not as much of an issue.
    1
  6033. Sure.
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  6034.  @marmac7619  Apparently I missed it. I don't think of either as easier than the other. Depends on what you're doing specifically I suppose, but my decisions on which are based on use case, and cost.
    1
  6035. Check the Recycle Bin in OneDrive.com online.
    1
  6036. Yeah, but it's owned by Meta/Facebook.
    1
  6037. Depends on what you delete. Make sure to back up first, and understand just where your email is stored.
    1
  6038. Decades ago memory fragmentation was a thing, but no longer. It's still useful to reboot occasionally, though
    1
  6039. I'm not sure what you're asking. "what happens"? Nothing. The video still applies - change the defaults in Office apps.
    1
  6040. Yes, because not everyone can afford new machines, or even an upgrade.
    1
  6041. sounds like a physical keyboard problem. Try a different keyboard.
    1
  6042. Should
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  6043.  @RaccoonFederation007  Definitely
    1
  6044. Most do. I have a sound effect on my clipboard activity (via 3rd party tool), and something like 30 seconds after copying a password to the clipboard, I hear a sound as LastPass empties the clipboard.
    1
  6045. There's really nothing to say. Install both, use both. What's are you concerned about?
    1
  6046.  @deemay3864  They don't.. :-) I run them both (and Google Drive and Proton Drive and iCloud on various machines) and none interfere with each other.
    1
  6047. Sometimes it's all we have.
    1
  6048. This depends on your browser config. It's a download like any other, so having your browser default to Downloads, or ask every time is typically a configuration setting.
    1
  6049. I tried it just recently and it worked. I will say that the dialogs are VERY missleading, and can imply you need to enter a Microsoft account email address, but in reality you can enter a plain old name and it should work. At least it did for me.
    1
  6050. That's the safest. Depending on the program you use the image may be compressed so you can get away with something a little smaller, but I generally recommend using a disk at least as large as the amount you're backing up.
    1
  6051. If there's the possibility of data loss, then you weren't; backed up. If the drive literally won't turn on you may have to take it to a technician, or engage the services of a data recovery service. (You could TRY taking the drive out and putting it into another enclosure, but you risk doing further damage, so with data loss on the line I shy away from that.)
    1
  6052. That's my understanding, yes.
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  6053.  @johnbaker2810  Yes, and even better, it's EXTREMELY difficult to intercept a passkey. (For one thing, that would require malware on your machine.)
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  6054.  @johnbaker2810  I expect this to be step one to a password-less future. No password, no password based threat. One thing you can do that gets you close it to make your password ridiculously long (since you'd never use it). Save it in your password vault, of course, but simply never use it. The huge things Passkeys prevent is falling for many types of phishing attacks. No password to type means phishing has nothing to capture.
    1
  6055. ?
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  6056. They don't. They just guess. Enough people do that they have plenty of targets.
    1
  6057. I not longer make specific recommendations for hard drives, as who's best changes too often. Ive been happy with SSDs from Crucial.com.
    1
  6058. Not sure what you mean by "refer". You can, of course, build any file folder structure you like. "Special" Linux folders, like "/dev" for example, won't map because Windows just doesn't work that way. So I'm not really sure exactly what it is you're trying to accomplish.
    1
  6059. I assume you also avoid HotMale?
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  6060. I wonder how pragmatic it is for the average consumer to have anything tape related. Business, maybe, but normal people? Not practical.
    1
  6061. Depends on how much Science Fiction becomes reality. :-)
    1
  6062. I'll never look at trains in TVs and movies the same again. :-)
    1
  6063. Same story.
    1
  6064. I don't believe so, at least not by default, but I could be wrong.
    1
  6065. You shouldn't need a new key. You can typically go to your Microsoft Account online and de-register one or more of the computers it thinks has a copy.
    1
  6066. In my experience it works well. I'd reach out to the VeraCrypt people for assistance.
    1
  6067. Kinda depends on what you're trying to accomplish, but Rufus is one approach: https://rufus.ie/
    1
  6068. Bill's already no longer involved.
    1
  6069. Your IP address? Please see the pinned comment. Your real address? Depends on the person.
    1
  6070. There are a number of utilities, but I don't have one to recommend. Sorry.
    1
  6071. Nope: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  6072. I get both: you're too fast, you're too slow. You're too techie, you're not techie enough. It takes too long to get to the answer / I don't understand the answer. Such is the life of an online publisher. (And, to be far, every online publisher, particularly in tech.)
    1
  6073. Drive
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  6074.  @user-iy6rm6pm4j  Interestingly enough I've been exchanging email with a gentleman who's TEACHING tech. He's 100. 👍🏻👍🏻
    1
  6075.  @gjoseph1628  Some is not the same as all. it's not even the same as "most".
    1
  6076. Nope. There is no central registry.
    1
  6077. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
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  6078. FWIW IrfanView is generally where I go when I need obscure format conversion. It seems to support many.
    1
  6079. No idea. The only accounts I ban are those spreading spam and scams.
    1
  6080. If only it were that easy. Microsoft has other ideas.
    1
  6081. That is NOT official Outlook support from Microsoft. Those are scams.
    1
  6082. Of course it's possible.
    1
  6083. I use image backups for my C: drive. That backs up everything ,regardless of where my folders are.
    1
  6084. And it's online, thus if you lose your account for any reason it's also ... gone.
    1
  6085. Ah, but it is one of those fancy computerized versions? My wife has a couple and they're amazing.
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  6086. If onedrive's backup feature is turned OFF, yes. If the backup feature is turned ON then OneDrive's Document folder IS your PC's Document folder.
    1
  6087. Microsoft
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  6088. Look in your Microsoft account for bitlocker recovery keys. If it's not there, then I know of no solution.
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  6089. As a search engine, no not really. You're not using it unless you're actually searching. As a browser (which they recently released) I would assume some level of additional privacy, but not neccessarily additional security. I'd expect the browser to be on a par with Brave.
    1
  6090. I let Acronis years ago because of abysmal customer support. The product was always good, though, and I know there are lots of folks who recommend it.
    1
  6091. Typically it does not. Other than taking up a tiny amount of disk space, and perhaps appearing in your start menu, the impact of software you don't run is negligible.
    1
  6092. Turn off the 2FA on that account, and then turn it back on again to generate a new code.
    1
  6093. Doesn't have to be. Windows 10 machines can keep running Windows 10.
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  6094. Well, you wouldn't use the built-in image backup tool, which is what this video is all about. So ultimately it depends on what tools you would choose to use to make it happen.
    1
  6095. To be clear, it's a mail program (on your PC), not a mail server (what you connect to in the cloud). And yes, their history is horrid.
    1
  6096. Right here: https://askleo.com/security-software-recommend/
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  6097. On occasion.
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  6098. Rather than calling them incompetent, I prefer less well informed. (Ignorant is also accurate, in it's definition, but is too often now taken as a slur.)
    1
  6099. Thank you!
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  6100.  @goldeni1  That's something you'd have to take up with the manufacturer. DO, however, look into Windows power settings. It's very likely Windows is configured to use less power when on battery, and thus will feel slower.
    1
  6101. What, the USB you created with Rufus? You boot a machine from it and procede to install the OS.
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  6102. Clearly, then, this isn't the channel for you. Have a great life elsewhere!
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  6103. That's exactly what the video you commented on covers.
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  6104. A Corgi, actually. https://flic.kr/p/KVXqhn
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  6105.  @nlx78  I'm missing something. What does this have to do with the video?
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  6106.  @nlx78  My parents immigrated to Canada in 1951. https://flic.kr/p/2mXYLne
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  6107. Article on that: https://askleo.com/should-i-disconnect-my-backup-drive-when-im-not-backing-up/
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  6108. He's no longer involved. Hasn't been for years.
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  6109. If the recovery process doesn't work for you - maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone - MAKE SURE to follow the instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, and there is no customer service (common with free services), then I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry.
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  6110. BECAUSE THIS VIDEO IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST WINDOWS AND THE DETAILS OF EXTENDED SUPPORT HAVE NOT BEEN LAID OUT.
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  6111.  @tossedsalad4669  https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/ & https://youtu.be/74yk6zPnDgA
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  6112. Sure you can.
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  6113.  @rlyle5804  Left click Pretty standard for column headers.
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  6114.  @rlyle5804  Left click on the column header (the word From at the top of the list) and that sorts by that field.
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  6115. Mag Tapes aren't practical for the average consumer. The video includes a strategy that works.
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  6116. There is ALWAYS another (less convenient) way to sign in. It's how you set up the passkeys in the first place.
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  6117. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
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  6118. 2FA is all about logging into websites and securing online accounts. Not sure where I said "machine", but it's possible I misspoke.
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  6119. That is a common problem. Depends on the specific software, and whether or not you saved a key from prior installations.
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  6120. It depends entirely on what service you use. I have heard that some do, so check the fine print. One rule of thumb: if the service doesn't realize they're photos - say it's just file storage and doesn't treat photos differently - then it won't reduce quality. Dropbox works this way. It doesn't care that photos are photos and does nothing to them.
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  6121. NO. You can use Cryptomator without any cloud app at all, or with Dropbox, OneDrive, or other similar services.
    1
  6122. I hope you meant 24H2, and that you're not a time traveler from the future.
    1
  6123. "No one". Love that generalization, particularly since there are comments here from people that actually like it. They're not the majority, but ... "no one"? Really?
    1
  6124. https://askleo.com/download-windows/
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  6125. How about it? it shouldn't affect time, if that's what you;re asking.
    1
  6126. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  6127. If its on the desktop it's at risk of being mucked about with by OneDrive.
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  6128. Any cloud storage is "only one place". If you lose the account, you lose the data within it. So yes, you should also back up elsewhere.
    1
  6129.  @bruhhh69  Until your account is hacked. Back it up.
    1
  6130. Yes.
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  6131. https://askleo.com/difference-between-clone-image/
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  6132. Using the internet. It's not secret information.
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  6133. Those tools do exist, but they operate with mixed results. Often the result isn't quite as stable as you might expect.
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  6134. Because that's how long it took.
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  6135. I believe so, yes.
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  6136. Nope. No password needed. I'm thinking you didn't watch the video?
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  6137. "Everyone". Funny.
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  6138. For you maybe. It's enough for many.
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  6139. I'm not sure I understand your question. What do I think about what transcript?
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  6140.  @madmax7881  Yeah. clearly I've never heard of it so I have no opinion. Sorry. I tend to stick to major anti-malware and security tools. "found this script on a video" isn't really a great recommendation.
    1
  6141. No. You should not use internal hard disks for backup.
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  6142. Usually because those are also the UNinstallers.
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  6143. The same approach should work.
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  6144. Yup
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  6145.  @jakobmenger1732  It should not.
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  6146. Please watch the video. Without a backup you may not be able to.
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  6147. As long as you have good security (I recommend 2FA also), there's nothing you can do but ignore them.
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  6148. It's hard to say. I would try the free version (there is one), but as I understand it security systems often use proprietary formats that Recuva, and others might not understand. You might have to reach out to the security device manufacturer for guidance.
    1
  6149. Your web browser. https://askleo.com/3378
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  6150. They also have a browser. (But you're right, I probably meant the search engine.)
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  6151. I can confirm it's repaired startup for me on several occasions.
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  6152. No.
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  6153. Essentially correct. The conversation is itself encrypted, so there's no interception.
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  6154. Just the opposite. If you use a Passkey there's LESS to keep track of.
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  6155. Depends on the tool, but yes, most allow you to fetch individual files.
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  6156. Accepted as the same.
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  6157. BIOS shouldn't come into play to attach an external disk.
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  6158. External hard drive, usually. More here: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_backup_my_computer/
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  6159. wtwork?
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  6160. Sponsor. And no, I'm not. I wish.
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  6161. See the pinned comment.
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  6162. As long as you learn from this lesson not to fall for these types of scams again in the future: yes. Check with your bank in case they can help recover anything.
    1
  6163. Installing an OS (any OS) does not create a system image backup, no. You then need to make one again.
    1
  6164.  @glasslinger  Two factor can be bypassed in real time with a man-in-the-middle attack. https://askleo.com/two-factor-hack/
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  6165. All USB ports: a hardware issue, probably on the motherboard, comes to mind. (I assume you've rebooted.) If you have Remote Desktop enabled (off by default, and Pro editions only) then you can usually connect remotely that way. All the other approaches I'm aware of require additional software installed before you need it, which puts you in a chicken-and-egg situation.
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  6166. Remember that Outlook and Outlook.com are two different things. In Microsoft Office Outlook open the message in its own window, then File, Properties. In the resulting dialog will be "Internet Headers".
    1
  6167. I don't understand what you're asking, or what you mean by "TA"?
    1
  6168.  @im_safla  Ah, I believe your original question si correct - this video is about email you receive. Email senders have a much greater problem, especially when emailing to cold lists - It's all about reputation, reputation, reputation and making sure you're really giving your recipients something THEY want, not just something you want them to have.
    1
  6169. The only thing you can do is make sure it doesn't look like spam, and ask your recipients to a) whitelist you, and b) mark your messages as "not spam" if the end up in the spam folder. This article discusses how it all works and what (little) you can do: https://askleo.com/should-i-worry-if-email-i-send-is-marked-as-spam/
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  6170. So, my saying - clearly, and in the video you commented on - that nothing will happen is somehow scaring people? I don't get it.
    1
  6171. To begin with, let CHKDSK /R run to completion if you can. Then perhaps SpinRite: https://askleo.com/spinrite_repair_hard_disk_failures_and_recover_your_data/
    1
  6172. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmDJgFSvxWQ
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  6173. Many MANY people don't understand how OneDrive works.
    1
  6174. You should be able to change the default save location in the settings of the app in question.
    1
  6175. Yes. Gmail labels are not folders: https://askleo.com/how-do-gmail-labels-relate-to-folders/
    1
  6176. As I understand it, you really only have one. Some components of Windows Security will step aside when another security tool is installed.
    1
  6177.  @skverskk  I'm happy with Windows Security. More here: https://askleo.com/what_security_software_do_you_recommend/
    1
  6178. You go to your Gmail account online, and disable the passkey for that specific computer.
    1
  6179. You can do all of these things without turning on the Backup feature. My problem is that the backup feature, in my opinion, actually breaks things on your computer. (Irrevocably changing important folder locations.)
    1
  6180. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-gain-access-to-files-windows-says-i-dont-have-permission-to-access/
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  6181. A passkey requires that you be able to authenticate some other way in order to be set up. A devices passkey can be individually revoked remotely.
    1
  6182. Sounds like some task is starting on your computer at that time. Perhaps a backup, perhaps a security scan, perhaps something else>
    1
  6183. They did not send notification to individual accounts. This new policy was announced on their blog.
    1
  6184. You don't need to uninstall, just install Microsoft 365 and it'll do the right thing. Once you've subscribed you'll be taken to a page about your subscription which includes a download link.
    1
  6185. I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwzugUrt1bA
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  6186.  @stfu2253  Depends on what you mean by "dirty drive"?
    1
  6187. Is the external drive actually formatted NTFS?
    1
  6188. It does, but that's not what they're doing. They're applying this technology to stolen databases of encrypted passwords. See https://youtu.be/hYUJ1r-mJRs and/or https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
    1
  6189. If the CPU is mostly idling, it does not draw additional power. It's more often other devices that the CPU is waiting for (graphics, disk and/or network) that cause the issue, and often the overheating.
    1
  6190. You might check the mouse settings in the settings app. You might also try a different mouse (does right click work ANYWHERE?)
    1
  6191. If you haven't been proactively backing up your email yourself, then it's extremely unlikely your email is backed up at all.
    1
  6192. Indeed. But a passphrase makes it easier to create a longer password, which increases security dramatically.
    1
  6193.  @stuartofblyth  As a number of other commenters have pointed out: you're not restricted. Go ahead and use special characters as makes sense to you. Correct Horse Battery Staple!!!!
    1
  6194. That's exactly what passkeys do.
    1
  6195. I have indeed done exactly that. Even with that in place, and a few other things, stepping away seemed the best solution. Honestly, a week later, I haven't changed my mind. :-)
    1
  6196. It's easy to change if you know where to look,
    1
  6197. If you don't know you backed up, then you've not backed up. https://askleo.com/back-up-my-email/ - as to how to reach them, that depends on the situation, but email's ok.
    1
  6198. You need to run the commands "as" administrator. https://askleo.com/run-as-administrator/
    1
  6199. Check the Trash folder, if you're certain that it's not been sent.
    1
  6200.  @gardensofthegods  You may not be able to but it depends A LOT on exactly what email provider you happen to use. And I recommend accessing it via a PC, not a mobile device, for the more flexibility and options.
    1
  6201. Autoruns, used improperly, CAN destroy your system. But it's safe when used properly.
    1
  6202. I don't understand how a router can "listen". Other devices, like your mobile phone, are typically more likely targets.
    1
  6203. Ideally yes, but it can get complicated, depending on the amount of access the other person has given themselves. (They could be the alternate email, they could have given themselves access to the machine being used, and so on and so on.) Without knowing the true depth of the incursion, starting over is really the only safe way.
    1
  6204. No. No you're not. https://askleo.com/no-no-one-is-forcing-you-to-buy-a-new-machine/ and https://youtu.be/g1BzpPXCLHU
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  6205. No way to know for sure. It REALLY depends on how the power circuitry in the Acer is designed. My GUESS is it may not help, but I could be wrong.
    1
  6206. That's because there's a different video/article on that. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-onedrive/
    1
  6207. ON. You want security software running at all times.
    1
  6208. Few are low cost, but I use OneDrive, Google Drive, Proton Drive, Dropbox, iCloud. Box.com, which I've not used, is also another popular alternative.
    1
  6209. It's in all caps, so it must be true. 👍
    1
  6210. It secures your internet connection, regardless of how you're connected. I used it almost exclusively on Wi-Fi during my trip.
    1
  6211. Good to know. That means people won't do it accidentally, which happens surprisingly often.
    1
  6212.  @Milesco  Restoring an image erases everything currently on the hard drive and replaces it all with the contents of the image. An image backup includes all of your data and programs as installed and configured. Quite literally when you restore it, it's as if nothing happened at all. The nuclear option requires reinstalling Windows, reinstalling your applications, reconfiguring what you want, restoring your data from somewhere, and probably other things.
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  6213. Yes
    1
  6214. The problem is that non-techie people seem to be getting pranked/scammed into doing this. The only recovery is a restore from backup, or a reinstall of Windows.
    1
  6215. "Only save files on this PC" is a link to be clicked. Continue, as you saw, enables OneDrive backup.
    1
  6216. It's a fine way to copy your data. Installed programs, not so much.
    1
  6217.  @DomClimbs  Mostly a unified tool for all your backups, and a much easier to use scheduler so it happens automatically. But yes, if you can copy data automatically, by all means go for it.
    1
  6218. You should be able to. At worst you might need to follow the instructions in the video if it tries to force you to use a Microsoft Account.
    1
  6219. Keep marking as spam.
    1
  6220. And, of course, all this applies only in the United States. These details vary dramatically around the world.
    1
  6221. Auto-hide is an option in the Taskbar settings.
    1
  6222. Make sure that's not your only copy. It could still fail for any number of reasons. BACK UP
    1
  6223. Which may have similar settings, if you're interested.
    1
  6224. No way to know -- certainly not without knowing what app or system you're talking about (but even then, it's impossible for me to say).
    1
  6225. I back up using image backups, and those are what I recommend everyone do. They backup absolutely everything and can be restored to a replacement harddrive, as an example.
    1
  6226. There aren't really default values that I know of.
    1
  6227. There's really no way to know. It depends on the underlying problem that's causing your specific situation. I just had this happen recently and ended up reformatting the disk and losing everything on it. THIS is why backups are important. (I lost nothing, having backed up, but ended up erasing the disk.)
    1
  6228. Uh .... no.
    1
  6229. What it looks like when https does its job.
    1
  6230.  @Cenzo5000  Please watch: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
    1
  6231. Assuming there's a spare sata connector in that PC, sure.
    1
  6232. Colossus is one of my favorite, and most formative, movies (as is 2001). Coincidentally reading the book (Colossus) right now, I didn't realize it had sequels. :-)
    1
  6233. IMAP. Even if the servers go down, you can have copies of your email on all your devices. It's how I recommend people back up their email, even if they don't use a desktop email program at all. I have a copy of Thunderbird running in my basement and its job is simply to stay sync'd via IMAP - downloading - all email for several accounts.
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  6234. Look in OneDrive settings > Choose folders. This allows you to exclude some folders from appearing on your machine. Make sure all are selected, let them sync, and then all the files should be on your machine.
    1
  6235. It may have to be enabled. It's typically not enabled on desktop machines.
    1
  6236. This may help: https://askleo.com/what-is-the-thunderbird-email-file-location-in-windows/
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  6237. Unlikely. Chrome sync doesn't sync software, just settings and things related to Chrome.
    1
  6238. Bounces like this are NOT normally a sign that your account has been hacked, however if you really do believe that your email account has been hacked into head over to this video: https://youtu.be/T_Xv_dD2ClQ "My Email Is Hacked, How Do I Fix It? – 7 Things You Need to Do NOW!"
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  6239. You have the ability to do the opposite as well: make online only. This frees up space on your hard drive after you've uploaded. Or if you connect another computer to the same Google Drive, and it doesn't have room for everything. "Make available offline" ensures the file's data has been downloaded, for real.
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  6240.  @angelokimi  Right. When you upload to Google Drive (simply by placing a file in the Google Drive folder on your PC) the state of the file is not changed. It was on your machine. it stays on your machine until you say otherwise.
    1
  6241. LOL. (And, yes, I'm fully vaxxed.) Given that YouTube is owned by Google, why are you even here?
    1
  6242. https://askleo.com/security-software-recommend/
    1
  6243. Or you can simply reduce what you store online, no extra cost involved.
    1
  6244. If you restore the Win 7 image, your machine will run Windows 7 and all updates applied since that image was taken will be lost. I recommend a Windows 10 reset at this point.
    1
  6245. There's no download for the free version. Watch the video or read the accompanying article.
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  6246. No one. NO ONE. Is suggesting you should just get rid of it.
    1
  6247. Yeah, I heard. Darn it. (I see you're using 1Password - I'm moving my 2FA there as well.)
    1
  6248. It's been years since I've used Acronis, but in concept: make whatever Acronis calls recovery or emergency media, boot from that, and then use that to restore the image to the replacement drive.
    1
  6249. Microsoft is particularly horrid at it. Outlook vs. Outlook.com. Not related, other than being email.
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  6250. Reboot. Or CTRL+ALT+Del, run Task Manager, and it has a run option for you to run explorer.exe.
    1
  6251. I use Chrome Remote Desktop to connect to the machine in my basement. Much simpler, and works cross platform. I've not done an article or video on it yet, but I should.
    1
  6252. If you actually go look at the download page, he documents exactly what the tool does and how it works.
    1
  6253. Apparently you didn't actually watch the video, or understand it. I never said people should change their phone number. I've had mine longer than you've had yours, and that's great. The problem is that for a variety of reasons people DO change their phone numbers. When they do, they need to make sure that all the places they use that number are updated as well.
    1
  6254. It's theoretically hackable.
    1
  6255. All I can say is "maybe". More likely they can just sign in to and hack whatever account you thought you were signing into. Change that password immediately.
    1
  6256. Only if your intended audience is English speaking.
    1
  6257. If you're talking about recall, then no, because recall hasn't been deployed yet. Even when it is, Microsoft will have just as much access as they do right now. Recall doesn't factor into it. Windows has access to everything by definition. It HAS TO since it's the operating system that lets you do what you do on your PC.
    1
  6258. Yup, that's a loop. Rather than fowarding, I'd look into using POP3 access to have one account fetch from the other.
    1
  6259. Watch the video. You need to remove data from OneDrive or your email.
    1
  6260. They're apparently easy for people to overlook. I hear about it often.
    1
  6261. I don't know what you mean by "slipping".
    1
  6262.  @ClintonSnow  No it does not. Your computer needs to be running / awake for syncing to happen.
    1
  6263. So, turn off Bitlocker?
    1
  6264. I get several comments to that effect every day now.
    1
  6265. The options are limited. After 10 days it's a reformat/reinstall. (Could's sworn I mentioned that.)
    1
  6266. All well and good, but you kinda missed the point of the video. :-)
    1
  6267. Thanks for the kind words! :-)
    1
  6268. The way I understand Crowdstrike, backups were not an issue. They would not have helped significantly, nor was CrowdStrike worse if backups were missing.
    1
  6269. I like 'em just fine. But they stopped supporting Safari on Windows long ago.
    1
  6270. Nope. I have an article on that coming up, but stone/clay tablets are most assuredly not better.
    1
  6271. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  6272. This is certainly not true today. If you have evidence that it's coming, please share.
    1
  6273. Other than annoying it's just a harmless folder that happens to have the name "OndDrive'. Particularly after OneDrive's backup feature has been activated, then even after uninstalling OneDrive I know of no safe way to remove it.
    1
  6274. And lots of connection to potential Russian influence?
    1
  6275. Well, I can say it's not being "imposed" at all. You can keep using 10.
    1
  6276.  @tonymercer7759  Sure. You can choose to keep using 10.
    1
  6277. Start with a reboot. Always.
    1
  6278. Which is also true of Windows itself, if you go down that path.
    1
  6279. It's happened. And no passwords vaults were compromised. Password vaults remain the best approach to password management.
    1
  6280. I like them a lot. They're more inconvenient, but ultimately one of the most secure two-factor methods practical.
    1
  6281. My (several decades) of experience doesn't match yours, it appears. Hard drives have always lasted a long time for me. Even so, redundancy is also critical.
    1
  6282. I've not heard even a hint of that, and the press is usually overly-enthusiastic about jumping on that if it's a possibility.
    1
  6283. I know nothing about it. Sorry.
    1
  6284.  @ncrdisabled  Yeah, I did find it online, but still -- have no experience with it. Sorry.
    1
  6285. Shouldn't affect speed when plugged in, no.
    1
  6286. I'm not aware of any way to do that.
    1
  6287. Sigh. Red herring / FUD. Please see: https://askleo.com/should-i-be-concerned-about-microsofts-recall-feature/
    1
  6288. Copy paste from notepad to work shouldn't carry any formatting with it at all. It's the simplest of the simple in terms of data. no idea why Word isn't letting you then format the result.
    1
  6289. On the PC go into outlook.com settings and look for white/allow list and add the important domains to that list. See if that helps. But yes, yours is a common complaint.
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  6290. Only in very rare cases.
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  6291.  @brittanyalleyne9760  Many. OneDrive. Box.com. Google Drive. Proton Drive. iCloud. etc.
    1
  6292. Seems unlikely, but what you concerned about? You could live a password-free life.
    1
  6293. Please see the pinned comment.
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  6294. As long as you select them when backing up, yes.
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  6295.  @wallykos6784  Partitions or drives, it'll work as long as you select them when backing up.
    1
  6296. That doesn't seem like a Windows 11 problem, but rather a browser or printer problem. Do try with a different browser.
    1
  6297. Even after setting the default save location in options?
    1
  6298. When signing in to a service, it will offer one if it's supported.
    1
  6299. Download the media described in the video and boot from it.
    1
  6300. You can try, but it likely won't let you.
    1
  6301. I'm not able to understand Hindi. Please post in English.
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  6302. Perhaps. I find it incredibly useful, myself.
    1
  6303. If they sent it back then the account wasn't deleted. If it bounced, then the account was deleted. I don't really understand what you're asking.
    1
  6304. Bummer. I was going for more of a yadda yadda.
    1
  6305. I can get to Yandex via Chrome just fine. You're not concerned about the Russian influence, then, since it's headquartered there.
    1
  6306. It depends on the type of "confirm it's me". If it's an SMS text, it goes to the number, so whatever device has that number is the device that'll get the message. If it goes to a google app, then I think just installing a google app on your iPhone and signing in with the same account there might be enough.
    1
  6307. LOL
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  6308. ✅ Watch next ▶ Increasing The Odds That Windows Network Sharing Will Work ▶ https://youtu.be/4KMKXmPbQ4E
    1
  6309. Could be. Depends on the options you chose, and the speed of the interface. (USB 2, for example, could EASILY take that long.)
    1
  6310. It usually has the words "Print Screen" or "PrtScrn" on it.
    1
  6311. Please see: https://youtu.be/EMlPrhzSh2A
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  6312. Ja.
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  6313. Gmail has a limit, but they're much clearer about it, give you better warnings, and don't spring random things like this on you.
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  6314. I don't understand you comment. I backup the entire hard drive including system and all other partitions all the time.
    1
  6315. I don't believe that's true. They flag "verified purchasers" but from what I've seen anyone can leave a review.
    1
  6316. Seems incredibly unlikely. (As in infinitesimal chance.)
    1
  6317.  @JoeJoe-cy9px  There's no such thing as "safe" (no machine is 'safe'), but I'd proceed cautiously keeping an eye out for unexpected behavior.
    1
  6318. If someone has yourr IP you should do ... nothing. There's little they can do if they have your IP. PLEASE watch the video.
    1
  6319. Or you could keep running Windows 10. It's what I've been advising.
    1
  6320. I'm afraid I'm not an iPad guy. I'd search some of the Apple support forums.
    1
  6321. Try connecting via your browser noemally (https://askleo.com), or try https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/
    1
  6322. I have the same suspicion. Particularly true for installs and updates.
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  6323. Hardly. Keep using them.
    1
  6324. Windows for Workgroups FTW
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  6325. It's not available to everyone that I can see, and it looks like it's cumbersome, at best, to set up different numbers for different payees (if it's even possible). I'm also not seeing an ability to limit its use. Basically it's a very different beast.
    1
  6326. Yup.
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  6327. Depends on the tool you use, but most all will save to a folder.
    1
  6328. My experience with System Restore (and that of others I've heard from) is significantly less positive, I'm afraid.
    1
  6329. You need to run the command prompt "as administrator" (right click the start meny and it'll be there as "(Admin)".
    1
  6330. Brute force attacks generally happen on the data stolen in a breach.
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  6331. Passkeys are not hardware, they are not something you buy.
    1
  6332. "Missed it by that much..."
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  6333. Nope. https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
    1
  6334. If you did get the code, and providing that code properly didn't work, the only thing you can do is continue with whatever recovery options that mail service offers. There's no magical answer here - all you can do is follow their instructions carefully.
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  6335.  @oioloo3769  Not that I'm aware of. This is the cost of a free email service: little to no customer support. All you can do is CAREFULLY follow their account recovery and verification instructions.
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  6336. Maybe, but more importantly you and I need to know this is possible.
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  6337. Passkeys expose no more, or no less, information that signing in normally with a password.
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  6338. That's being replaced by Windows Outlook.
    1
  6339. Because it's cheap? Because it's not as new as you think? Because laptop manufacturers figure you're doing Wi-Fi anyway, so why put in a faster ethernet port? I agree, it SHOULD be 100-1000 (actually 10-100-1000), but I can see a lot of 'em cutting corners for a variety of reasons. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6340. And you;ll be able to keep running Windows 10 on tha thardware.
    1
  6341. Particularly since they don't need to be dumped. No one is required to purchase a new computer.
    1
  6342. Microsoft doesn't apparently listen to good, practical, and simple suggestions. I believe Dropbox works along the lines of what you suggest, though. (And, I agree, would be my preference.)
    1
  6343. Search the store for "authy"
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  6344.  @dcking1yt614  If that's a question: no, I know of no live chat or support for free Microsoft accounts.
    1
  6345. Depends on what you're doing. Sounds like you're double encrypting, but you've left out a LOT of details.
    1
  6346. That's exactly what's happening.
    1
  6347. Whut?
    1
  6348. Love to conspiracy thinking. 👍
    1
  6349. How to use the safety net of your image backup.
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  6350. Exactly. In fact, not only is it hard to see, it's actually very unclear what it is you're choosing. Horrid design.
    1
  6351. What prompt, exactly, did you get?
    1
  6352. I don't have personal experience with Bitdefender, but it has a good rep.
    1
  6353. That is correct. Depends entirely on the devices involved.
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  6354. No longer available in the US.
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  6355. Images are in a proprietary format, so you need Macrium for Macrium images, EaseUS for EaseUS images, and so on.
    1
  6356. Did you install the app? If not, then probably not.
    1
  6357. There's no single / simple answer. I look for years (5-10), but I just had a 3yo die as well. Most important: BACK UP.
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  6358. Rename: I think most of the services are smart about this, otherwise it would involve a re-upload as well. But you could try it out easily enough. Streaming: Yes, if you've not marked a file as "available offline", then it requires connectivity to access.
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  6359. I'm not sure I understand your scenario, but I'd point you at this video": https://youtu.be/T_Xv_dD2ClQ
    1
  6360. It's not resetable, but I'd reach out to Yubico (the manufacturer) and see if they have any advice.
    1
  6361. If you're behind a router you already have 99.99% of the protection you need, whether the machine is on, sleeping, or off. But in general, no, sleeping doesn't increase your attack surface. While there's always a risk no matter what we do, the probability here is tiny.
    1
  6362. Right here: https://askleo.com/creating-easeus-todo-emergency-disk/
    1
  6363. Not necessarily. Could also just be your system operating normally. This is VERY hardware dependent.
    1
  6364. It depends. Recovery is usually something you need to prepare for. If you're just using lastpass and forget your master password, they've said in several places that you shouldn't be able to get in at all. But they do have approaches that may be used on devices on which you've previously signed in. https://blog.lastpass.com/2022/03/forgot-your-password-your-guide-to-lastpass-account-recovery/
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  6365. I have mixed feelings. Every machine I've updated has just worked. Everyone I know who's updated has just worked. So I guess my advice: image backup first, then update at will.
    1
  6366. What I find fascinating is that the "left" will often claim it's right-biased. My take: we find what we look for.
    1
  6367. Windows Update does seem to have a habit of resetting things from time to time. It doesn't surprise me that this might be one of them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6368. Because Microsoft is telling us that this functionality should no longer be used, and is going away someday. Even they suggest third party solutions. (It's also incredibly difficult to know/see exactly what it's doing, unless these third party solutions.)
    1
  6369. It's just a file/folder on your computer, so yes, you can (and should) back it up however you like.
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  6370. Yer welcome, kid.
    1
  6371. While your mail connection is encrypted, the mail itself is not. When it's stored on your ISP's (or email provider's) server awaiting the next leg of its journey, it's not encrypted.
    1
  6372.  @RobertSpiller  I'm not sure what that means in this context. You don't get to Edge by going THROUGH Chrome. If Edge fires up with the search results, then Edge is where your search results will be. If you don't want that then don't use Windows search, but instead fire up Chrome itself and use Google (or whatever search engine) within Chrome.
    1
  6373.  @RobertSpiller  No browser should open just by opening your laptop. You might want to check the startup tab in TaskManager, or the Startup folder in your Start Menu (run "shell:startup"). Honestly I have six browsers installed (it's part of what I do :-) ) They all have their pros and cons. I'm happy in Edge (my default browser on my current machine), but also run Chrome along side.
    1
  6374. Bill's no longer involved.
    1
  6375. https://askleo.com/ask
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  6376. It's A solution, but not the only solution. Video has more.
    1
  6377. PLEASE provide proof of that. I'm begging you.
    1
  6378. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/ Good luck!
    1
  6379. It runs a scan without requiring that the drive be taken offline.
    1
  6380. Not that I've encountered.
    1
  6381. I keep it open all day. The encrypted files are sync'ed as things change.
    1
  6382. No way for me to know. Depends on all the specifics.
    1
  6383.  @azaleadev  Probably not, but there are no guarantees. It really depends on how well the laptop is engineered.
    1
  6384. Uploading to the cloud is exactly OneDrive's POINT. Turn it off if you don't want that. Or don't put files into the OneDrive folder(s).
    1
  6385. All brands can, and do, fail. The way to protect yourself from that is by backing up - always have multiple copies of your data in different places. If all you need is storage I'd opt for a couple of big external drives and call it good. Which brands are good is cyclical (most major brands have good periods, then bad, then good, and so on), hence my admonition about backing up. Of late I've been getting Seagate, but I'm sure you'll hear from others that disagree with that choice. Redundancy is the solution.
    1
  6386.  @KarenDUlrich  I still see it. In the OneDrive, Settings, About what's the OneDrive version? I see Build 24.1710825.0002 (64-bit)
    1
  6387. @SamGordon-f8h Yes. But be careful that Windows doesn't re-link, or trick you into re-linking later.
    1
  6388. If you back up your primary drive using an image backup, then everything is backed up and everything can be restored to a replacement drive. This WILL restore your programs, settings, whatnot.
    1
  6389. No way to know. It could be fake, or it could be a real error page because the malicious site had been taken down. WHY would you reload a malicious page?
    1
  6390. Not in Gmail, no. (MIGHT be possible in other email interfaces, but I can't think of one.)
    1
  6391. You should be able to customize the columns in that display. In my TBird there's a weird little icon at the far right of the list header. Click on that and you can choose which columns should be displayed. "From" is one of them.
    1
  6392. Sorry I'm not exciting enough for you. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6393. Just the tip of the iceberg. 🤔
    1
  6394. It depends on what you use it for. Restoring an image typically does wipe files, yes.
    1
  6395. I recommend external hard drives.
    1
  6396. My password manager does (1Password), and several others do as well.
    1
  6397. You don't HAVE TO. You can choose to use it, but you can not. It's just not obvious. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-disable-onedrive-in-office-365/
    1
  6398. No real specific idea. There are probably thousands of things, from hiccups to more serious failures, that could cause it.
    1
  6399. There's no forcing. Not any time soon, anyway.
    1
  6400. You can report the photo, but I would not hold out any hope of Facebook actually enforcing their rules. They have a horrible history in that regard. Their actions seems both random and sometimes caprecious.
    1
  6401. 1) Please stop posting your email address in public places. That's ASKING for more spam. https://askleo.com/why_shouldnt_i_post_my_email_address_in_a_public_forum/ 2) Do you really mean Trash? Or do you mean that they land in yoru Spam folder? 3) If trash, that shouldn't happen unless you have a gmail filter that's somehow triggering when it shouldn't. 4) if spam, I solve this by setting up a filter for the email addresses I care about to "never send to spam".
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  6402.  @lyfeconciergepublishing2359  Thought I did address that: shouldn't be going to Trash at all. Do you mean it's going to spam?
    1
  6403.  @lyfeconciergepublishing2359  The only way I can see it happening at all is that you have some kind of filter configured in Gmail's filters that is triggering when it should not. i
    1
  6404.  @lyfeconciergepublishing2359  In Gmail -> Settings (gear icon) -> See all settings -> Filters and Blocked addresses. Look for filters that move things to trash. Problem is that this is not something that sets itself - you, or someone maintaining your account - would have created the filters. If there are no filters, or none that move things to trash, then I'm at a loss.
    1
  6405. Haven't tried DISM. Maybe? But yes all the CHKDSK options.
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  6406. Correct. But things like OneDrive, Dropbox, etc will all still be there.
    1
  6407. Thank you!
    1
  6408. Not quite a brick. You can still reformat it and use it again. :-)
    1
  6409. Honestly, there's simply no way to know. I would have done everything you did, which is great. All I can say is keep up your guard.
    1
  6410.  @gachalover5026  I honestly don't know. ID theft isn't my expertise. I would assume they can at least cause trouble, but how far they can take it is anyone's guess.
    1
  6411. Gmail doesn't have folders, only labels. How things get organized kinda depends on the steps you took to move the email. https://askleo.com/how-do-gmail-labels-relate-to-folders/
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  6412. One at a time, as far as I know.
    1
  6413. Nope. Watch the video and/or read the companion article.
    1
  6414. That's not really what backups are for: https://askleo.com/restoring-an-image-backup-from-one-computer-to-another/
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  6415. Turning off it great. It's essentially the same as disconnecting.
    1
  6416. Or you could move your email and data out of OneDrive.
    1
  6417. It doesn't "need" it -- it's just a different solution to the problem.
    1
  6418. No your email is not hacked.
    1
  6419. Yeah. I hear ya. I've spent the past few years apologizing to the world for our embarrassing political shenanigans. That's just one more thing to add to the pile.
    1
  6420. Ummmm..... OK? Thanks for setting me straight?
    1
  6421. Assuming they're truly fully charged, the charger should have no impact on how long the charge lasts.
    1
  6422. Then you're not using OneDrive.
    1
  6423. No. Just different. Perhaps a tad bit easier.
    1
  6424. I still recommend people delay. There's no rush.
    1
  6425. As I understand it 1Password has had outside security audits to a degree LastPass never had.
    1
  6426. Make absolutely certain you're saving where you think you are.
    1
  6427. And as the video states, you can't. You must regain access in order to delete them. Otherwise anyone could delete any account at will.
    1
  6428. Make sure that it's DC not AC. If DC then yes, seems like it should work (along with all the other cautions from the video)
    1
  6429. The kind of computer your setting up on makes no difference.
    1
  6430. A common comment: regardless of how you build it -- words or random characters - _ isn't 16 characters 16 characters_ ? Yes. It is. The whole point of passphrases, beyond being easier to remember, is that you can more easily make longer passwords/phrases. Length is what matters most . In many cases. Increasing your password's length does more to make it difficult to crack than just about any other technique. And passphrases make that significantly easier, and thus significantly more likely. And, yes, if you're using a password manager, by all means use long strings of random characters, but if there's a password you need to type, or remember, longer passphrases are the next best thing. (And yes, I thought everyone knew about XKCD: https://xkcd.com/936/ )
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  6431. They don't pay me anything. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, but the majority of people I'm in contact with that use it - including myself - have no problems. DO ask for a refund.
    1
  6432. As I understand it, the password manager acts as a virtual device.
    1
  6433. You may not be able to. I don't believe Google supports analog callback.
    1
  6434. THis has some ideas: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-a-text-message-without-a-cell-phone/
    1
  6435. That's a level of conspiracy that I just can't believe in.
    1
  6436. It won't help.
    1
  6437. I'm afraid I don't understand the specifics of your scenario. Perhaps you could explain it in more detail by posting a question to https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  6438. You would need to use the same software that created the image.
    1
  6439.  @TheLatinBlast  I honestly don't know. I've actually never heard of that one. You might see if they have support options or online documentation to help. They do appear to have a manual https://www.hddsuperclone.com/hddsuperclone/manual
    1
  6440. Correct, Windows Update will do drivers. Beyond that, though, seeking out more updates outside of WU is typically not needed.
    1
  6441. Just use your email programs "Mark as Spam" (or Junk) feature.
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  6442. Nothing comes to mind other than keep an eye on it.
    1
  6443.  @gtm5650  Windows Defender Offline is my go-to for a pre-boot scan. There are others, but I don't have a list or recommendation right now.
    1
  6444. You need to do this on a PC, not a phone.
    1
  6445.  @nehathardak5388  You should be able to. exFAT or any of the Linux file systems should work.
    1
  6446. If you're online this doesn't apply. If you're using a desktop email program, then it's part of the account configuration.
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  6447. Rumor. LOL. Proof?
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  6448.  @greysmatterhtb605  Whether it's true or not is very much the point. If you're going to believe any rumor you hear, then I'm shocked you're using the internet/technology at all. I mean, hell, you trust YouTube? Google? The could rat you out to the FBI right here right now, right? And yet you're posting here.
    1
  6449. Which warning?
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  6450. Nope. You'll need to talk to the people running the course.
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  6451. It's always just worked for me, generally without needing an admin shell, but an admin shell is guaranteed to work. If you just open and use the shell for this specific purpose, you should be fine. And have backups, of course. :-)
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  6452. Nope, not really. This is all about email.
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  6453. That's fine. More here: https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/
    1
  6454. If you mean sponsored, no. I make all my own choices.
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  6455. Sadly, no. More here: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-edge-in-windows-11/
    1
  6456. Why would they switch your account?
    1
  6457. Installing it and using it is NOT the same as setting it as your default browser. That message usually has a "set as default" option which will do it for you.
    1
  6458. Typically it's not that simple. Best bet is to reinstall the software and explicitly tell it where to place data files, and select a location not within OneDrive.
    1
  6459. ??
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  6460. IMAP is a protocol used between email programs and email servers to get you your email. I'd need to say WAY more information to comment further. Consider https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  6461. Cool on the color coding. :-)
    1
  6462. Ugh. I hope not, but I've also heard this rumor.
    1
  6463. I would LOVE, honestly LOVE, to see proof of of that accusation.
    1
  6464.  @flipflopski2951  Let me know how it goes, though I'd make it something more obscure. EVERY TIME someone claims this to me, it turns out that they also inadvertently shared the same information publicly, or with ad networks directly. Example: I'm in the process of buying a new car. I am, indeed, seeing ads for that new care. Why? Are they scanning my documents? Email? Listening in to my conversations? Of course not. I visited the car manufacturer's website, which likely set an advertising cookie or two. I also searched for the car by name, which I'm sure set even more connections between me and that manufacturer. People are desperate to believe that Microsoft (or Google or Dropbox or Apple or or or or) are scanning their uploaded data, and yet there are so many more boring explanations for the behavior. Look up Hanlon's Razor.
    1
  6465.  @flipflopski2951  Scans your email for keywords for targeted advertising. Not really new. Anything more? Cutely paranoid.
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  6466. Not really, each is its own. Some email programs may have "views" you can apply that would combine them, but honestly that would be so confusing, and it appears Thunderbird does not have this.
    1
  6467. I see it too. "Repeat customers" indeed. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6468. Alright, alright, alright. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6469. I just listened to it, and the volume's as it should be. Loud (and even overdriven in a place or two.) Not sure what to tell you.
    1
  6470.  @speekosloff  What's unclear is if you're attempting to backup what's ON the encrypted drive, or if you're attempting to back up TO the encrypted drive. I don't thnk File History will let you do the latter, but if it does it should be as simple as mounting the drive, and selecting it when you "Add Drive" in File History.
    1
  6471. Exactly. The OS will ask for that.
    1
  6472.  @viktorpaulsen627  Not really, no. It's closer to a plain old password replacement that's more secure. Kinda. Some think of it as 2FA because your device will prompt you for your PIN/fingerprint/face before providing a passkey, but that's still only one factor that you had to provide in the moment.
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  6473.  @NoEgg4u  EVERY language I've seen in T&C's gives them the permission to store your files, **because that's what they need to do to provide the service**. People constantly conflate that with ownership or other nefarious/conspiratorial intent. Nowhere have I ever seen ownership given. If you ever run across it again, let me know.
    1
  6474.  @NoEgg4u  I just approved a lengthy comment that got pushed to moderation. Don't see it as having anything to do with T&C and ownership, though.
    1
  6475.  @NoEgg4u  In order to prevent/reduce the crazy amount of spam comments, I've specified a few keywords that trigger moderation. Not sure which one yours might have hit, but there are a few innocuous ones that spammers commonly use, so they're included in the list. (Any link, for example, would do it.)
    1
  6476. With offline access I don't believe they actually appear as files on disk, though. They're stored within browser-specific storage that you and I can't normally access, and certainly aren't available for copying and backup.
    1
  6477. Files in onedrive are "synchonized", which means whatever you do to one, is replicated online and to all other machines using the same account. That's OneDrive's original purpose.
    1
  6478. Sure
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  6479. No. Absolutely not. https://askleo.com/why_i_dont_like_system_restore/
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  6480. 1) Do you trust Google not to share your password with a bad actor? It's the same level of trust. If you don't trust 'em, then you likely don't want to be using them. 2) When you get a new phone you'll set up new keys. It's unlikely to be "hundreds" (I think I might have 3 accounts that use passkeys right now). You can also use a password manager like 1Password to hold your keys and make them available across devices. 3) Depends on your phone. My biometric has been rock solid for years. 4) If you UPGRADE 10 to 11 I expect things to be preserved. If you overwrite, then it's like #2 above. 5) Not that I'm aware of. Keys aren't directly accessible to users. Though 1Password would be one way to maintain keys across devices. 6) Ubikey is unrelated to any of this. :-)
    1
  6481. NO. They have the email address of your LastPass account. If you use other user IDs and email addresses for what's in your vault that all remains encrypted. As I understand it anyway.
    1
  6482. I think I just got rid of my laplink cable a few months ago. :-)
    1
  6483. Depends on the software, and how it was originally installed, but generally yes.
    1
  6484. There have been periods where, even though I leave my machine running 24 hours a day, I've programmed it to reboot in the middle of the night.
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  6485. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again (it discusses Facebook, but the steps apply to Google as well): https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  6486. As my article outlines, if you've followed all the steps carefully and completely then I know of no way to get your account back.
    1
  6487.  @franciscohorna5542  That I'm aware of. Start11 and OpenShell both replace the task bar with their own. But a "script"? Curious as to what that is, since the functionality's not built into 11.
    1
  6488.  @franciscohorna5542  Again, would love to see it.
    1
  6489. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  6490. Don't call me surly.
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  6491. I don't understand the question.
    1
  6492. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  6493. When you say "Got" do you mean someone KNOWS your IP address? Nothing to worry about. There's little they can really do. Particularly if you're connected to the internet through a router (you probably are, especially if you have more than one computer sharing the connection). Not only that but consumer and mobile IP addresses change all the time.
    1
  6494. Yes.
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  6495. To be clear, iOS is for Apple's mobile devices (iPhone and iPad). Mac computers come with MacOS.
    1
  6496.  @solmattsolhatt  There are two approaches I would take: 1) restore the entire image to another disk, and then this: https://askleo.com/permission-to-access-this-folder/. 2) Actually, I'd mount that image with write permissions (even though they're not preserved across the dismount), and see if the technique in that article would work directly on that image.
    1
  6497. It definitely allows the UAC prompt to be responded to remotely. I do it all the time.
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  6498. Nope. https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
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  6499. I don't understand how an OS upgrade would render a disk useless. Every disk (and I do mean EVERY disk) I've had throughout upgrades and updates continued to work just fine.
    1
  6500.  @bradh.johnson2113  Honestly, I've never needed an updated driver either. In my experience external drives are some of the most generic, works-anywhere peices of PC hardware there are. I'm really curious as to what might be happening in your situation. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6501. I do believe that's one of the options I mentioned in the video.
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  6502. Sadly, true. But it's much better than nothing at all.
    1
  6503. The hard disk? No, that's going to require a professional data recovery service.
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  6504. how? why?
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  6505.  @DenfilMax  That seems like a completely different problem. Or is it because you deleted a file?
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  6506.  @DenfilMax  Restore your machine to a most recent image backup if you have one. If not, then try booting from a Windows Setup or Restore disk and run the diagnostics on there.
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  6507. In theory, no. They're supposed to be separate. I keep hedging, though, because anything is possible, just not very likely.
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  6508. There can be. For example if you forward ALL mail, including spam, then it looks like your old account is spamming.
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  6509. Both.
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  6510. There's already technology in place for email verification. No one's using it because it's too cumbersome. (Passkeys are related only in that they use cryptography as well, but they don't apply to email.)
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  6511. Depends on the backup program you use. Most have you create and boot from a rescue disk, which can then be used to perform the restore.
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  6512. It runs the backup program automatically, and you just create the backup using it.
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  6513. Don't just move it. Instead, mark it as "not junk" and outlook.com should move it to the inbox for you.
    1
  6514. Watch the video. It's for any
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  6515. Oh, you can fix a RAID controller. it's typically pricy, and often means replacing the RAID controller. It has to be the exact same controller, though.
    1
  6516. That's why I mentioned possibly recording a video offline and then emailing that, or perhaps sending it some other way.
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  6517. I don't believe you can. Microsoft is being very annoying.
    1
  6518. I recently published a video on how to get WordPad back.
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  6519.  @rasraster  Deleting files from onedrive deletes the from onedrive everywhere, regardless of that setting. Copying files out is the way to keep them if you don't want them in OneDrive. You can experiment with a file to understand the behavior, if you like.
    1
  6520. They may be assigned different drive letters, but if that's important you can assign drive letters manually.
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  6521. Not familiar with EasyPass, but 1Password does have import (I used it in a LastPass migration). You can also use export to generate a file you can print (a CSV file you can import in to Excel or equivelant, if you like.)
    1
  6522. If you still have access to the machine and it's working, a) back up and b) turn bitlocker off.
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  6523.  @supriyochatterjee4095  I disagree, particularly if you're behind a router. (If you aren't behind a router - connecting directly to the internet - then yes, additional security is warranted.
    1
  6524. ✅ Watch next ▶ Dealing With Inexplicable Change? ▶ sgitVVBLDQo
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  6525. Solution: plan ahead. There are several approaches. https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/
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  6526. Nope.
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  6527. thank you!
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  6528. Please see the pinned comment above.
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  6529. As long as you don't delete the email address it'll continue to work. The two email addresses are aliases to one another, so email for both should show up.
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  6530.  @kipanator  If you delete the existing email address from the account, then no, I do not believe you will be able to access that email any more.
    1
  6531. Proton Mail is not a desktop email program/client. It's an email service.
    1
  6532. I'd probably start by reinstalling Office.
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  6533. You might want to contact EaseUS on that. They may have an alternate ISO for you to try.
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  6534. Anything is possible. What you describe, however, is extremely UNlikely.
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  6535.  @Rlistlis  Did you see the part where I said it was EXTREMELY UNLIKELY?
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  6536. From macrium.com
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  6537. Exactly, the bootstrap process is as you describe. HOWEVER the missing point: you need to configured a DIFFERENT recovery email or phone number for the account for just this kind of situation.
    1
  6538. Arrogant? There are many thing that are arrogant, but I sure don't see a forward slash as being one of them.
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  6539. Nope. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  6540. FastStone image viewer, and IrfanView should both be able to.
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  6541. When updating you're not creating any accounts, you're simply preserving the accounts that are already there. Supposedly. :-)
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  6542.  @arnithordarson1920  It should. (AS ALWAYS perform a full image backup before the upgrade, just in case anything goes wrong, so you can revert it needed.)
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  6543. Yes it is. Recovery disk has tools (and often Windows for a reinstall), system image is a complete image of the hard drive. Two completely different things.
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  6544. Only if you've been backing them up yourself.
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  6545. True
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  6546. All I can say is maybe. If it's worth the money to you, you might check with a data recovery service.
    1
  6547. Don't really have an answer for you, but I will say that the technique outlined in this video (and, in fact, techniques available elsewhere) that allow you to install Windows 11 on some older CPUs doesn't mean it'll install on ALL older CPUs. You might be in that latter camp.
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  6548. What about? I don't understand the question.
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  6549. Usually it's because it's attempting to update. Perhaps that update isn't completing. I'd repair Office.
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  6550. I would LOVE to see the citation on that. I can see him doing it, but I'd love to point people at proof.
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  6551. I didn't "lift" it - it's become a very common example specifically because of XKCD. You'll find I've mentioned it in several comments here, particularly when someone tries to credit some other supposed source.
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  6552. Usually by other leaked data. Generally the IP address is only a small part of what's used, if it's used at all.
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  6553. You can't change. All you can do is add a local account and begin using it instead.
    1
  6554. I'll take functional and reliable over boring any time. There are many alternatives.
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  6555. When encryption is outlawed only outlaws will use encryption.
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  6556. The data for files that were previously deleted may remain in what is now the "free space" on the drive. Yes.
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  6557.  @cengizkarakurt5395  You can TRY, but I tend to be very skeptical about that entire class of application that claims to be able to move installed apps from one machine to another. If a program needed to be set up on the original machine, then the most reliable way to "move" it is to install it from scratch on the new.
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  6558.  @toddpark2893  There's no such thing as a Thunderbird "account". It's just a program you use to access your email. So you would install Thunderbird, and then configure it to access your Outlook.com account.
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  6559. You will be able to access the files, yes. But if you mean will the programs installed on the old hdd work as a secondary: no.
    1
  6560. I sure don't see how. Or why.
    1
  6561. Thank you!
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  6562. Yup. Sigh.
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  6563. Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry.
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  6564. Doesn't help in all email programs or interfaces.
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  6565. /R does /F also.
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  6566. I'm assuming you didn't actually watch the video.
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  6567. Not that I'm aware of.
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  6568. Awesome. Thanks for the update.
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  6569. If it is a partitioning issue it's likely because your disk is formatted with MBR, and needs GPT. (I know, acronym hell.) The solution is to reformat the entire disk, erasing everything on it. (Though I think some third party tools will convert from MBR to GPT. Maybe someone will chime in.)
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  6570. Agreed. They should offer 2FA options beyond SMS ... and yet, here we are.
    1
  6571.  @abemassri5929  No clue really. The wording on the Microsoft site implies later this year, but there's no commitment. I'm looking forward to that too.
    1
  6572. It's more complicated than that. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-from-turning-the-onedrive-backup-feature-off/
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  6573. No. The only thing that works with any reliability is, if your email program or interface supports it, is to set up a rule or filter that automatically moves email from a specific sender to the trash on arrival. Beware, though, it has the same limitations as blocking, and may not work consistently, especially if it's spam.
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  6574. Bitlocker has a couple of different modes. Whole disk encryption at the system drive level is different than turning it on separately for an external drive. I agree it's completely confusing.
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  6575. The good news is you can stop wasting your time looking for solutions that don't exist. I'm not being snarky, honest. I see lots of people wasting SO MUCH TIME when the answer they're looking for just doesn't exist.
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  6576. That's technically unrelated to OneDrive. Just locate the files on your PC, and attach them normally. If the files are in OneDrive, they'll be in the OneDrive folder somewhere on your PC.
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  6577. Thanks for telling us how you really feel. 💩
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  6578. Not everyone has a CD, and the download would be, by definition, the latest version.
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  6579.  @alvallac2171  HAHAHAHA! Yer right
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  6580. I sure do. All my film has discolored over the years. Digital doesn't do that.
    1
  6581. New video/article drops tomorrow.
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  6582.  @F-P-5TM  Then what do you mean by "linked"? If YOU delete a Gmail account, activity no longer comes into the picture -- you deleted it.
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  6583.  @F-P-5TM  WHO says it's still active? Where?
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  6584. They didn't "stop" or "move". My newsletter (which links to articles) is up to 869 right now. Check out https://askleo.com (5000+ articles there) and newsletter.askleo.com to subscribe to the newsletter again. In fact, the video you're commenting on is a video summary of emailed newsletter #867. :-)
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  6585. Thunderbird is a PC/desktop email program. There are different programs for phones, but the best way is to use a program that supports IMAP so that your email is online and accessible anywhere.
    1
  6586. As I understand it the same is true for Russia, but possibly other countries as well.
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  6587. I generally recommend either Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo. Either will do the job. I don't have a good sense of when its time to replace an SSD, other than when it starts failing. Hence having a good backup strategy is important.
    1
  6588. Same way, actually. There are USB monitors, but check the additional ports on your specific laptop, as they may support video more effectively.
    1
  6589. Try deleting from within Acronis. They may have a form of ransomware protection that locks the backups from being deleted or changed.
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  6590. Do you have proof? Or a citation where it's proven? Would honestly LOVE to see that.
    1
  6591. Thank you!
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  6592. It's me. I had the mic overdriven. Sorry.
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  6593. Which AWS service? Typically you install dropbox on your PC, and download / place the files you want into it. Then you can later delete from the originating service. (AFTER BACKING UP of course.)
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  6594. None of the recovery information relates to your ability to send or recieve email. That's ONLY about signing in. If you can sign in, you're good. To be clear, we're talking about outlook.com on the web, yes? Not the outlook program on your desktop. Do you get any error messages at all?
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  6595. The process is pretty simple, if tedious: 1) copy all the files from wthin Box Cryptor to a folder anywhere outside of BoxCryptor. 1a) (Back 'em up.) 2) Replace BoxCryptor with something else, or simply remove it 3) Copy all the files to the BoxCryptor replacement
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  6596. Ditto.
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  6597.  @rs3370  Ha! That's a 40+ year old Speakerlab .1 -- Speakerlab was a local company back in the day. :-)
    1
  6598. Please read the pinned comment.
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  6599. Honestly the most important thing you can do is back up -- by that I mean NEVER have only one copy of what you care about. Use multiple drives, whatever technology, but have multiple copies of your improtant files. ANY technology can fail. By having backups you dramatically reduce the impact of a failure. (You replace the failed drive, copy the data from it's backup, and carry on.)
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  6600. Should
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  6601. Please detail how I'm wrong.
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  6602. Apparently 40 years of knowledge and industry experience isn't enough. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  6603. They haven't said, but my assumption is that it'll keep working, just no longer be updated. If something breaks it some day (like an OS update), that'll be the end.
    1
  6604. I'm not seeing a way. Apparently we rely on whatever its default of checking every-so-often. (Typically it's pretty quick,. but still, I want that "check now" button too.)
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  6605. The three years thing is not for individual consumers (I think it's for companies and educational institutions only), and the price is set to go up each year.
    1
  6606. No way for me to know. It depends on the design of the battery, the charger, and just how much lower you're talking about. I don't recommend it, obviously.
    1
  6607. Yes.
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  6608.  @MichaelDomer  Restart explicitly bypasses Fast Boot. That only kicks in when you Shut Down (so as to me the subsequent start up "faster".) Was updating an article on this very topic today. So by your definitions, a restart really is a reboot. 🙂
    1
  6609. Honestly don't know. I would expect not a decade, but I could be wrong. Regardless of what technology you use (SSD/HD/something else) make sure you have it backed up somewhere somehow.
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  6610. Just ask the people who make Kleenex or Xerox how well that's been working for them.
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  6611. It's unlikely that they're legit. Probably just spam.
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  6612. Not that I'm aware of, no.
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  6613. 10 was never supposed to be the last version. That's a huge misunderstanding.
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  6614. It means they will be removed FROM THE PC. They'll remain online.
    1
  6615.  @stephenpatterson2860  If this were my machine I'd replace the drive. Definitely feels like a rolling the dice situation. Make sure to back up completely/regularly, regardless of what you decide.
    1
  6616. You don't. Not directly. The backup is simply so that you HAVE everything. You can re-post what you want, to Facebook or elsewhere, but there's no complete "restore".
    1
  6617. For the record I don't believe the CIA/NSA conspiracy theory.
    1
  6618. Fast Start does NOT prevent your computer from powering off. it's closer to Hibernate in that regard, but the computer absolutely should power down. I recommend turning off Fast Start anyway, because it tends not to live up to its name.
    1
  6619. Sure.
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  6620. For example rather than C:\Users\LeoN\Documents, I create folders somewhere else, like C:\MyDocumentsNotMicrosofts. Basically I avoid relying on anything in users\<loginname>
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  6621. YOU WOULD BE SHOCKED. The average computer user doesn't know or care about file systems. They just want to get their work done.
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  6622. I'll assume you rebooted? I'll assume you also watched the steps in the video, yes? If this is an external drive see what shows if you connect to a different machine?
    1
  6623. Need more info: what kind of data do you mean? disk space? internet usage? RAM? Something else?
    1
  6624. There's no measurement I can give since the amount of data usage will depend on the document you're working on, what it contains, and exactly what you're doing, HOWEVER I can certainly say that it will use more -- perhaps a lot more -- than using an installed desktop application. (Same for Google Docs or any online office tools, by the way.) Using Microsoft Office installed on your PC (or OpenOffice or Libre Office, or others) won't use any data while editing.
    1
  6625. I contract with an intermediary. They do all the selection and vetting. (Otherwise I'd have no time for actually answering questions.)
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  6626.  @Referee006  As I said, it's a game of whack-a-mole for whomever does the vetting. There are thousand and thousands of advertisers. And indeed, there's a LOT of checking that happens, but it simply can't be 100% accurate. My point in this video, though, is that this is true for ALL ads on ALL websites. Regardless of how it impacts your impression of askleo.com, it's CRITICAL that people be aware of this no matter what site they visit.
    1
  6627. It's more complex on mobile platforms. It really depends on WHAT you want to encrypt.
    1
  6628. Sorry. I don't understand your question.
    1
  6629. Programs need to be reinstalled from their original sources.
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  6630. Mac's use different filesystems, so it's not likely to be the case. You should just be able to copy the ISO file to the drive if you want it to appear AS an ISO file. If you want the CONTENTS of the ISO file to appear on the resulting drive I think you need to use disk manager. Not 100% certain on that, though. Either way its a different problem than that being discussed by this video.
    1
  6631. You're not required to use OneDrive.
    1
  6632. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
    1
  6633. I use it myself, but I don't really care WHAT password manager you use, just that you use one of the reputable ones.
    1
  6634. Same as is discussed in the video.
    1
  6635. It depends on where you're located, but look locally for electronics recycling. When I'm well-and-truly-done with equipment the local Goodwill donation location will take electronics to recycle.
    1
  6636. ✅ Watch next ▶ Requires Elevation — What Does That Mean and What Do I Do? ▶ https://youtu.be/EupLD-xJOkE
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  6637. I will never, ever, say 100% for anything. There's no such thing as perfection, and you can never let your guard down. You haven't mentioned security software, which is still required, nor how you'll get the documents you're working on to and from the machine. That being said, it feels good, but there's no such thing as 100%.
    1
  6638. Are you sure? I've got a fully updated Win 10 and I can still "unpin" from taskbar.
    1
  6639.  @S.Y.S.64738  US, yes. Good point.
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  6640. I would LOVE to see proof of a backdoor. I don't believe one exists, but if you can prove it, that's important.
    1
  6641. Several. Search on my site to find 'em. https://askleo.com
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  6642. The programs, not the website.
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  6643. The download page (or a link from there) describes exactly what it does.
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  6644. I'm well aware. Technically my first language was Dutch. But my audience is mostly English speaking.
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  6645. As long as you can access both accounts some other way, no. But I suggest leaving it set up and running so as to back up your email.
    1
  6646. No. It won't be accessible.
    1
  6647. If you're talking about my video, the volume's correct. Make sure you have the appropriate volume controls on your PC AND in the YouTube player set properly.
    1
  6648. I don't know what you mean by "undervolt". Voltage should be the same. Honestly, this doesn't feel like a power supply problem -- what you describe should work. I'd be looking elsewhere.
    1
  6649. I'm thinking you didn't watch the video.
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  6650.  @XionGaming2912  Same answer as in the video. While theoretically possible, the police would have to be involved.
    1
  6651. Some.
    1
  6652. What DO you get?
    1
  6653. "The virtual keyboard is great for defeating keyloggers stealing passwords" -> This is not true. Virtual keyboards do NOT bypass keyloggers. https://askleo.com/will_using_an_on_screen_keyboard_stop_keyboard_loggers_and_hackers/
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  6654. About a year and a half ago. (But after this video had been posted.)
    1
  6655. Yes.
    1
  6656. Google is bad now.
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  6657.  @RacerC45  Use a different search engine. There are many. I mention a few in the video.
    1
  6658. If you just delete the files online at onedrive.com they'' be deleted from all connected PCs as well. I recommend moving those files OUTSIDE of the OneDrive folder on your PC.
    1
  6659. ANYTHING is possible. Just doesn't seem very likely to me.
    1
  6660. Yes. But the whole point of this exercise is not to do so.
    1
  6661. I don't buy into your conspiracy theory.
    1
  6662.  @oculosprudentium8486  Sounds like OneDrive operating as advertised. Features that can be turned off easily. Definitely not "all your files".
    1
  6663. Typically normal. As the video says ... it's a mess.
    1
  6664. Two different things for two different purposes. Passkeys replace passwords (in a sense), and Google Authenticator is two-factor authentication.
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  6665. Well, the video / article has the steps you need to take. BACK UP THOSE FILES.
    1
  6666. Don't know why. I didn't set that, and it's not sponsored.
    1
  6667. I don't see anyone being compelled to be grumpy. Grumpy is a choice. As is moving away from the things you don't like to see changing. The problem with grump is that it makes your experience worse. The same person with a better attitude will have a better experience with the exact same change. I see it over and over again.
    1
  6668.  @sherriporter6919  Trust me, dealing with YouTube comments for years now, I've felt ALL the emotions. 😊😊
    1
  6669. Then they know your home address. I'm not sure I understand the point of your question?
    1
  6670. I'd have to know HOW you're trying to copy photos.
    1
  6671.  @mohamadazwan2790  If you uninstalled on your phone, then yes, this is what I'd expect. On your laptop visit onedrive.com and then download the files you want to your PC. No app required.
    1
  6672. Who hasn't had anything to do with any of this for years. So slapping wouldn't help. :-)
    1
  6673. Just boot from your favorite Linux installation disk, and install. Everything on your hard disk - Windows, programs, data - will be erased and replaced.
    1
  6674. Yes. File transfer is included.
    1
  6675. Visit https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  6676. How, exactly?
    1
  6677. Nope. IP address has nothing to do with that. They can try to subscribe your email address (that's what those accounts are based on), but a) you'd have to confirm, and b) someone would have to pay for it before they could subscribe you.
    1
  6678. If there's a "^" on the taskbar, click that to expose more notification icons.
    1
  6679. Which problem are you attempting to fix?
    1
  6680.  @xdrazormon454  I don't understand. This video is just about explaining a warning you may get. I don't see a "Problem about the video".
    1
  6681. Not directly, but sometimes there are clues.
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  6682. Not sure I have one. I'd reach out to Avast for more information to begin with.
    1
  6683. I don't understand how a "frame" applies here?
    1
  6684.  @notlocal6925  VERY reluctant to click on hidden/cloaked links. Can you provide a clearer, trustworthy destination. Sorry, but it's difficult for me to take the risk.
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  6685.  @notlocal6925  Never mind, figured out a safe way to do that. The "frame" you're talking about is Windows showing you the icon associated with the login account. I know of no way to make that go away - it's just part of how Windows works.
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  6686.  @notlocal6925  Please see my other reply, I was able to examine yours safely. Thanks.
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  6687. Depends on the email program/interface you use. Also be aware: most spam comes from a different email address every time, so blocking just won't help.
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  6688. If it doesn't look safe, then I'd guess it's not safe. If you MUST give it a try, make sure to take a complete image backup of your machine first so that you can restore should it contain malware, and be EXTRA cautious entering any personal or account information in case they're capturing it.
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  6689. Even though it's not running on your computer you still have cloud storage, and apparently you're using some. Visit onedrive.com to see what files you have uploaded there, and remove them. You can also visit account.microsoft.com to control your subscriptions and payments.
    1
  6690. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/fix-windows-update/
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  6691. Of course! And it's so easy to remember! 😀
    1
  6692. Did you watch the video?
    1
  6693. Yes. You should find it in your home directory. ~/OneDrive. It should also appear in Finder. All that after you install the OneDrive app.
    1
  6694. Change the location by copying or moving the file to a new location as you would any other file. Perhaps I'm missing something?
    1
  6695. "most" means not all, so you can either get one that has more storage, or more storage as an option, or upgrade the storage after the fact (replacing the hard drive with a larger one - make sure that's supported) or use an external hard disk.
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  6696. Exactly, there's no way to know what they do and do not keep, how they would respond to law enforcement, and more -- regardless of what they claim. Depending on your situation it might be OK, or it might be something you have to avoid the risk of at all costs.
    1
  6697. Mark spam as spam. Deleting does NOT notify anyone. (Clicking on anything IN the spam can.)
    1
  6698.  @Devilplayer5472  Worried? Nope. Just mark any emails from that site as spam and move on.
    1
  6699.  @Devilplayer5472  treat spam as spam and mark it as spam. If there are Google Drive links don't click on them and if there are things in your Google Drive that you didn't put there delete them. Where did I learn all this stuff? From the last 40+ years of being a software guy. I've been playing with computers and software since 1976.
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  6700. Allows images embedded in email to be fetched and displayed within the email.
    1
  6701. An SD card will appear as an external hard disk. Yes.
    1
  6702. No. Cloud is impractical for system images due to the size.
    1
  6703. No.
    1
  6704. You have to use a desktop email program that's connected to your Gmail account.
    1
  6705.  @eddiemurillo5011 As shown in the video, I use Thunderbird.
    1
  6706. Yes. Exactly.
    1
  6707. Spotlight? I have no spotlight. Not sure what you're referring to.
    1
  6708. I would opt for the USB connection
    1
  6709. Depends on the computer manufacturer. Check with them.
    1
  6710.  @davebishop1516  There's nothing quite like timemachine. You can configure EaseUS to backup external hard disks, yes.
    1
  6711. It's a legit question I get. I can't help that the only answer isn't what you want, but it's important that you know so you can stop wasting time looking for an answer that doesn't exist.
    1
  6712. The backup feature doesn't impact performance, other than perhaps putting more files in the OneDrive folders to keep syncronized.
    1
  6713. You'll need to reinstall it, or restore a backup image you took while running Windows 10. "Recovery drive" is likely not enough, unless it lets you reinstall Windows 10 from scratch.
    1
  6714. Go online to OneDrive.com immediately and see if they're in the Recycle Bin.
    1
  6715. Hardly. There are many (MANY) people that simply aren't as deep into tech and have no interest in being so. They're trusting, and their simple lack of knowledge can lead them down dangerous paths. Education is the answer, not smugness.
    1
  6716. Thank you!
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  6717. Step 1: watch the video you just commented on.
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  6718. It's a fine browser. I have it installed and use it occasionally.
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  6719. Works for me. I'd have to know more about why you say it doesn't.
    1
  6720.  @pacificoceania5828  Home Edition? That could be the reason. Works in Windows 10 Pro.
    1
  6721. It's a UEFI/BIOS setting. Check with your computer's manufacturer for instructions.
    1
  6722. No, you can replace the drive with one of a different size and as long as there's enough room for the original contents it should work fine. The specifics of how, or if anything needs to happen after you do the restore depends on the backup software you're using.
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  6723. As long as you can login you can get it. If your account gets hacked, of course, you can't login - that's kinda the definition of hacked. That's one reason I recommend saving those keys manually yourself, somewhere secure, in addition to within your Microsoft account.
    1
  6724. I've come frighteningly close a time or two.
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  6725. So after uninstalling go to onedrive.com and delete the files there.
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  6726. I have to assume you didn't actually watch the video before commenting on it. That's option #5.
    1
  6727.  @adityarajkumar8020  https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features
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  6728. Yeah, you'll notice I caught that in editing. Whoops.
    1
  6729. That's always on.
    1
  6730. I don't understand how that would help. :-)
    1
  6731. Yes
    1
  6732. It's possible but extremely rare these days.
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  6733. Nope. In case of emergency you sign in using a different, more cumbersome technique (codes sent to email addresses, phones, confirmation on an already signed in device, etc.)
    1
  6734. Words make it easier to have more letters.
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  6735.  @jedtattum9996  Longer is more secure. Using words makes it easier (and more likely) for people to use longer passwords. That's all.
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  6736. Never claimed they were ONLY anything
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  6737. Partioning is unrelated to wear reserved space.
    1
  6738. I've played with everything, but correct me if I'm wrong: it locates filenames only -- it doesn't search document contents?
    1
  6739. https://askleo.com/are_password_managers_safe/
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  6740. Not sure what your ultimate goal is, but a good backup program and an external drive would work nicely.
    1
  6741. Have you tried using a different keyboard?
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  6742. I've not heard of it not working so I'm not quite sure what to tell you. Make sure that the mouse is working properly (you can click and drag other things around). Also note that it won't actually move until you get close to one of the other sides or the bottom.
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  6743. "May start" ... no, you may CHOOSE to subscribe, it's not to be forced on anyone or happen automatically. MS really wants you on Win 11 anyway.
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  6744. Only if you ignore errors during the migration process.
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  6745. Passkeys are a precursor to going completely passwordless. So not only do you not use a password, there isn't even one associated with your account. This is the state of my Microsoft account right now, for example.
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  6746.  @Steve-PT  It could be done without a password from the start, if providers wanted to. Initial Authorization could be via email or text confirmation, for example.
    1
  6747. Files that are marked as "always on machine" in OneDrive are visible. Others are not.
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  6748. I'd have to know ALL the steps you're taking to set it up. If you care to, visit https://askleo.com/ask and be as complete as you possibly can.
    1
  6749. I've been experimenting with it myself.
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  6750. I believe there's typically a discount for existing customers. But they don't come out with major version updates terribly often, and all updates within a version (say, all version 8 updates) are included.
    1
  6751. I'm not part of an organization? Not quite sure what you're referring to. I do know that Microsoft is notorious for things being different between different versions and editions of Windows 10.
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  6752. Depends on many things. Size, speed, etc. Hours is not unheard of.
    1
  6753. Some backup tools, like Macrium Reflect, and EaseUS Todo, have explicit Ransomware protection features.
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  6754. And after a (failed) hard disk is replaced. And as a way to recover from malware. And as a way to recover individual files at any time.
    1
  6755. Not really, no.
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  6756.  @rsqyoung  Not significantly, no. Your router protects you. Only risk is if you've ALREADY let malware onto your machine, or if someone walks up to it and does something on it. Actually that "someone" could turn it on, so that's not any additional risk either.
    1
  6757. In theory yes, as long as you can identify ALL the programs that may have needed it. I'm guessing you can't, which is why I keep saying leave them alone.
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  6758. There are many things in life I'd love to be able to Fast-Forward. And mute, don't forget mute. :-)
    1
  6759. You should be able to find the backup image on the drive you backed up TO. (You may need to enable viewing hidden files.)
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  6760. Inconsistent.
    1
  6761. Sounds to me like you should probably move to Linux, or get a Mac.
    1
  6762. Proud of it.
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  6763. That seems a bit extreme.
    1
  6764. Install is not a synonym. "Attached" or "connected" might also be good. An external drive is mounted when it's connected, for example.
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  6765. Which is great (much like 1PUX in my video), but you probably want to export in a non-proprietary format as well, in case something happens to the tool, its encryption, or you lose the master password for some reason.
    1
  6766.  @gwine9087  My appologies, you're correct. It's not encrypted, but it is 1Password specific.
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  6767. If it's on an internal drive, I don't really consider it a proper backup. Many things can happen that could take out all harddrives within a machine. (Power spike's the most damaging example. And yes, it could happen to any of us.) No idea on the faster depredation. I don't really see a great reason to partition, especially backup drives. Folders are great for organizing.
    1
  6768. FAXing is not secure. It's a photo, and one that can be manipulated at that. I'm still shocked at the number of places that still use it. The only reason I use it at all is because some organization requires it. There are many MANY more secure digital alternatives.
    1
  6769. I'm afraid i don't understand your comment/question.
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  6770. Sadly, it might just be. And that means sites like Ask Leo! might die.
    1
  6771. Nope: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  6772. Set Thunderbird as the default mail app for your computer. https://askleo.com/how_do_i_change_the_mailto_or_default_mail_program/
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  6773. The same technique should work. The only difference is locating the profile, which you can find instructions for over at the Mozilla help pages.
    1
  6774. No. Watch the video.
    1
  6775. Thank you!
    1
  6776. YouTube subscriptions are free.
    1
  6777. It's OneDrive online you need to worry about.
    1
  6778. Thank you!
    1
  6779. No they are not. You can just keep on using Windows 10. Or switch to Linux.
    1
  6780. Unclear. At worst you'll need to set them up again as you did when you first set them up. It really depends on the aggressiveness of the upgrade, though, and I expect them to be preserved.
    1
  6781.  @rxyb4fghoup3bv1  Well, that's kinda what Cryptomator is all about. So it really depends on EXACTLY how you're using cloud folder. You'll need to encrypt somehow on a PC before uploading, that much I can tell you. Cryptomator makes that all pretty transparent, but you could do something like create a passworded-zip file and upload that manually. But then accessing it's contents cannot happen online, you'll need to download to decrypt as well.
    1
  6782. Because that's how spammers spam. You were BCC'ed.
    1
  6783. I can accept that.
    1
  6784. Please follow the account recovery steps as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-my-hacked-facebook-account/ If Facebook's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Facebook recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
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  6785. Very unlikely. More likely a problem with the keyboard itself. Borrow a USB keyboard and see if it behaves the same way.
    1
  6786. I'd start with the video you just commented on.
    1
  6787. I could, I suppose. Sorry if that's too much work. It is was the video was about, though. Thanks for the feedback.
    1
  6788. Along the same lines of the video for the shift key. Definitely try another keyboard if you can. If it's actually a broken key or keyboard, there's rarely anything to be done in software.
    1
  6789. Arrogance? Really? Wow.
    1
  6790. Built in to Windows 10 and 11. That's what I recommend in the video.
    1
  6791. What are you doing when you get that error?
    1
  6792. If they work for you I know of no reason to change.
    1
  6793. It's PART of the protection. But the user still needs to be on top of things.
    1
  6794. You're most welcome!
    1
  6795. Glad to help!
    1
  6796. Do you have a paid or free account?
    1
  6797. I did get warnings on my Outlook.com as I was approaching getting full. But that was with this "feature" already enabled. I don't know if there were any warnings presented when the feature was turned on.
    1
  6798. Sure. The technique in the video should work.
    1
  6799. Yes, I do that occasionally. But then my login state is not remembered if I close that Window or shutdown or reboot my computer.
    1
  6800. That's EXACTLY what this video is about.
    1
  6801. They only way to get more than 5GB is to pay for it (though there occasionally promotions ... " do this and we'll give yo 10GB" kind of things. If you're not going to do that, and it continues to fill up, I STRONGLY recommend a) not using the backup feature, b) backing up yourself, c) moving things out of the OneDrive folder anyway.
    1
  6802. Um... net use uses windows networking protocols, and I'm not convinced it can connect directly to OneDrive. This uses OneDrive native protocols, and has been faster than any of the alternatives I've tried.
    1
  6803. What's your question?
    1
  6804. Are you using OneDrive? Free? Microsoft now counts that against your space usage. Remove files from OneDrive, if you can, and just generally download/delete email in Outlook.com to get under the limits.
    1
  6805.  @anilmeleveettil7098  Attachments are part of the email message in which they are included. They're not stored separately. Without seeing the exact "above limit" error message, all I can suggest is downloading and deleting email to make space.
    1
  6806.  @anilmeleveettil7098  Attachments count against your OneDrive storage, and your OneDrive is likely full. The only way I know of to fix that is a) delete emails with large attachments, or b) get more OneDrive storage.
    1
  6807. Possibly.
    1
  6808. I don't have the hair.
    1
  6809. Sorry, I don't understand the scenario you're describing.
    1
  6810. "download a cracked game" -> then yes, it could be or contain a virus.
    1
  6811. It's assumed as common knowledge. I've been referencing over and over in the comments.
    1
  6812. At least when you change it in Chrome or Android it stays changed.
    1
  6813. I have used A & B in the past without problem. my GUESS is that your BIOS or UEFI thinks there are floppies. You may be able to disable that. But it's just a guess.
    1
  6814. uBlock origin only works within a web browser
    1
  6815. Used/Free means nothing. The entire flash drive is erased when creating installation media.
    1
  6816. Nope.
    1
  6817. You might start with my friend Gary over at @macmost https://macmost.com
    1
  6818. Thank you!
    1
  6819. Disagree. Using IMAP leaves them on the server to continue to be accessed from multiple devices. Bonus: what you have on your PC also gets backed up by your regular backups.
    1
  6820.  @g-r-a-e-m-e-  No, you're correct. Files that are local to a machine are local to a machine. That's some of the choice you have to make when deciding what email to keep on your PC only in order to free up space online.
    1
  6821. Using a password manager like 1Password and a Google-Authenticator-capable 2FA, the password manager may be able to enter the correct code automatically.
    1
  6822. Thunderbird's an email program. It's as secure as any.
    1
  6823.  @Quills301  Not if it's key to what I'm delivering.
    1
  6824. I get this comment several times a day now on this video.
    1
  6825. That differs depending on what email program or interface you use, so I can't list them all. Try right clicking on the message and look for a corresponding option in the popup menu.
    1
  6826. Some other way that wasn't the IP address by itself.
    1
  6827. It's the full program. It defaults to opening the "Restore" tab, but do look for the "backup" tab and you should be able to. I've done it myself.
    1
  6828. To the best of my knowledge it fixes as it goes.
    1
  6829. Yes, a full image backup made with the right tools should allow you to restore to a completely empty replacement hard disk or SSD. https://askleo.com/how_do_i_transfer_my_system_to_a_replacement_drive/
    1
  6830. Thank you!
    1
  6831. I'm kinda surprised Microsoft Word or one of the Open Office variants doesn't import that natively. Might see if you can find an OLD copy of Word and see if that'd do theh trick. I definitely recall wordstar and still have some of it's keystrokes in my muscle-memory.
    1
  6832. If it's a free account, then there is no customer support. That's the "price" of free.
    1
  6833. Then if it's an account you're paying for you should be able to reach out to the support offerings.
    1
  6834. I can live with that.
    1
  6835. While we might hope so, a) most are never caught, and b) while lengthy prison sentences might be common, I don't believe that life in prison is.
    1
  6836.  @robertagallant3819  On one hand I agree with you - countries should leave each other alone. And, indeed, from what I've heard this hack is pretty serious, and more wide-ranging than initially thought. Here's what frustrates me about the outrage, though: this is classic espionage, as one podcast put it. It's exactly what the US is almost certainly trying to do to Russia, and likely other countries as well. So, it's OK if we do it, but not OK if someone else does? I'm certainly not saying we should sit passively back and let it happen, but everyone who's so outraged needs to step back and realize the only difference between Russia and the US in this case is that Russia got caught.
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  6837. Would love to see proof that they're recording every keystroke for that. I've seen none so far.
    1
  6838. It's a PDF viewer, and a fairly annoying one at that.
    1
  6839. They're not fake. They typically lead you to other sites that have ads which make the advertiser money. So, why? Because it makes money.
    1
  6840. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6841. Maybe? Wiggle the mouse and see if it;s just the screen saver.
    1
  6842.  @Tekawoo  Sounds like it crashed. Particularly if there's no disk activity.
    1
  6843.  @Tekawoo  Hard to say, there are so many reasons it could crash in that situation. I'd probably start you here: https://askleo.com/computer-crashing-randomly/
    1
  6844. Only if it’s the only option.
    1
  6845.  @freddyschannel450 If someone steals your Facebook credentials, they are effectively you, and can do whatever, wherever, with those credentials.
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  6846.  @freddyschannel450  Well, for one thing, don't let your Facebook account be hacked. I'm not trying to be flip, but this whole scenario just reiterates the importance of maintaining good security across all your accounts, ESPECIALLY those that can be abused in this way. The reality is that it depends on the service being signed into. If you create an account with leo@askleo.com as your email address, and then someone comes in and tries to sign in using your Facebook account that ALSO has "leo@askleo.com" as its email address, the service has the opportunity to deny it. Hopefully most do, but we can't guarantee it. Hopefully there'll be barriers in place that prevent that person from signing in. But if someone has compromised your Facebook account they can do anything, including creating new accounts at services you've never even heard of that allow "login with Facebook". Yes, this feature spread out across so many different services has reduced our overall security (in the name of convenience) and it's important be aware and do what we can to keep ourselves secure.
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  6847. Most domain sellers offer the option. You can also host at services like proton.com.
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  6848. As I think I said in the video: if you have malware on your machine already, you have bigger problems than whether or not to turn it off at night.
    1
  6849. A true image has EVERTHING.
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  6850. I haven't tried this but I believe you'll get duplicated emails.
    1
  6851. Not really. As long as you're behind a router then all incoming threats are blocked.
    1
  6852. Uh.... no. I use it regularly.
    1
  6853. Sounds great. You might consider adding some kind of off-site option in case something happens to everything where you live.
    1
  6854. Either download them manually, or make sure OneDrive's option to always download all files it turned on.
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  6855. ✅ Watch next ▶ Secure Your Most Important Accounts ▶ https://youtu.be/BfHWeCNDpGU
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  6856. Use OneDrive without using OneDrive. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Do I Get Rid of OneDrive? ▶ https://youtu.be/_2O6bzb_W9s
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  6857. @catsailor8621  OK I misread your original question: "Can we transfer emails plus attachments from OneDrive to an External Hard Drive". No. The emails don't appear within OneDrive, even though the space they take counts against OneDrive. You can download emails and attachments directly from your email account at Outlook.com, OR you can install a desktop email program like Thunderbird, connect up to your Outlook.com account, download emails with attachments, and then save them however you like. Sorry for the confusion.
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  6858.  @catsailor8621  You should be able to download attachments in Outlook.com. You can then delete messages. OR you can use a desktop email program like Thunderbird (my preference, but Microsoft Office's Outlook will work as well) to download email, move it around on your PC, and delete it from the Outlook.com account.
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  6859.  @catsailor8621  We need to be super clear here: Outlook is a program that comes with Microsoft Office. Outlook.com is a email service and website that you visit to get your email. They are different and unrelated, and it's really important to use the right term. (Blame Microsoft for the confusion.) Using Outlook (the program) you can download your Outlook.com email and then transfer it to to your PC in a variety of ways. Outlook.COM does not have a "download email" option - the only thing you can do there is "Save As..." for each attachment, which downloads it to your PC, and then delete the mail containing the attachment. Thunderbird is a program equivalent to Outlook (the program).
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  6860. I believe I mentioned 7-Zip in passing at least. The reason I mention Zip more prominently is that it's supported natively everywhere, without the need of installing an additional tool. But, yeah, if you like 7-Zip (specifically .7z format) go for it.
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  6861. People lose their Gmail every day when their account gets compromised, or there's some other security issue. Desktop email programs connected to Gmail are an important way to back it up.
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  6862. No, the point was to explain that common "solutions" to bypassing keyloggers aren't solutions at all.
    1
  6863. Step 1: sign in to OneDrive online to ensure that your files are there.
    1
  6864. TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL!
    1
  6865. Outlook.com: deleting moves to trash. When you empty trash it takes Outlook some time to re-calculate the storage used for some reason. Outlook in Office: .pst and .ost files or only compacted periodically so deleting definitely isn't reflected immediately.
    1
  6866. No, not granite: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  6867. I believe simply changing your password should render all those "remember me" situations invalid.
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  6868.  @spike8126  Reading your original more closely I wonder if it's this: by signing in to your PC using a Microsoft account then all MS properties are automatically signed in because you're technically already signed in. (If you're concerned about laptop loss or theft, I'd at a minimum set screensaver that requires a password on resume. Though once someone has your laptop there's a LOT they can do. If a true concern I'd also add BitLocker if not already enabled.)
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  6869. Don't lose it. And hope that no one else ever gets access (unless you also encrypt the contents somehow -- like with a password manager).
    1
  6870. Very. Watch the video.
    1
  6871. Bill Gates hasn't been with the company for many years, and he certainly didn't operate at this level. I suspect he would have seen how messed up this is.
    1
  6872. And to be clear, the translations are YouTube. I don't do anything like that.
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  6873. I never said trust Microsoft. I said don't believe rumors and unsubstantiated claims. Base your distrust on facts instead, and there are precious few facts being shared regarding this particular feature.
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  6874. I expect you're fine. Always a good idea to stay on your guard anyway, though.
    1
  6875. What I find fascinating is that for everyone that claims there's a right (or left) bias, there are just as many others who claim the exact opposite. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  6876. Thanks for the kind words ... glad I can help.
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  6877. Don't know what it means to be "linked on a computer" - could mean many things. I'd also have to know how you lost your account if you're trying to get it back.
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  6878.  @ΚωσταςΚουτσος-π7η  On the desktop see if you can change the phone number associated with the account to be something you currently have. And then keep it up to date.
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  6879. Yes. You can have many local accounts.
    1
  6880. You follow the account recovery process offered by Epic. If that doesn't work then I know of no way to get it back. You MUST have access to the email account or other recovery information associated with it.
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  6881. It's the internet. There's not a post or a video or anything that someone doesn't feel they need to "dislike". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  6882. Indeed. I've been avoiding that because it's an extra complication to an already complicated explanation. Fundamentally understanding how passkeys work is the goal. (Using 1Password myself.)
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  6883. If you try all the other options first, saying "I don't have this" or "try another way", eventually you'll be taken to it.
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  6884. Common sense ... isn't.
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  6885. Depends on the VPN. Some do, some don't. Check the claims of which ever one you're considering.
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  6886. All we can say is maybe. It depends on the specific drivers, the specific changes, and more. Windows will TRY hard to run, and might, but there's no guarantee.
    1
  6887. Guilty.
    1
  6888. Possibly. I haven't played with Skype for some time, but given that that's a Microsoft account there is a risk.
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  6889. Please see the pinned comment.
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  6890. It's likely that you'll need an MS account. I can't see how anyone other than Microsoft could sell this.
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  6891.  @Starlight-AG  Nowhere did I say "blindly accept all change".
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  6892. Not quite. You can use all characters, including specials, in your phrase, and upper/lower case count separately (so at a minimum it's 52, not 26).
    1
  6893. Someone else's computer, but with WAY WAY WAY better hard drives. :-)
    1
  6894. I believe it will.
    1
  6895. Be sure you've also emptied trash.
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  6896.  @MaxRiley  It's normally a disk space and resiliency exercise. Say you have a years worth of daily incrementals. If one of them in the middle fails (you lose it, the file's damages, whatever), then you can lose it and all subsequent incrementals. That's why I generally recommend a monthly full and daily incrementals as a reasonable tradeoff for most people.
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  6897. This article covers it as well: https://askleo.com/full-incremental-differential/ & https://youtu.be/N1FJS-JEL9I
    1
  6898. It should, yes.
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  6899. Not at all. Some would claim just the opposite (more eyes looking for, and correcting, defects).
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  6900. "any data you upload to them becomes owned by them." <-- this is flat-out wrong, and has been debunked several times.
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  6901. Should work. Doesn't matter where you store the image backup. What matters is what you restore to when the time comes.
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  6902.  @lukepo9535  Exactly. You can store the image - Macrium's ".mrimg" file - anywhere. But when you want to restore the image it must be restored to a hard drive inside the computer that the computer can boot from.
    1
  6903. Lots of possibilities, but my knee jerk reaction is to ask if they're formatted the same: NTFS versus FAT32 or something.
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  6904. Data retrieval: restore from a backup, if you have one. If you don't then perhaps a data recover service if the drive is truly broken. You don't need to "program" an external drive. As long as it's formatted in a way that Windows supports, it should just work.
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  6905. You MUST begin backing up your important data. If it's on only one place, it's not backed up. If you lost files because of ransomware you weren't backed up. Start now.
    1
  6906. Authy is an alternative to Google Authenticator (it's compatible). The big draw is that you have an authy "account", and you can install it on more than one device. It makes moving to a new phone painless.
    1
  6907. Please watch this video: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
    1
  6908. What about it? I don't understand how it applies if your account has been hacked.
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  6909. ✅ Watch next ▶ How OneDrive Works: the Very Basics ▶ https://youtu.be/kc4JvqGEM-M
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  6910. No one knows.
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  6911. Depends on where you want to enlarge text. Perhaps ask via https://askleo.com/ask :-)
    1
  6912. Sure.
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  6913. Everything online is not affected. This is only about the email programs installed in Windows.
    1
  6914. https://kagi.com/privacy
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  6915. I believe it can be removed, yes. If nothing else, copy off the data, reformat the drive without BitLocker, and copy the data back. (But I believe it can also just be turned off.)
    1
  6916. Depends on what you're trying to accomplish.
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  6917.  @amelianarcisi1840  This MAY NOT be available. You'll need to check the normally hidden headers that are included in the email, and then understand which, if any, refer to the IP address of the sender. This information is not always available. HOW you look at the hidden headers depends on what email program you use.
    1
  6918. I'm not really sure what you're asking. They're using their servers and their software, but that seems a little obvious?
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  6919. I don't believe so.
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  6920. We've had this discussion before, and I don't believe it's as extreme as you lay it out. But even if it is, the solution is so simple: encrypt. Cryptomator is what I use.
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  6921. You might see if the UPS has the option to connect to your PC via a USB cable. If so, it may be able to signal the computer to perform an orderly shutdown.
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  6922. First, I'm sorry for your loss, and I know this is frustration at a time when you really don't need it. Unfortunately given how rampant account theft attempts are I can absolutely believe it's impossible. Unfortunately this is something you must prepare for beforehand. I've actually written about this exact scenario: https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/ - I hear from many people who are unable to access a deceased relatives accounts, even though they really, really need do. I know of no good solution other than preparation before it's needed. Good luck.
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  6923. If your OneDrive uses over 5GB, then when you stop paying the 1TB you had will be reduced to 5GB. Easy fix: backup your documents first. Other than that your docs are fine, and you can still use the online versions of office apps (I'm not sure if the installed desktop apps check, but I suspect they do).
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  6924. While quantum computers may be a problem some day, they're not today. The cracking capability you mention is only theoretical. DON'T let the fear of "something, someday" prevent you from using a long secure password today. :-)
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  6925. I'm not 100% on exactly what problem you want pointers on. I've used Outlook off and on. It (classic) was always way too much for my needs, though appropriate for corporate. I focus on Thuderbird these days for a desktop email app.
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  6926. Not until end of support in a few years, no.
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  6927. If you're careful to decline all offers, it's fine.
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  6928. ✅ Watch next ▶ How To Make A Backup Windows Image ▶ https://youtu.be/XFOBXJwojzQ
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  6929. Sounds like a hardware issue. As pointed out in the video and companion article: try a different keyboard.
    1
  6930. No. They. Don't. (Some, sure, but most definitely not all.)
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  6931. How are you "locked out"? There could be many different ways.
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  6932. Mostly because people move and using a ISP-specific email address doesn't move with them.
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  6933. I believe so. Scanning for "surface errors" doesn't make sense in the SSD world.
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  6934. I have an article and video on that: https://askleo.com/should-i-update-to-windows-11/
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  6935. Agree. Some programs do better than others, but online services tend to do better than desktop programs. Also, it's possible that your email service is marking it as spam before download. Might see if you need to mark as "not spam" in a web interface as well. Worst case I suppose is to set a rule or filter if feasible.
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  6936. Please provide a reference to that. We need confirmation if true.
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  6937. Generally, no. I mean, you can reach out to them, but I don't know of any that will do it, even for a price.
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  6938. Has nothing to do with being hacked. Cookies aren't as scary as many make them out to be, but they're more of a privacy / advertising thing. Blocking 3rd party cookies is fine.
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  6939. 12v could damage a 9v device. The math has little to do with it.
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  6940. It. Does. Not. Work. That. Way. If this were true you could plug a 110v U.S. lightbulb into a 220v European power source - if you do that the bulb will explode. Devices are designed for a specific voltage. Period.
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  6941. And why would you want to?
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  6942. No way to know.
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  6943. Yes.
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  6944. ✅ Watch next ▶ Changing Your Password After a Hack May Not Be Enough ▶ https://youtu.be/7QYzEvaxBVI
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  6945. Hard to say. I'd start by using a different USB port and possibly cable with the old computer.
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  6946. There isn't one. The website owner has to change to not use Flash any more.
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  6947. I general recommend businesses purchase their own domain (like I own askleo.com) and set up email on that domain (like I do leo@askleo.com).
    1
  6948. After setup in settings, and Windows 10 only.
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  6949. You're talking about the recall feature? No. That's not how it works.
    1
  6950. This discusses: https://askleo.com/windows-10-end-of-support/
    1
  6951. It's the question people had at the time. It's what they were searching for.
    1
  6952. To begin with it's kAgi, and no, they have no ads, I did not lie. I have no idea what itis you saw but it wasn't kagi.com. And my videos are done to the content, not the dollar. They're too long for some, too fast for others. So be it.
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  6953. I've definitely (and recently) had it take longer. 5TB, as a matter of fact. I'd give it at least 24 hours.
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  6954.  @vidadefotografo8213  Honestly, this is sounding like the disk has a surface error and that it's trying (and trying and trying) to deal with it. Is this /F or /R? In any case, it really depends on how patient you are and how much time you have. Me? Yes, I'd let it run for a week. The problem is that if you interrupt it now you have no idea whether that bad spot on the drive will cause you problems in the future.
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  6955. CHKDSK /R won't work on a RAW drive. This has ideas on how to proceed: https://askleo.com/what-does-chkdsk-is-not-available-for-raw-drives-mean/
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  6956. Absolutely. I'll go one further: you SHOULD NOT trust ANY choice. Stuff happens. Always have backups.
    1
  6957. Watch the video.
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  6958. Video coming up in a week or so on how to get it back.
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  6959. Not sure I understand the question. Works just like on a PC? or Mac?
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  6960. Sorry. DO try another keyboard if you can.
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  6961. Sorry you feel that way. I don't see it being a reflection of what you claim, but then I was closer to the situation. There were (and undoubtedly still are) groups within Microsoft that are ABSOLUTELY focused on you, the customer. Some of my tenure was in such groups, some of it was not. I didn't feel the ladder jockeying you see, but definitely saw situations where bad management made for bad environments which made for bad experiences which made for bad products that you then had to deal with. My reflections here are more about the manager-employee relationship, and I think that transcends the specific company I happened to be working at at the time -- it's true anywhere.
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  6962. Nope.
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  6963. This sounds like it's running out of memory (disk resource might be referring to paging file). Have you tried its suggestion of closing other programs?
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  6964. Is laptop B using a different account? (You might want to take this to https://askleo.com/ask - conversing in comments is awkward.)
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  6965. I'd start with wherever you got it - see if they have spec sheets for it. I ran into this myself with one of my machines. Took a bit of work to find what I wanted. (Which, sadly, I can't do for everyone.)
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  6966. Climate change is real, and did you even bother to listen to my comments on Bill Gates?
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  6967. Or a PIN, on Windows machines. Not sure what thought you'd want me to have? Disaster planning is important, and I have videos/articles on the topic. Passkeys don't alter that.
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  6968. Oh, but they DO. Enough people fall for it to make it worthwhile. See: https://youtu.be/U39F1vIkVzM
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  6969. For those, such as myself, who'd never heard of it: it's Yet Another Linux Distribution, in the process of being developed. Looks interesting. https://projectbluefin.io/
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  6970. I find they still accumulate, just around my waist.
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  6971. Don't know what you mean by "checking account".
    1
  6972. There's no single answer. It's different for every email provider.
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  6973.  @mrljgibson  HA! No. I wish. And for the record, again, no. (I'm sure they wouldn't let me have mentioned a competitor if I were.) So ... no.
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  6974.  @voltagedrop6098  Yup. It's been out for a while already: https://askleo.com/product/saved-backing-up-with-macrium-reflect-8-online-course/
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  6975. Ah yes, because one works they'll all work forever. Hope you're backed up.
    1
  6976. No way to know. Time will tell. I expect the answer will be "no:, and "we'll hear about it if they do".
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  6977. Thanks for your kind words! (and the support :-) )
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  6978. It can occasionally appear when you have malware, but your quite correct - there's no need for alarm, as it shows up very often for other reasons.
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  6979. It's generally my advertising network. There's little benefit to shrinking the number or size of cookies on a computer.
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  6980. Identical? Yes.
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  6981. Many, many, MANY people.
    1
  6982. Yup. That's one way spam works.
    1
  6983. There's nothing you can "install". Remember, 11 replaces 10 when you install 11. The hardware requirements are the typical issue.
    1
  6984. I can't see how, no.
    1
  6985. Why would they?
    1
  6986. What music program do you have installed? It might have added something to Windows File Explorer, as outlined in the video, that's causing problems.
    1
  6987. Yeah, I don't even want to think about the mathematics behind it. Yikes.
    1
  6988. There are some who are adamant you should. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  6989. ✅ Watch next ▶ What’s the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com? ▶ https://youtu.be/e3rmbpWepOI
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  6990. No way to answer. It depends on the device being charged. In general there's no change, but as I said, it depends.
    1
  6991. Me: feeds my scanner daily. It's an ongoing projects. Slides. Then negatives. Then whatever else I find.
    1
  6992. I remember Ami Pro. Have you Googled for any conversion software? Wondering if you could just extract text, or if it's encoded in some funny way.
    1
  6993. I replied to your comment on the other video, but If the offical recovery options don't work then I know of no way to recover the account. Ya gotta keep the recovery information in your accounts up-to-date.
    1
  6994. I don't understand your question.
    1
  6995. Have no experience with it, so no qualified opinion.
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  6996. If you want your comment(s) to be taken seriously, you should remain current with tech news and commentary. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_Dialect_Society%27s_Words_of_the_Year and https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/15/crosswords/linguistics-word-of-the-year.html and first coined here: https://doctorow.medium.com/social-quitting-1ce85b67b456
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  6997. It sounds like you may have "folder backup" turned on. See if it is, and turn that off. It can cause a lot of confusion.
    1
  6998. Yes/no questions will not get you the answer you want. It's ALWAYS possible, and that backs the person you're asking into a corner, OR it forces them to answer a different question, if they answer it at all. Many people want absolute yes/no and believe that such answers are possible. It's important that people understand that's simply not the case.
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  6999. Not forgotten. Just not as cross-platform compatible, in my experience. The average computer user running Windows won't know how to create those, or understand why they would.
    1
  7000. Discussed in the video.
    1
  7001. Make sure you're running the Windows desktop version of 1Password.
    1
  7002. It's not an error, it's a choice. MOST password systems don't accept all those characters. Indeed, many are limited to just 10.
    1
  7003. Applications can disable the menu items, so it depends on whose window it is you're attempting to work on.
    1
  7004. Seems kinda harsh. I don't see how.
    1
  7005. Check trash. If it's not there, then you can't.
    1
  7006. Sure. The file structure is pretty obvious.
    1
  7007. Not on youtube itself, but this page has options: https://askleo.com/support-ask-leo/ - thanks for the consideration!
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  7008. As the video states, maybe. It could fail, it could be fine, there's no way to know. it depends on the sensitivity of the hardware.
    1
  7009. I don't quite understand your question, but perhps this article will help: https://askleo.com/7-signs-of-phishing-to-watch-for/
    1
  7010. You don't. Desktop is special.
    1
  7011. Sure. You can do that before it's done even.
    1
  7012. It depends on how you encrypt. Bitlocker, for example, should not cause a re-upload. BoxCryptor, however, changes all the files so they would all be re-uploaded. Other encryption might fall into the later category.
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  7013. Did you watch the video? Have you tried the keyboard on a different machine? Or tried a different keyboard on your machine?
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  7014. I have heard this as well. Also occasional responsible for truly random crashes in running equipment. Wild.
    1
  7015. Wouldn't it be fantastic if people could agree on just what IS propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation?
    1
  7016. Most phone should and will lock you out after some number of failed attempts. Usually somewhere between 3 and 10. Some will even wipe the phone when that happens. Check your security settings. (And 10,000 numbers is a LOT to try manually :-) ).
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  7017. There's been ZERO official mention of such a thing. NONE. Everything mentioning 12 has so far been pure speculation by folks who actually don't know. So 12 doesn't exist. Will it? We don't know.
    1
  7018. JEEPERS! Such language.
    1
  7019. Check setting in Chrome. You should be able to choose a different default font.
    1
  7020. The same concern was raised about Windows 7, and Windows XP before it. Never happened.
    1
  7021. No.
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  7022. Please see these two articles: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-free-space-in-outlook-com-without-losing-emails/ https://askleo.com/why-is-my-outlook-com-email-suddenly-full/
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  7023. The issues with networking in Windows predate OneDrive by many, many years.
    1
  7024. There's no such thing as "overfilling". I would take it to a different machine and see if you can read it, and if not try a utility like Recuva to see if it can recover what's on it. MicroSDs WEAR OUT. You MUST begin backing up the data you put on them or you risk losing that data forever.
    1
  7025. The only way I[m aware of is to not let others access the account. I would make sure to back up everything frequently just in case.
    1
  7026. So dead it's on only 68% of the worlds laptop and desktop computers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_systems
    1
  7027. Painfully. Seriously, I wouldn't do it. At best, I'd make sure the accounts you use are configured to use IMAP so that all email is in multiple places, but I'd then start looking at exactly what it is you might still be missing an look for different ways to solve it.
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  7028. Most do, yes.
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  7029. I don't believe so. Normally I'd say talk to Incredimail, but as I understand it they're gone as well.
    1
  7030. Two ROUTERS will potentially cause confusion. A router plus a wireless access point is what most people want.
    1
  7031. If the item isn't in the recycle bin, and can't be restored I'm not sure what the video would show? Am I missunderstanding your questions?
    1
  7032. It's rare. Possible, of course, but most routers do not get in the way. It's almost always issues configuring the machines involved.
    1
  7033. Which ISO? For EaseUS there is no ISO, you create teh emergency disk after installing EaseUS Todo. For Windows 7 I don't believe they're available any more.
    1
  7034. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please follow the account recovery steps as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-recover-my-hacked-facebook-account/ If Facebook's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Facebook's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the Facebook recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  7035. I suspect because there are people relying on it who haven't migrated. They should, but pulling someone's backup out from underneath them is ... let's just call it really really bad PR.
    1
  7036. What I do changes over time. :-) Some of the details have changed since I wrote this, but it's reasonably accurate: https://askleo.com/what-is-your-most-trusted-method-of-backing-up/
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  7037. I'm afraid I don't understand exactly what it is you're asking.
    1
  7038. No.
    1
  7039. It depends on what you mean by "unlink".
    1
  7040. i believe so, yes
    1
  7041. 1. There are many. Bitwarden comes up a lot, 1Password, and others. 2. Absolutely. Backing up the vault is important, and that's one way to do it. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-back-up-lastpass/
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  7042. Among other things, yes.
    1
  7043. yeah, been working on that.
    1
  7044. I have an article on that: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
    1
  7045. I suspect it's called out in the terms of service, but a) no, and b) yes
    1
  7046. Whatever email address you like that you will keep active.
    1
  7047. No way to know without a LOT more information about how you use your computer, how it's configured, what programs you run, how resource-intensive they are and more.
    1
  7048. It's really unclear. I get lots of spam that begs the question "what's the point?". Nonetheless, there it is.
    1
  7049. Depends on the specifics of the situation. Not nearly enough info for me to even guess.
    1
  7050. Have they though? How many have disintigrated that we simply don't know about because they disintigrated? Perhaps we're seeing only a 0.01% success rate with what's left.
    1
  7051. https://askleo.com/lost-gmail-account-recovery-with-no-phone-or-alternate-email/
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  7052. I hope you mean "hat's off". Losing my head would be painful. :-)
    1
  7053. Long-press may work for hover. I don't have a recommendation for mobile devices.
    1
  7054. They're two different things, mostly,. Google Authenticator is the QR-code 2-factor authenticator thing, and Microsoft Authenticator is the "please confirm you're signing into a Microsoft account by tapping the corresponding picture) thing.
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  7055.  @shaggydawg5419  The MS app is a little more than that, as it's also how Microsoft sends confirmations ("is this you?") without using the 2FA code. So, yes, it's blurrier than I alluded to. MS auth can be both a Google-compatible 2FA code, as well as MS's notification app.
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  7056.  @myst4351  Varies based on the program. It usually means getting the original CD, DVD, or download and running the setup program again. To avoid passing your mom off even more though, a) come clean and tell her what happens. b) BACK UP before you do anything. You don't want to accidentally lose even more if something goes wrong.
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  7057.  @hanjung2201  As the video explains: do nothing.
    1
  7058. It's called "Trash".
    1
  7059. Home edition doesn't have Windows Remote Access.
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  7060.  @bradpool127  Remote Assistance is something (confusingly) is completely different than Remote Access. Remote assistance allows you to invite someone to help you remotely. Remote access allows for remote connections to be initiated independently (and is not available in Home).
    1
  7061. It should.
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  7062. I'm not creating a third account. Set up a program with both Gmail and Yahoo accounts and drag and drop between them.
    1
  7063. Why didn't you port your old number to your new phone?
    1
  7064.  @rclreolink8991  I have no idea what you mean, or how it applies to this video. Can you please elaborate?
    1
  7065. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
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  7066. All I can say is "maybe". It really depends on ALL the specifics of the situation, and whether or not law enforcement has been involved.
    1
  7067. Office Apps do have default save locations that you can change.
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  7068. Apparently I have a new job then. Yay?
    1
  7069. Look for it - it should be on the charger somewhere, often in very very small print.
    1
  7070. That's normal.
    1
  7071. It sounds like wherever you're moving TO is still in OneDrive. Make absolutely certain it's not.
    1
  7072. Unusable? That's not been my experience.
    1
  7073. Huh?
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  7074. I can tell you that there's a set of 100 year old photos that are no longer available to me (or anyone) because my grandparent's attic BURNED UP. There's no backup of paper. And an old cell phone is no long term storage location. It takes proactive management, but there are better approaches than paper, most certainly.
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  7075.  @terry_willis  Well, that's the problem. There's really no one "easiest", or "best mimics". They can't mimic it perfectly, and the distance between what they can do and what you expect varies from person to person. For everyone that says start with Mint, someone else says start with Zorin, and someone else says start with something else. That's one of the reasons Linux can be so problematic for beginners.
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  7076. Yup. That's EXACTLY what this video is about. Good job! 👍
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  7077. It depends on the devices involved. The voltage should be the same. What happens when it's off by half a volt will depend on just how tollerant the device is. Could be OK, could cause problems. No way to know.
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  7078. Visit onedrive.com, open the recycle bin there and you should see the files. Right click on one and there should be a "restore" option.
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  7079. "Need"? No, it's a convenience. For each device? Yes.
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  7080. Free Microsoft Office isn't ON your computer. It didn't "come with" Windows 11, it's just online for anyone to use. It's just a website in the cloud, As such it makes sense that it would only save documents in the cloud as well.
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  7081. Normally it's just a file in Windows Defender. I have a copy on my machine, for example.
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  7082. "It didn't work" isn't enough for me to even make a guess. Sorry. Need WAY more details.
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  7083. There are so many alternatives. DropBox is perhaps most popular. Google Drive, Box.com, iCloud (if you're on Apple), Proton Drive, etc .
    1
  7084. For attackers that focus on letters and numbers, they'll never guess your password. For attackers that know to include them, it means that they have to try (many) more possibilities and thus take much more time (with a long enough password, more time than is reasonable). That being said, length trumps everything. I don't use special characters unless I have to, but my passwords are excessively long.
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  7085. Seems unlikely. Only recourse would be to contact the school.
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  7086. Glad I made the cut!
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  7087. Yes
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  7088. I do believe I mention in the video (or at least the companion articles) that some corporate email systems might be able to do this in some situations, but only on email within the corp.
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  7089. You'd rather I lie? The fact that we don't know is important information people need to understand, and the fact that this is happening at all is important.
    1
  7090. Recover access: of course. There's ALWAYS a way to login without a passkey -- that's how you set up a passkey in the first place. (That "way" is usually more convoluted, like responding to an email sent elsewhere, but secure.)
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  7091. There is no merge. Each gmail account is uniquely identified by its email address. All you can do is copy your data from one account to the other.
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  7092. Indeed. There's usually a lot of permissions that need to be played with to gain access.
    1
  7093. Shouldn't need to be.
    1
  7094. Got it backwards. If the charger has more Amps (1.5) than the device needs (1A), all will work normally.
    1
  7095. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Are there Duplicate Files on My Computer? ▶ https://youtu.be/qp9LnACV5zU
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  7096. Most of those are a very common scam just trying to scare you. Without additional clues, I'd simply ignore it. Bonjour is a legit file sharing system, no need to delete.
    1
  7097. Did you watch the video? It addresses exactly this.
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  7098. You must be signed in to an account that is administrator-capable. If it's a limited user account, you can't do this, I believe. And you must run command prompt As administrator.
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  7099. Nope. I mean, you can, but you'll likely break things as you do so. LEAVE THEM ALONE unless they're actually causing you a problem.
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  7100. Which I USED to love, but then they stopped the desktop version.
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  7101. Thank you!
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  7102. They do. It's called moving the file out of your OneDrive folder and it'll be removed.
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  7103. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  7104. I struggle with that too, but I'm guessing while the average person may use only a couple of thousand words routinely, there's a good chance that they UNDERSTAND far more.
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  7105. @emmapeel4259 a) Could you provide a link? b) Personally I don't believe that position, if true, is sustainable. Eventually I'd expect them to reuse/recycle.
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  7106. "Microsoft has backdoors in BitLocker" Really? Can you provide citations or evidence? This feels very conspiracy theory.
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  7107. Maybe. It depends, as outlined in the video.
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  7108. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
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  7109. The problem is most certainly not limited to commercial products.
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  7110. I don't understand. It depends on how you take them, but all the ways I know of do put them on your computer.
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  7111. Yep. Happens to me when I use the wrong power supply.
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  7112. I believe so, yes.
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  7113. Nope: https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  7114. Yup. This is a recent change to youtube. You might visit the article listed in the description where I also embed the vide to see if it'll playt there.
    1
  7115. For BIOS Settings you'll have to check with Lenovo for instructions. Every computer is different.
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  7116. I'm not convinced you ever owned 10.
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  7117. I'm not sure how OneDrive really relates. I mean, ALL the cloud storage services are designed to be accessed from multiple devices. That's part of the point, and not something to get terribly excited about, I guess. Email is more ubiquitous, and has has problems shoehorning POP3 into this scenario in the past, so IMAP represents a very useful advancement.
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  7118. Multiple vaults and team sharing and access. I have both a personal vault, and then manage a 1Password vault/account for a non-profit.
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  7119. Have you tried ruining explorer or cmd.exe "as administrator" to copy into the folder?
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  7120. You can reset it by booting from Windows installation media and reinstalling Windows from scratch.
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  7121. Should be, yes. I've certainly done it a few times.
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  7122. That loses all the meta data in the message. For example if you reply to it, that reply goes to the account you forwarded FROM, not the account it originally came from.
    1
  7123. Yes. Encrypted files can be encrypted again.
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  7124. Try another keyboard, as was mentioned in the video.
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  7125. There are several videos in this channel, and articles on askleo.com, on that topic. Bottom line is use the recovery options offered by Microsoft as carefully and as completely as you can. If those can't be made to work, then you may not be able to get your account back.
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  7126. YES,
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  7127. I find that everyone who believes Google is biased (and I'm NOT disagreeing), is in fact quite biased themselves. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  7128. The effecacy of carbinite depends on your internet connection, which I dislike. Generally it's configured only to back up your data - which is better than nothing, but not in my opinion enough. Here's my recommendation: https://askleo.com/back-up-windows/
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  7129. Depends on the situation, but yes, generally. That's why the cables to your car battery are so thick. Still 12 volts, but when starting the car the draw is many, many amps.
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  7130. The issue is avoiding a MASSIVE download of everything on the server each time you set up on a new machine. This process retains everything previously downloaded as the new starting point.
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  7131. Would love to see examples.
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  7132. Because virus protection is always imperfect. You want to stack the deck in your favor if possible.
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  7133. No. You must sign in.
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  7134.  @F-P-5TM  No. You must sign in.
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  7135. Disagree. Replacing with same family, maybe. But people are looking for upgrades when they reach this point, and that's typically not realistic for the average user.
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  7136. Thank you! It's all one big experiment. :-)
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  7137. Nope. Latest is 21H1. You may be getting an older version for a variety of reasons. The latest is always here: https://go.askleo.com/win10download
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  7138. Sure. Watch the video (or read the companion article.)
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  7139. Depends on the password manager. Most sync via the cloud to begin with. 1Password, which I use, is an example.
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  7140. All I can say is "maybe". There are types of issues that self-repair, so it's possible everything's fine. As always, keep backing up, and keep an eye on status.
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  7141. That's such a personal thing. Trust me, what I do won't apply to "normal" people. I have so much going on in so many places. It's be a curiosity, I suppose, but not particularly useful for most.
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  7142. https://askleo.com/login-with-facebook/
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  7143. It appears to be very popular "nothing", though.
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  7144. 50hz and 50khz are seriously different. If that's actually what it's outputting, then absolutely not. If something expects 50hz, give it 50hz.
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  7145.  @ayanthegreat1462  I don't believe it's anywhere near that simple. I would not do it.
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  7146. Whu? I believe I am myself, so ... I say again, whu?
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  7147.  @justgivemethetruth  We're quite aware of each other. There can be more than one Leo. :) And you'll note that my website and my handle here include my last name for clarity.
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  7148. Depends on how it's set up, but the profile folder is what needs to be moved. If each user has a different profile folder, then those are separate moves.
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  7149. It's not that easy. Check the video.
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  7150. Windows Defender will continue to get updates after Windows 10 stops getting updates. Two different things.
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  7151. So you don't use email then.
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  7152.  @flipflopski2951  What keyloggers?
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  7153.  @flipflopski2951  It's impossible to prove a negative, so no. However I consider it to be extremely and absurdly unlikely.
    1
  7154. Not necessarily. It depends on exactly why this is happening. Most of the possible causes are things you can fix.
    1
  7155. Depends entirely on the specific game.
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  7156. I don't understand the comment/question. The video is current.
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  7157. It's usually OK. Most of these solutions are pretty resilient. It's really only if the disk was being written to at exactly the time of the power off where things get dicey. This is why you should be backing up the data elsewhere as well.
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  7158. All you can do is mark them as spam and move on.
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  7159. Probably. It depends on exactly WHY you're vulnerable to DNS issues.
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  7160. "for switching my power button" I don't know what you mean. What's the exact text of the warning?
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  7161. Sure. An option IF you can remove the battery. Many current laptops don't have removable batteries.
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  7162. Thank you for your kind words!
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  7163. In the pinned comment and mentioned repeatedly throughout the comments.
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  7164. And if we could count on it, I'd be happy. But we cannot.
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  7165. YubiKey is not a password modifier. It's a second factor.
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  7166. The video covers a fine solution that costs nothing: move your files out of onedrive. Problem solved.
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  7167. As I'm sure I said in the video, encrypting will often prevent the tech from doing the job they need to do, so it's not a solution.
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  7168. In other words, always have TWO (or more) copies of everything you care about, ideally in two completely different locations.
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  7169. As the video outlines, programs may stop working.
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  7170. It does re-create it, but no, it's not to steal your files.
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  7171.  @irondarknessdarkness8900  I asked ChatGPT to respond to this: The assertion that "any kind of AI or developing AI should be a criminal act against humanity" is quite extreme and overlooks the numerous beneficial applications of AI in society. While there are valid concerns regarding AI ethics, privacy, security, and potential misuse, AI technology also has the potential to significantly improve various aspects of human life, including healthcare, education, transportation, and more. 1. **Healthcare**: AI is being used to diagnose diseases more accurately and faster than human doctors, predict outbreaks, and develop personalized treatment plans. 2. **Education**: AI-powered tools can provide personalized learning experiences, helping students learn at their own pace and in their own style. 3. **Transportation**: AI is advancing autonomous driving technology, which could reduce accidents caused by human error and make transportation more efficient. 4. **Environment**: AI can help monitor and combat climate change by optimizing energy use, predicting natural disasters, and improving conservation efforts. However, the ethical and societal implications of AI cannot be ignored. It's crucial to develop and enforce regulations that ensure AI is used responsibly, transparently, and ethically. This includes addressing issues such as: - **Bias and Fairness**: Ensuring AI systems do not perpetuate or amplify existing biases. - **Privacy**: Protecting individuals' data and privacy in the age of AI. - **Accountability**: Defining who is responsible when AI systems fail or cause harm. - **Job Displacement**: Addressing the impact of AI on employment and ensuring support for those affected. Rather than making AI development a criminal act, a balanced approach is needed. This involves fostering innovation while implementing robust regulatory frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure that AI development aligns with human values and ethical principles. For further reading on the ethical implications and benefits of AI, you can check out resources from reputable organizations like the [World Economic Forum](https://www.weforum.org) and [MIT Technology Review](https://www.technologyreview.com).
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  7172. Reboot.
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  7173. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Is My Computer Crashing Randomly? ▶ https://youtu.be/ewE697GvbuE
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  7174. Oooo.... "grub". That's a new one. Thanks, I'll add it to the list of things I've been called. Did you miss the point where a) it doesn't apply to most people and b) you must turn it on? Or that you can uninstall it? If you mistrust Microsoft that much, you probably shouldn't use Windows.
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  7175. Only if that lost person had helpfully posted a video of where they happened to be.
    1
  7176. What kind of speeds are you getting? What's the ethernet layout? (devices connected to what)?
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  7177. I'll see your bullshit and raise you: you are wrong. The OneDrive app only works on files within the OneDrive folder. Period. The backup "feature" may MOVE files into the OneDrive folder, but it's still only files within the OneDrive folder that are synchronized to the cloud.
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  7178. WHAT A HELPFUL COMMENT!
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  7179. That's here: https://askleo.com/security-software-recommend/ and here: https://youtu.be/ecRPfN7k0zw :-)
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  7180. Originally it was SkyDrive, which is even worse.
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  7181. thank you!
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  7182. Image backups like Macrium Reflect or EaseUS Todo or others. Then maybe add OneDrive (NOT the OneDrive backup "feature") or DrobBox or similar.
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  7183. There is ALWAYS another way to sign in. That other way may involve more steps and be less convenient (say, emailing you a code), but think about how you establish a passkey to begin with: you have to login somehow. Once you're logged in you can then revoke the passkey assigned to your phone.
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  7184.  @raz636man  That's an option, though it's disappearing as accounts go passwordless. Other options are being able to get email at your email address, being able to respond to a text message sent to your phone, or being able to respond to a prompt on a different device that's still signed in.
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  7185. You can put the start icon in the left in taskbar settings.
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  7186. Your username should be your email address.
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  7187. Why do people immediately jump to the conclusion that it's spyware? NO SPYWARE WOULD BE THAT OBVIOUS. It'd ignore it.
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  7188. What other authoritative sources would you suggest? Not speculation or fear mongering, actual authority.
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  7189. Unlikely.
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  7190. One technique that works for me occasionally is this one: https://askleo.com/how_can_i_find_out_who_is_using_a_file_in_use/ - searching for just the drive letter (like "E:") and see if anything turns up.
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  7191. I don't understand what you mean.
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  7192. Frighteningly so.
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  7193. You mean how to use OneDrive while signed into a local account? Fire up the OneDrive app, and sign into it with your Microsoft account. Windows may offer to then associate that account with other things as well, though, including signing in.
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  7194. I know of no other ideas other than that trouble ticket. Sorry.
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  7195.  @Neustocks  You'd be surprised at how many people forget their passwords, don't use a password manager, and just generally get locked out of an account forever. Kinda sad, really. I suspect the TBI scenario is covered by this one: https://askleo.com/preparing-for-the-ultimate-disaster/ :-)
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  7196. I'm relatively certain that there will be SOME form of connectivity. For example even today I can purchase a USB to IDE adapter (and probably for SCSI and Firewire as well). So 50 years from now I'd expect a some-futuristic-interface to USB adapters as well. USB has simply become too ubiquitous.
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  7197. This is why "double opt in" exists. That's the message you get when signing up that says "confirm your email address" or "confirm you really want this". Unfortunately not all email lists use double opt-in. I've no problem marking those as spam for not following industry standard.
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  7198. Aroooo!!! 🐺
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  7199. And yet there is a level of product that is completely free. As with many products there are often other versions that you can upgrade to, but the base product remains completely free. Just because it doesn't have the features you think it should doesn't make it any less free. :-)
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  7200. The drive will fill up, yes. THis is why OneDrive has features like "files on demand", and the ability to pick and choose which folders will even appear on the PC.
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  7201. Different tools for different purposes. VeraCrypt encrypts entire vaults or disks, whereas CryptoMator encrypts file by file.
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  7202.  @dannid.8115 Cryptomator, without a doubt. ANY change will cause the ENTIRE 3GB VeraCrypt vault to need to be updated. Cryptomator encrypts file-by-file thus only changed files need to be uploaded.
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  7203. Check the settings in Office, you should be able to select a new default location.
    1
  7204. That seems overly complicated. I'd keep two machines running, and transfer what you need as you need it.
    1
  7205. As long as you can configure the password to be sufficiently complex, they're great. I use 1Password's generator. Here's an example: o2EYjUJHryXFCgxvZ8UT
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  7206. 1) Right click on the dropbox icon in the notification area of th task bar. 2) It shouldn't delete files, if you just uninstall Dropbox, but if you're at all concerned, copy the files out of the Dropbox folder first.
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  7207. It can be, yes. But ALWAYS back up as well.
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  7208. Depends on the specific malware. Generally: no.
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  7209. In general, it's not. Leave it on unless you have a specific scenario you KNOW needs it off.
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  7210. You can extract files from it if you like. Not sure what else you'd want to use it for.
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  7211. You have a free account? Then it's YOUR account that's run out of space.
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  7212. Yes.
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  7213. My sense is that governments tend to over-react based on less than accurate information, often outdated information. And every so often some governments have what I'll call an "agenda". I feel perfectly safe using Zoom right now. They've been transparent, and have addressed the problems that have been brought to light. (And that there were problems to be brought to light in the first place is, in my opinion, simply an expected side-effect of a project/product/company moving quickly and succeeding at an unexpected pace. What matters is not that there may be issues, but rather how those issues are addressed.)
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  7214. How is it "not working"?
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  7215.  @All54321  Do you mean this link: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey ?? That works for me. You DO have to be signed in to your Microsoft account, but it should prompt you to do that when you click.
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  7216.  @All54321  I'm at a loss. Are you in the US?
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  7217. Usually, but it really depends on the content of the message. I'll generally remove things that are offensive or very off topic. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  7218. Couldn't agree with you more.
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  7219. There is no answer. And as long as you sign in to your Hotmail account they won't take that away.
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  7220. Usually you'll have to look at the devices documentation. But if it has a "fast' charging mode when connected to some chargers, then it's likely to be smart.
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  7221. I wouldn't recommend Program Files, but any folder outside of OneDrive will do. For example OneDrive is at c:\users\<you>\OneDrive, to make a new folder c:\Users\<you>\MyPictures or something and it'll be fine. Don't use the existing Pictures folder, since OneDrive has mucked about with that.
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  7222. While I appreciate the assumption, I'm 100% boomer. :-)
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  7223. Don't know of a verification method. Typically once is fine, or when you take major updates to Windows.
    1
  7224. Backing up either PC1 or PC2 using an image backup will do it.
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  7225. Since most services have both websites AND apps, I've never seen a way to distinguish since to many entries apply to both. I'm a 1Password user.
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  7226. You DO need to port your number if you want to keep getting text-based 2FA codes at the same number.
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  7227. Once you've had OneDrive's backup "feature" turned on, you really can't. (I mean, it's apparently possible, but the process as I understand it is complex and fragile.)
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  7228. Photographs, for one.
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  7229. What I also said: run up-to-date anti-malware scans. It's just malware. More: https://askleo.com/how_do_i_remove_malware/
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  7230. As I say in the video there's no way to know. Typically they charge slower, but poor quality equipment could have other ideas.
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  7231. A chance of what?
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  7232. They didn't lie. https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  7233. You didn't turn on the Backup feature. Congratulations. I recommend you don't.
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  7234. Just copy the files to a folder on your PC that is not within the OneDrive folder.
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  7235.  @yrdyork1261 In OneDrive settings, in the Backup tab, make sure those are turned off.
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  7236. This article may help: https://askleo.com/ive_lost_my_hotmail_password_can_you_help_get_it_back/
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  7237. No account needed in general. They can save the file to their own machine (usually), but cannot up date the master copy you've shared. (There are ways to share it with some services to allow editing, though, but it's an extra step, and then sometimes accounts are required.)
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  7238. It's a security measure to prevent hackers from attacking your account over and over and over in short succession. They would.
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  7239. 5V-1A is what you care about. That's the power being provided to your device. The 0.25A is a measure of the max power that would be drawn from your line/wall socket power.
    1
  7240. If you choose a good service, they'll want a recover email or phone as well, so I'm not sure you're really avoiding anything.
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  7241. The same way you got access to it when you set up your passkey in the first place. There's ALWAYS another, often less convenient, way to sign in.
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  7242. Not as obvious as most believe.
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  7243. I no of no reason, no.
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  7244. Pro or better, as I understand it.
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  7245. Are you signed in using an administrator-capable account?
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  7246. Possible, but it seems unlikely to me.
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  7247. Gmail should be fine.
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  7248. "If you lose your device/it gets stolen, you're screwed." NO NO NO. A thosand times no. I have no idea why you come to this conclusions, but just ... no. I have an article coming up on this.
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  7249. That's always the fear, but as I mention in the article, it was the fear for XP and 7, and never happened.
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  7250. Not so far, no. (I can't rule it out someday because Microsoft, but it seems unlikely.)
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  7251. https://askleo.com/passkeys-are-never-the-only-way-in/
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  7252. Unlikely.
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  7253.  @ThePaolah95  Depends on the provider. For most: closer to impossible.
    1
  7254. Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again (it discusses Facebook, but the steps apply to Google as well): https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/
    1
  7255. They might be able to, but not all email services allow email addresses to be re-used, ever, and some hold them for a long time (like years) before making them available.
    1
  7256. It shouldn't. Indexing is unrelated to that. Indexing is for the Windows Search function.
    1
  7257. ​ @davidbrachetto1420  I see it all the time across tech. (Check out password manager videos, for example.) The struggle is that there is no such thing as perfection (Nirvana, love that), so everything can be questioned and dismissed. I'm shocked some of these folks are even online. Anyway I was seriously considering making my next chat video about this tendency, so thanks for giving me a name to put to the practice. ;-) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_fallacy
    1
  7258. I'll have an article/video on that coming up. (TL;DR: annoying but worth it.)
    1
  7259. As a frequent Linux and Mac user I can say with certainty: any operating system can slow down your system.
    1
  7260. Thank you!
    1
  7261. You'll find copy/pasteable versions of the commands in the article referenced in the video: https://askleo.com/170432
    1
  7262. Password protect you Wi-Fi connection and only those with the password can use it.
    1
  7263. You. Have. No. Idea. :-)
    1
  7264. What about it? My video comments still apply. If you let malware on your machine it can do ANYTHING.
    1
  7265. Just saw this. Thank you!
    1
  7266. Shouldn't.
    1
  7267. You'll note that in the video I actually said "nothing compelling".
    1
  7268.  @Rain1290  This is all about the output. As long as you have the right voltage for your main/lines/wall power socket (and you probably do), nothing to worry about on the input.
    1
  7269. I've not noticed this. I'd reach out to the folks at Proton and ask.
    1
  7270. They do not. I have a video / article on this publishing soon.
    1
  7271. Nope. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  7272. There's no definition of what "only windows files" means, so that's really an unanswerable question.
    1
  7273. Ah. Most backup programs have an option to "Back up files", which allows you to select which folders you want backed up. Macrium Reflect, for example, which I use, has this option.
    1
  7274. "flying leaps at rolling donut holes" - well, that's new. I like it!
    1
  7275. Session tokens are not the #1 way people get hacked in my opinion. Successful phishing attacks, followed by opening infected attachments are.
    1
  7276. One aspect of this at least is quite wrong: you're very welcome to install other operating systems. Ask any Linux user.
    1
  7277. Irony: posting a comment on YouTube to stop using YouTube. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    1
  7278. Only if you have malware installed on your device.
    1
  7279.  @gravedigger4540  There is no such thing as "impossible", but it's extremely unlikely.
    1
  7280. I'm not clear on all the specifics you're mentioning, so I can't really offer advice. Feel free to provide lots more detail over at https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  7281. Obviously I disagree. But do what you feel you need to do, by all means.
    1
  7282. And if would be figuratively, not literally.
    1
  7283. I assume you mean software upgrades. An image restore will simply roll the machine back to a time before you applied all those upgrades, and they'll have to be done again.
    1
  7284. Not really. This means at one time you had the OneDrive backup "Feature" enabled. Fortunately, with onedrive uninstalled, that's just a folder that happens to be named onedrive and nothing else.
    1
  7285. Did you empty the trash? It also can take a while for the space number to be updated.
    1
  7286. That is incorrect. You own your documents. Always.
    1
  7287. ✅ Watch next ▶ Why Can’t I Talk to a Real Person? ▶ https://youtu.be/-Rgy9rQlGC4
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  7288.  @ssssss_exe8424  Photos: sure. Other files: riskier if one of the files you delete is an important system file.
    1
  7289. I'm afraid I'm not aware of the "a lot of configuration changes" you're referring to. I didn't have to do anything that feels like it would qualify. Can you explain?
    1
  7290. Unfortunately, no, not that I'm aware of. Problem is that anything that would make it easier for you to tell would make it easier for hackers to do the same. All I can suggest is scouring your past around that time the account was set up to see what email address(es) you may have had back then. Good luck!
    1
  7291. Copying is something that happens on your machine -- you're just copying a file from one locatoin to another on your hard disk. Uploading to OneDrive depends on the speed of your internet.
    1
  7292. nope
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  7293. Then there's something else going on. I can't say what. Most commonly Windows didn't recognize the format of the drive, but it could be dozens of other things.
    1
  7294. I touch on it occasionally, but there are more knowledgeable resources. https://macmost.com is one.
    1
  7295.  @Detached_AZ  Depends on what tools you're using to make the copy. Dedicated backup software does this automatically. Command line tools like robocopy and xcopy hav switches that specify "only copy changed files".
    1
  7296. Should be the same for Win 10.
    1
  7297. I don't see how they could, unless they installed malware. Run up-to-date malware scans.
    1
  7298. Thunderbird stores natively as mbox, so I see it as an ongoing convenience, rather than needing to periodically export.
    1
  7299. I certainly didn't put in a German title. It's in English from my perspective. Perhaps YouTube is playing games.
    1
  7300. Can you supply a source for that "CIA has admitted" part? I'm genuinely interested.
    1
  7301. Sure. In fact I do exactly that.
    1
  7302. I get this comment several times a day now on this video.
    1
  7303. There are MANY alternatives. DropBox is perhaps most popular. Google Drive, Box.com, Proton Drive, and more.
    1
  7304. 👍🏻
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  7305. No way for me to tell. If I had to guess, it's a corrupt ISO.
    1
  7306. If it's .7z format, anyone who has 7-Zip. If it's in .zip format, pretty much anyone. (Not 100% certain about iPads, but I'm sure there are solutions.)
    1
  7307. I'm not sure I understand the question. You have each account in 1Password, and you just store that accounts 2FA credentials with it.
    1
  7308. You're not saving Authy to 1Password. You're using 1Password IN PLACE of Authy. Thus each account in your one password vault has its own 2FA listed, just like in Authy.
    1
  7309. I've been using it for a while and have been very pleased.
    1
  7310. I've done that in the past, and gotten surprisingly few responses. So all in all I decided it wasn't worth it. That being said I know that some other newsletters have a greater recovery rate after doing so.
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  7311. Because that's not what this video is about. Search my website. In particular, watch me bitch about OneDrive.
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  7312. I'm not sure what you mean by "the memory". This has nothing to do with RAM. Where are you expecting to "save" memory?
    1
  7313. While you've told me a lot, it's not enough to even guess at an answer. What matters here are the specifics - ALL the details - what email service, what email programs, what settings, and so on. There's no single answer, it all depends on all the details. Perhaps submit that information to https://askleo.com/ask if you're motivated enough.
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  7314. To be clear, Windows 10 as the last operating system was never an official position. It was one marketing person's comment taken WAY out of context. And as a former dev lead for Microsoft Money while I was at Microsoft, I feel your pain.
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  7315. They do for me. And even if they don't auto fill, you can copy paste.
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  7316. This. Is. Incorrect. Recall is a feature, OFF by default, and ONLY on new "CoPilot" computers with AI hardware. Windows 11 in general will NOT do this without you getting one of those machines, and even then YOU have to turn it on.
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  7317. You have a mobile phone, yes? So either (or both) GPS tells your phone where it is, and that's share with an advertising network, or bluetooth (or perhaps Wi-Fi) even if not connected can let the store know you were nearby. Privacy? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Though I'll bet it's something we all agreed to when we accepted the terms of service.
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  7318. I have many (MANY) videos that address those topics. Please search my channel, or search my website.
    1
  7319. I've only played with it a little. It's interesting, particularly for keeping up to date, but I haven't decided yet if it's the kind of thing everyone should be using.
    1
  7320. I'd start you here: https://askleo.com/fix-windows-update/
    1
  7321. That's going to be very different from person to person.
    1
  7322. I don't know what you mean by "wire chord 250v". Without knowing more I can't really say why the charger exploded. I'd have you seek out local help to make sure you're plugged into the right thing, and that your charger is capable of handling your line voltage.
    1
  7323. I talk about it here: https://askleo.com/difference-between-clone-image/
    1
  7324. In addition to Microsoft Office, I've been told Libre Office and Open Office can open Works files.
    1
  7325. That's kind of the point of BitLocker - encrypted for security. If you don't have the keys, then you can't turn it off. Check yoru Microsoft account online in case the keys were stored there automatically: https://askleo.com/find-your-lost-bitlocker-recovery-key-in-your-microsoft-account/
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  7326. What's important is that the rescue disk be for whatever backup program you use. Some call it rescue, some call it repair, some call it emergency. All basically the same. I recommend updating the rescue disk periodically, but most backup programs will let you create it on another machine when you need it as well.
    1
  7327. Maybe. It really depends on the motherboard.
    1
  7328. Depends on context. Could mean many things.
    1
  7329.  @georgesotiriou7051  Ha ha. But you can also google it yourself. And it is the aarp.org website, which is reputible.
    1
  7330. Convince me you're right. Extraordinary claims have the burden of proof. Clearly I don't agree with you at all.
    1
  7331. Which is really odd, since Bill's no longer involved.
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  7332. The only way I'm aware of is to visit each and click on "Liked" to un-like it, or unfollow, or whatever is appropriate for that page. Sorry I don't have an easier way.
    1
  7333. Most browsers support sync across the same browser used on different machines. Example Edge on one machine syncing with Edge on another.
    1
  7334. Reach out at https://askleo.com/ask - please include how you know it's not working.
    1
  7335. @Jennifer Evans Has the site owner made any statements about Flash? That game will stop working soon.
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  7336.  @darkmusicworld7257  If the site you're going to only uses flash there is nothing for you to do. The site doesn't work any more. THEY have to make the change, not you. Sorry.
    1
  7337. Chief idiot here. You'll note that a) I certainly mention WAY WAY more than cloud backups, and b) while you're certainly entitled to your opinion, MANY people who are most certainly not idiots use the cloud, and use it safely.
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  7338. Which does not decouple them from Microsoft's assumptions.
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  7339. If you stay so.
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  7340. Which, thankfully, is exceptionally rare.
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  7341. You do realize he's not involved any more, right? I mean, hate MS all you want, but your ire at Bill is long off target. And if we can't get obviously treasonous traitors trying to give away our government in broad daylight tried, the chances of trying Bill for something that doesn't relate to treason at all is pretty much nil.
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  7342. YOU don't need to do that. EaseUS will do what's required as long as all those pdb files are available.
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  7343. Mostly this is covered by the video. I don't know what they would do with the information you gave them. I'd move on but be cautious.
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  7344. You must know enough information to prove you are the correct owner. If you can't, then I know of no way to recover the account. DON'T forget your email address and password, and make sure to set up appropriate account recovery information in the future (and keep that up to date). Sorry.
    1
  7345. I disagree. An external hard drive, is at lower risk of damage from a power surge. Power surges are rare in most locations. If they're not, then periodically swapping the external hard drive is a better solution. Manual backups will be overlooked. Automation is more important.
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  7346. Nope. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  7347. They can format, yes.
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  7348. Supposedly malware (viruses and the like). You might want to read this one: https://askleo.com/security-software-recommend/
    1
  7349. You do not need to get rid of your old computer. Keep running Windows 10. (Or look into Linux.)
    1
  7350.  @EddieJarnowski  Understood. But that's one reason I reply to most comments saying machine will have to be thrown out - in the hopes that others reading later will get the message as well. I can't reach 100's of millions, but I can reach a few.
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  7351. Be smug and laugh all you want, but the fact is many average computer users aren't nearly as knowledgeable as you seem to believe.
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  7352. You put the backup on an external hard disk. If you have a computer failure how you use it depends on the failure, but you can restore it completely to a replacement hard drive and pick up as if nothing happened, or you can use it to restore individual files to a replacement computer.
    1
  7353.  @mountfuji3330  Local Folders or folders in a different email account you'll bee keeping.
    1
  7354. I don't understand the question, sorry.
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  7355. No way to know.
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  7356. No way for me to know. Watch the video.
    1
  7357. Good lesson for all, I hope. (Seriously, there's no correlation with age on this - I get "it doesn't work" from all age groups.)
    1
  7358. Yup, as long as you follow the other guidelines outlined in the video.
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  7359. Pretty well, thanks for asking. Trying to deal with this crazy world and 2020, like everyone else.
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  7360. Please read the pinned comment above.
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  7361. YES absolutely. It's important to be able to check things more frequently than that delayed paper statement once a month.
    1
  7362. "They then have to find things for their employees to do, which is make some changes! " - Nope. a) The current round of layoffs would say otherwise, and b) there are always ALWAYS more projects on deck.
    1
  7363. That's just Windows File Explorer either not being notified of changes, or not paying proper attention to those notifications. I use F5 all the time.
    1
  7364. This might be a start: https://askleo.com/move-email-messages-to-another-account/
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  7365. If that's also where you host your email, the it's not really a 3rd party. Typically those are running on the server hosting your domain. They also tend to be clunkier than other email interfaces, but usable.
    1
  7366. Yes.
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  7367. My old "on business" as a few sections on that. Check out "Your domain" at https://biz.askleo.com/table-of-contents/
    1
  7368. Each machine has it's own passkey. So you'd be starting over as outlined in the video/article by signing in some other way.
    1
  7369.  @himanshuchhabra1942  If this is an email account you're attempting to sign into, then you (should) have configured a different "alternate" email address or phone number that can be used to confirm it's you. If this is some other kind of online service that isn't an email account, your username is often an email address to which they can send a confirmation code.
    1
  7370. Yes. I've moved Thunderbird installs from Windows to Mac to Linux, all on different computers. Very handy. (Only the location of the profile is different, but the Mozilla Thunderbird knowledgebase has instructions for finding each.)
    1
  7371. What about it? I don't understand the question.
    1
  7372. It might, but tyically it won't. Usually what happens is that your BIOS Settings are lost, the time is reset, and your system boots using some kind of default setting (or at least displays some kind of error at BIOS startup).
    1
  7373.  @Viewer765  No.
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  7374. Can't help that it's too complicated ... blame Microsoft for that one. 🙄 How, exactly, is it not working? Where, exactly, do the instructions fail?
    1
  7375. I don't know what you mean by "auto-zooming".
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  7376.  @timetravelinghistorian  Haven't heard of that happening. It depends on what program you're using to open it with, and perhaps what you happen to be doing with the mouse wheel at the time, but I don't have any obvious answers.
    1
  7377. Syncing is the whole point behind tools like OneDrive, Dropbox, and others.
    1
  7378.  @dalemccullough5693  Exactly. OneDrive both is, and is not, a backup. It's confusing, to be sure. I do have an article/video coming up on the topic.
    1
  7379. I'm a little unclear on your scenario, but: it's all about filenames. if you are copying x.docx into your OneDrive folder from somewhere else, and there's already an x.docx there, then Windows (not OneDrive) see you're attempting to overwrite an existing file. It has to ask if that's what you're intending to do.
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  7380. They're not deleted from the local hard drive, they've just been moved into the OneDrive folder (still on your hard drive). This is the horrid OneDrive "backup" feature at work.
    1
  7381.  @kennethjarrett6378  Video (and article) on that (Bitlocker) next week.
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  7382. I've long said that backing up needs to be easier than it is. But it is what it is, and it's critically important.
    1
  7383. Depending on the magnitude of the changes, and Windows ability to compensate for those changes on the fly, without Setup, it's entirely possible a reinstall would be needed.
    1
  7384. Sadly Authy desktop is going away. But yes, using Authy is a good solution, except not everyone wants to use it.
    1
  7385. I addressed lazy programming in the video. In short: no. The developers are working hard (HARD) to put out the best product they can within the constraints they're give.
    1
  7386. Windows update should work fine. I does for me, and I have BitLocker on.
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  7387. It depends on who, specifically, was asking. There are many programs and many distinct possibilities for who might want to save information to the cloud. Without knowing which it was, it's impossible for me to say more.
    1
  7388.  @Devilplayer5472  I'd have you reach out to each of those and ask them about what data they store in the cloud, and how to remove it.
    1
  7389.  @Devilplayer5472  Fake. Ignore it.
    1
  7390. Not neccessarily. Watch the video (or read the companion article).
    1
  7391. And we believe ChatGPT? OK.
    1
  7392. @TZAMATIC Please watch: https://youtu.be/b2vj8n45qEs
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  7393. With the right options it's more-or-less equivalent to formatting the Windows partition, yes. It does not touch other partitions.
    1
  7394. ✅ Watch next ▶ What’s the Best Password Manager for 2024? ▶ https://youtu.be/i3DlzrIsalo
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  7395. Sounds exactly like how magnifier works. Scroll around and you should find a magnifier toolbar that you can close to restore things to normal.
    1
  7396. Of course, yes.
    1
  7397. Password vaults are supposed to make things easier. What do you do when they don’t?
    1
  7398. That's generally a problem with the site itself. First, though, you should check to see if you can reach it with a different browser or a different machine.
    1
  7399. yes
    1
  7400. Could you provide a reference to the statement please? I'm interested.
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  7401. Nope. Go ahead and delete 'em if you like. It won't save you much of anything, though, so I typically leave most of 'em be.
    1
  7402. You can ask that question about any software that's installed when you installed Windows. OneDrive isn't special in that regard.
    1
  7403. It's not instead of your computer. It's in addition to your computer. That's why they call it a backup.
    1
  7404. And when you lose that sheet of paper? or it burns up in a fire?
    1
  7405. No. You can't "system restore" from a backup. (The feature called "System Restore" is just a glorified registry backup,.) You can restore an entire backup image which will restore your entire machine to the state it was in at the time the backup was taken, but this would completely overwrite whatever the result of a "reset this pc" had done.
    1
  7406.  @Mr29Kevin  Yes. Backups allow you to restore to a replacement hard drive. An Image backup contains everything, so you don't need to reinstall anything - it all gets restored when you restore the backup. Please don't confuse "System Restore" with a backup. That's a specific feature in Windows that is NOT a backup. Backing up remains an important part of using your computer.
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  7407. If you are concerned about Microsoft spying remember: the entire operating system is Microsoft, not just OneDrive. (I don't believe they're spying on you in any way that matters, but others disagree.)
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  7408. There's no instruction to say "do it now", as it's not supposed to be neccessary. Check the OneDrive icon in the taskbar to see if it has any information. (You can send me screenshots by asking your question over at https://askleo.com/ask - the initial form doesn't take 'em, but you can the reply to the email with them.)
    1
  7409. I'm not currently aware of a safe way to do so.
    1
  7410. Well, you cared enough to comment, so there's that.
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  7411. They should, yes. Why not try it?
    1
  7412. Not everyone considers that important. But yes, Win 11 still doesn't let you move it as you describe.
    1
  7413. There's no block on downloading Chrome. I do it often, on almost every new machine I set up.
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  7414. It's just a folder, and I recommend just leaving it be. Removing it can cause problems depending on how OneDrive had been configured.
    1
  7415. There's never a perfect solution, which is why it's important to have multiple backups in multiple places for the things you care about.
    1
  7416. See: https://askleo.com/why-i-keep-saying-youre-just-not-that-interesting/
    1
  7417. My prediction: they'll be sold one last time at fire-sale pricing, to some large corporation which will then re-brand, perhaps fixing and incorporating some of the technology into their own product(s), but eventually shut LastPass as we know it, down. It'll take a few years, though.
    1
  7418. Yes
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  7419. HA HA HA HA! Tell me you've never watched any of my other videos without telling me you've never watched any of my other videos. You crack me up. (Maybe watch this one: https://askleo.com/lets-chat-about-microsoft/ https://youtu.be/Cgs7_2wtf1Q )
    1
  7420. Nope. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
    1
  7421. Unfortunately each generation introduces small amounts of corruption.
    1
  7422. A very quick search returns: https://kagi.com/pricing
    1
  7423. Folder Backup is a feature within OneDrive.
    1
  7424. This is one of the reasons Microsoft's implementation is so wonky. While technically OneDrive is not a backup, most people view it as such. To have another backup feature within it (you'll find it in settings on your PC's OneDrive app) confuses the heck out of us all.
    1
  7425. While that's hyperbole, it does update often (the anti-malware database updates at least daily). But then ... my Linux boxes get updates almost every day it seems as well.
    1
  7426.  @Reprint001  About half of my Linux updates require a reboot.
    1
  7427. No, you specify the feed to your feed reading program and it fetches it periodically.
    1
  7428. Not only am I wrong, but I'm wrong in ALL CAPS! :-) Nothing useful, and yet ... you're here on YouTube? If there's nothing useful, why are you online at all?
    1
  7429. Follow Google's account recovery process as carefully and completely and use any other alternative techniques they might offer.
    1
  7430. Login where? What's the SPECIFIC error when you try? How are you CERTAIN that the information is the same?
    1
  7431. Not true. Most malicious keyloggers are indeed classified as malware and detected by up-to-date anti-malware tools. There are so-called "legitimate" keyloggers, in the form of parental monitoring, or employee monitoring software that is not classified as malware.
    1
  7432. That's the Windows 11 default.
    1
  7433. Yes
    1
  7434. Decrypt, and then re-encrypt.
    1
  7435. You can create a local account and switch to using it, but the Microsoft account will still be on and associated with your machine.
    1
  7436. Replace it? Try another one via USB?
    1
  7437. If you mean mobile photos, uninstall the app from your phone.
    1
  7438. 78V6hLEZvHjRBjLuXeZb
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  7439. Would you? No idea. Depends on how motivated they are. Could you? Sure. I mention that in the video.
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  7440. I did. Mark spam as spam and get on with your life. It's the only solution available to us.
    1
  7441. "Need", not really, but it's a fine thing to do to check out the drive.
    1
  7442.  @johnygthing  A CHKDSK /F will be very fast, yes, but I think it's CHKDSK /R you want in this case, which is proportional to the size of the drive, not the amount of data on it. Any drive(s) that are internal to the machine. Usually that's only C:. But again, it's all not a big deal, and honestly, not something I bother with when I get a new laptop.
    1
  7443. Thank you!
    1
  7444. I don't understand? What about it? It's unlikely - very unlikley - but if they do they do. I don't see a problem.
    1
  7445.  @Sophie-ux1oh  There's NEVER nothing to worry about. But as I said, I don't see a problem. (Just DON"T click on links or act on any texts you get from them.)
    1
  7446. It's ... complicated. But it dates all the way back to MS-DOS. And, yeah, I'm constantly tripping over that since I'm multi-platform myself.
    1
  7447. Would LOVE to see proof of this. Please provide if you can.
    1
  7448. Getting grayer every day.
    1
  7449. Re-install the game that's not working.
    1
  7450. But it can be lost or stolen at home.
    1
  7451. Either. I recommend them both.
    1
  7452. ✅ Watch next ▶ The Event Viewer, Explained ▶ https://youtu.be/rqB9HrmoiRI
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  7453. There's no undo other than reinstalling. You can create an additional local account, and switch to using that instead, but the originally created account using your Microsoft account will still exist. Shouldn't affect Office, BUT it'll be very easy as part of that to accidentally enable the Microsoft account, since for those tools you need to sign in to those tools using the MS account.
    1
  7454. "I don't back up, but here's how I back up"????
    1
  7455. Definitely at the other end of the spectrum.
    1
  7456. All you can do is follow Google's account recovery BRUH. If that doesn't work then you'll have lost your account BRUH.
    1
  7457. This actually sounds like a problem with your computer's USB interface or the cable. Try a different cable, USB port, or even a different computer.
    1
  7458. Probably fine if you trust Google, don't use an browser other than Chrome, and don't use Apple products.
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  7459. I don't understand your question. If it gets damaged, replace it.
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  7460.  @jirehla-ab1671  Sure. As "another" backup.
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  7461.  @jirehla-ab1671 Not often, but yes.
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  7462. Not officially, no. That's kinda the point: it's discontinued. You may find it on various download sites, but BE CAREFUL, as those are often "augmented" with malware.
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  7463. Because of this: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/ (also this: https://youtu.be/hYUJ1r-mJRs)
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  7464. Gimp is a free, open source alternative.
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  7465. It won't happen automatically (as far as I know) but they will nag you.
    1
  7466. Don't. Run your own antu-malware tools immediately to try and get rid of what was installed.
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  7467. If the steps in the video didn't help, then probably not.
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  7468. No opinion. Never heard of them.
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  7469. I respectfully disagree. Strongly.
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  7470.  @oldmanjoe6808  Except, I'm not. It's one of the better tools out there. Sorry you've had a bad experience with it, but I stand by my recommendation.
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  7471. Because people are losing data without warning because of its design. If you understand it, it can be used safely, but many people don't (and shouldn't have to).
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  7472. No. Windows Live Mail is one of the (many) predecessors to Windows Mail. it's not been supported for a long time.
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  7473. I'd probably try uninstalling and reinstalling Thunderbird. DO back up first.
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  7474. Yes, if you use the Proton Mail Bridge. From their site: https://proton.me/support/imap-smtp-and-pop3-setup
    1
  7475. Yes I'm sure.
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  7476. Not sure what to say, other than ... yeah. that's a bad thing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  7477. Fortunately there are no systems I know of that require you have a face - there are always alternatives.
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  7478. #1 is a Mac issue, and affects other services as well. #2 is why I so strongly recommend ALWAYS backing up your data separately. OneDrive itself is NOT a backup.
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  7479. The From: line can be spoofed, and even left blank. It's meaningless when it comes to spam.
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  7480. Edge is so tightly integrated with Windows I would not try to uninstall it. I'd just avoid using it. I have an article on the topic: https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-edge-in-windows-11/ (video there as well)
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  7481. Nope. Or maybe yes, but that's only half of what's required. Without your matching 2factor key it's not usable.
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  7482. My machine also reboots overnight. I have it launch all my most-used programs automatically so it's ready to go when I arrive.
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  7483. Sadly, no. Not my area of expertise.
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  7484. Yes.
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  7485. Very sorry you're in this situation. This is why maintaining your own account security is SO SO important, regardless of the service you use. If nothing else I'd recommend you at two-factor to whatever account you're using now. Good luck!
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  7486. Getting your email address alone is basically a non issue. There's nothing really you can do, as your email address is known already to many, many people.
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  7487. Absolutely. I use it to backup my Gmail.
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  7488. My typos speak for themselves.
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  7489. If all you did was reply, I would simply ignore any further attempts to contact you that seem like a scam.
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  7490. I don't think so.
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  7491. It shouldn't while in hibernate, but I have heard of it waking up. In Settings - Update & Security - set the "active hours" to include your overnight time. That way it shouldn't try. You'll need to allow it some time of day to update, but you should be able to restrict it from overnight. I hope. :-)
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  7492. That's a format, not a media. (And it suffers from issues today already, since it's a base format on top of which other more specific formats are built.)
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  7493. Given that it's the same drive, I don't expect any performance benefit.
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  7494. How'd you know?
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  7495. I'd need more specifics. Of course something you share with someone else makes that available to them, so I'm certain I'm not understanding the question.
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  7496. Moving the OneDrive folder doesn't avoid all this confusion. It just ... moves it.
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  7497. Um.... no.
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  7498. Because my computer(s) are doing things over night? Like backing up and more.
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  7499. I don't know. I wouldn't bother, honestly. I suspect it's only going to become more embedded in the system over time.
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  7500. In TBird they're called Filters. Tools menu, Message Filters item.
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  7501. You don't. Just ignore them.
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  7502. Depends on the specific notification. What's the exact wording?
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  7503.  @AngelLopez-jg4gy  Usually only the breached account, but if you have the accounts linked (like when the breached account is the recovery address for another) then they may try to access others.
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  7504.  @Christopher.E.Souter  If that's an option, that's something I would do. CHECK WITH YOUR CARRIER to make sure text messages will be delivered wherever you might be travelling. Voice/data/text are three separate things, and can be treated differently.
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  7505. No way to know. Depends on too many different things.
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  7506. Malware can do anything. I'm not sure your point?
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  7507. How very superior of you. Best of luck!
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  7508.  @darrennew8211  Rumors of IPv4's death are significantly overrated. NAT is not slowly going away (or if it is, it's a glacial kind of slowly).
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  7509. It was never a promise, because they never really said it: https://askleo.com/did-microsoft-lie/
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  7510.  @Macbob-j6f  You didn't read the article I pointed you at. Actually, they did not.
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  7511. (Sorry for the form response, but I get this question A LOT.) Please review the account recovery options as outlined in this article: https://askleo.com/access-gmail-without-phone-verification/ If Google's recovery process doesn't work for you -- maybe you don't have the recovery email or phone -- MAKE SURE to follow Google's instructions CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. If the recovery process can't be made to work, I know of no way to recover the account. If that's your situation I'm very sorry. If you DO recover your account you'll want to check the steps in this article to prevent losing it again: https://askleo.com/google-account-hacked/
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  7512. You might need the "update it yourself" option from this article; https://askleo.com/get-the-latest-windows-10-update/
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  7513. As do I, but what's weird is I see no way to identify that in my usage, or to control it in any way, other than to turn it off in Whatsapp..
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  7514. People keep recommending ninite, which I have looked at only briefly. What I plan to do is something on "winget", which is already on your PC.
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  7515. What happens when you try?
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  7516. Not nearly enough info for me to say. Depends on the adapter, the quality of the wires, the voltages being transmitted across those wires, and more. If you're at all concerned, then don't do it.
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  7517. Nope. That's kinda the point of the encryption.
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  7518. Whenever you send an email if that email address is valid it will get delivered to that email addresses account. Whether it goes into ths spam box is something you can't control. That message saying "message could not be delivered" means EXACTLY what it says, and probably also said that the email address you use for that one wasn't a valid email address.
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  7519.  @expressfulllaura719  It's possible of course, but there's no way to know.
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  7520.  @expressfulllaura719  YouTube and Email are separate. Blocking one has no effect on the other.
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  7521. Depending on how intrusive the workplace is, there's no way to absolutely protect yourself. What you do on your work computer can be seen. Period. If that's a problem, then don't do it on your work computer.
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  7522. Yes, I'm sure Bill Gates himself put things in the code just to slow things down. SIGH
    1
  7523. There should be more information with that error.
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  7524. No, but you may block legitimate emails that some companies send "from" your email address. (Having trouble coming up with a general example, but I know it happens.) I do NOT recommend blocking your own email address.
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  7525. ✅ Watch next ▶ How Websites Remember You: Diving into Cookies & More ▶ https://youtu.be/D4PeyVvc5dU
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  7526. No.
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  7527. I have no idea what this means: "entered somebody's another email"
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  7528. I generally recommend avoiding driver update tools, but if you found something that works reliably for you, great. Just backup first.
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  7529. Thank you!
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  7530. No. That's not how USB works. HOWEVER if you put both computers on a local network -- as you do when sharing a router -- then it's possible to transfer across the network.
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  7531. Nope. You just have more network adapters than I do. :-)
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  7532. They have to sign in to a different account on that machine. Passkeys are per user.
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  7533. Because it's not RAID?
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  7534. It should copy them all. Is there anything preventing you from just trying it? Give it a try, see what happens.
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  7535. I believe so.
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  7536. The video answers this. You can't.
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  7537. "I prefer alternatives to Google Search because I don't like seeing so many ads" -> if that's what you took away from the video then either you weren't paying attention to what I actually said, or I didn't emphasize my reasons clearly enough.
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  7538. Don't know how to FORCE Windows update to do ... well, anything. I'd just reinstall the correct driver if it gets messed up.
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  7539. Very unlikely.
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  7540. Please see the pinned comment.
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  7541. yes. https://askleo.com/download-windows/
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  7542. If I had a nickel for every time someone says "class action", I'd be a very rich man. You'll note there have been few to none. The problem? You agreed to the terms of service when you installed Windows.
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  7543. You certainly can. Or the new owner can do it.
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  7544. Nope. https://askleo.com/stone-tablets/
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  7545. Best I can say is maybe. Depends on the retailer.
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  7546. It's a download from the 1password website.
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  7547. You can move a Virtual Machine to another physical machine, but NOT as the machine itself. You can move it as a virtual machine running on the other machine.
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  7548. https://askleo.com/ask
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  7549. Yes it does. Use it all the time. View menu -> Layout -> Message Pane. Or F8 to toggle.
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  7550. I did not, and it would have been an interesting test. My GUESS (and someone else pointed this out) that it was probably the bad drive causing setup to fail, not a lack of drive. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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  7551. Do you have proof of these lockouts? I'm honestly asking, as I've never seen it.
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  7552. You can sort by date and then select only those you want to move.
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  7553. Mostly because ChatGPT is known to be confidently wrong from time to time.
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  7554. There is no alternative. Websites need to stop using Flash.
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  7555.  @robertagallant3819  Flash is technology proprietary to Adobe. They've (correctly IMO) decided to stop supporting it, and browsers are removing support. This was announced YEARS ago. Websites have had oodles of warning, and no alternative other than to either a) use a different technology or b) break. It is what it is.
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  7556. Honestly, I recommend paying for macrium if you can, it's good (and paying gets you great ransomware protection). EaseUS Todo still has a good free version.
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  7557. You can have multiple numbers associated with the account, but only one "recovery phone". I don't know if that means only that single phone number works for account recovery situations.
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  7558. No. Completely different tools.
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  7559.  @thomassmearcheck2819  Windows built-in disk cleanup does 90% of what most people need. This article discesses and also compares CCleaner: https://askleo.com/using-windows-disk-cleanup/
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  7560. Ha! I wish. Seriously, I'd love it if they did. So far, though, I've not received a single check. Sigh.
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  7561. Without knowing what "it won't let me" means, I have no idea what to explain.
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  7562. Millions of PCs are not obsolete. They can keep on running Windows 10, or run Linux.
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  7563. Delete at onedrive.com only after you unlink. If you do it before it will delete the files in your OneDrive folder as well.
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  7564. If you're on Windows 11 already, I'd take it. I did.
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  7565. There is NO requirement to donate. None.
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  7566.  @mmaxwell64  Then there is something wrong. That's NOT how Thunderbird operates. They may ask for a donation, but then never ever require it.
    1
  7567. Chrome Remote Desktop has the ability to be installed such that it's available remotely.
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  7568. I've not yet played with their uninstaller product, but the base toolset seems reasonable. I've been watching it for years. It's one of only two registry cleaners I feel safe recommending. (CCleaner being the other.) Normally you don't need one, but in cases where you do.
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  7569. What verification? There are hundreds of different "verifications". More details please.
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  7570.  @siddharthnayak3269  Can I assume you've done all the other things listed in the video? The next step as outlined in the companion article is a refresh of Windows itself. But more often than not it's one of the other things listed in the article.
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  7571. It's a split key pair: one key is on (only) the server and the other is on (only) your device.
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  7572. ✅ Watch next ▶ What Information Should I Provide When Asking for Help? ▶ https://youtu.be/IfTiMvqEzl4
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  7573. Already done... here you go: https://studio.youtube.com/video/liWCvPizuSo/edit
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  7574. Microsoft 365 will continue to work.
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  7575. I don't have a single solution, but tools like Macrium Reflect and EaseUS todo will to the image and daily updates from which you can restore individual files. More real-time would use Windows File History (though I'm lead to believe that's being deprecated), and/or tools like OneDrive or Dropbox.
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  7576. Maybe? I've never heard of an issue - not once. But it's also why I have more than one recommendation. (Though Macrium Reflect no longer has a free edition.)
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  7577. You have no idea. So much still a thing.
    1
  7578. I do hear from some, yes.
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  7579. Windows Reset is basically a re-setup of windows - setting it up from scratch. An image is just a copy of the already-set-up disk. Not sure what you're asking about drivers in this context.
    1
  7580. I have several articles and videos on that topic.
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  7581. Two things can be true at the same time. It's OK as a last/only resort (if it's the inly backup you'll actually do), but it's not to be counted on and ideally you'll use another program. Even Microsoft suggests you avoid it.
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  7582. Will Ventura actually stop working? If the answer is no, then why can't you just keep using it?
    1
  7583. Louise has nothing to do with it.
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  7584. Absolutely.
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  7585.  @AnthonyManzio  Changing the battery should not impact most BIOSs. Unfortunately exactly what changes might need to be made I can't tell you, since it varys from machine to machine.
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  7586. FWIW, if any vault can produce a CSV, then opening that file in Excel (or other spreadsheet program) might get you a more readable printout.
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  7587. In your situation, I would make a single repository on my PC that is to contain all of them. Copy each collection on top of one another, skipping duplicate filenames (presumably the same image). Then with that single repository, decide where and how you want to keep it.
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  7588. This is standard mp4, full 24bit color and all. I'm not seeing it as overexposed on my end. Computer monitors are notorious for making this really difficult though. it's possible that your brightness or contrast are simply to high. But thanks for letting me know!
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  7589. No. No idea what that means, to be honest. Would have to see the full path. https://askleo.com/ask
    1
  7590. Reason? Would love to see documentation that supports this.
    1
  7591. There are many articles out on https://askleo.com that discuss backing up. I'd start you with this one: https://askleo.com/how-to-back-up-windows-10/
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  7592. Which is still more than I can say for some people.
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  7593. You cannot.
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  7594. Is this a Microsoft account? (Outlook.com, Hotmail , etc)? Then the authorization requirement change would have happened in this period. More here: https://askleo.com/what-is-modern-authentication/
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  7595. Yup. This one was recorded before the problem became so apparent. (I'm usually a week or two ahead.)
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  7596. Start by searching for profiles.ini. It exists somewhere. :-) Make sure you have WIndows File Explorer set to display hidden files as well.
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  7597. OneDrive is not a backup. Hence the problem with this backup "feature". You might be able to go online to OneDrive.com and see if it's in the Recycle Bin there. But more importantly: https://askleo.com/onedrive-backup-versus-using-onedrive-for-backup-even-though-onedrive-isnt-backup/
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  7598. It's essentially the exact same process. The only real difference is the location of the default profile on Macs. https://www.lifewire.com/thunderbird-profile-directory-1173093
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  7599. Could be either. No way to know for sure.
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  7600. Please see: https://askleo.com/how-can-a-hacker-try-all-possible-passwords-if-systems-block-the-login-attempts/
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  7601. You can try it, but as the video outlines, it's very likely to not work, or be unstable.
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  7602. Don't know that it's 99%, but I agree, it's WAY higher than it should be. That's why I'm so annoyingly harping on it all the time. I think the people that make the effort to back up are often those that have experienced data loss because they hadn't been in the past.
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  7603. This channel does require an attention span, yes. 10,000 years seems appropriate.
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  7604. That sad part is you did give consent when agreeing to terms of services.
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  7605. No kidding. But this one seems particularly bone-headed.
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  7606. Mirror mirrors what's on your computer to the cloud, so I'm not sure how it's related to recovery. I don't THINK GD has the type of recovery you're talking about, though you should always be able to check its recycle bin. OneDrive and others often notify you of large-scale changes in case it's something worisome.
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  7607. Well, given that those aren't options, no. :-)
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  7608.  @raeraven9136  You've done all that I would do. But DO NOT click on those links in the future. There's no guarantee there's still not a problem. Unlikely, but possible.
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  7609.  @raeraven9136  Article on that: https://askleo.com/do-i-need-a-new-email-address-if-mines-involved-in-a-breach/
    1
  7610. Do you have Windows Power Toys installed?
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  7611.  @toby9815  PowerToys Run defaults to using ALT+Spacebar.
    1
  7612. I don't think you watched the (entire) video. There's ALWAYS a way back in. Consider: how did you set up the passkey in the first place? You had to authenticate some other way first.
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  7613. Variations of this comment have now been made dozens of times.
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  7614. To start with I'd let it run to completion, even if that takes a long time. After that, if there's still a problem I'd CHKDSK /R. If there's still a problem I'd see if Recuva could at least recover the files. (I'm assuming you have no backup. You should have a backup.)
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  7615.  @Zero-kw8ct sfc and dism apply to the system only, not to any other drive. Other that letting it sit for a while (several hours, or even days) when it appears to have stopped, the only other approach is to take it to a data recovery service if there's data that you need recovered from it. That'll be expensive. OR if you have a backup of your data, then it's time to simply replace that drive.
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  7616. Paper burns.
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  7617.  @dr.elvis.h.christ  Hotter fires! (Seriously, paper can still char and burn within them.)
    1
  7618. Can't say. Depends way too much on the specific devices. Maybe?
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  7619. There are no guarantees, of course, but based on their behavior past and present I expect it to continue to be free.
    1
  7620. Please enlighten us on exactly how?
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  7621. This may help identify what's taking up space on C: - https://askleo.com/wheres_my_disk_space_going/
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  7622. Depending on how you read your email there are solutions in your control. Try CTRL + the + key to make things bigger. Works in most.
    1
  7623. Indeed, if the length is the same. Words make it easier to go longer, and length is what matters most.
    1
  7624.  @truthreigns7  Unfortunately, no. Sorry.
    1
  7625. "Does it leave you open" yes. Choose trustworthy repair people. (Or take extra steps to secure sensitive data while still leaving the machine operable.) Not understanding the emergency scenario you're describing, though.
    1
  7626. Yes, but ideally you make the changes in the native 1Password.
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  7627. Trying to recover your account when it's not going to be possible is wasting time.
    1
  7628. It's a fine web browser if you're on Apple's platforms.
    1
  7629. Sounds like exactly the video you just commented on.
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  7630. As with CPU usage you should be able to sort the disk usage and see which process(es) are hitting the disk so hard. MOST of the time it's your security software scanning, or the search indexer indexing, but it can be a variety of things.
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  7631. Exactly -- that sounds like a lot of work. Better might be to have an additional automated files-only backup that you keep longer than the full image backups. 🤔
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  7632. Depends on the service you want to use Passkeys with. Check with them.
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  7633. My point is that PEOPLE think that 4 of something is less secure than (say) 16 of something, and assume hackers have an easier time guessing 4 words, even if longer than a normal random password, without realizing there are many (many) more word combinations that need to be tried.
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