Comments by "" (@davinp) on "Ask Leo!" channel.

  1. Unfortunately, when you uninstall a program, it doesn't always remove all its data from the registry
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  2. You should not use registry cleaners. Even Microsoft does not recommend using registry cleaners
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  3. Of course Windows 10 will still work just like Windows XP, Vista, 7 still work. The only thing that happens is Microsoft will no provide free security updates and as time goes by web browsers and antivirus software will stop supporting Windows 10. In fact, many ATMs still use Windows XP or Windows 7
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  4. Some people don't like Microsoft forcing users to use a Microsoft account.
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  5. Microsoft pesters users to use OneDrive and backup your data on OneDrive, but they don't tell you how it works
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  6. I don't know if using AI to write a paper for school could be considered cheating but using AI means you are not learning and obsorbing the material
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  7. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge chromium just recently ended support for Windows 7. Years after Microsoft ends support for Windows, antivirus software and web browsers will stop supporting it
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  8. I recommend a minimum of 8GB ram. Your machine may run slow with just 4GB
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  9. New users may be confused why your files were moved from your PC's Documents folder to OneDrive's Documents folder
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  10. Also, make sure to cancel your subscription because I believe they transferred the Kaspersky subscription to Ultra AV
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  11. Kaspersky used to come with new PCs/laptops you bought at the store. Now the United States is banning it. I've not heard of any spying either
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  12. Microsoft shouldn't force us to use a Microsoft Account and OneDrive. They should give us choices and not assume
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  13. Use a password generator to create a password and store it in a password manager
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  14. This is a good reason to not reuse a password on any account or website.
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  15. The Microsoft 365 Office apps have collaboration features that the Office 2021 apps don't have. Also, Microsoft 365 apps gets frequently updated with new features whereas Office 2021 does not
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  16. Microsoft doesn't always listen to user's feedback in the feedback hub. That said, I think Microsoft prioritizes enterprise users, not home users. Also, some features they are testing in the Insider Preview don't get released to the final build.
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  17. Unfortunately in today's world, just a password is not secure enough because hackers can crack it. That is why we should use two-factor authentication. If the service offers it (and most do, but don't require it), you should enable it.
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  18. People don't like that Microsoft has forced Copilot on 365 users and then raised the price of the 365 subscripiton. Not all home users may need Copilot
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  19. You shouldn't change your password for no good reason Only change if has been compromised or strange account activity. It is not necessary to change your password on a regular basis. My IT department at work no longer requires staff to change password on a regular basis
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  20. This is why it is a good idea to save the installer or exe that you downloaded and the license so that you can activate the license on the new PC. I save the installer file in the Downloads folder
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  21. If you work at company or goverment agency, they have the right to monitor your activities on the PC they provide to you. However, that doesn't mean they are constantly snooping on you. THey can't monitor your personal PC, but can monitor when you login to the company email
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  22. Deleting a social media account like Facebook has more ramifications than closing an email account, so think hard about this before you do this
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  23. Unlike where the old landline phone numbers linked to an address, email addresses are not connected to a phone number or cell phone number
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  24. yes, even though text codes are the least secure method of 2FA, having 2FA is better than having nothing at all. Never click on a link in suspicious mail. You can hover your mouse over the link to see the URL.
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  25. Many years ago I used a cloud service that decided to change its plans and no longer offer service for the home consumer and focus only on business. They did give users several months to save all their data before they shut down
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  26. They should not have automatically installed it on your PC. They replaced Kaspersky with Ultra AV. Ultra AV is not a very well known antivirus program
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  27. People may not understand that OneDrive moves files from your local documents folder to the OneDrive documents folder in order to sync
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  28. Two Factor Authentication requires a cell phone using an authenticator app or text code
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  29. You should delete your data in LastPass before canceling your account
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  30. This is the first time Microsoft has offered extended security updates to home users. It is currently only for one year and we don't know If Microsoft will extend it. SInce Windows XP, Microsoft has supported Windows for 10 years
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  31. There are some applications you install that like to add themselves to startup with Windows, so you should check the startup folder and what Leo showed to stop them from running at startup as many do NOT need to run when Windows starts
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  32. Thanks for explaining this. I didn't understand why so many versions of Visual C++ Runtime are installed. Different programs use different versions of Runtime. As the saying goes "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
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  33. Many cleaning software offer to clean up duplicate files. Unless you know you are doing, just leave duplicate files alone.
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  34. some people may have saved files in other places then the usual documents, photos, music and video folders. Some people save files on the desktop or download folder or create a folder somewhere else on the C: drive. You need to know where all your files are saved and its good to keep them organized in the documents, photos, music and video folder
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  35. You should sign out if you use a public PC at a library. Closing the browser will not sign out of your account.
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  36. Windows Disk Cleanup can also clean them up. In Windows 11, go to Settings app and Storage
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  37. Thunderbird file location is same Firefox
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  38. You still have Programs and Features - Uninstall in the Windows Control Panel which Microsoft has not removed. Like the settings app, it sometimes leaves parts of the program behind when uninstall it
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  39. We don't answer the phone for unknown numbers
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  40. Crystal RIch has a program called USB Safely Remove that safely remove an USB
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  41. Microsoft confuses us. They still name the versions of their Office suite by year - 2010/2013/2016/2019/2021/2024, but Windows is by version number - 7/8/10/11. However, Window Server uses the year
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  42. The Outlook (new) is missing allot of features from Office Outlook. Therefore, it should NOT replace the Office Outlook which Microsoft calls Outlook classic
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  43. I think Microsoft created S mode to compete with Chromebooks and have a secure version for school students. Many schools issue laptops to students for use during the school year. Unfortunately wen you buy a new PC or laptop at the store, many do come with S mode
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  44. laptops have been also called notebook PCs
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  45. Microsoft could make it easier. There are still many network settings in Control Panel that are not in the settings app
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  46. If you don't have anything good to say, then don't say anything all
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  47. On Google Drive, Google counts Gmail history including attachments as storage space
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  48. I don't like that scanners that offer free scans, but then you have to pay to clean or fix problems in Windows. Some constantly bombarded you with ads trying to get you to pay
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  49. In addition to the new interface, Windows 11 has new features that Windows 10 doesn't have. Windows 10's last feature update was in 2022. Microsoft recommends SSD for Windows 11 but isn't required unless you use Android apps. The Windows 11 Start Menu has less customization features than the Windows 10 start menu. They removed Live Tiles
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  50. Microsoft keeps closing the methods that let you setup with a local account, so previous methods no longer work. Some things that worked with 22H2 won't work on 24H2
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