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  1. Microsoft offers passwordless accounts which are safer than with passwords. There is an option on that security page to go passwordless. Also, you can disable that if you encounter a situation where you need to have a password. I also recommend use 2FA.
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  2. When you install Windows, they force you to make a Microsoft Account
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  3. They need to verify that it is really you and not someone pretending to be you. Many services have started to require 2FA. Even if 2FA is not required, you should setup it
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  4. CD's degrade over time and in the future may not be readable
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  5. Before installing a Windows Feature Update, check to see that System Restore is turned on. You can also create a restore point. That way if there is a problem, you can restore your system to the previous state before the update was installed
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  6. Many don't like Adobe's Creative Cloud Subscription Model. You can no longer buy one of their software apps individually and must by a subscription.
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  7. Microsoft offers passwordless accounts. Some services are now starting to offer passkeys
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  8. each provider has their own policies on what do with inactive accounts
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  9. Sometime adds-in or plug-ins may cause problems with one of the office applications. You can try disabling it to see if it fixes the problem.
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  10. The Desktop, Documents, Music, Photos and Video folders move into OneDrive if you turn on the backup feature. But you have an option turning off the folder from being moved
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  11. Windows has a secret emergency restart button. To get to the hidden emergency restart function, first press Ctrl + Alt + Del on your keyboard. The usual “lock,” “switch user,” “sign off,” and “Task manager” options will appear in a full screen. Go to the power button in the bottom right of the screen. Hold down the Ctrl key and click on the power button. Now the following note is displayed by Windows in full-screen mode:
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  12. Newer PCs have a slot on the motherboard where you can insert an M.2 SSD. Older PCs do not, so you would have to install the other type of SSD where the hard drive is installed
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  13. The new Outlook that Microsoft has released for Windows 11 is meant to replace the Windows Mail & Calendar apps that came with Windows 11. It is lighter than the Outlook that comes with Microsoft 365. It is not replacing Outlook 365
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  14. You can clone your old Hard drive to an SSD. This copies the entire C: drive to the SSD. Then you can remove the old hard drive. SSD is the fastest upgrade you can make
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  15. Yes some antivirus only offer a free scan then want you to pay to access more features
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  16. You should enable 2FA
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  17. In Gmail, it asks do you want to unsubscribe when you mark as spam
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  18. In Edge, click the 3 dots at top and select Downloads on the menu which will show everything downloaded to the downloads folder
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  19. Not everyone likes change, but we must accept it. As new technology comes out, we will eventually have to upgrade and stop using the older technology as it becomes obsolete and not as secure as new technology.
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  20. Macrium Reflex used to have a free version. In 2022, I used it to clone my Hard Drive too and M.2 SSD
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  21. While most all websites/services offer two-factor authentication, not all require it to be enabled.
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  22. When you install a feature update such as Window 11 24H2, Windows creates a folder called Windows.old. This folder will automatically be deleted after 10 days
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  23. Microsoft offers passwordless accounts which they say are after then with a password.
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  24. The Backup and Restore (Windows 7) in the Windows 10/11 Control Panel hasn't been updated in a long time. I don't know why Microsoft hasn't removed it
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  25. The registry was first introduced in Windows 3.11, but then fully implemented in Windows 95
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  26. To avoid get so much spam, don't publicize your email address online everywhere and don't subscribe to many things
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  27.  @beahaven  I don't know. Can your right click and does the menu show unpin
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  28. the problem with download sites is they contain allot of ads and maybe malware. The software on the download page may also include other software bundled with it. This is why it is better to go the company/vendor's website to get the software. I save my downloads in my Downloads folder
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  29. The Windows Disk Cleanup can erase files in the downloads folder, so make sure that is unchecked. In Settings, go to system - storage - cleanup recommendations The only thing in my downloads folder are application installers
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  30. I've seen that sometimes the second part of the URL is not included in the link. You need the entire link for it to work
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  31. Micrsooft has has added tabs, spell check and AI to Notepad
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  32. Of course elderly people who are not computer savvy are targets for this scam
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  33. THe Microsoft Authenticator app can also be used as a password manager. The Micrsooft Authenticator App is mainly used to login to Microsoft 365 apps
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  34. There are scams when someone calls pretending to be from Microsoft saying either your license has expired or they need to access your computer to fix it. MIcrosoft does not call people at home
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  35. When you install a program, some will ask do you want to install it for just the current user or all users. I said some because not all programs ask that.
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  36. Good adivce about phone calls. Unfortuantely, caller IDs can be spoofed to change the number displayed. My mom does not answer the phone when an unknown or strange number calls. On smartphones, their are apps that can block scam phone numbers or your phone provider might offer blocking numbers
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  37. yes, if you want to experiment with something in Windows, it is best to do it in a virtual machine so as not to mess up your real working system
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  38. What AutoRun shows are the registry keys
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  39. some services like Microsoft offer passwordless accounts. Some are starting to offer passkeys
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  40. I've chosen to move to 1Password.
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  41. By posting your email address online will cause you to get spam emails
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  42. Some might allow a space between words in a passphrase
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  43. To protect our emails, social networking, and other online accounts from being hacked or logged in by an unauthorized person, they are protected with security measures such as two-factor authentication. If you don't have the deceased person's account login credentials, there is no way you can log in to the account. Each provider has their own policies on inactive accounts. Some may disable or delete the account after a certain amount of time has passed the account has not been logged into. Check with the account provider their policies and what you can do
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  44. Since you can't remember hundreds of passwords, use a password manager like 1Password. You only have to remember 1 password - the password to 1Password. You should never use the same password on multiple logins. 1Password generates passwords
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  45. In WIndows 11, Microsoft is pushing users to use a Microsoft account as they really don't want you to use a local account. They want you to use Microsoft services such as OneDrive and 365 apps
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  46. If you don't want notifications from the website, don't accept cookies
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  47. in Windows 10, it's also in setting app but not Windows 11. In Windows 10 Settings, Updates & Security, Backup.
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  48. If a program offers an MSI, it is probably because they offer a portable version. Notepad++ has a exe installer and a portable zip veraion
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  49. OneDrive can be confusing if you don't understand how it works. You could accidently turn one all the 5 folders listed on the backup window. Also, when OneDrive or any 365 apps get updated, it could turn on. You should have a backup on an external drive in addition to the cloud.
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  50. Micrsooft says they will no longer sign you out automatically of your account
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