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

  1. Microsoft says passwordless accounts are safer. They do offer passwordless account or passkey
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  2. There is a retired Microsoft engineer who has a YouTube channel and he talks about computers and windows
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  3. some may not be comfortable with online (cloud-based) password manager, but there are offline password managers you can use
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  4. yes, Google Chrome is a memory hog
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  5. yes because everything is now in the Windows Registry
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  6. As you can see, uninstalling OneDrive did not delete your data
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  7. It is confusing that Gmail calls them labels while other emails such as Outlook/Hotmail and Yahoo call them folders
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  8. Authy recommends 1Password if you need a desktop app.. It is disappointing they are discontinuing it because they posted on their website how Authy is better then Google App and Microsoft Auhtenicator App. I don't see very many other desktop apps like Authy avialable.
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  9. There are some features that are useful for businesses, but not the home consumer
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  10. Microsoft OneDrive has a Personal Vault. Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access. The data is encrypted in the Personal Vault
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  11. When new features are added to the software program, it makes it bigger. Even on your phone, apps are getting bigger
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  12. I've use Keepass, but I wanted a cloud based password manager since I sync between my home and work pc and my phone. It is more cumbersome with an offline manager like Keepass.
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  13. Using an authenticator app is more secure than text codes. Text codes is the least secure form of authentication. Also, you don't have to use Google Authenticator. You could use Microsoft Authenticator or other compatible authenticator app.
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  14. The Xfinity Voice (VoIP) used to offer text code support, but unfortunately they dropped it
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  15. Now PC manfactures put the recovery/installation media on a separate partition on the disk
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  16. There are some Windows apps that Microsoft will not let you remove
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  17. Unfortunately, when you install a program, it will put itself in the startup folder to load with Windows. Some don't need to run at startup
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  18. Since 2021, Microsoft has not added any big new features to Windows 10. Microsoft is done with Windows 10 and focusing on Windows 11. So those feature updates aren't "major updates" but minor updates
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  19. yes, you should type the URL of the company website in your browser, not search for the company because search results could show fake sites
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  20. You might remember Windows XP had Outlook Express
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  21. most probably don't go into the C:\Windows folder.
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  22. a problem with old physical media is that can deteriorate overtime and old projectors, cameras and other audio equipment are no longer available to play them. This is why it is a good idea to digitize them.
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  23. This is why to use a different password at each website or service. Last year, when I switched to 1Password from LastPass I changed all my passwords using the password generator which means none of my logins have the same password. You should practice good password hygiene
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  24. Currently only a few web services offer passkey as it is slowly rolling out
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  25. If you have a gmail account, you can go to Manage your Google Account > Security > Your connections to third-party apps & services > See all connections. You’ll find a list of third-party services and apps you’ve signed up for using your Gmail address.
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  26. yes they didn't encrypt URLs and some other data.
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  27. The Control Panel Add/Remove program still exists in Windows 11.
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  28. Since it is a "secret" account, some people may not know that this account exists. Usually don't need to use this account
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  29. SMS text codes is the least secure of the 2FA methods, but it is better to have then no 2FA. Unfortunately, banks/credit cards use that method or phone call to get the code and the only one they offer
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  30. I've chosen to switch to 1Password from LastPass. I had been a LastPass customer for many years, but with this latest hack in 2022, I can no longer trust them. I like 1Password's interface and it has an extra layer of security that LastPass doesn't have - the secret key
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  31. Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'.
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  32. why are you bringing up Apple? We are taking about Windows not Apple. I hate Apple puts restrictions on everything. It is not easy to use an iPhone as you can an Android phone on Windows.
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  33. Gmail has an option to set the inbox into 5 categories: Primary, Promotions, Social, Updates, and Forums. That just adds 4 more labels making it more confusing as the email can be in several different places in the inbox. However, I don't use that and turn it off.
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  34. Also password managers like 1Password are more secure than the ones built into the browser. Google has a password manager for Chrome, but if multiple users use that computer, they can access the passwords stored in the browser
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  35. Microsoft will never call you and ask for remote access. There is a scam where they say your WIndows license has expired
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  36. Unfortunately elderly people are targeted for scams as they think these people are not very computer literate
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  37. Microsoft confuses it users. They did the same with the Moment 4 update for Windows 11 and 23H2
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  38. Some websites like your bank use your phone number to text two-factor authentication codes, so you need to ensure they have your correct number, otherwise you won't be able to log in. This it why it is important the website has the correct phone number
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  39.  @6maxwell99  yes as Leo explained in this video. Create a folder outside of Onedrive
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  40. I save those codes in 1Password
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  41. yes, the Samsung Smart Switch makes it easy to transfer apps and data from your old phone to your new phone. However, some Android games don't save data to the cloud meaning they can't be copied to another phone
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  42.  @davidf6326  yes, good point. Most download apps from the Google Play store or if use a Samsung phone the Samsung Galaxy store. But on Windows, not all use the Microsoft Store and download from anywhere online
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  43. That is understandable that business and enterprise customers are their priority. I think that is the same for Microsoft with Windows and Office/365.
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  44. As the saying goes "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", so just leave these files alone
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  45. PC Manufactures put a recovery partition on the disk
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  46. There is no good reason to downgrade a Windows 11 PC to Windows 10
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  47.  @ElvisChibundu  on old PCs. Since I put an SSD in my PC, Windows 11 boots faster and runs very well
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  48. The IT department at work requires to staff to keep their laptops on overnight in case they need to push Windows Updates or other software updates.
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  49. I use the Hiya app which blocks spam. I believe my cell phone number was recycled as it used to belong to a woman before it was assigned to me.
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  50. I've seen false news posted on Faceboook
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