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8 tips and tricks to up your OneNote game
Everything you need to know to become a OneNote power user.
Microsoft OneNote is one of the best note-taking apps out there, especially for Windows users. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft OneDrive and other Microsoft products like Word, Excel, and Teams. This integration opens the door to easy file sharing and collaboration, but it offers much more even if you’re not a part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Microsoft is finally fixing Chrome's font issues on Windows 10 & 11
Does Chrome display blurry or thin text for you? Don't worry; Microsoft is working to fix it.
Have you noticed that the fonts in Chrome look a little funny on Windows 10 and 11 systems? It's not just you; it's a known issue that has been going on for a little while now. Fortunately, Microsoft knows of the issue, and it's working on a way to get strange-looking fonts on Chrome fixed.
How to use a GPU in VirtualBox
VirtualBox and GPUs aren't very fond of each other, but here's how you can make them work together better.
All your PC components play a vital role in ensuring smooth PC performance. Purchasing and using the latest PC parts delivers smooth web browsing, file management, video editing, and a high-end gaming experience on Windows. However, the story isn't the same on other operating systems.
How to get the Samsung Notes app on any Windows PC
If you use Samsung Notes on your phone but don't want a Samsung laptop, you can install the Notes app easily on any Windows 11 (or 10) PC.
Samsung has been making some of the best laptops you can buy for the last few years. Not only are Samsung Galaxy laptops very premium devices with excellent displays and top-tier specs, but the company has also invested in building a robust ecosystem, including some cross-device apps like Samsung Notes.
The newest Windows 10 preview build makes the lock screen useful
It'll come with some great new features.
How often do you stick around on the Windows 10 lock screen? It seems that Microsoft wants it to be a hub for information about your PC, but it has been sitting kind of barren for a while now, and there's not much to do past moving past it to use your PC. However, Microsoft is planning to change that with a new update for Windows 10. Available now on the Preview branch, you can add weather, traffic, and financial information to your lock screen, along with some other handy features.
Microsoft is now badgering Chrome users to switch from Google to Bing in latest annoying pop-up
Microsoft is once against showing intrusive notifications to Windows users on Chrome, urging them to switch from Google Search to Bing.
A few days ago, we learned that Microsoft is spamming the Windows 11 lock screen with QR codes which leads unsuspecting users to a promotion for the company's latest Copilot ads. Following backlash, the firm removed this "advertisement", but it seems that it hasn't learned its lesson just yet, as yet another dubious ad promoting the GPT-4-powered Bing has been spotted by several Chrome users.
How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10
Not everyone is a fan of the look of Windows 11, and if you want to go back to the Windows 10 look, you can do so with these tools.
Windows 11 is a big shift compared to Windows 10 in terms of design, and that change is especially significant when you consider that Windows 10 was around for six years before Windows 11, so people got very used to how it looks. And while Windows 11 arguably looks much nicer, some people might miss that old look after upgrading.
Here are all the changes Microsoft made to Windows in Europe to comply with the DMA
Microsoft is rolling out changes to how Windows, LinkedIn, Edge, and Bing features work in Europe following the Digital Markets Act.
Back in November 2023, Microsoft announced that it is making some changes to Windows in order to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is now in effect. A few days ago, Google also made modifications to its Search service and Chrome browser, and now, Microsoft has confirmed the rollout of several revisions across Windows, Bing, user data, and LinkedIn.
Microsoft is installing KB5001716 on Windows 10 PCs to get users to upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out a new Windows 10 update to get users to upgrade to newer versions of Windows.
Although Windows 10 is supported until at least October 14, 2025, its various versions continually run out of support with the passage of time. Microsoft ideally wants customers to upgrade to Windows 11, which is where all the AI goodness will happen. However, the latest stats indicate that Windows 10 still has double the number of users when compared to Redmond's latest operating system. The company is looking to change that with its latest Windows 10 update, KB5001716.
Windows 10 still has double the number of users of Windows 11
Windows 10's end-of-life date is on the horizon, but people continue to use it.
Windows 10 doesn't have a whole lot of time to live. Once its end-of-life date arrives on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop developing and distributing security patches for the operating system. After that, it's going to be risky to use a Windows 10 device online due to the potential security loopholes that Microsoft won't work to fix.
How to activate Windows
If you made a change to your PC or find that Windows isn't properly activated, all it takes is a few click to properly activate your OS
Running your desktop PC or a top laptop without activating Windows is not a good idea. You end up seeing an annoying watermark and pop-up messages to activate Windows, and you lose out on some personalized settings as well. Thankfully, activating Windows on your PC doesn't require much time.
How to fix a second monitor not detected on Windows
Have a second monitor that just refuses to turn on when connected to your Windows PC? You might want to try these steps.
As useful as computers are, they can sometimes be a headache with all the issues they give us. One potential problem you might have run into is when you plug a second monitor into your PC or laptop and you get no image on it. It can be hard to figure out what's happening, especially if you're in a rush, but thankfully, there are solutions you can try.
Windows Photos app gets new Generative erase tool to remove distractions from images
Generative erase in the Photos app is yet another attempt from Microsoft to remove objects from images.
Microsoft has introduced a new AI edit feature called Generative erase in the Photos app for Windows 11 Insiders, allowing users to remove small and large objects from photos. This feature is similar to Spot fix but more advanced. It can erase large areas from photos and ensure a match in the color scheme, thus creating a seamless and more realistic result after objects are removed.
How to resize an image on your Windows PC or Mac
Having trouble uploading an image because it's too big? Here are the easiest ways to resize an image on Windows and macOS.
We've all been there. You're trying to upload an image to the web, and the website where you need to upload it has an annoying file size limit. That means you now have to resize the image yourself, and we're here to show you how you can do it on your Windows PC or Mac.
How to open and extract RAR files on your PC
Having trouble opening that RAR file someone sent you? Here's how you can open RAR files on your Windows PC using WinRAR.
At some point, everybody receives a file they're not sure how to open. Windows doesn't natively support all file formats, so sometimes you need special software. The RAR format is a very common example. RAR was developed in 1993 by Eugene Roshal for compressed archives, similar to ZIP files you can create with Windows. It can contain numerous other files, much like a folder, but those files are compressed to take up less space on a disk, making it easier to share those files.
Have you noticed that your computer has been acting strangely ever since you updated Windows? If so, you may have been hit by the wide range of bugs that the February 2024 update has introduced onto people's PCs. One of the most prominent bugs is a disappearing taskbar, but it isn't the only issue by far.
How to show hidden files on Windows 10 and 11
Some files on Windows 10 and 11 may be hidden from the regular view, but it's easy enough to make them show themselves.
Certain files in Windows are hidden from the user's view by default. This is usually to prevent tampering with files that can cause instability, but sometimes, access to these files is important, whether it's for troubleshooting steps or something else. Thankfully, viewing hidden files is fairly easy, especially in Windows 11.
How to set up PowerToys Run to bring Spotlight Search to Windows
PowerToys Run brings Spotlight Search to Windows. We'll show you how to get setup and install some cool plugins
Spotlight Search has long been a defining feature of MacOS, an advantage only highlighted by the diminishing quality of Windows' start menu search. But, using PowerToys, we can emulate some of Spotlight's quick access functionality on Windows, and even add some extra functionality that's not available even in Spotlight search; all while also adding extra customization and extensibility. With PowerToys Run, you'll never need to fight the Start Menu search again.
How to move Windows to another drive
Bought a new SSD? You can move your Windows install and your data to the new disk so you don't have to start all over again.
Over time, it can be easy to fill up the hard drive on your PC without realizing it. The best laptops all come with plenty of storage now, but even then, at some point, you might have to upgrade the SSD in your machine, or maybe your drive is just old and you want to replace it before it goes bad. But how do you do that without losing your files? Thankfully, that's possible, as you can move your Windows installation and data to another drive if you need to. This works for Windows 11 as well as older versions of Windows, too.
How to remotely unlock your Windows PC via a fingerprint scanner on Android
No need to type anything!
Gone are the days when you can only rely on plain old passwords to protect your Windows PC. Microsoft offers a variety of sign-in options and account protection mechanisms for consumers. Windows Hello, for example, allows you to sign in with your face or fingerprint, if your device has Windows Hello hardware. But what if it doesn't, or what if you want to unlock the PC remotely? With a little fiddling, it's possible.