Category Archives: Microsoft

Yes, You Can Still Clean Install Windows 10 with a Windows 7/8.x Key

Posted on October 31, 2017 by skicat56

Yes, You Can Still Clean Install Windows 10 with a Windows 7/8.x Key Posted on October 28, 2017 https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/142616/yes-can-still-clean-install-windows-10-windows-78-x-key by Paul Thurrott in Windows 10 Readers routinely ask me whether it’s still possible to clean install Windows 10 with an unused Windows 7 … Continue reading →

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The Accessories Folder in Windows 10 Is a Useful Hidden Gem

Posted on April 12, 2016 by skicat56

The Accessories Folder in Windows 10 Is a Useful Hidden Gem   http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-accessories-folder-in-windows-10-is-a-useful-hidden-gem/ Written by Dave LeClair April 12, 2016 In Windows 10, the beloved Accessories folder is a little harder to find than it was in the old days. … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 Tip: Remove the Built-in Apps

Posted on February 11, 2016 by skicat56

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Paul Thurrott https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/64488/windows-10-tip-remove-built-in-apps   Windows 10 prevents you from easily uninstalling some of its core built-in apps. But you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to get them off your PC. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Protect your data files with Windows 10’s enhanced File History tool

Posted on December 14, 2015 by skicat56

Protect your data files with Windows 10’s enhanced File History tool Windows 10 offers an improved version of the File History tool. Here’s a rundown of how it works, configuration tips, and a walk-through of the new features. By Greg … Continue reading →

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Two ways to make Windows 10 File Explorer open specific folders

Posted on December 7, 2015 by skicat56

You can create File Explorer shortcuts in Windows 10 that will open specific folders, but there’s a better way. By Mark Kaelin | December 4, 2015, 9:49 AM PST http://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-ways-to-make-windows-10-file-explorer-open-specific-folders/?tag=nl.e064&s_cid=e064&ttag=e064&ftag=TREe331754 Recently, a reader sent me an email asking if it … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 Privacy FAQ: What you want to know about your personal data in the OS

Posted on October 26, 2015 by skicat56

Super Site For Windows Oct 22 2015 http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows-10-privacy-faq-what-you-want-know-about-your-personal-data-os Nothing gets people nervous like the clammy realization that your personal technology is cheerily transmitting your most intimate data — from your thoughts and words to your location to your method of … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 violates your privacy by default, here’s how you can protect yourself

Posted on August 4, 2015 by skicat56

Upon installation, Windows 10 defaults to some pretty serious privacy invasions. Here are some steps you can take to keep your personal data private. By Conner Forrest August 4, 2015  http://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-violates-your-privacy-by-default-heres-how-you-can-protect-yourself/?tag=nl.e101&s_cid=e101&ttag=e101&ftag=TRE684d531   Since the July 29 release of Windows 10, … Continue reading →

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Free first aid for a wide range of Windows ills

Posted on June 11, 2015 by skicat56

Free first aid for a wide range of Windows ills By Fred Langa on June 10, 2015 http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/free-first-aid-for-a-wide-range-of-windows-ills/ Did you know that Microsoft offers over 500 automated, online solutions for common problems you might encounter with Windows software and hardware? … Continue reading →

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Office Online versus Google Apps: Facts and FUD

Posted on June 26, 2014 by skicat56

Office Online versus Google Apps: Facts and FUD By Woody Leonhard on June 25, 2014 http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/office-online-versus-google-apps-facts-and-fud/ Microsoft and Google are locked in battle over free-for-personal-use productivity applications. Each is fighting for your attention. At this time, there’s no one best … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Issues Fix for IE Zero-Day, Includes XP Users

Posted on May 1, 2014 by skicat56

01 May 14 Krebs On Security https://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/05/microsoft-issues-fix-for-ie-zero-day-includes-xp-users/ Microsoft Issues Fix for IE Zero-Day, Includes XP Users Microsoft has issued an emergency security update to fix a zer0-day vulnerability that is present in all versions of its Internet Explorer Web browser and … Continue reading →

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