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Ready or Not – Here comes Windows 11

Posted on September 28, 2021September 4, 2021 by cynmackley

The final version of Windows 11 will begin rolling out to home users on October 5. Let's go over the basics about the latest operating system once again.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 11Tagged microsoft, Windows 101 Comment

The downside of free email

Posted on September 16, 2021November 6, 2021 by cynmackley

Does Google ask for too much information? We check out privacy rules for major email providers.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged aol, email, google, microsoft, privacy policy, yahoo1 Comment

A sure sign of a scam

Posted on September 10, 2021August 23, 2021 by cynmackley

Surefire ways to spot a scam and how not to fall for them.

Posted in Security HelpTagged microsoft, phone scams, scams, security, tech support scams1 Comment

Windows 11 Crashed My Surface Pro

Posted on August 17, 2021August 6, 2021 by cynmackley

Windows 11 crashed my Surface Pro 7 and then wouldn't let me go back to 10.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 11Tagged microsoft, upgrades, Windows 114 Comments

LemonDuck Malware Targets Linux & Windows Systems

Posted on August 11, 2021July 28, 2021 by cynmackley
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Microsoft issued a warning about a new malware that targets both Windows and Linux systems. It's called LemonDuck.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged crypto mining, LemonDuck, linux, malware, microsoft, security, windowsLeave a comment

Windows 11 Says Goodbye To Cortana

Posted on July 23, 2021July 7, 2021 by cynmackley
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Windows 11 is saying goodbye to a lot of familiar features from Windows 10. Let's break down what's going away and what's getting a downgrade.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 11Tagged Cortana, Live Tiles, microsoft, timeline, Windows 111 Comment

Is Bitlocker Key Secure?

Posted on July 15, 2021July 3, 2021 by cynmackley

Seems to me that if the key is saved to your Microsoft account, then Microsoft has access to your files and can decrypt them at will. Can a Microsoft encryption product really be trusted?"

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged BitLocker, encryption, microsoft, security, Windows 10Leave a comment

Surface Pro Update – One Month In

Posted on July 3, 2021June 18, 2021 by cynmackley

A few weeks ago, I told you about my new Surface Pro 7. I've been using that computer for a month now, so I thought I'd give you an update. My three-word verdict: I LOVE IT!

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged microsoft, surface pro 7, Windows 101 Comment

Windows 11 – What You Need To Know!

Posted on June 24, 2021 by cynmackley

Windows 11 is coming, here's what you need to know.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, New Windows, Windows 10, Windows 112 Comments

Unboxing The Surface Pro 7

Posted on June 17, 2021June 1, 2021 by cynmackley

Unboxing my Microsoft Surface Pro 7. How does it measure up?

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 10Tagged microsoft, surface pro 7, surface pro unboxing, Windows 10Leave a comment

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