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Thoughts on Windows 10

Posted on August 27, 2019July 31, 2019 by cynmackley

Thoughts on Windows 10 - the good, the bad, and the annoying.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 10Tagged microsoft, operating systems, smartphone apps, updates, windows, Windows 10, windows 74 Comments

Microsoft Security Essentials Warning

Posted on July 19, 2019July 1, 2019 by cynmackley

We troubleshoot an issue with Microsoft Security Essentials.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, Microsoft Security Essentials, securityLeave a comment

Windows 7 has 6 months to live

Posted on July 10, 2019June 29, 2019 by cynmackley

Windows 7 has 6 months to live. We look at your options.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged end of windows 7, microsoft, security, windows 7, Windows lifecycleLeave a comment

Free Office for Chrome

Posted on June 14, 2019May 13, 2019 by cynmackley

The Chrome extension that lets you use Microsoft Office for free.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Free Downloads, MS Office Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged chrome, extensions, free Office apps, microsoft, office, Office onlineLeave a comment

Microsoft: control ad preferences

Posted on May 24, 2019April 23, 2019 by cynmackley

Tips for controlling the ads that Windows displays.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged ad preferences, ads, advertising, microsoft, privacy, windowsLeave a comment

Download your Microsoft data

Posted on May 22, 2019April 23, 2019 by cynmackley

How to download an archive of everything Microsoft know about you.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Uncategorized, Using The Internet, Windows 10Tagged archive, Cortana, data, edge, microsoft, privacy, windows, Windows 101 Comment

Microsoft is deleting your eBooks

Posted on May 3, 2019April 2, 2019 by cynmackley

If you bought eBooks from the Windows store, you're out of luck. Microsoft is shutting book sales down and deleting your books.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, eReaders, Windows 10Tagged books, ebooks, edge, microsoft, windows storeLeave a comment

Microsoft most-targeted

Posted on April 16, 2019March 22, 2019 by cynmackley

If you're using Windows, hackers are targeting you. What to look out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged exploit kits, microsoft, Phishing, security, windowsLeave a comment

Windows Update History

Posted on April 2, 2019March 16, 2019 by cynmackley

Bookmark this site for help with your Windows 10 updates.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, update history, updates, Windows 10Leave a comment

Get a Microsoft App password

Posted on February 7, 2019January 19, 2019 by cynmackley

Lean how to generate app passwords in Windows.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security Help, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged app password, microsoft, security, two-factor authentication, windowsLeave a comment

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