In today’s digital landscape, cloud storage is more than just a convenience—it’s an essential component of modern computing. Whether you’re a professional reliant on Windows for work or a casual user safeguarding precious memories, selecting the right cloud storage service can make all the...
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Botspot’s BVM: Bringing Lightning-Fast Windows 11 to Raspberry Pi
In a world where innovative shortcuts frequently reshape our computing experiences, one project is making waves among Windows enthusiasts and hardware tinkerers alike. Botspot’s BVM is transforming the long-held dream of running...
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There’s a fresh breeze blowing through the digital corridors of Windows 11, and with the arrival of KB5055629, even the most jaded IT pros might just raise an eyebrow—and possibly, a celebratory cup of strong coffee. Microsoft, forever dedicated to reimagining life’s simplest tasks as clickably...
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Despite the looming sunset on Windows 10 support, Microsoft isn’t content to simply stroll off into that good night—oh no, it’s squeezing in a spree of updates for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 that would make even the busiest bees blush. The company has rolled out recent updates laser-focused...
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Once upon a time in the heady mid-2000s, when "syncing" most often involved losing your MP3 player’s USB cable, Dropbox emerged like a shining beacon for digital hoarders everywhere. It practically invented the art of making file sharing look easy, walked hand-in-hand with Box as the cool kids...
For anyone chained to a Windows 11 PC and an Android phone, the prospect of seamless integration between these two digital lifelines used to be the stuff of pipe dreams. Today, thanks to the ever-evolving Phone Link app—formerly known as Your Phone—courtesy of the busy bees at Microsoft, the...
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It began with a whisper on the digital wind: “Enjoy Classic Teams while you still can.” For those who’ve built their workflows on Microsoft’s flagship collaboration platform, the writing has been on the wall for a while. We’ve seen the glimmer of new Teams beckoning from the App Store and the...
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If you blink, you might just miss Windows 11 becoming a whole new beast all over again.
Five More New Features of Windows 11 That Actually Matter (and Might Even Delight You)
Windows 11 updates have a reputation: they arrive quietly, but the ripple effects can be anything but subtle. With each...
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It started with a quest for simplicity—a search for some digital duct tape that could bind together the islands of productivity scattered across two laptops on my cluttered desk. In an age when the lines between devices blur for everything except actually getting them to work together...
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Fundamental question on best practice to allocate space for multiple shares (RAID6 array with 72 TB usable):
1) Initialize as one large volume and set up separate folder shares on this large volume?
2) Chop the 72 TB into smaller volumes - possibly aligning shares with volumes.
I initially...
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Microsoft Teams Faces Major File Sharing Outage: What Went Wrong and How Users Are Coping
In the fast-paced world of digital collaboration, Microsoft Teams has become a linchpin for businesses, educational institutions, and organizations worldwide. However, an unexpected outage has recently put...
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Microsoft Elevates OneDrive for Web with PDF Compression and People View Enhancements
Microsoft continues to refine its cloud storage flagship, OneDrive, particularly its web interface, by introducing two significant features that promise to boost productivity and streamline file management...
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Microsoft Teams File Sharing Outage Signals Growing Strains on Microsoft's Cloud Reliability
In a development that has caught the attention of thousands of users globally, Microsoft Teams—the cornerstone collaboration tool for many organizations—has recently faced a significant file sharing...
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Microsoft 365 has long been the trusty workhorse for productivity on Windows, whether you’re drafting a proposal in Word, crunching numbers in Excel, or coordinating projects via Outlook. But as free alternatives such as LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice continue to improve, many Windows users...
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Windows 11 build 26200.5518 is making its presence known on the Windows Insider Dev Channel with a host of exciting and practical enhancements. This update is not just another routine roll-out—it brings key features designed to streamline daily tasks, boost productivity, and reflect feedback...
I'm considering replacing my 10-year old Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 platform with a new server - hardware and OS. This is for home use only.
Since I'm building the machine myself, I'm looking to purchase a Windows Server 2022 Essentials license - I haven't found a source for this and...
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Six Exciting Rumored Enhancements for Windows 11's Next Major Update
Microsoft may be gearing up to refresh Windows 11 with a set of enticing improvements that promise to enhance both functionality and aesthetics. With the Windows Insider community buzzing about potential changes, one recent...
Microsoft is once again shaking up the spreadsheet scene this March 2025 with an exciting set of updates to Excel. Although the update cycle is a bit quieter than the AI-fueled frenzy of February 2024, this month’s features cater to a broad user base—from enterprise pros to casual users, and...
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 update is promising to shake things up for its users with a host of new features and design adjustments. Among the most notable changes are an innovative file-sharing tool, an overhauled Start Menu, and the introduction of built-in advertisements. In this article...
Microsoft’s optional cumulative update KB5052093 for Windows 11 24H2 is now rolling out—and it’s stirring up conversation among Windows enthusiasts. This update, which moves your system to Windows 11 Build 26100.3323, introduces a mix of user interface enhancements and subtle promotional nudges...