As the holidays roll in, it’s not just holiday jingles you should be tuning into—it's also time to hit the pause button on your work tech. We know how Microsoft tools weave their digital fingers into every nook and cranny of your professional life. But unless you’re ready to invite Teams calls...
Ah, the holidays—a time for unwrapping gifts, indulging in festive treats, and of course, evading work emails with a vengeance. But let’s be real here, unshackling ourselves from our Microsoft-driven workflows isn’t as simple as slamming the laptop shut. Between pesky notifications from Teams...
I have one HP 3050A J611 that ran faultlessly for the last 3 years. The last update bricked it. Not totally as I still have communication to it but it will print nothing. I can send it jobs and delete them from the print que (?) fine. I went to MS driver offers, no joy.
I noticed that as I send...
In today’s world, where digital data is paramount, understanding how to effectively back up and restore your information is not just beneficial—it's essential. With Microsoft's latest enhancements, Windows Backup has become a robust tool for safeguarding your files, settings, and applications...
Overview of the Outage
In a disheartening turn of events for Microsoft 365 users, a widespread outage on December 10, 2024, severely hindered access to important services like Outlook and OneDrive. Reports indicate that various users across the globe faced significant difficulties in utilizing...
In a potentially alarming trend for users of Microsoft’s cloud-based services, the tech giant recently encountered yet another significant outage, disrupting vital services like Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive. The incident, which occurred on December 10, 2024, marks Microsoft’s second major...
On the morning of December 10, 2024, yet another wave of frustration rolled through the Microsoft 365 user community. An outage left countless users grappling with access issues to essential web-based applications such as Outlook and OneDrive. If you were one of those left scratching your head...
In a frustrating turn of events, Microsoft 365 services, including popular platforms like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, have faced significant disruptions, impacting users worldwide. As tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike depend heavily on these services for communication and...
On the morning of December 10, 2024, Microsoft 365 users encountered significant disruptions as a wave of outages hit the platform. Complaints flooded in, with users expressing their exasperation over the inability to access key applications such as Outlook, OneDrive, and several others crucial...
Microsoft is set to elevate the capabilities of Copilot within OneDrive, allowing users to engage in meaningful dialogues about the images stored in their cloud-based storage. This new feature promises not only to change how we interact with our collections of photos and documents but also...
Devices - We use a Windows 11 Home laptop, a Chromebook, 2 iPhones and a Samsung Android smartphone.
For easy access from all of them, is the "passworded vault" in MS OneDrive an OK place to store passwords? For a simple peasant solution, not involving more software to learn about?
Or is there...
So, you’ve finally decided to upgrade to a shiny new Windows PC. You’re excited about the blazing fast boot times, buttery-smooth multitasking, and all those new features. But then reality sinks in—what about all those files on your old PC? The photos from your last vacation, the endless trove...
When it comes to safeguarding your precious data—be it family photos, professional documents, or crucial applications—you simply cannot afford to take shortcuts. Microsoft offers several backup solutions for Windows users, and each caters to different needs. If you've ever found yourself staring...
Introduction
Attention, OneDrive packrats and SharePoint hoarders! Microsoft is implementing new storage limits for select Microsoft 365 services starting on December 10, 2024. According to announcements like the one from the University of Cincinnati, this shift is part of Microsoft's broader...
Hold on to your hard drives, folks! Microsoft is tightening up the storage belt for its Microsoft 365 services, and it’s time for both new users and current account holders to take notice. Beginning Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Microsoft will implement storage quotas for several key services...
Microsoft is cooking up some significant upgrades for Windows 11, and this time, they're focusing on enhancing usability and tackling long-standing irritations. If you've ever used File Explorer tabs on Windows and wondered why they aren’t as user-friendly as browser tabs, brace yourself—change...
In a world where convenience often meets annoyance, the recent outcry over the "Start Backup" feature in Windows 11 has become a hot topic among users. If you've ever navigated to your Pictures or Documents folder and felt an uninvited presence in the form of a "Start Backup" link—well, you're...
Published: November 25, 2024
In a move that will likely be met with cheers from many Windows 11 users, Microsoft is set to introduce a new option that allows users to turn off the pesky “Start Backup” message in File Explorer. This feature has been a source of frustration for users who prefer...
As technology evolves, so does the need for user-friendly interfaces, especially in systems that serve as the backbone of daily computing like Windows 11. A recent update to Windows 11's File Explorer has introduced features that could potentially transform the way users interact with file...
Microsoft made some monumental moves with its Moment 4 update for Windows 11, but not all updates are created equal when it comes to user satisfaction. While shiny new features like a modernized File Explorer address bar earned nods of approval, another addition—a relentless stream of OneDrive...