Microsoft have changed the installation process for Windows 10 to “encourage” you to sign into the operating system with either a Microsoft Account, or a company Domain account. This means that when you perform a fresh installation of the operating system, you’ll no longer see…
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If you need to reinstall Windows 10 on your PC, laptop or tablet, then the challenge can come with having all the appropriate drivers installed, so that all your hardware just works. As an example, if your PC doesn’t include an ethernet networking socket, and…
Sometimes Store apps in Windows can malfunction, become corrupt, and in some cases simply not allow you to perform a function you want to such as removing or changing an important setting. It’s easy in Windows though to repair or even completely reset an app…
With the push towards subscription services such as Office 365 and Microsoft 365, the people who still want to purchase a stand-alone copy of Microsoft Office can sometimes feel left out, and that the product they’ve spent a lot of money on is difficult to…
Last Updated: January 2024 I got my first computer in 1981 at the tender age of 11. In fact I wanted a colouring book, I had no idea what a computer was, but within a few days I was completely hooked and never looked back. …
Two Factor Authentication (sometimes called TFA) is a brilliant way to secure your online accounts. Having a long, secure, and unique password for each service is a must, but two-factor authentication can make your accounts almost completely uncrackable. The way TFA works is that when…
Last Updated: January 2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Purchased to replace both my Surface Laptop 2 and my Surface Pro 7 and to use in my house where I do not have a desktop PC (my desktop resides in my gîte, which is an outhouse…
Last Updated: December 2021 Mike is the author of 23 books and 16 video courses on Microsoft Windows and other technology subjects. These vary from beginner guides, such as his Windows 11 Made Easy and Beginning Windows 10 titles, to specialist titles like The Green IT…
Last Updated: July 2023 Mike Halsey was first awarded as a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) in the Windows category in 2011. He currently holds the “Windows and Devices for IT” MVP award (he has been awarded for thirteen consecutive years) and was awarded as…
Prepare for Exam 70-687—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows 8 setup and support. Designed for experienced IT Professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured…