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Microsoft set to discontinue Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft has begun emailing Microsoft 365 subscribers to inform them that Microsoft Publisher will be discontinued on 1st October 2026. This marks the end of support for the desktop‑publishing app after 35 years. In this post, we’ll look at why Microsoft is retiring Publisher, what will happen after the end‑of‑support date, and the best alternatives…
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Microsoft apps for enhancing your productivity
Keeping on top of tasks can often be challenging. The good news is, there are tools available to help you manage your tasks and help keep you organised. I have written this article to help shed some light on tools that are available that can hopefully help you manage your tasks in your day-to-day world.…
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Focus session in Windows
Working on a computer at home can have its challenges. Often, we get distracted by notifications from apps that appear on the screen when we are in the middle of doing something. We could find ourselves working too much and forget to have a break which results in us getting less productive over time. In…
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Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge
This article walks you through how to use the Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge.
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Achieved the Windows Insider MVP award
My accomplishment for 2022. Have been awarded the Windows Insider MVP award – 2023
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Keeping your accounts secure using Edge
This article will provide tips on how to keep passwords secure with Microsoft Edge.
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Turning off the MSN Newsfeed & Content in Microsoft Edge
Learn how to turn off the MSN Newsfeed and content in Edge
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Error 0x8019019a on Windows 10 Mail App
This post is about troubleshooting the Windows Mail app on Windows 10 when you get the error code: 0x8019019a
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Connecting your Microsoft Account to Minecraft
This is one question that seems to crop up from time to time. People who are playing Minecraft on Xbox and Windows do not seem to have this problem. Mainly because Xbox is integrated into the operating system. However, those on Nintendo, and PlayStation have to link their accounts to their Microsoft Account. This guide…
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Microsoft offers special Partner offer
Microsoft offers Special Partner offers for those who have an active subscription of Microsoft 365. Giving you more for your money. You can read about these offers, and how they work, in this blog post.
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Installing Extensions in Microsoft Edge
The new Microsoft Edge browser allows you to install extensions from Google Play and Microsoft Edge store. If you want to learn how to install extensions from either of these stores, this article will be a good place to start.
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Updating Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
The Edge browser does not relay on Windows updates to update the web browser. This allows Edge to be updated more frequently. This article will walk you though how to install updates for the Edge browser.
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Saving Passwords on Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
Microsoft Edge stores passwords for sites you frequently visit which make it easier for you to keep track of passwords you use when visiting sites. This article will explain how passwords are saved on Microsoft Edge and how you can update these saved passwords.
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Managing saved passwords on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft has made vast improvements to where passwords are stored and how they can be accessed across devices. Passwords used to be stored in the browsers password manager which could have been accessed via the browser’s settings. However, with more people asking for the passwords to be accessed from other apps such as the Authenticator…
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Xbox App now called Xbox Companion App
Some of you have probably realised that the Xbox App has changed its name to Xbox Companion App. It does the same thing as the Xbox App, but there are some new features!
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Xbox Games with Gold – July
With summer in full swing here in the UK. Most of our time is spent enjoying the nights outside. However, for those nights where the sun is far too hot for us to enjoy, Xbox have our backs with the Awesome line-up of games for July!
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Spring Creators Update – New features coming!
While we are just getting started with Spring. Microsoft is going to be rolling out the Spring Creators Update for millions of Windows 10 devices around the globe. With this update, we will be seeing more features for us to use – or play around with, if your like me! Why not get a head…
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Xbox Games with Gold – May 2018
While Summer is nearly upon us. It has been a hot start of May! This month Xbox have got some sweet Games lined up for us in May. Want to find out what they are? Well then, cast your eyes on this:
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How to create a Hyperlink in Microsoft Office Word
In Microsoft Office your able to create links to other documents and web pages in Microsoft Office. This guide will walk you though how to do this step by step with pictures so you can see exactly what I am talking about.
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Xbox Games with Gold – April 2018
Easter has not been a good start, for those of us who are living in the UK, so it will probably be a time to sit back and play online. However, looking at our game collection may put us off for a bit. Its a good job Xbox have us sorted with this months line-up…
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Troubleshoot Error (0x409) 0x80070422 on Xbox App
Introduction If your using the Xbox App on Windows 10, you may get a sign in error like this: (0x409) 0x80070422. This indicates that some of the services the Xbox App uses have not been enabled, or not working properly. Thus results with this error code, and you will also notice your unable to sign…
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How to change AutoPlay settings in Windows 10
In this article I will be guiding you through the process of changing the AutoPlay settings in Windows 10. For those of you who learn better with videos, I have attached my YouTube video here as well.
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What are Live Tiles on Windows 10 and 8
I have come across a few people, who I help in person, and on this community (As well as many others). This is often the question I get asked. This is why I have created this article, to help you understand Live Tiles and how they are supposed to behave. Contents: What are Live Tiles?…
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Changing your profile picture in the Xbox Companion App
Now, this is news that everyone has been waiting for. The ability to change your picture to a custom picture in the Xbox One App! This article will outline, step by step, how to change your profile picture on the Xbox App, for use on Xbox Live. It will walk you though the Xbox App,…
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