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General Discussion / How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free.
« on: June 25, 2025, 12:09:47 AM »
How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options:

Don't want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there is a catch.

Ed Bott, ZDNet Senior Contributing Editor: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-get-windows-10-extended-security-updates-for-free-2-options/

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General Discussion / ZDNet: SMS 2-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead.
« on: June 18, 2025, 11:01:37 AM »
Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead.

Written by Lance Whitney, Contributor: https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-sms-two-factor-authentication-codes-arent-safe-and-what-to-use-instead/

Security Keys:  https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-security-key/

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General Discussion / Is your Microsoft account passwordless yet?
« on: May 23, 2025, 07:51:33 PM »
Is your Microsoft account passwordless yet? Why it (probably) should be and how to do it right.

Ed Bott, Senior Contributing Editor, ZDNet.com:  https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-your-microsoft-account-passwordless-yet-why-it-probably-should-be-and-how-to-do-it-right/

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General Discussion / Save the reinstall options for Windows10 on a CD or flashdrive.
« on: May 15, 2025, 05:02:00 PM »
If you still use Windows 10, you should do this NOW! 

YouTube's "Ask Your Computer Guy":  https://youtu.be/2Tvl4TC7DXQ?t=325

The Media Creation Tool could also be a useful protective/convenience measure for Windows 11 users.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-download-official-windows-11-iso-files-and/09be322d-fba0-4560-88dc-71dcf707f18d


I will continue with Windows 10 on both Desktop Computers at $30.00 per year. I might decide to buy a laptop with Windows 11 for now.
   

 

 
   

   

 

 
   

   

   

 

 
   
     

 

   
     

     

   


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General Discussion / Options for Windows 10 Computers that cannot upgrade to WIN11.
« on: May 12, 2025, 02:55:52 PM »
Ed Bott, ZDNet: Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are your options before it all ends in 5 months.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/cant-upgrade-your-windows-10-pc-here-are-you-options-before-it-all-ends-in-5-months/

Evidently, the paid-for security updates will still be available for up to three years. This would seem to be a preferred option to scrapping a well-functioning Windows 10 PC.

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General Discussion / Why Google seems to be losing its iron grip on search.
« on: May 06, 2025, 11:42:43 AM »
Why Google seems to be losing its iron grip on search.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols: https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-google-seems-to-be-losing-its-iron-grip-on-search-and-what-i-use-now-instead/

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General Discussion / Another possible workaround for Windows 10 computers, Chrome OS Flex:
« on: April 18, 2025, 01:14:31 PM »
Another possible workaround for Windows 10 computers - Google's Chrome OS Flex:

ZDNet, Stephen Vaughan-Nichols: https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-windows-10-pc-isnt-dead-yet-this-os-from-google-can-revive-it/

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General Discussion / How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11.
« on: April 15, 2025, 10:49:09 AM »
How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 now.

Ed Bott, ZDNET: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-now/

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General Discussion / Five options for Windows 10 computers for the October end of Microsoft support.
« on: April 14, 2025, 10:28:11 AM »
Five options for Windows 10 computers for the October end of Microsoft support.

Ed Bott, ZDnet: https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-pc-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-and-6-months-to-take-action/

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General Discussion / Pointers on setting up Windows 11.
« on: March 14, 2025, 11:51:45 PM »
Ed Bott of ZDNet.com article: 6 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 - and why you should too.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/6-things-i-always-do-after-setting-up-windows-11-and-why-you-should-too/

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General Discussion / The best smartwatches you can buy: Expert tested - ZDNet.
« on: March 04, 2025, 11:02:54 AM »
The best smartwatches you can buy: Expert tested - ZDNet

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-smartwatch/

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General Discussion / The best mechanical keyboards: Expert tested - ZDNet.
« on: March 04, 2025, 10:41:34 AM »
The best mechanical keyboards: Expert tested - ZDNet

https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-office/best-mechanical-keyboard/

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General Discussion / Charger evaluation by ZDNet.com
« on: February 10, 2025, 05:29:23 PM »
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Senior Contributing Editor for ZDNet: "I took apart this cheap 600W charger to test its claims. What I found inside was not right."


https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-took-apart-this-cheap-600w-charger-to-test-its-claims-what-i-found-inside-was-not-right/

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General Discussion / Microsoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year-here's how much.
« on: September 13, 2024, 10:50:44 AM »
Microsoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here's how much:

A subscription for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates will be shockingly expensive for businesses. For educators, the cost is just a few bucks. But what about consumers?

Ed Bott:  https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-will-start-charging-for-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-how-much

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General Discussion / More Mini PCs to consider.
« on: August 28, 2024, 04:12:17 PM »
The best mini PCs you can buy: Expert recommended by ZDNet.com.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-mini-pc/

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