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Top Ten Windows 10 Tools

Windows 10 Tools. There are many cool things you can do with Windows 10 to make your work day easier and better. But, you have to learn them. Sunday is a good day to practice. My favorite is Timeline, which, with a click, brings up all of your recent Windows. Want to go back, just point and click. This tool is as close as pressing the Windows key and the Tab key simultaneously. Try it. Then, read this article to find out the other cool things you can do with your machine. You can do it, power user. Power to the people.

Saturday Project - Make Your Windows 10 Computer More Secure

Windows 10 Security Tips. We live in a dangerous world. And, our computers can look like open house doors to cybercriminals. Make no mistake, cybercrime is a thing, and anyone who connects to the Internet is a potential victim. The best defense is to make it difficult for all but  a targeted attack to succeed. Microsoft doesn't just update its OS to bring you more features. As security risks pop up, the coders make changes to prevent attacks. These efforts are useless if you aren't proactive about keeping your system up to date. This goes for all of the software you use. When you go on the Internet, you need to be proactive about setting up two factor authentication, and then augmenting that with a third layer if you can. Set up a log in password at the Windows opening screen. Set your computer to automatically log off if you are away from it for more than a few minutes. A simple password will prevent curious and criminal bystanders from accessing your files if you are away from your desk. Install Malwarbytes or a similar anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-ransomware program. They will prevent most malicious websites from being accessed. Always remember, that you are responsible for your own security in an increasingly dangerous world. Ignore security at your own peril.

If It's Wednesday, I Want To Play God

God Mode.. You know who you are. You want power. You want ultimate power. You want to be able to control your Windows 10 computer functions, in every way. Well, there is a not so secret command in Windows 10 that will bring every little nook and cranny power over the system front and center. It gives you a Master Control Panel that allows you to control everything, and I mean everything. So, flex those computer muscles, and pretend you are all powerful. I won't tell.

Holiday Fun - Clean Up Your Windows 10 Computer

25-hidden-tricks-inside-windows-10  Surprise. You know that almost no one gets much done this week. We are all coming down from Xmas and gearing up for New Years. The last week of the year can be really busy for a few of us, with the end of the year deadline. But, most of us are just going through the motions. So, use that time to tune up your computer, Windows 10 users. Clean out the detritus you have accumulated over the year. Back up your essential files and data to a USB drive and put the drive in a safe place. Then, repeat. You want two or more backups. Learn some keyboard shortcuts. They can save a lot of pointing and clicking. Install a good anti-virus program. I recommend Malwarebytes, which includes anti-ransomware software now. There are many more here to occupy your time this week. Check them out. You know who you are. You know that you are sleepwalking through the week between Xmas and New Years. Trying to concentrate on work today is a fool's errand. Unless you are in an end of the year deadline nightmare, finding focus will be next to impossible. So, why not have fun with it? Check out some Windows 10 tips and tricks sites, and learn how to be more efficient and productive in the New Year? Trust me. It will be fun.

Why Does Microsoft Want You To Use A Microsoft Account?

How to Switch to a Local User Account on Windows 10. Microsoft has made it more and more difficult to detach from the Microsoft ecosystem in order to use Windows 10. But, many of us rebel against forced action by authority, even if it may be good for us. It is demonstrably easier to use a Microsoft account in Windows 10, and you can sync your preferences across all devices. But, I already do that with Google. Why should I bow to the man, and do what it wants? If you want to rebel, and keep Microsoft out of your business, then a local account is your best bet. Here's how to switch. Power to the people.

Your Phone Companion - Finally You Can Make Phone Calls

Your Phone Companion - Link to Windows - Apps on Google Play. Finally, the Your Phone Windows app can do what phones are supposed to do, make calls. For some time, a connection with Android phones permitted viewing of photos, sending and receiving texts, and so forth, has been available while working on the notebook or desktop. Now, an update permits the user to make calls from the notebook. Very cool.

Time Is Money - Speed Up That Computer

Windows 10 quick tips: 13 ways to speed up your PC | Computerworld. You know who you are. You never back up your data. You never install computer updates. You never check computer properties and clean up unused programs or data. You don't look at ways to make your computer run faster. In short, you treat your computer like some people treat their cars. They don't check tire pressure, change the oil, keep it clean, and so forth. Then, when the computer starts sputtering, slows down, or otherwise breaks down, you blame the computer instead of the person using it. Saturday is a good day to get your act together. So, clean out the Recycle Bin, turn off file indexing, update your programs and drivers, delete unused Programs, and generally do some computer Spring Cleaning. You will be glad you did. I promise. I am FutureLawyer.

Windows 10 Clipboard - Speed Up Your Document Production

Copy and paste across Windows 10 devices using cloud clipboard | Windows Community. Lawyers create documents, correspondence, and more every single day, multiple times during the day. We do this these days working in Windows, and Word Processors and Document Assembly programs. Perhaps the most useful tool in my arsenal is the ability to cut and paste, copy and paste, and otherwise reuse blocks of text from one document to the other. Windows 10 Clipboard can organize, store, and provide the ability to reuse text blocks to this activity, and make you more productive. What's in your computer arsenal?

Microsoft Tips For Fun And Profit

Microsoft Tips. Are you spending enough time honing your computer skills by mining the many and varied ways that your computer and Windows can be used to have fun and be more productive? Increasing your computer skills will make you a more productive lawyer, and will turn into more dollars in the firm bank account. You can start learning here. Just learn one new thing a day, and you will find yourself being called an expert soon. How do you think the FutureLawyer started? Osmosis is reserved for biological transfer. Computer knowledge requires brain power and work. Now, get to work.

Microsoft And Samsung Join Forces

As a dedicated Samsung phone user, I am pleased that Microsoft is making the connection with Samsung devices more robust. Not being reliant on Google apps for phone specific tasks creates competition, and the new YourPhone app is pretty cool. I love the new ability to send an operating phone screen to Windows for desktop access to the phone apps as long as both devices are connected to the same WiFi network. I can't wait until the DeX interface makes this possible without a USB cable connection. Here is YourPhone running on my system. Any Android app is now accessible on my desktop.