How to increase shutdown speeds in Windows 10TechRepublic - Mark Kaelin For some users, speed is everything. Eliminate the built-in delay in the Windows 10 shutdown process by performing a few strategic edits of the …
How to reduce data input and typos in ExcelTechRepublic - Susan Harkins Data entry can be boring and rife with errors—it happens to all of us. Learn three ways to reduce keystrokes and thereby errors. Most of us find …
Windows 10, three years later: Why this is as good as it getsTechRepublic - James Sanders Based on Microsoft's own track record, there's a certain statistic "sweet spot" for Windows releases, and the May 2019 update appears to be it. For …
Microsoft blocks major Windows 10 update for $1,700 flagship Surface Book 2 after bug makes GPU vanishTechRepublic - Nick Heath It is the latest machine that Microsoft has blocked from receiving the Windows 10 May 2019 update after the upgrade had unintended consequences. The …
How to use Microsoft's Sticky Notes in Windows 10, on the web, and on your mobile deviceTechRepublic - Lance Whitney Read this tutorial on how to use Microsoft's Sticky Notes in Windows 10, on the web, and on your iPhone or Android phone. Microsoft's Sticky Notes is …
How to juggle multiple apps in WindowsTechRepublic - Lance Whitney Learn how to rely on keyboard maneuvers and mouse movements to better manage multiple apps in Windows. Windows lends itself to multitasking. But …
Wannacry ransomware attack: Industry experts offer their tips for preventionTechRepublic - Scott Matteson Wannacry remains a significant threat for companies. Learn how your organization can guard against it. I wrote about the Wannacrypt ransomware attack …
How to set up a Microsoft Remote Desktop connection on an iOS or Android deviceTechRepublic - Lance Whitney Learn how to connect to a remote PC using your mobile device via Microsoft's Remote Desktop app. You can use Microsoft Remote Desktop to access and …
How will Semantic Machines and its conversational engine transform Cortana and the Bot Framework?TechRepublic - Mary Branscombe Microsoft wants to build an AI engine that can handle not just single commands but ongoing conversations on multiple topics that involve multiple …
How to securely and completely delete files in Windows 10 without third-party softwareTechRepublic - Mark Kaelin Deleting files in Windows 10 does not really delete the file. Security best practice requires deleted files to be completely overwritten more than …
What does a cloud data warehouse look like?TechRepublic - Mary Branscombe When a data warehouse can work with unstructured data and a data lake can run analytics, how do you decide which to use? It depends on how often you …
Tech news roundup: Amazon Prime Day, EA gaming service's vulnerabilities, and the basics of multicloudTechRepublic - Karen Roby This week's TechRepublic and ZDNet news stories include the brand battle between Apple and Microsoft, Word documents containing malicious links, and …
How to get Android phone notifications on your Windows 10 PCTechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome A new update to Microsoft's Your Phone app allows users to see and manage Android notifications from other Windows devices. A new update to …
How to work with multiple documents in Microsoft WordTechRepublic - Lance Whitney Learn tricks for opening, viewing, and managing multiple documents in Microsoft Word. If you ever need to view and work with multiple Microsoft Word …
How to use Excel's fill handle to make quick work of serial datesTechRepublic - Susan Harkins Don't let serial dates outsmart you when Microsoft Excel's fill handle can handle even complex series with just a few clicks. You probably use Excel's …
How to change settings so Windows 10 image snipping opens with print screenTechRepublic - Mark Kaelin The Windows 10 May 2019 Update improves the Snip & Sketch app and allows users to add image capture options to the print screen button. The Microsoft …
Gartner: "On-premises is the new legacy" in databasesTechRepublic - Matt Asay The cloud is shaking up the database market, with Amazon gaining ground on Oracle and Microsoft. Some criticize analyst firm Gartner for being …
Infographic: 40% of iPhone users would switch to Android if given a free phoneTechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome Despite the popularity of Windows 10, Apple still dominates Microsoft in terms of online searches, according to Signs.com. The brand loyalty battle …
What can you do with the Microsoft Graph?TechRepublic - Simon Bisson Working with the data from Microsoft 365 in your code and in your businesses. Early in his tenure as Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella described the …
How to use Wget to download web-based packages on WindowsTechRepublic - Jesus Vigo The popular Linux utility supports a myriad of common web protocols, making non-interactive downloads a breeze when called as background processes or …
How to work with different views in Microsoft ExcelTechRepublic - Lance Whitney You can change views in Excel depending on what you're doing and what you want to see. Learn how in this step-by-step tutorial. You may work with …
Windows 10 May 2019 Update: How to enable dark mode in any Windows appTechRepublic - Mark Kaelin With Windows 10 Version 1903, users can enable dark mode for individual apps. Under certain conditions, dark mode will be the preferred configuration …
Microsoft To-Do for Mac: The free task tracking app's standout featuresTechRepublic - Erik Eckel Microsoft's To-Do is now available for Mac. Here are the details about the free task tracking app, including which functions have not been ported to …
Microsoft's bots: From Q&A to complex conversationsTechRepublic - Simon Bisson Microsoft's growing range of AI-powered chat tools are bringing Cortana to your business. Machine learning is a powerful tool, but it's not always …
How to view your privacy settings for Microsoft Office 365TechRepublic - Lance Whitney You can and should review your privacy settings for Microsoft Office 365. Learn how in this step-by-step tutorial. Microsoft tracks your use of Office …
How to use the Alexa app in Windows 10TechRepublic - Lance Whitney You can chat with Alexa directly from your Windows 10 PC. Learn how to install, customize, and use the Alexa Windows 10 app. You can call on Amazon …
Power BI and Azure as the future of enterprise analyticsTechRepublic - Mary Branscombe Combine Power BI and the various Azure data processing services and you get the next generation of business intelligence and analytics. It's not …
How to enhance your text cursor and mouse pointer in Windows 10TechRepublic - Lance Whitney Learn how to tweak your cursor and pointer in Windows 10 so they're easier to see and find. Sometimes you can lose track of your text cursor and mouse …
How to make the PowerPoint AI fit in with your businessTechRepublic - Simon Bisson PowerPoint will soon be able to help you practice your presentation and stick to corporate guidelines even when it builds your slides for …
