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Focused Inbox is Finally Coming to Windows 10 Mail

Microsoft has expanded the testing of Focused Inbox for the Mail app in Windows 10,…

Cortana Reminders Get a Lot More Sophisticated

Cortana Reminders Get a Lot More Sophisticated

Microsoft this week began rolling out an update to Cortana that makes the personal digital…

First Steps: Scan Old Photos and Back Them Up to the Cloud

First Steps: Scan Old Photos and Back Them Up to the Cloud

Those seeking to bring their old photo collections into the digital age face numerous challenges.…

Some Thoughts About Outlook Mobile Add-Ins

Some Thoughts About Outlook Mobile Add-Ins

This week, Microsoft announced add-ins for Outlook Mobile, starting on iOS. This is an important…

OneDrive vs. Ransomware

OneDrive vs. Ransomware (Updated)

Microsoft has responded to a reader query about OneDrive and its resiliency against ransomware. And…

Tip: Secure Your Microsoft Account with Two-Step Verification

Tip: Secure Your Microsoft Account with Two-Step Verification

If you're using a Microsoft account (MSA), you need to secure it with two-step verification.…

Outlook.com Tip: Understand Your Paid Options

Outlook.com Tip: Understand Your Paid Options

While no one has ever asked to pay for Outlook.com, there are some associated paid…

Can We Trust Microsoft as a Content Provider?
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Can We Trust Microsoft as a Content Provider? (Premium)

Today, you can buy music, movies and TV shows from the Windows Store, and Microsoft…

First Steps: Use Your Microsoft Account with Window 10

First Steps: Use Your Microsoft Account with Window 10

Like its predecessor, Windows 10 lets you sign-in using your Microsoft account. But you don't…

First Steps: Use Your Microsoft Account on Your Mac

First Steps: Use Your Microsoft Account on Your Mac

While you can easily configure and use your Microsoft account on Windows, Android, and iOS,…

Tip: Turn Off Web-Based Skype Notifications

Microsoft has fixed the inability to disable Skype notification sounds in its websites, and in…

Tip: Review Your Microsoft Account's Privacy Settings

Tip: Review Your Microsoft Account’s Privacy Settings

The Microsoft account website has been overhauled with a new dashboard that lets you manage…

Thinking About Contacts Management

Thinking About Contacts Management

I'm reorganizing my contacts this week, and like any other forms of digital decluttering, it's…

First Steps: The Proper Care and Feeding of Your Microsoft Account

First Steps: The Proper Care and Feeding of Your Microsoft Account

If you're anything like me, your Microsoft account is the core of your online identity.…

First Steps: Secure Your Online Identity

First Steps: Secure Your Online Identity

Here's a New Year's Resolution to embrace: It's time to take control of your online…

2016 Year in Review

2016 Year in Review

It wasn't the best of times or the worst of times. But 2016 was a…

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