Auteur: Hans Le Roy

Microsoft Defender has stronger protections you probably aren’t using

Microsoft Defender has stronger protections you probably aren’t using https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-defender-has-stronger-protections-you-probably-arent-using/ Memory Integrity. Hidden until I changed a BIOS setting LSA protection. One more layer for your login Smart App Control. Upgraded PCs used to be locked out Controlled folder access. Handy against ransomware, with one catch Potentially unwanted app blocking.

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I replaced Google Drive with a self-hosted cloud and the freedom is worth it: Nextcloud

I replaced Google Drive with a self-hosted cloud and the freedom is worth it https://www.makeuseof.com/i-replaced-google-drive-with-selfhosted-nextcloud/ I’m done with Google Drive. This is why I walked away from Google Drive The setup stress. Setting up Nextcloud on Linux Mint was surprisingly doable (with caveats) My Nextcloud experience. Here’s what works and

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7 Excel tools that are more useful than learning another formula

7 Excel tools that are more useful than learning another formula https://www.makeuseof.com/excel-tools-more-useful-than-functions/ Data Form: A simpler way to work with wide tables Watch Window: See what’s changing without jumping around Evaluate Formula: Take the guesswork out of complex formulas Sheet Views: Because not everyone needs the same view Speak Cells: Sometimes it’s easier to

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I stopped using passwords because I found a safer and simpler alternative

I stopped using passwords because I found a safer and simpler alternative https://www.makeuseof.com/i-stopped-using-passwords-because-i-found-safer-simpler-alternative/ What is a passkey, and how is it better than a password? Understanding the cryptographic handshake Passkeys are safe even if you lose your device. Multiple keys for the same account How to create and store passkeys.

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I tried replacing Notion, Miro, and Obsidian with one app, and it nearly replaced my whole workflow

I tried replacing Notion, Miro, and Obsidian with one app, and it nearly replaced my whole workflow https://www.makeuseof.com/replacing-notion-miro-obsidian-with-one-app-replaced-whole-workflow/ Notion’s blocks, minus the vendor lock-in: Local workspaces work offline, syncing is optional One document, two views, zero copy-pasting: Brainstorming and drafting are the same data now AFFiNE handles projects, Obsidian still wins on

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I turned my Android phone into a full desktop PC with an open-source app: Android-Dex

I turned my Android phone into a full desktop PC with an open-source app https://www.makeuseof.com/turned-my-android-phone-into-desktop-pc-with-open-source-app/ GitHub – Shrey113/Android-Dex: Universal Samsung DeX alternative for all Android devices. Run Android apps on Windows, Linux & macOS with resizable windows, advanced FPS gaming controls, and high-performance wireless ADB mirroring. · GitHub https://github.com/Shrey113/Android-Dex

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Your Excel sheets keep lagging because of these 3 formulas

Your Excel sheets keep lagging because of these 3 formulas https://www.makeuseof.com/excel-sheets-keep-lagging-because-of-these-formulas/ Formulas with volatile functions. There’s a reason the pros use them sparingly Legacy array formulas. Processing array formulas is not always so simple Lookup formulas. They’re convenient but can be expensive Unlock the power of a fast Excel sheet  

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I stopped using PivotTables in Excel because I found something better

I stopped using PivotTables in Excel because I found something better https://www.makeuseof.com/excel-pivot-tables-better-alternative/ Meet Excel’s PivotCharts The smarter side of PivotTables Building your first PivotChart No formulas, just drag and drop Make PivotCharts your own Colors, styles, and chart types Interactive filtering with PivotCharts It makes data exploration way easier When

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I rebuilt the same Excel report every month for 3 years — Power Query turned it into one refresh button

I rebuilt the same Excel report every month for 3 years — Power Query turned it into one refresh button https://www.makeuseof.com/rebuild-the-same-excel-report-with-power-query/ Breaking the copy-paste cycle. If you’re still combining files manually every month, there’s a better way From multiple files to one refreshable report. Set it up once, drop in the new

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Windows 11 finally has everything you need to clean your PC, no third-party apps required

Windows 11 finally has everything you need to clean your PC, no third-party apps required https://www.makeuseof.com/i-use-these-x-built-in-windows-tools-instead-of-pc-cleanup-software/ Storage Sense cleans up junk on autopilot Recycle Bin, temporary files, and Downloads folder clutter, cleared on a schedule Disk Cleanup fills the gap Storage Sense leaves Windows Update leftovers and Delivery Optimization files

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I didn’t expect PowerPoint to replace this much of my image-editing workflow

I didn’t expect PowerPoint to replace this much of my image-editing workflow https://www.makeuseof.com/didnt-expect-powerpoint-to-replace-this-much-image-editing-workflow/ PowerPoint’s image editor opens on the slide The context switch was always the expensive part Remove background clears a busy backdrop No export round trip for a single cutout Erase and Move rebuild the background Two fixes

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These Windows features feel like magic, but you’re not using them

These Windows features feel like magic, but you’re not using them https://www.makeuseof.com/these-windows-features-feel-like-magic-but-youre-not-using-them/ PowerPoint’s image editor opens on the slide The context switch was always the expensive part Remove background clears a busy backdrop No export round trip for a single cutout Erase and Move rebuild the background Two fixes that

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