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PowerPoint Presenter Coach: Expanded availability & feedback

In 2019, Microsoft introduced the Presenter Coach feature in PowerPoint to help users give better presentations, be these in person or virtually. Using artificial intelligence, this feature gives you pointers on how to improve your pitch, pacing, word choice, and much more. It was initially available only in PowerPoint for the web, but this year,… Continue reading PowerPoint Presenter Coach: Expanded availability & feedback

Here’s how to get rid of ads in File Explorer

Getting a slew of ads on your computer screen while you’re working can be both distracting and annoying. If you’re using Windows 10 on your PC, laptop, or Surface Pro, you might have seen ads pop up in File Explorer and are not happy about it. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to get rid of… Continue reading Here’s how to get rid of ads in File Explorer

File Explorer without ads: A quick guide

You will see notifications and ads on Windows, regardless of the version you’re using. Some users don’t mind them, but others do. Even on File Explorer, you will see ads. You’ve probably wondered if there’s any way to remove them. We’ve got some good news for you: there is. Why are users getting these ads?… Continue reading File Explorer without ads: A quick guide

Follow these steps to remove ads in File Explorer

Seeing ads while browsing the internet is normal, and many people are used to it. But others prefer seeing as few ads as possible. Windows 10 users may be particularly annoyed to see ads in an unusual place: File Explorer. Not to worry, Windows users — here’s the solution to that problem. Why are users… Continue reading Follow these steps to remove ads in File Explorer

The benefits of hosted Microsoft Exchange for your business

Servers can host almost every type of business program, with email being one of the most common. Businesses commonly install email servers on-site and use Microsoft Exchange as their software. But if you’re looking to save on infrastructure costs, consider hosted Exchange. Here’s what you need to know. What is Microsoft Exchange? Microsoft Exchange is… Continue reading The benefits of hosted Microsoft Exchange for your business

How can hosted Microsoft Exchange help businesses?

Microsoft Exchange is widely considered to be one of the best email and office support programs for on-premises servers. If you’re looking for a new email server solution, you’ve probably come across hosted Exchange. But what is it and how can it help? Let’s take a look. What is Microsoft Exchange? Microsoft Exchange is a… Continue reading How can hosted Microsoft Exchange help businesses?

Hosted Microsoft Exchange: What you need to know

Many businesses rely on at least one server — typically Microsoft Exchange — to host their email platform. Some companies, however, don’t have enough room on-site for a server. Hosted Exchange solves this dilemma. Let’s take a closer look at how it can help your business. What is Microsoft Exchange? Microsoft Exchange is a messaging… Continue reading Hosted Microsoft Exchange: What you need to know

Setting up Windows 10 on your laptop

Now that you bought a new laptop, you may think that all you have to do is go through Windows 10’s setup. But that’s not true. Your computer is not technically ready for action until you do some customization. Let’s get the ball rolling with the following tips. 1. Set up how your device checks… Continue reading Setting up Windows 10 on your laptop

Configuring Windows 10 on your laptop

If you just bought a new laptop, then it probably has Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system pre-installed. Windows 10 is packed with some interesting features you can fully maximize by following these tips. 1. Set up how your device checks for updates Your new laptop should check for updates automatically, but you can also do… Continue reading Configuring Windows 10 on your laptop

How to install Windows 10 on your laptop

Unboxing a new Windows 10 laptop is exciting, but before you start using it, there are a few things you need to do. You can ask a technician for help in setting up your new device, but here are a few things you can do on your own. 1. Set up how your device checks… Continue reading How to install Windows 10 on your laptop