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How to combine multiple PDF files into one document on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can combine multiple PDF files into one file, but you can only perform this task with third-party tools, and in this guide, I’ll recommend and explain two of them. If you usually scan documents with your multi-function printer to your computer, you would probably end up with one PDF file for each page of a document,…
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OpenAI fears irreparable harm from Musk, files countersuit – Computerworld
The company has argued the move is necessary to secure up to $40 billion in funding, a process it aims to finalize by year-end. The case is set to go to trial in spring 2026. “The risk of future, irreparable harm from Musk’s unlawful conduct is acute, and the risk that that conduct continues is high,” OpenAI wrote in the…
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Windows 11 tests sharing apps screen and files with Copilot AI
Copilot on Windows 11 is testing OS-level integration that would allow you to share your favourite apps’ screen with Copilot. This feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the United States, and it might sound like a creepy idea because it basically means Copilot can see what you are doing on your screen—if you choose to share it with…
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How to search your files using Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can now use the Copilot app to find, open, and ask questions about the files stored on your computer, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to get started with this feature. What’s file search on Copilot? On Copilot, file search is a feature that helps you find and open files, similar to Windows…
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4 Ways to See Previews of Files Without Opening Them on Windows 11
Summary One way to preview files is by opening File Explorer, clicking View > Preview Pane, and selecting a file on the list. Another way is to get the free QuickLook app that offers the macOS-like preview feature. You can make the file icons bigger to preview them by selecting View > Extra Large Icons, and you can also use…
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How to backup and restore files, apps, settings using OneDrive on Windows 11
UPDATED 3/27/2025: On Windows 11, you can use the “Windows Backup” settings (or app) to back up your files, settings, credentials, and apps to the cloud, which you can then restore on a new computer or clean installation, and in this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this setup. Windows Backup is a collection of features that allows you to…
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23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers advised to delete DNA data
California-based genetic testing provider 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets following years of financial struggles. 23andMe has been providing direct-to-consumer DNA testing services since November 2007 to customers who send a saliva sample and receive a report on their ancestry and genetic predispositions. Since then, 23andMe has sold over 15 million DNA testing kits.…
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23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down
DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to help the company sell itself after years of financial difficulties. Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe’s co-founder and CEO, announced on X that she has resigned with immediate effect to become an independent bidder for the company, with chief financial and accounting officer Joe Selsavage stepping in as interim CEO. “After…
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Notepad app gets Recent files and Summarize AI features on Windows 11
Notepad is getting an update that includes two new features, including Recent files and Summarize. Microsoft is now testing these features for devices enrolled in the Dev and Canary Channels of the Windows Insider Program. Recent files for Notepad The “Recent” feature is a simple entry in the “File” menu that allows you to reopen recently closed files without having…
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Microsoft 365 apps will prompt users to back up files in OneDrive
Starting mid-March 2025, Microsoft will start prompting users of its Microsoft 365 apps for Windows to back up their files to OneDrive. These prompts will be displayed in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, encouraging users to enroll in OneDrive Known Folder Move (KFM). As the company explains in a new Microsoft 365 Message Center entry, they’ll first roll out in public…
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