#1096 - What Happens If I Don't Update to Windows 11?
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What Happens If I Don't Update to Windows 11?
An assortment of things over time.
Thinking of skipping or delaying Windows 11? You can keep using Windows 10 safely, but changes are inevitable. From security updates to app support, here's what happens if you stay put. Learn how long you can expect things to keep working before problems appear.
Why Do System Cleanup Utilities Report So Many Errors on a Supposedly Clean System?
To quote Admiral Akbar: "It's a trap!"
Some system cleaners cry wolf, showing scary error counts to pressure you into buying. Others disagree on what counts as "dirty." I'll unpack the scare tactics, the lack of standards, and the risks of using these utilities, plus safer ways to keep your PC running smoothly.
Read: Why Do System Cleanup Utilities Report So Many Errors on a Supposedly Clean System?
Gmail Is Removing "Check Mail From Other Accounts"
Google gives, and Google takes away.
Gmail is taking away the handy "Check mail from other accounts" feature in 2026. If you use it to manage multiple email accounts in one place (Gmail), you'll need an alternative approach. I'll cover what's changing, why it matters, and the options you have left before your mail disappears.
How Do I Send an Email to Many People?
Without looking like a spammer, that is.
Want to email a big group without looking like a spammer or getting blocked? I'll show you why the usual tricks don't work well and walk you through safer, smarter ways to send group emails, from simple groups to full newsletter services.
I've Lost My Password Vault. What Do I Do?
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Lost your password vault? You're not locked out forever. It's just an inconvenience. With some patience and the right steps, you can reset your accounts, rebuild your vault, and protect yourself from future mishap.
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I've Lost My Password Vault. What Do I Do?
Lost your password vault? You?re not locked out forever. It's just an inconvenience. With some patience and the right steps, you can reset your accounts, rebuild your vault, and protect yourself from future mishap.
How Do I Send an Email to Many People?
Want to email a big group without looking like a spammer or getting blocked? I'll show you why the usual tricks don?t work well and walk you through safer, smarter ways to send group emails, from simple groups to full newsletter services.
Gmail Is Removing "Check Mail From Other Accounts"
Gmail is taking away the handy ?Check mail from other accounts? feature in 2026. If you use it to manage multiple email accounts in one place (Gmail), you?ll need an alternative approach. I'll cover what?s changing, why it matters, and the options you have left before your mail disappears.
What Happens If I Don't Update to Windows 11?
Thinking of skipping or delaying Windows 11? You can keep using Windows 10 safely for some time, but changes are inevitable. From security updates to app support, here?s what really happens if you stay put, and how long you can expect things to keep working before problems appear.
Why Do System Cleanup Utilities Report So Many Errors on a Supposedly Clean System?
Some system cleaners cry wolf, showing scary error counts to pressure you into buying. Others disagree on what counts as ?dirty.? I'll unpack the scare tactics, the lack of standards, and the risks of using these utilities, plus safer ways to keep your PC running smoothly.
Watch: Why Do System Cleanup Utilities Report So Many Errors on a Supposedly Clean System?
