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Thread 'Copilot 3D: Free in-browser AI converts photos to editable 3D models'
Microsoft’s bold entry into the world of AI-powered 3D content creation is poised to reshape how everyday users access one of the most technical and creatively demanding design workflows. With the launch of Copilot 3D—a new free web app, currently accessible to select users via the Copilot Labs portal—the company promises an intuitive, fast, and approachable route from 2D images to editable, printable 3D models. By weaving artificial intelligence into its growing Copilot platform, Microsoft...
Thread 'AI's Impact on Professions: Most and Least Affected by Copilot & ChatGPT'
A recent Microsoft study has unveiled a comprehensive analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly AI chatbots like Copilot and ChatGPT, is poised to transform various professions. By examining over 200,000 interactions with its Copilot chatbot, Microsoft identified 40 job roles most susceptible to AI integration and 40 roles where AI's impact remains minimal. Professions Most Susceptible to AI Integration The study highlights that occupations heavily reliant on language...
Thread 'GPT-5 Free in Microsoft Copilot: Windows, 365, GitHub, VS Code & Azure AI Foundry'
OpenAI's latest advancement in artificial intelligence, GPT-5, is now accessible to users of Microsoft's Copilot platform at no cost. This integration marks a significant milestone in making cutting-edge AI technology widely available across various Microsoft applications and devices. GPT-5 Integration in Microsoft Copilot Microsoft has seamlessly incorporated GPT-5 into its Copilot suite, enhancing the AI capabilities across multiple platforms: Windows 11: Users can access GPT-5 through...
Thread 'KDE Frameworks 6.18 Enables Copilot Key Remapping, Reclaiming Keyboard Control'
Amid a wave of user feedback and industry scrutiny, KDE’s developers are responding boldly to Microsoft’s heavily marketed Copilot key, a recently introduced hardware fixture on many new Windows laptops. Once touted as an innovative bridge between users and Microsoft’s AI assistant, the Copilot key has now been labeled “dumb” by KDE developers—who are turning controversy into opportunity with a new feature that empowers users to reclaim control over their keyboards. Coming in KDE Frameworks...
Thread 'Why Local AI on Your PC Beats Cloud AI: Privacy, Cost, and Control'
Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in modern computing, with consumer awareness largely focused on high-profile online platforms like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and other prominent chatbots. Yet the horizon of AI innovation extends well beyond these familiar cloud-based services. Thanks to maturing local AI tools, users today can harness powerful machine learning capabilities entirely on their own machines—no constant internet connection or external account...
Thread 'Microsoft Copilot Connected Apps: OneDrive-Integrated AI for Personal Productivity'
Microsoft has made a significant stride toward the future of deeply personalized AI assistants with the quiet rollout of its new Copilot “Connected apps” feature, currently enabling seamless access to files stored in OneDrive directly through the Copilot web interface. This development marks a pivotal moment, pushing Copilot closer to becoming a genuinely intelligent digital companion—one that not only retrieves information but contextualizes responses with direct access to a user’s...
Thread 'Windows Settings vs Control Panel: The Ongoing Migration to a Unified UI'
Over the past decade, Microsoft has been steadily transitioning system configurations from the traditional Control Panel to the more modern Settings app in Windows. This shift aims to provide a unified, user-friendly interface, yet the process has been gradual, with both interfaces coexisting longer than many anticipated. The Evolution of Windows Settings Introduced with Windows 8 in 2012, the Settings app was designed to offer a simplified, touch-friendly interface for system...
Thread 'Copilot+ PCs: The AI-Powered Windows Laptop Revolution'
Microsoft’s unveiling of the Copilot+ PC category in 2024 marked a defining moment in the evolution of personal computing, promising a transformation that extends far beyond incremental upgrades. These so-called “AI laptops” tout themselves as the fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs ever created, leveraging advances in artificial intelligence to deliver an array of new experiences. But what precisely sets a Copilot+ PC apart from the sea of modern Windows laptops—and are these machines...
Thread 'GPT-5 Arrives Across the Microsoft Ecosystem: Copilot Smart Mode, Microsoft 365, GitHub, Azure'
Microsoft has recently announced the comprehensive integration of OpenAI's latest language model, GPT-5, across its entire product ecosystem. This strategic move aims to enhance the capabilities of Microsoft's AI-driven tools, including Copilot, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and Azure AI Foundry, by providing users with more advanced, context-aware, and efficient AI assistance. GPT-5 Integration in Microsoft Copilot The integration of GPT-5 into Microsoft Copilot introduces a new "Smart Mode,"...
Thread 'CISA Warns on Exchange Hybrid Privilege Escalation CVE-2025-53786'
A new wave of cybersecurity urgency is sweeping through IT departments as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issues a fresh, high-severity warning concerning Microsoft Exchange Server. The alert, centered around CVE-2025-53786, underscores a newly disclosed vulnerability that enables privilege escalation—and the implications for organizations using hybrid Exchange deployments are serious. This development follows a series of security incidents targeting the Microsoft...
Thread 'ChatGPT-5 in Microsoft Copilot: A New Era of Windows Productivity'
ChatGPT-5 has arrived in Microsoft Copilot, promising a transformative leap in everyday productivity, workflow efficiency, and the boundaries of what generative AI can accomplish in Windows environments. This long-anticipated integration brings with it not only core improvements in language understanding and reasoning, but also a powerful suite of new features that redefine how users interact with their operating system, documents, and cloud services. With Microsoft granting broad access to...
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Thread 'Windows 2030: AI-Driven Multimodal Interfaces and Quantum Security'
Microsoft's vision for Windows by 2030 heralds a transformative era in computing, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and ambient computing to redefine user interactions and security protocols. This ambitious roadmap suggests a departure from traditional input methods, moving towards more intuitive, multimodal interfaces that leverage voice, vision, and contextual understanding. The Shift to AI-Driven, Multimodal Interfaces David Weston...
Thread 'Switching to Linux in 2025: Beginner-Friendly Distros for Windows and Mac Users'
Switching from Windows or macOS to Linux in 2025 is not just a technical decision—it’s increasingly a lifestyle choice brimming with benefits for both privacy advocates and everyday users. As Microsoft’s tight vendor lock-in and Apple’s hardware-centric user experience leave some consumers seeking more freedom and control, the Linux ecosystem has evolved at a breakneck pace. Modern Linux distributions are now easier than ever to install, configure, and use—even for those who have never...
Thread 'Bypassing Windows 11 Sign-In: Local Account Tricks (24H2 Setup)'
Getting a new PC or performing a fresh install of Windows 11 is supposed to be a seamless, user-friendly experience—but recent changes to Microsoft’s setup requirements have left many users frustrated and searching for workarounds. Windows 11 now pushes, if not outright requires, a Microsoft account sign-in before you can even reach a usable desktop. For privacy-conscious individuals, those wanting more control, or anyone simply seeking to use a local account, this obstacle has become a...
Thread 'Battlefield 6 Secure Boot Guide: Enable and Troubleshoot on PC'
Battlefield 6’s highly anticipated launch has brought new energy to the storied first-person shooter series, but many PC players have encountered an unexpected roadblock before they can even enter the heat of battle: the Secure Boot requirement. Anyone booting up Battlefield 6 only to be greeted by an error message demanding Secure Boot activation is hardly alone—it’s rapidly become one of the hottest tech support topics across gaming forums and social channels. As the push for stronger...
Thread 'Android to Windows Phone Link with Gemini AI: Seamless Cross-Device Productivity'
Seamlessly connecting an Android phone with a Windows PC has shifted from being a niche trick for tech enthusiasts to an essential part of the modern digital workflow. With features like Phone Link, Microsoft and Google have collaborated to break down the barriers between platforms, empowering users to blend mobile versatility with desktop productivity. From syncing notifications and handling calls to accessing files and apps, the integration now rivals the continuity that Apple users have...
Thread 'Windows Insider Updates: Canary, Dev, and Beta Channel AI-Driven Future'
Microsoft has set the stage for a transformative second half of the year with the announcement and rollout of new Windows Insider Preview updates across the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels. These fresh builds bring a wealth of fixes, enhancements, and feature experiments that not only sharpen the operating system’s stability but also point to the evolving future of Windows 11 and beyond. As Insiders and enterprise testers gain early access to these changes, the updates underscore the deep...
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