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Microsoft has quietly told admins it will remove PowerPoint’s long‑standing Reuse Slides pane from the desktop apps, and the retirement is already being rolled out — leaving many users who relied on the in‑app slide browser suddenly without their fastest way to pull selective slides from other...

Microsoft’s one-time Office deals that promise “lifetime” access for a single PC have surfaced again — this time packaged as a deeply discounted Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 offer for around $20–$35 on third‑party storefronts — and they’re worth close scrutiny before anyone clicks...

Windows ships with capable, polished defaults — but for many real workflows the built‑in apps are the bottleneck: limited features, conservative design choices, and occasional performance problems leave gaps that small, focused third‑party tools fill quickly and cheaply. The six alternatives...

Microsoft 365 Family Outage: What’s Going On Behind the Scenes? While many Windows users rely on Microsoft 365’s productivity magic for day-to-day tasks, a recent widespread outage has thrown a wrench into the works for Family subscription users. Reports are flooding in through social media...

Intel’s bold vision of a seamlessly connected ecosystem between your Windows PC and smartphone is about to change course. Intel Unison—the app that enabled cross-device integration with unparalleled compatibility—has been slated for retirement, with its final date set for June 30, 2025. For...

Microsoft 365 has long been the trusty workhorse for productivity on Windows, whether you’re drafting a proposal in Word, crunching numbers in Excel, or coordinating projects via Outlook. But as free alternatives such as LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice continue to improve, many Windows users...

After 35 years as a beloved supporting act in the Office suite, Microsoft's decision to retire Publisher in October 2026 marks the end of an era for desktop publishing enthusiasts. While Publisher was never as universally recognized as Word or Excel, its role in empowering users to craft...

Microsoft's decision to discontinue Publisher by October 2026 marks a significant shift in the way Microsoft streamlines its application suite. Once celebrated as a straightforward solution for desktop publishing, Publisher is now set to be retired as Microsoft pushes users toward more versatile...

Microsoft’s decision to discontinue Publisher after 35 years is one of those watershed moments that feels both inevitable and poignant. For countless Windows users, Microsoft Publisher wasn’t merely a relic from the past—it was a household name in the world of desktop publishing. As the company...

Microsoft Removes Publisher from Microsoft 365: How to Keep Your Workflow Intact In a move that has caught many small-business owners and freelance designers off guard, Microsoft has announced that Publisher will no longer be available as part of the Microsoft 365 offering. This decision...

Microsoft to End Publisher Support in October 2026 – What You Need to Know In a move that underscores Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to streamline its software suite, Microsoft has announced that it will retire Microsoft Publisher—one of the lesser-used apps in the Microsoft 365 arsenal—by October...

Windows 11 users know the struggle all too well: while Microsoft’s built-in apps get the job done, they often feel like a half-hearted effort at meeting everyday needs. Whether it’s the laggy Photos app, the bare-bones Calculator, or a PDF viewer that barely scratches the surface, many of us...

Oh, how things change in technology! If you're a long-time user of Microsoft's productivity powerhouse, once known as Office, you've likely grown accustomed to seeing its name evolve over the years. From Microsoft Office to Office 365, and then to Microsoft 365, it's been a journey of...

Microsoft has announced that its free VPN (Virtual Private Network) included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions will be retired as of February 28, 2025, leaving users in search of alternative solutions to secure their online sessions. For those who relied on this built-in feature to safeguard...

Microsoft has dropped a news bombshell: the virtual private network (VPN) feature in Microsoft 365 is going the way of the dinosaur. As of February 28th, the once-touted privacy tool will no longer be part of the service. If you’ve been relying on it to encrypt your internet traffic or hide your...

In a world increasingly moving toward open-source solutions, Nitrux Linux 3.6.0 has emerged as a compelling alternative for those contemplating a shift from Microsoft Windows 11. This transition is particularly relevant for users frustrated with the operational demands or performance issues of...

Microsoft Office 365—or, as it’s more recently known, Microsoft 365—has essentially become synonymous with productivity software. It’s hard to imagine working on spreadsheets, word documents, or slide decks without thinking of Excel, Word, or PowerPoint. But let’s face it—shelling out for a...

If you’re a web developer—or even just getting started in the world of web development—you’ve likely stumbled upon XAMPP during your search for simple development tools. The latest version, XAMPP 8.2.12, is officially available, consolidating everything you need into one tidy, open-source...

As the clock ticks towards the end of 2024, Windows Mail users are facing the music: Microsoft's once-beloved email application is about to bid adieu. Set to retire on December 31st, this news isn't just about the end of support; it’s the final curtain call for users who’ve relied on Windows...

Imagine firing up your trusty Microsoft 365 app on Android to check out a PDF, only to be greeted by an ad — for a cryptocurrency exchange, no less. Does this feel like the tech dystopia of tomorrow? Nope, it’s happening today. Microsoft has decided to venture into unfamiliar (and arguably...