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    Zorin OS 18 Beta: Windows-friendly Linux with tiling, Web Apps and OneDrive

    Zorin OS 18’s beta lands at a pivotal moment: a redesigned desktop, an approachable tiling system, OneDrive and Web Apps integration, and a clear push to make switching from Windows 10 to Linux as frictionless as possible — but the real question for users and IT teams is whether those...
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    Zorin OS 18 Beta: The Windows 10 End-of-Support Migration Ally

    Zorin OS 18 Beta arrives at a pivotal moment: with Windows 10’s extended lifespan ending on October 14, 2025, millions of users face either an enforced upgrade to Windows 11, costly hardware refreshes, or the security risks of running an unsupported OS — and Zorin OS 18 Beta positions itself as...
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    AI-Driven Visual Studio Copilot: MCP, BYOM, and the Insiders Channel

    Microsoft’s latest push to make AI the fabric of the developer experience landed with bold claims and a mixed reception: a new Insiders Channel debut, a purported Visual Studio 2026/18.0 milestone that folds GitHub Copilot into the IDE in deeper, agentic ways, and a feature set tuned for speed...
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    Microsoft Copilot 2025: GPT-5, Smart Mode, and Unified AI Across Windows, Microsoft 365, Edge

    Microsoft’s Copilot has evolved from a curious chatbot experiment into a sprawling, multi-surface productivity platform that now sits in Windows, Edge, mobile apps, Microsoft 365 and Azure tooling — and its capabilities span conversational drafting, multimodal image and audio generation, in‑app...
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    Access 2016/2019 End of Support: Migration Paths and Risks

    Microsoft has issued a clear reminder that Microsoft Access 2016 and Access 2019 — like many Office-era products — will reach official end of support on October 14, 2025, meaning security updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance stop on that date and users who remain on these versions will...
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    Copilot for Windows Adds Semantic File Search on Copilot+ PCs

    Microsoft’s Copilot app for Windows has received a staged Insider update that adds conversational, semantic file search on Copilot+ PCs and a redesigned Copilot home that surfaces recent apps, files and conversations — all packaged in Copilot app builds starting with version 1.25082.132.0 and...
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    Board–Microsoft Azure Alliance: AI-Driven Enterprise Planning in the Cloud

    Board’s Microsoft alliance — crowned by a Solutions Partner designation and deeper Azure integration — recasts the company from a niche EPM vendor into a credible contender for AI-driven, enterprise-scale planning workflows. Background Board announced availability of the Board Enterprise...
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    Ricoh AI Learning Week: Rapid Upskilling with Copilot Studio & Microsoft

    Ricoh Asia Pacific has launched a region‑wide “AI Learning Week” to rapidly arm more than a thousand employees with practical AI skills, accelerate Microsoft 365 Copilot and agent adoption, and convert device‑centric offerings into outcomes‑driven services for enterprise customers...
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    File Explorer Gets Hover Quick-Actions, Copilot AI & AI Actions

    Microsoft's File Explorer is getting a practical, productivity-focused facelift that pushes more commands and AI into the surface users already interact with — hover-activated quick-action buttons for Home items, an experimental AI Actions menu and deeper Copilot integration — even as the app...
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    GitHub CEO Dohmke to Step Down in 2025 Amid AI-first Transformation

    GitHub’s CEO Thomas Dohmke has confirmed he will leave the company at the end of 2025, saying he’s ready to “become a founder again” after steering the developer platform through its most AI‑intensive transformation to date. (reuters.com) (axios.com) Background Thomas Dohmke became GitHub’s CEO...
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    GitHub Joins CoreAI: A Turning Point for AI-First Developer Tools

    GitHub’s CEO change and the company’s shift into Microsoft’s CoreAI orbit mark a decisive moment: a once-independent code-hosting giant is being steered closer into the heart of Microsoft’s AI strategy, and that realignment raises strategic upside for AI-first development — plus challenging...
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    The Future of Windows: AI-Powered, Hands-Free, and Security-Driven Revolution

    The next era of Windows computing is poised to be far more than an incremental update—it’s gearing up to be a seismic shift in how users interact with their devices, manage security, and leverage artificial intelligence. Microsoft’s stated vision for Windows, as articulated by David Weston, the...
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    End of Support for Visual Studio 2015: Why Upgrading to VS 2022 Is Critical in 2025

    With Microsoft officially announcing the end of support for Visual Studio 2015 this October, the countdown is on for developers and organizations still relying on the aging IDE. This pivotal move coincides with the conclusion of Windows 10 support, marking 2025 as a watershed year for legacy...
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    Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 11 SE in 2026: What It Means for Education Technology

    Microsoft’s announcement that support for Windows 11 SE will officially end in October 2026 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the company's strategy for education-focused operating systems. After just five years on the market, the tailored OS designed as a direct competitor to Chrome OS...
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    Reply Achieves Top Tier Status in Microsoft Copilot Partner Program, Accelerating AI-Driven Enterprise Transformation

    Ascension through the competitive ranks of the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program marks a significant milestone not just for Reply, but for the evolving global ecosystem of artificial intelligence solutions tightly woven into Microsoft’s enterprise platforms. Reply, powered by the...
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    Microsoft Discontinues Windows 11 SE: Impacts on Education & Future Outlook

    Microsoft’s recent announcement to discontinue support for Windows 11 SE by October 2026 has sent ripples through the education technology community and stands as a testament to the volatile nature of the operating system market, especially when it comes to lightweight platforms designed for...
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    Windows 11’s SCOOBE Update: More User-Friendly, Less Intrusive Prompts

    Windows 11’s commitment to streamlined productivity has often been undermined by an intrusive feature many users know all too well: the Second-chance Out-Of-Box Experience, affectionately dubbed SCOOBE. Despite its intentions of improving the overall setup and customization process, this...
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    August 2025 Excel Update: Auto-Refresh PivotTables, Unicode Improvements & Cloud Data Integration

    Microsoft Excel users are entering a new era of productivity this August, as fresh features arrive across Windows, Mac, and the web—moving the world’s leading spreadsheet platform ever closer to a seamless, modern, and highly collaborative experience. These updates, mainly available to Microsoft...
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    Windows 11 Updates 2025: File Explorer, Start Menu & Usability Enhancements

    A sense of anticipation has accompanied each major update to Windows 11, and the recent debut of new File Explorer capabilities, Start menu refinements, and a wave of usability tweaks marks a significant step in Microsoft’s evolving vision for its flagship operating system. For power users...
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    Enhance Remote Learning with Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs: The Future of Education

    Remote learning has become a mainstay of contemporary education, transforming from an emergency solution into an integral, daily component of how students learn, collaborate, and prepare for their futures. As the landscape of learning continues to evolve, technology serves as the backbone...
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