digital literacy

Microsoft’s approach to making PC hardware requirements less mysterious for the average user has taken a notable step forward with the release of Windows 11 24H2. In this update, users are greeted with a revamped Settings experience that now includes an integrated FAQ within the System > About...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping both the needs of the modern workforce and the approach educators must take to equip students for their future. In this landscape, Microsoft’s Innovative Educator Expert (MIE Expert) and Showcase School programs stand out as leading opportunities for...

As Microsoft’s end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches in October 2025, a pronounced sense of urgency has descended upon millions of users who now find themselves at a critical crossroads. For households, small businesses, schools, and non-profits around the world, the looming sunset of...

As the semester draws to a close at Indiana University, students, faculty, and staff find themselves not only celebrating academic achievements but also navigating a dynamic technology landscape shaped by new partnerships, evolving security measures, and the pervasive influence of artificial...

The digital transformation sweeping across industries has not only reshaped workflows but also raised the bar for what businesses must know to compete effectively. Nowhere is this more evident than in the rapidly evolving ecosystem of productivity platforms, with Microsoft 365 taking center...

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat continues to evolve as a central pillar of the modern enterprise productivity suite, and its latest security enhancements mark a significant milestone in bolstering organizational defenses without sacrificing user experience or workflow efficiency. The recent...

In its fifth annual Work Trend Index (WTI) Report, Microsoft introduces the concept of the "Frontier Firm," a new breed of enterprise that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to operate with intelligence on demand. These organizations utilize hybrid human-agent teams to enhance efficiency and...

Leveraging the digital transformation currently sweeping across higher education, the University of South Africa (UNISA) has established a strategic partnership with Microsoft to empower its students and academic staff. This initiative, focused on expanding access to Microsoft Learn and...

Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed the landscape of digital productivity, promising to streamline workflows, automate the mundane, and unlock creativity across industries. Yet, as Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University warn in their recent study, the growing reliance on AI tools...

Workplaces everywhere are in the midst of a seismic shift, a transformation driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, and more specifically, by the rapid proliferation of generative AI and automation. Unlike most former waves of digital innovation, this is one that’s set to reshape not just...

Members and newcomers to northwest Arkansas interested in strengthening their relationship with technology have access to a remarkable local resource: the Bella Vista Computer Club. Regularly gathering the region’s tech-curious and computer-savvy, this club occupies a niche that transcends basic...

Microsoft’s transition away from free support for Windows 10 signals a new era for school IT budgets and long-term technology planning. As of October 14, the company will stop providing complimentary software updates for this aging operating system, a move that has sent ripples across education...

While some parents swear by piano lessons or Mandarin immersion camps, Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub, has a different message for the modern parent: forget the violin, teach your kid to code. According to Dohmke, the future belongs to those who speak the language of computers. And yes, he’s...

Microsoft has once again decided that your idle mouse isn’t doing enough, and your reading skills could use a gentle nitrous boost, unleashing a series of distinctive new features for Copilot+ PCs in the latest Windows 11 Preview. If you thought your PC couldn’t get any more helpful (or...

It began, as many gripping tales do, with a simple, nerdy Wordle musing and ended with a revealing peek behind the curtain of today’s artificial intelligence. What five-letter word, our intrepid blogger wondered, both begins and ends with the letter “i”? In the age of omniscient algorithms and...

Many older adults across Mexico eagerly anticipate the steady rhythm of their welfare pension payments—a crucial government initiative designed to transform golden years into something less, well, gilded with anxiety. But as the calendar pages shuffle toward May 2025, not every beneficiary will...

Classrooms in Guernsey are often associated with centuries-old uniforms, stately Victorian campuses, and the gentle hum of tradition. Yet somewhere between those hallowed hallways and the white-chalk dust, an invisible revolution is underway. An unlikely hero (or, some would say, villain) has...

It’s easy to overlook just how quickly artificial intelligence has burst onto the scene, but consider this: mainstream generative AI is only two and a half years old. That’s significantly younger than the average houseplant—and arguably more likely to outgrow your expectations. Yet, its roots...

Région Sud is rewriting the rulebook for public administration innovation, deploying artificial intelligence as a transformative tool to enhance service delivery and bridge the gap between citizens and government. By harnessing cutting-edge solutions like Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft 365...

Microsoft's proactive measures to protect electoral integrity in Australia underscore a broader commitment to defending democracy against emerging technological threats. As the Australian federal election of May 2025 approaches, the dual forces of rapidly advancing generative AI and evolving...