Microsoft has confirmed a use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel (tracked as CVE‑2025‑53735) that can lead to local code execution when a crafted spreadsheet is opened — a serious document‑based attack vector that demands immediate attention from IT teams and security‑minded users...
A heap‑based buffer overflow found in Microsoft Excel, tracked as CVE‑2025‑53741, has been published in Microsoft's Security Update Guide as a vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute code on a victim machine when a crafted spreadsheet is opened; administrators and users should treat...
Microsoft’s newest Copilot integration puts a human-readable explanation of complex Excel formulas directly into the worksheet, translating opaque function tokens into plain‑language summaries, step‑by‑step breakdowns, and context-aware notes so users can understand, audit, and safely modify...
Microsoft 365 has quietly moved one of OneNote’s most praised inking features — the Fountain pen and Brush pen — into the core productivity apps, bringing a richer, more natural inking experience to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on Windows devices.
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Microsoft introduced the Fountain pen...
Microsoft’s decision to retire the standalone Microsoft Lens mobile scanner marks a decisive step in its product consolidation around Copilot — a move that preserves core capture and OCR capabilities but abandons several of Lens’s most convenient and accessibility-driven workflows, forcing...
Microsoft is rolling Copilot deeper into Excel with an inline “Explain this formula” experience that breaks down complex formulas directly on the worksheet, letting users read a contextual, step‑by‑step explanation without leaving the grid — a change that promises to speed audits, improve...
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Microsoft’s Copilot is coming to the rescue of night‑owl spreadsheet authors: the AI can now explain the formulas buried in your workbook, breaking down what each part does and why the output looks the way it does — and it does this inside the sheet so you never have to leave your workflow...
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Microsoft’s decision to retire the popular Microsoft Lens (formerly Office Lens) mobile scanning app marks a significant change for millions of casual and enterprise users who rely on its fast, reliable capture and OCR workflows — the retirement begins on September 15, 2025, the app will be...
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Microsoft has announced it will retire the standalone Microsoft Lens mobile app and fold its scanning capabilities into the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app, beginning a phased retirement that starts on September 15, 2025, leads to the removal of Lens from app stores by mid‑November, and stops...
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...
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Title: Microsoft 365 Copilot gets GPT‑5 sessions: what it means for your tenant, your budget, and your workflows
Executive summary
Microsoft has begun rolling out the option to run selected Microsoft 365 Copilot chats on GPT‑5, with a “Try GPT‑5” control appearing for licensed users in Copilot...
Opening CSV files on Windows 11 can prove deceptively troublesome, especially when striving for both readability and data integrity. Although the format—Comma-Separated Values—sounds simple, users frequently encounter problems such as jumbled columns, garbled characters, or files stubbornly...
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Most Windows users have contemplated abandoning the Microsoft ecosystem at one time or another, whether out of frustration with Windows 11 changes, concerns about privacy, or the allure of sleeker alternatives. And yet, despite the grumbling on forums and the crowded marketplace of rivals—from...
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Microsoft has recently enhanced Copilot in Excel, introducing advanced context awareness to streamline data analysis. This upgrade allows users to interact with their spreadsheets more intuitively, eliminating the need for manual data selection. By combining cell signals with chat history...
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Turning a simple screenshot into an organized Excel sheet may sound like science fiction, yet it’s a reality today thanks to advancements in Microsoft 365’s Excel application. For many, the chore of painstakingly copying data from printed documents, PDFs, or images into spreadsheets used to be...
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Creating drop-down lists in Microsoft Excel is a powerful feature that enhances data entry efficiency and accuracy. By restricting user input to predefined options, drop-down lists minimize errors and ensure consistency across datasets. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on creating...
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Unlocking the full power of Microsoft Excel is easier than many users realize, and the key lies in a feature hidden in plain sight: the Developer tab. Whether you’re a data analyst, automation enthusiast, or small business owner, revealing this tab opens the door to a spectrum of advanced...
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Microsoft’s recent pivot is stirring conversations across the Windows community. Publisher—a long-trusted tool for crafting everything from flyers to newsletters—is set to vanish from the Microsoft 365 subscription suite. For those who need this beloved app, there’s a silver lining: a one-time...
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In today's digital landscape, we often find ourselves confronted with a perennial debate that echoes through coffee shops, bustling offices, and the quiet corners of our homes: “To rent, or to own?” This philosophical quandary takes center stage in the realm of software licensing, particularly...
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Here’s a quick summary of the information from the TechRadar article:
ActiveX Blocked by Default in Microsoft 365 (Starting April 2025):
Microsoft is disabling ActiveX by default in Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
Reason: ActiveX posed major security risks, such as...