Windows Insiders eager to see what’s around the next corner for Microsoft’s flagship operating system received another modest update today, as Windows 11 Canary Build 27868 became available for those enrolled in the Canary Channel. While this preview build isn’t packed with sweeping changes, it...
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Windows 11 represents a significant evolution in Microsoft's operating system lineage, designed to meet the demands of modern computing environments. With a focus on enhancing user experience, bolstering security, and facilitating hybrid work models, Windows 11 introduces a suite of features...
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With the recent announcement from WorkBoard regarding the general availability of its digital Chief of Staff and Leadership Coach agents, together with an expanded set of features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent, the landscape of executive productivity and team management in digital...
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Microsoft Teams has consistently positioned itself at the heart of the modern workplace, balancing robust collaboration with ever-evolving requirements for user privacy and data protection. With the 2025 Microsoft Build conference drawing global attention, both technical breakthroughs and minor...
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In the age of hybrid work and digital transformation, the tools organizations choose to communicate and collaborate can significantly impact productivity, employee satisfaction, and business agility. Two giants, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, have come to dominate the enterprise communication...
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With the digital workspace evolving at an unprecedented pace, Microsoft’s decision to sunset support for its Remote Desktop app in favor of the freshly unified Windows app marks a pivotal shift in how users, administrators, and enterprises will access virtual and cloud-based Windows...
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In a landscape where the demands of modern business continually reshape the priorities of workplace technology, ASUS has made another decisive move with the introduction of the ExpertCenter P400 AiO. This new all-in-one desktop, specifically designed for small to mid-sized businesses, strikes a...
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South Africa’s rapidly shifting digital landscape is being reshaped, not by incremental upgrades, but by leaps fueled by artificial intelligence. In a groundbreaking move at Computex 2025, ASUS, in collaboration with AMD, has launched the new Expert P Series lineup—a collection of Copilot+...
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In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of enterprise productivity and talent management, Gloat’s recent announcement of the industry’s first Microsoft 365 Copilot agent for skill and career development stands out as a notable milestone. The integration of...
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Virgin Media O2 Business has set a new benchmark in unified communications for the UK, introducing Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile to its portfolio and underscoring their commitment to empowering a flexible, productive workforce. As businesses in every sector grapple with hybrid and field-based...
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As Microsoft draws the curtain on Windows 10 support by October 2025, a new era of Windows 11 computing is not just imminent—it’s necessary. For millions still using older systems, the transition may seem daunting, but this shift is laden with opportunity—notably for users keen to future-proof...
For years, Microsoft Teams users have clamored for a richer way to show their reactions in conversations, and soon their requests will finally be answered: multiple emoji reactions per message—a staple on rival collaboration platforms—are about to become a reality in Teams. This supposedly minor...
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Windows 11 signals a transformative chapter in Microsoft’s decades-long Windows history—an operating system that blends sophisticated design with an undercurrent of technical innovation, all while aiming to streamline the user experience in a world shaped by hybrid work, cloud connectivity, and...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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Microsoft’s decision to unbundle Teams from Office in Europe is a strategic move that may help the company avoid another large fine from the European Union. This action responds to complaints from competitors like Slack (owned by Salesforce) and Alfaview...
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Microsoft’s unveiling of the new Calendar app for Windows 11 marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing refinement of productivity features within its flagship operating system. Long-time users of Windows 11 have voiced concerns about the stripped-down nature of the default calendar flyout...
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Microsoft 365 continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, responding to user feedback and the ever-changing demands of today’s hybrid work and learning environments. The May 2025 updates bring both subtle refinements and impactful feature launches across Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and...
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A new wave of concern is spreading through the enterprise IT community as Microsoft prepares to roll out a controversial new OneDrive feature aimed at synchronizing data between personal and business accounts. This change—formally known as the “Prompt to Add Personal Account to OneDrive...
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Microsoft Teams, the dominant workplace collaboration platform, is poised to introduce a pivotal update aimed at safeguarding sensitive information: the “Prevent Screen Capture” feature. Beginning a worldwide rollout in July 2025, this upgrade is designed to automatically block screen capture...
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The recent decision by Microsoft to place its ambitious unified management initiative for Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 apps “on hold” signals both the complexity and stakes involved in streamlining cloud workspace administration for millions of organizations. Back in April 2024, the company...