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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has stepped up its game to ensure the safety of federal systems. In its latest directive, the agency has rolled out a binding operational directive that orders all U.S. federal civilian agencies to align their Microsoft 365 cloud...

Microsoft is gearing up to give its Microsoft 365 suite a dramatic makeover slated for early 2025. For those who live and breathe Microsoft services—or at least rely on them to manage everything from work assignments to personal to-do lists—change is coming. And it's not just a new name or icon...

Move aside, plain UI updates and small feature tweaks. Microsoft has put on its big idea pants and is charging into 2025 with a transformative overhaul to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and Copilot, their AI-powered productivity companion. If you missed the memo from the Microsoft 365 Message...

The realm of cybersecurity is getting a major shake-up, and if you’re an organization running on Microsoft 365, it's time to buckle up and take notice. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a U.S. federal body charged with guarding national digital infrastructure, has...

Microsoft’s legendary suite of apps isn’t limited to office spreadsheets and corporate cubicles anymore. This holiday season, you can leverage these tools to sprinkle some high-tech holiday cheer across your life. The truth is, Microsoft 365 and Office apps have a surprising bag of tricks that...

Alright WindowsForum readers, let’s talk security—cloud security, to be precise. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made yet another bold move to tighten the defenses of federal systems, and it involves something many of you have likely danced with either at...

If the holiday season is starting to rev up your stress levels with a checklist that’s growing faster than Santa's naughty list, don’t fret. Microsoft’s suite of apps is here to bring some calm to the chaos. You may think of them as trusty workplace tools, but they double as your personal...

Microsoft has done it again. With the evolution of its powerhouse productivity suite, Microsoft 365, the inclusion of Copilot, driven by generative AI, is setting the stage for an era of smart work. While AI keeps reshaping everything from how businesses operate to everyday office tasks...

In a recent and deeply illuminating study conducted by EY (Ernst & Young), Microsoft 365 Copilot was given a glowing appraisal for its transformative role in fostering workplace inclusivity. The research, which surveyed over 300 employees across 17 global organizations, focused predominantly on...

As the holidays roll in, it’s not just holiday jingles you should be tuning into—it's also time to hit the pause button on your work tech. We know how Microsoft tools weave their digital fingers into every nook and cranny of your professional life. But unless you’re ready to invite Teams calls...

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...

In a saga as twisty as a soap opera, Microsoft seems to have backed itself into a corner with its hurried introduction of the "Windows 11 Copilot Key" for AI-powered PCs. Marketed with much fanfare under the promising-sounding terms “Copilot+ PCs” and “AI PCs,” the inclusion of this shiny new...

In what can only be described as a boon for organizational efficiency, Microsoft has announced the upcoming general availability of its Organization Explorer feature in Outlook for all Microsoft 365 commercial customers. Starting January 2025, this tool will no longer be gated behind a Viva...

In the fast-paced digital world, corporate environments often require tailored solutions to navigate between tools and applications efficiently. Microsoft, listening to enterprise feedback, has unveiled an updated vision for its Copilot key in Windows 11 PCs, allowing businesses to streamline...

In what some may call a bold move—or a strategic flex—Amazon recently declined to deploy Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), citing serious cybersecurity issues. This decision sent ripples through the tech industry as Amazon, one of the largest players in the digital and cloud landscape...

Brace yourselves, tech enthusiasts! Microsoft has announced the impending retirement of its AI-driven "Help Me Create" feature in Microsoft 365, effective January 10, 2025. This announcement marks yet another shake-up in how the tech giant integrates AI across its productivity tools...

Amazon’s decision to delay its deployment of Microsoft 365 by a full year has shone a powerful spotlight on the anxiety surrounding cloud-based applications and their ability to fend off an increasingly ferocious wave of cybersecurity threats. While the news may appear to be a cautious corporate...

If Microsoft were assembling an army of productivity tools, Microsoft Lists would undoubtedly be one of its star generals. Launched in 2020, this Microsoft 365 app extends its roots from SharePoint Lists, bringing a treasure trove of features designed to optimize workflows for organizations and...

Microsoft Office is undoubtedly one of the most indispensable tools in any Windows user’s arsenal. Whether you're typing up a Word document, analyzing data in Excel, or crafting a PowerPoint presentation, Office applications are unavoidable heroes in our work and personal lives. But let’s call...

In today's digital age, Microsoft 365 stands as a stalwart fortress of productivity, trusted by businesses worldwide for its seamless collaboration and extensive native security features. Yet, with the rise of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, the responsibility for safeguarding data...