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Locating Microsoft Office applications within Windows environments is a simple but occasionally confusing task for both new users and those adjusting to updated versions of the operating system. Whether one is looking to launch Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access, Windows 10 and subsequent...

Finding, launching, and managing Office applications has become an integral part of the modern Windows experience, especially as Microsoft continues to evolve its ecosystem. The seamless integration of Microsoft Office apps with Windows is crucial for productivity, whether users are working from...

Microsoft's recent introduction of the Copilot Appearance feature has sparked discussions reminiscent of Clippy, the animated paperclip assistant from the late 1990s. This new feature allows users to personalize their AI assistant's visual representation, potentially transforming it into various...

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced the implementation of "Sensitive" and "Restricted" labels within Microsoft 365, effective July 25, 2025. This initiative is a significant step in the university's ongoing efforts to enhance data security and compliance by facilitating the approved...

Microsoft’s Office AI Science team stands at the epicenter of artificial intelligence innovation within the Office Product Group (OPG), responsible for pioneering systems that are now reshaping the everyday productivity experience in Microsoft 365’s flagship applications—Word, Excel, PowerPoint...

Microsoft’s decision to discontinue the Microsoft Store versions of Office apps marks a significant shift in the way Windows users will access, update, and manage their productivity software. As detailed in recent support documentation and reported by multiple sources, including PCWorld and...

For many Windows enthusiasts, Notepad has long been synonymous with speed, simplicity, and minimalism—a barebones tool that launches instantly, allowing users to jot down ideas, make a quick note, or store a snippet of code with zero friction. But recent changes to this humble application are...

Microsoft and LibreOffice have long been locked in a quiet, ongoing struggle for dominance in the world of office productivity software, but recent statements from the LibreOffice camp have thrust this rivalry—and its implications—back into the spotlight. At the heart of the issue lies the...

OpenAI's recent unveiling of ChatGPT's Agent Mode marks a significant evolution in artificial intelligence applications, particularly within productivity tools. This development positions OpenAI as a formidable competitor to established platforms like Microsoft Office, introducing a new paradigm...

Microsoft’s gradual retreat from Windows 10, culminating in phased support withdrawals for its flagship Office suite, marks a pivotal shift that impacts millions still tethered to the aging operating system. On the surface, it appears to be a predictable move—one in keeping with the company’s...

With the relentless evolution of productivity software and increasing demand for instant access, Microsoft’s Office suite has become the focus of regular performance enhancements and usability tweaks. This drive to improve user experience recently manifested in the controversial "Startup Boost"...

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued a high-severity advisory concerning multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office products. These security flaws could potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, execute...

The battle for supremacy in productivity software has moved far beyond the confines of traditional spreadsheets and slide decks. Today, it revolves around a much larger question: who will redefine the way we work in an age where artificial intelligence augments or even replaces the tools we once...

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 apps will continue to receive security updates on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028, extending support three years beyond the operating system's end-of-support date of October 14, 2025. (learn.microsoft.com) Feature updates for Microsoft 365 apps on...

If you rely on a Windows device—be it for productivity, education, or daily living in India—the latest guidance from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) delivers an urgent reminder: patch, update, and secure your Microsoft environment now. In July 2025, CERT-In, operating under...

Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its support strategy for Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10, signaling a pivotal moment for users of the decade-old operating system. Starting August 2026, Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will cease to receive new feature updates, a move that...

The landscape of productivity software for Windows users is set to undergo a significant transformation as Microsoft announces a major policy shift for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) apps on Windows 10. Starting in August 2026, Microsoft will cease adding new features to Microsoft 365 apps...

As Microsoft sharpens its approach to software lifecycle management, Windows 10 users who rely on Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—are finding themselves at a crossroads. With Windows 10’s end of support set for October 14, 2025, millions of users are already contemplating their...

Microsoft has announced that it will cease introducing new features to its Office applications on Windows 10 starting in August 2026. This decision aligns with the company's broader strategy to phase out support for Windows 10, which is scheduled to reach its end of support on October 14, 2025...

Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...