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In a surprising twist that could reshape how many of us think about productivity, Microsoft has quietly launched an ad-supported version of its desktop Office suite for Windows. This new offering—covering familiar apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—comes without the monthly subscription fee...

Microsoft’s latest moves in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena are stirring up conversations among tech enthusiasts and industry experts alike. While the broader tech sector experiences a downturn, Microsoft is quietly betting big on AI—investing a staggering $80 billion in shaping a future...

Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered productivity with its latest Office 365 update. With this breakthrough, Copilot—Microsoft’s integrated artificial intelligence assistant—can now access and extract data from Word and PowerPoint documents (as well as PDFs) directly within...

On January 1, 2025, Microsoft officially retired the iconic Smart Lookup feature in Word—a tool that many users since Office 2016 had come to rely upon for instant definitions and contextual insights. This change signals a broader, AI-first transformation within Microsoft Office, as the company...

Do you remember the first time you fired up a Microsoft Office app and had your mind blown by its potential? Whether it was the clunky yet charming interface of early Microsoft Word or the spreadsheet sorcery of Excel, these apps have been a crucial part of our computing lives for decades...

In a move designed to streamline multitasking and keep workflows flowing seamlessly, Microsoft is introducing a new feature in the Outlook and Teams desktop apps for Windows that opens web links directly in Microsoft Edge. This update, detailed on Microsoft's support page, promises an integrated...

If you've recently made the move from a Mac to a Windows environment, you might have noticed something amiss—your trusty email archive isn’t playing nicely with Office 365. For many Windows users, the friction arises because Outlook for Mac uses the .olm file format for exporting mailbox data...

In a digital era where our inboxes function as the nerve centers of personal and professional communication, there's a common assumption among many Windows users: if you’re using top-tier cloud providers like Gmail or Office 365, your email must be completely secure. However, as detailed in a...

In a strategic move designed to appease European regulators, Microsoft is reportedly set to widen the price gap between its Office packages that come bundled with the Teams chat and video app and the versions sold without it. This effort comes as the tech giant seeks to avoid another heavy...

In a striking reminder of the ever-evolving threat landscape, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has confirmed that a data breach targeting its Office 365 email environment exposed sensitive personal information of a limited group of employees. The breach—attributed to the notorious Russian...

In today’s ever-connected digital landscape, even the giants of technology are not immune to cyber intrusions. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) recently sounded the alarm after disclosing a substantial data breach in its Office 365 email environment. The investigation points to a notorious...

In a decision that’s stirring discussions on privacy and product evolution, Microsoft has officially announced that its free VPN feature—currently integrated within the Microsoft Defender app in Office 365—will be discontinued by the end of February 2025. This move signals a strategic pivot for...

Microsoft's latest earnings report in early 2025 paints an intriguing picture of both triumph and uncertainty. With its fiscal second-quarter results just released, the tech juggernaut has revealed key challenges amidst its continued dominance in the tech world. One clear takeaway? The company's...

Imagine a ubiquitous AI assistant that shoulders the metaphorical burden of productivity. For many, this might bring an air of 21st-century efficiency to their work. For others, it evokes the cringe-inducing specter of Clippy, Microsoft’s much-memed assistant from the late ’90s—revived in spirit...

Microsoft Corp. recently announced a deceleration in its cloud growth, leaving many with raised eyebrows and the markets understandably jittery. As expected, its stock took a hit—though the focus for Windows users is not just about stocks and Wall Street drama. Let’s dissect what this downturn...

If you were a fan of Microsoft Word’s Smart Lookup feature—or even relied on it for seamless, in-app word definitions—you may want to sit down. Microsoft has quietly pulled the plug on this beloved functionality, effective January 1, 2025. Smart Lookup, originally lauded as a neat little...

In a shocking revelation for businesses and employees alike, it seems that Microsoft Teams, the ubiquitous communication platform relied upon by millions around the globe, is being exploited by nefarious cybercriminals. What was once a trusted workplace collaboration tool has turned into the...

As the tech giant, Microsoft, gears up to release its second-quarter earnings report, industry analysts are buzzing with cautious optimism. Among the clamor, Bank of America has emerged as a confident cheerleader, maintaining a “buy” rating for the company while setting an ambitious target price...

The big story in tech today is Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) continued growth in its key business segments, Azure and Office 365, which seems to be sparking optimism among Wall Street heavyweights. Bank of America (BoA) recently weighed in, painting a picture of robust momentum in...

If you've ever been blindsided by a rogue application crash while juggling multiple tasks in Office 365, then you'll sympathize with the commotion this caused. Microsoft recently resolved a widespread and peculiar issue that left IT admins scratching their heads and users pulling their hair out...