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Microsoft 365's Bold Move: Deactivating ActiveX for Safer Office Environments Microsoft has made a significant security maneuver by disabling ActiveX content by default in the Windows versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio within its subscription-based Microsoft 365 suite. This...

Microsoft is making a bold move that aims to significantly reduce one of Office’s longstanding vulnerabilities. In a bid to enhance security and protect users, Microsoft 365 for Windows is set to disable ActiveX content by default in its flagship applications—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio...

A Disruptive Day for Microsoft 365 Family Users A global outage has unexpectedly thrown a wrench into the works for subscribers of Microsoft 365 Family, leaving many temporarily locked out of Office applications. Frustration among users is mounting, with many finding themselves cut off from the...

Microsoft’s Microsoft 365 Family subscription is currently under scrutiny as users report unexpected licensing issues that have thrown a wrench into their daily productivity routines. Over the past hour, posts across social media have amplified user frustrations as individuals find themselves...

Microsoft's push to continuously modernize its ecosystem is evident not only in its ambitious upgrade campaigns for Windows 11 but also in its persistent efforts to drive adoption of Microsoft 365 over traditional stand-alone Office applications. Microsoft's latest narrative positions Microsoft...

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Publisher will soon be history—for many users at least. In a move that might cause a few raised eyebrows (and frantic file conversions), Microsoft revealed that support for Publisher in Microsoft 365 is scheduled to end on October 13, 2026. If you're a...

In a developing story that has caught the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike, thousands of reports are flooding in regarding an Outlook outage. According to a recent FOX 5 New York report, over 26,000 outage alerts have been recorded, affecting not only Outlook but several...

Microsoft’s relentless evolution in AI-driven productivity solutions continues in February 2025 with an array of fresh features in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Although customer enthusiasm for Copilot has been mixed, the latest round of enhancements underscores Microsoft’s commitment to integrating...

Microsoft is testing a bold new strategy for its flagship productivity suite—a free, ad-supported version of Microsoft 365 desktop apps. If you’ve ever wished you could access Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without paying the subscription fee, this experiment might catch your attention. But there’s...

Microsoft’s AI assistant just got an upgrade: welcome to Copilot Wave 2. Although not as revolutionary as the original launch, this update introduces a host of refined features that hold exciting implications for businesses steeped in the Microsoft ecosystem. Windows users and IT professionals...

For all the Windows enthusiasts (and Mac users too!) who’ve been enduring the seemingly relentless push toward subscription-based software, we’ve got some refreshing tech news. Microsoft now offers a standalone license for Office 2024, effectively giving users the option to sidestep the...

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 a significant disruption that sent ripples of frustration through the working world, Microsoft 365 faced a major outage on December 10, 2024, affecting essential Office web applications and the Admin Center. With users reporting connectivity issues across crucial services such as Outlook...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves seeking the perfect gift—one that combines utility with value. This year, why not treat yourself or a loved one to the timeless productivity of Microsoft Office Professional 2021? For a limited time, it’s available for just $69.97, a...

If you've ever encountered the infuriating error message, "Another account from your organization is already signed in on this device. Try again with a different account," while attempting to access Microsoft 365 applications, you are far from alone. This pesky problem likely arises when you're...

In an age where data privacy concerns often take center stage, Microsoft finds itself at the heart of yet another controversy. Recent claims had surfaced that the tech giant was using Word documents and Excel data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. As murmurs turned into an uproar...

Microsoft is about to roll out an exciting new feature in Outlook that promises to change how users interact with their Office applications. Scheduled for a December 2024 release, this feature will allow users to log in to other Office apps directly from Outlook, easing the cumbersome process of...

In a startling development that has echoed through the corridors of IT departments globally, users of Windows 11 running version 24H2 have reported that key Office applications, such as Word and Excel, are crashing when installed alongside CrowdStrike's antivirus software. This issue seems to...

In a digital realm where software updates are as common as cat videos on the internet, Microsoft has issued a red flag concerning its latest Windows 11 version 24H2. Reports are swirling that this update could potentially lead to a virtual meltdown, causing beloved Office applications like Excel...

On October 1, 2024, Microsoft unveiled the Windows 11 24H2 update, which hastily garnered praise for its performance enhancements—especially on machines that aren't officially supported. But as with any major software overhaul, the promise of speed often comes with hidden pitfalls. If you’ve...