office productivity

Microsoft’s latest push to fold everyday feedback workflows into its AI assistant stack landed this week with the public preview of Surveys Agent, an AI-powered agent inside Microsoft 365 Copilot that promises to let teams design, launch, monitor, and analyze surveys from a single conversational...

Microsoft’s internal analysis of roughly 200,000 anonymized Copilot conversations has delivered a stark, counterintuitive message: the next wave of AI disruption is targeting knowledge work—writers, translators, editors, customer service agents, and even some technical roles—far more visibly...

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...

The Dell Inspiron 14 7440 2-in-1 laptop is a versatile device designed to cater to both business professionals and casual users seeking flexibility and performance. This model stands out with its 360-degree hinge, allowing it to function as a traditional laptop, tablet, tent, or stand mode...

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...

Microsoft Teams has introduced a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and boosting productivity. These updates, now available in public preview across desktop, web, and mobile platforms, include threaded conversations in channels, multiple emoji reactions per message, and...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the modern workplace at a relentless pace, shifting from a niche interest to a foundational expectation across industries. As employers adapt to the evolving digital landscape, mastery of key AI tools is now considered a significant asset—sometimes even a...

Office workers across the globe are at the epicenter of a silent, stubborn revolution—one where Microsoft’s mighty Copilot, the AI centerpiece of its productivity suite, finds itself trailing behind an unlikely crowd favorite: ChatGPT. Despite the scale, strategy, and technical firepower of...

Change is a constant in the world of Microsoft, especially in its cloud and enterprise offerings, and the recent removal of the Microsoft 365 Feed widget from the Microsoft 365 Feed app for enterprise and business users is both emblematic of this fact and a prompt for deeper reflection on the...

Microsoft has appointed LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to oversee its Office productivity software, now known as Microsoft 365, in addition to his current role. This strategic move aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply into Microsoft's suite of productivity tools, reflecting...

Accessing Microsoft 365 without incurring costs is a common goal for many users. While the ZDNet article outlines three primary methods to achieve this, there are additional avenues worth exploring. This article delves into various legitimate strategies to utilize Microsoft 365 for free...

Microsoft Loop is rapidly emerging as a transformative force within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, promising to redefine the boundaries of team collaboration and productivity in the digital era. Whether you’re transitioning from traditional project management tools or seeking to streamline...

Microsoft has recently announced the integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks into OneNote for Windows, a move aimed at enhancing productivity for enterprise users. This integration allows users to consolidate various resources—such as Copilot Chat, files, notes, and links—into a unified...

For years, Microsoft Outlook has been both a staple of business productivity and a touchstone for the everyday user needing a reliable email client on Windows. Yet, as technology increasingly demands flexibility, resilience, and an uninterrupted workflow regardless of internet connectivity, the...

The clash between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace has become a defining debate in the digital workplace, cutting across generations, industries, and even office cultures. Both productivity suites dominate the landscape, empowering remote teams, bustling enterprises, and solopreneurs alike to...

Microsoft’s Strategic Leadership Shuffle: LinkedIn CEO Takes the Helm of Office and AI Innovation Satya Nadella’s steady remaking of Microsoft’s leadership structure hit a pivotal moment with the announcement that Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn’s chief executive, will now also oversee the company’s...

Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to shift users from the venerable classic Outlook desktop client toward its new Outlook for Windows app underscores both the company’s commitment to modernity and the challenges inherent in remaking a legacy productivity tool. The June 2025 refresh of the new Outlook...

The next phase of the agentic web has dawned at Microsoft, marked by an ambitious reorganization that fuses some of its most powerful business and productivity brands under unified leadership. The move signals not just another management shuffle, but a deliberate bet that artificial...

For many years, Microsoft Outlook has held the title of the business world’s de facto email client, synonymous with the broader Microsoft 365 productivity ecosystem. The ongoing transformation of Outlook, especially the controversial shift from the classic native app to a web-based experience...

The humble Notepad app, a staple of the Windows experience since the earliest days of Microsoft’s operating system, has undergone a remarkable transformation. While for decades it was considered the epitome of simplicity—a fast-launching, no-frills utility for jotting notes, inspecting log...