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The debate over whether to stick with Office 2021 or jump to Office 2024 is heating up—and it’s a conversation that resonates with Windows users and IT professionals alike. As productivity demands evolve in the ever-changing landscape of modern work, Microsoft’s two flagship Office suites offer...

Open source applications for Windows continue to gain remarkable traction, offering users powerful, free, and privacy-respecting alternatives to commercial software. These apps often deliver robust functionalities, are continually improved by passionate communities, and provide a level of...

Microsoft's classic Outlook client has recently become the center of frustration for many users due to a CPU usage spike bug that causes the application to consume disproportionately high system resources, locking up computers and draining power. This issue, which has been officially confirmed...

Microsoft’s evolving digital landscape rarely rests, and the latest surge of updates, platform shifts, and hardware launches offers a snapshot of relentless innovation — and its accompanying challenges. Diving into the latest set of changes and releases, we uncover a shifting balance between...

If you were one of the IT professionals who looked at Microsoft 365 Copilot at launch and thought, "Well, that's a nice idea, but maybe I'll just stick with yelling at Outlook for now," Microsoft has heard you—loud, clear, and possibly with a tinge of hurt feelings. April 2025 brings a buffet of...

Microsoft’s relentless AI offensive continues, and this week’s maneuver comes not through some stealthy, under-the-radar Windows update, but as a dazzling image-generating upgrade to Microsoft 365 Copilot’s business version — a move that may sideline your office’s PowerPoint Picasso as the AI...

In today's digital landscape, we often find ourselves confronted with a perennial debate that echoes through coffee shops, bustling offices, and the quiet corners of our homes: “To rent, or to own?” This philosophical quandary takes center stage in the realm of software licensing, particularly...

Microsoft’s Great Office Exodus: The Sunset of Office 2016 and 2019 and What it Means for You October 14, 2025, is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the Windows ecosystem. It’s the day when Microsoft will retire support not only for the ubiquitous Windows 10 operating system but also for...

Microsoft’s five-decade journey is a masterclass in evolution—from the early dawn of MS-DOS and Windows that defined personal computing, to pioneering innovations such as Xbox, Azure cloud computing, and today’s AI-powered breakthroughs. As the company celebrates its 50th anniversary, its...

Microsoft’s ongoing pivot from the traditional Office suite to the cloud-centric Microsoft 365 has sparked plenty of debate. With its lofty promises of uninterrupted productivity, seamless remote collaboration, and cost efficiencies, M365 is being positioned as the future of Office. Yet, as...

Microsoft’s 50-year journey is a masterclass in resilience, bold experimentation, and transformational leadership. Over the decades, the tech giant has navigated not only technological revolutions but also internal debates about risk, profit, and innovation. Let’s dive into how Microsoft...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...

Microsoft’s decision to discontinue Publisher after 35 years is one of those watershed moments that feels both inevitable and poignant. For countless Windows users, Microsoft Publisher wasn’t merely a relic from the past—it was a household name in the world of desktop publishing. As the company...

Microsoft Kills Off 35-Year-Old Publisher: The End of an Era for Office Design For decades, Microsoft Publisher has been a staple in the Office suite—a charming, if somewhat clunky, tool that empowered countless users to design newsletters, flyers, and invitations with a few simple clicks...

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 office suite just took a bold—and controversial—turn. With its new ad-supported version of Office exclusively for Windows 11, the tech giant is experimenting with a free productivity tool that comes with a significant catch: all documents can only be saved to OneDrive. This new...

Are you feeling a little coerced into using Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot in your Microsoft 365 subscription? You're not alone. The announcement of Copilot's integration into Microsoft 365 Family and Personal plans may have seemed exciting—until some users saw their subscription costs balloon...

Microsoft is making strides in integrating artificial intelligence into its suite of applications, particularly those under the Microsoft 365 umbrella. With the recent announcement of bringing its AI-powered features, dubbed Copilot Pro, to its Personal and Family subscriptions in select...

In a move that has managed to set both tongues and tweets wagging, Microsoft recently rebranded its widely-used '365 Office' suite to '365 Copilot.' Netizens immediately responded with mixed emotions, ranging from scorn to bewilderment, calling the name change "stupid" and criticizing the...

Microsoft has flipped the branding switch on what has long been known as "Microsoft Office"—a title that has practically defined the digital productivity suite world for decades. The tech giant recently announced it is rebranding Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office) as Microsoft Copilot...