offline access

Microsoft is quietly shifting a fundamental part of the Word for Windows experience: new documents created in Word will now default to being saved in the cloud (OneDrive or another configured cloud destination) with AutoSave enabled, and the change begins with Word for Windows version 2509 and...

my computer which is a windows 10 pc does not log in, and is stuck on login screen, after pressing sign in button and then it opens a new window, which requires intenet connection. and in my country, Microsoft is restricted, and I can't access it. I need a way to log out and turn my account into...

Managing digital files has become a daily routine for most Windows users, and the proliferation of cloud storage services has dramatically changed the way we handle documents, photos, and personal data. While services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive offer immense flexibility, the...

The saga of Microsoft's "new Outlook" for Windows continues to test the patience, loyalty, and adaptability of millions of users as an eagerly awaited feature—offline calendar editing—has been pushed back yet again, this time to an August 2025 debut. While once considered a mundane, assumed part...

Microsoft has publicly acknowledged a search malfunction currently plaguing a subset of OneDrive users across Windows, iOS, Android, and the web interface. Reports have surfaced of users unable to retrieve files via search—even when they are certain the files exist within their cloud storage...

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...

The relentless evolution of Microsoft’s digital workspace continues with the June 2025 update to the new Outlook for Windows, marking a dramatic step forward in both compatibility and artificial intelligence integration. This update isn’t just another batch of incremental improvements—it’s a...

After years of anticipation, Microsoft’s New Outlook for Windows is finally showing signs of maturation, as the company continues to address longstanding user criticisms by incrementally enhancing core functionality. Central to these improvements is the addition of offline support for the...

The decision to switch from Google One to Microsoft OneDrive for cloud storage is a thoughtful consideration informed by value, convenience, integrated productivity tools, device compatibility, and collaborative sharing options. This detailed analysis draws on real user experiences and broader...

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...

Users across Windows and macOS are still grappling with a vexing OneDrive synchronization bug that has persisted for over ten months. Originally reported in June 2024, the issue sees shared folders mysteriously replaced by web shortcuts (.url files) instead of the expected locally synced...

In a delightful turn of events for Windows users, Microsoft has officially confirmed that the New Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to launch the application without the need for an internet connection. This enhancement is a part of a broader push to improve offline functionality...

Ello all:) So, way back in the day of 2004 to 05, i took a ccna and ccnp class. The curriculum from cisco was done as swf files i think. Basically, you logged into a website and all the modules were interactive. Since they give you a hard copy to use offline, i used to be able to use it all...

A little over a year ago, we outlined our vision to bring Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) to the more than half a billion devices running Windows 10. We believe PWAs are key to the web’s future, and couldn’t be more excited about their potential to enable more immersive web app experiences across...

We’re thrilled to announce that today’s Windows Insider build enables Service Workers by default in Microsoft Edge for the first time. This is an exciting milestone for us and for the web! These new APIs allow the web to offer better experiences when devices are offline or have limited...

I think its the very reason I choose to sign in with a local account instead - that I will not face any problem offline. Guess what? It says to sign in with my last password used on my PC, because I am offline. The last password is ofcourse of my local account, as thats what I use, but when I...

Overview Web-to-app linking allows you to drive user engagement by associating your app with a website. When users open a link to your website, instead of opening the browser, your app is launched. If your app is not installed, your website is opened in the browser as usual. By implementing...

Today Link Removed that Link Removed is now rolling out to the Windows Store! Sway is a digital storytelling app for work, school and home that makes it quick and easy to create and share polished, interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more. Link Removed Sway for Windows 10...

Fixes an issue in which a folder is not available offline when you move the folder from an unpinned location to a subfolder in a redirect folder in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. More...

win7 professional. trying to make some network files available offline but the option to make files or folders available offline from the right click menu does not exist. sync center suggests it should be there but its not. i'm not on a domain, just a workgroup.. anywhere i need to turn this...