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Microsoft Word for Windows has quietly shifted a fundamental assumption of desktop productivity: new documents now default to being created and saved in the cloud with AutoSave enabled from the first keystroke, unless users explicitly change the setting. Background For decades, Microsoft Word...

Microsoft has switched on Microsoft 365 data-residency controls in Austria, bringing both the Microsoft 365 Advanced Data Residency (ADR) add‑on and Multi‑Geo capabilities to commercial customers in the country and pairing those controls with a newly opened local cloud region that Microsoft says...

Microsoft Word for Windows has quietly shifted the default lifecycle of new documents: starting with Insider builds identified as Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000), a freshly created document will be saved to the cloud with AutoSave enabled by default, unless the user or administrator changes the...

Microsoft’s iOS Microsoft 365 Copilot app is being stripped of advanced OneDrive file-management capabilities, redirecting users to the OneDrive app for folder browsing, permission changes, and downloads — a move that finalizes the app’s transition from an all-in-one Office hub into a focused AI...

Files v4.0 arrives as a major rework of one of the most polished third‑party File Explorer replacements for Windows 11, introducing a unified Omnibar, a refined Dual Pane workflow, expanded cloud drive support, and built‑in cryptographic verification tools — changes that push Files from a...

Files 4.0 lands as a major milestone for an already feature-rich third‑party file manager, shipping a redesigned address experience (the new Omnibar), a polished Dual Pane workflow, wider cloud-drive support, and a host of security and productivity tools aimed squarely at power users and IT...

Microsoft set a hard deadline for Windows 10 support — October 14, 2025 — and has offered a narrowly scoped lifeline for holdouts: the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that extends security-only patches for one additional year, through October 13, 2026. This article explains...

If you're still running Windows 10, the single most important action to take before October 14, 2025 is to ensure your PC is enrolled in Microsoft’s consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program — or to enable Windows Backup (OneDrive sync) right now so you qualify for the free ESU enrollment...

Microsoft will stop providing routine security updates for mainstream Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC isn’t ready to move to Windows 11, the single most important thing you must do right now is enroll that device in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program or complete...

Microsoft is moving on two fronts this month: shipping a steady stream of Microsoft 365 enhancements — many driven by Copilot and Loop technologies — while quietly chasing a recurring set of audio regressions that have frustrated Windows 11 users since the 24H2 rollout. The company’s push to...

Windows provides a surprising number of ways to capture your screen, from the quick-and-dirty Print Screen key to a full-featured Snipping Tool that now includes OCR and video recording — this guide explains each native option, shows when to reach for third‑party tools, and evaluates risks and...

Microsoft has set a hard stop: Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, and consumers who want to keep receiving critical security fixes after that date must take action now — either upgrade to Windows 11, move to another supported environment, or enroll in Microsoft’s consumer...

Automate Disk Cleanup with Storage Sense and Task Scheduler in Windows 10/11 Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes Introduction Keeping temporary files, old update files, and clutter out of your drives improves performance and frees space without manual intervention. Windows 10...

Microsoft has quietly turned one of Word’s most useful safety nets into the new default: AutoSave will now save newly created Word documents to the cloud automatically, starting with Word for Windows Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000) for Microsoft 365 Insiders. The change flips the long-standing...

When File Explorer becomes the system’s biggest CPU hog after upgrading to Windows 11 24H2, it stops being a mild annoyance and starts costing time, battery life, and user confidence—with many users reporting sustained explorer.exe or related processes eating CPU even at idle. The problem is...

Microsoft’s Copilot has quietly gained the ability to accept multiple files and images in a single chat session — a practical, long-requested update that promises to speed workflows and make multimodal reasoning more useful — but early hands‑on tests expose important limits and some surprising...

Windows 11 Home Device name Vampiressd13 Processor AMD Ryzen 3 3350U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx (2.10 GHz) Installed RAM 8.00 GB (5.94 GB usable) Device ID 906CFB63-6C56-48F8-995E-9A949DED0FD2 Product ID 00356-02689-47185-AAOEM System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based...

Microsoft has quietly flipped a foundational behavior in Word for Windows: new documents you create now start life in the cloud, with AutoSave enabled by default and an immediate OneDrive/SharePoint identity — a change rolling out in Word for Windows Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000) and later...

Microsoft is rolling out a quiet but consequential change to how Word for Windows saves new documents: starting with Word for Windows Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000) in Insider channels, documents you create will be saved to the cloud (OneDrive, SharePoint, or a preferred cloud location) by...

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...