productivity

If the world of AI innovation were a race, you might think Microsoft would be comfortably leading, given its roaring entrance onto the track. Yet, as 2025 unfolds, the tech giant is grappling with a peculiar label: underperformer. How could a company with exclusive OpenAI API rights, a...

Virtual reality (VR) has gotten a massive glow-up in recent years. From gaming to working, VR is transcending its boundaries, and Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to blur the lines between your PC and VR setup. Meta’s Quest 3 and 3s VR headsets now allow users to virtually integrate their...

Ladies and gentlemen, we’re stepping into a bold new era of productivity—a seismic shift that feels part revolutionary and part “Is this really necessary?” Microsoft has decided to rebrand its iconic productivity suite from “Microsoft Office” into something that screams tech-glamour and AI...

Hold on to your keyboards, Windows users! Microsoft is about to redefine how you interact with your PC. Announced back in October and currently in testing, Windows 11 is welcoming a groundbreaking AI-powered search feature that promises to make your notoriously cluttered computer look as orderly...

Imagine a seamless fusion of mobile convenience and PC power—this is exactly what Windows 11 offers with its Windows Subsystem for Android™ and Amazon Appstore integration. While this capability has been around for a while, Microsoft is announcing big changes as we approach 2025. Spoiler alert...

Microsoft Office is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic software suites in tech history. Over four decades, its suite of productivity tools—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others—became ingrained in corporate offices and households. Yet, we always knew the day might come when something more...

The telecom world is undergoing a seismic shift, and if you're under the impression that this transformation is just a speedier broadband package or shinier 5G towers—think again. Forward-thinking telecom companies are embracing a new business savior: artificial intelligence (AI). And no, this...

When juggling a barrage of work responsibilities, personal projects, and even a healthy dose of leisure, a cluttered workspace can feel like trying to organize your sock drawer blindfolded. Enter Windows' Multiple Desktops feature—a virtual productivity lifeline that slices through chaos like a...

If you’re working across different time zones or collaborating with teams spread globally, managing your clock settings on Windows 11 can significantly enhance productivity. From configuring extra clocks on your taskbar to integrating time zones directly into Microsoft Outlook or even...

Buckle up, Microsoft 365 enthusiasts! The Microsoft 365 Community Conference is set to unfold from May 6 to May 8, 2025, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. If you've been waiting for a masterclass in the tools powering modern productivity and collaboration, this is your golden opportunity. With over...

Hey WindowsForum readers, grab your seatbelt because Microsoft is planting some high-tech seeds into its flagship apps—Teams and Outlook. We're talking about the new Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, a cutting-edge AI buddy ready to assist, integrate, and transform your work experience on both...

Microsoft continues to redefine the way we engage with workplace collaboration through its ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. With Microsoft Teams AI Agents, Copilots, and the game-changing Copilot Studio, the tech giant is not just inching forward—it’s sprinting into the world of...

Hey, fellow Windows enthusiasts! Gather around because it's time to talk about something you might have been overlooking but shouldn't—Sticky Notes on Windows 11. "Why should I care about Sticky Notes?" you may ask. Think of it like this: they’re the unsung, digital Post-It Notes, quietly...

In a move that both excites and ushers in the next big step in productivity, Microsoft has retired the iconic "Office" brand, opting instead for a new era of artificial intelligence-powered productivity tools under the banner of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This sweeping rebranding represents...

If you were a fan of Microsoft Word’s Smart Lookup feature—or even relied on it for seamless, in-app word definitions—you may want to sit down. Microsoft has quietly pulled the plug on this beloved functionality, effective January 1, 2025. Smart Lookup, originally lauded as a neat little...

If you've been living your digital life within the confines of Windows for some time now, you'd likely agree that "Windows Search" has been less of a star player and more of a background actor you’d forget about—until you need it, that is. Historically, it’s been great for reminding you how...

If you’re a Microsoft 365—or rather, Microsoft 365 Copilot—user, you’ve probably come across a change recently that might’ve left you scratching your head. The Office branding has officially been phased out in favor of "Microsoft 365 Copilot," which comes with a fresh, new logo. But before you...

Microsoft has once again stepped into the forefront of technological innovation by introducing an AI-based search engine as part of the beta version of Windows 11. Exclusively available to participants in the Windows Insider program, this AI-enhanced search feature represents Microsoft's ongoing...

Microsoft has done it again. If you've just mastered calling it Microsoft 365, buckle up—now it's Microsoft 365 Office Copilot. Yes, that’s a mouthful, and yes, this feels like the eleventh rebranding in as many months. Microsoft’s latest move to append the "Copilot" name across its services...

Tech aficionados and Windows users, buckle up! Microsoft just unveiled its latest update for Windows 11—Preview Build 26120.2992 (KB5050083)—on January 17, 2025. While most updates introduce incremental improvements, this one looks ready to redefine how we navigate our digital ecosystems. The...