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For years, Microsoft’s Snipping Tool has been an essential yet oddly incomplete utility in Windows—a familiar friend for quickly capturing snippets of the desktop, but one that always seemed content to leave users wanting just a little more. While its basic functionality is lauded for ease of...

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence has transformed the way people interact with technology, and Microsoft Copilot for iPad is at the forefront of this revolution. No longer just a straightforward productivity tool, Copilot is positioned as a smart, intuitive assistant designed to...

In the age of hybrid work and digital transformation, the tools organizations choose to communicate and collaborate can significantly impact productivity, employee satisfaction, and business agility. Two giants, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, have come to dominate the enterprise communication...

With the digital workspace evolving at an unprecedented pace, Microsoft’s decision to sunset support for its Remote Desktop app in favor of the freshly unified Windows app marks a pivotal shift in how users, administrators, and enterprises will access virtual and cloud-based Windows...

Norwegian public broadcaster NRK is embarking on a transformative journey, selecting Devoteam—a major European IT consultancy—to oversee its complete shift from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace by the end of 2025. Affecting approximately 3,500 employees, this decision will reverberate well...

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...

For years, the monthly ritual of Windows Update has been accompanied by the inevitable warning: “Restart required.” For enterprise administrators, IT professionals, and even home users, reboots are a disruptive necessity—interrupting workflows, delaying critical real-time operations, and...

During Microsoft's Build 2025 conference, a significant incident underscored the need for enhanced privacy features in virtual collaboration tools. Neta Haiby, Microsoft's head of AI security, inadvertently disclosed confidential information regarding Walmart's AI initiatives during a live...

As the pace of innovation around artificial intelligence ramps up, Windows 11 users are finding new ways to interact with AI right from their desktop environment—a change emblematic of Microsoft’s evolving vision for personal computing. But amid these constant updates, a growing question nags at...

For years, Microsoft Teams users have clamored for a richer way to show their reactions in conversations, and soon their requests will finally be answered: multiple emoji reactions per message—a staple on rival collaboration platforms—are about to become a reality in Teams. This supposedly minor...

Microsoft's annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, is set to take place from May 19 to 22, 2025. This year's event is poised to showcase significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly focusing on the evolution of Microsoft's Copilot feature and enhancements to...

Microsoft’s latest overhaul of its 365 Copilot app signals a watershed moment for AI-powered workplace productivity, both for enterprise customers and the wider community of Windows enthusiasts. By embracing a comprehensive redesign focused on simplicity, usability, and real-time AI...

Microsoft Build 2025 has arrived, and with it comes a whirlwind of significant feature announcements for Microsoft Copilot Studio—one of the cornerstones of Microsoft’s vision for workplace automation and AI-driven development. As enterprises around the world race to gain a competitive edge...

As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...

Microsoft has recently enhanced Windows 11's Snipping Tool by integrating Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, allowing users to extract text directly from screenshots. This update streamlines the process of capturing and utilizing on-screen text, eliminating the need for...

Microsoft’s continued evolution of its productivity ecosystem underscores an ongoing commitment to data resilience, security, and seamless collaboration. In recent months, this dedication has become even more apparent with the company’s firm assurances — and repeated clarifications — regarding...

Imagine opening your laptop in 2025. Your team is spread across continents, deadlines are closer than ever, and the lines between work, home, and everything in-between have blurred beyond recognition. In this landscape, Microsoft Teams has surged to the forefront, becoming not only an...

Across South Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the urgent drive toward cloud-powered transformation is reshaping the way leading enterprises build, operate, and innovate. As companies from banking to logistics race to modernise, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a keystone...

Windows Office Hours returns on May 15, offering IT professionals another valuable opportunity to connect directly with Microsoft's product and engineering teams. As the digital workplace evolves and organizations strive to adopt Windows 11, migrate workloads to the cloud, and strengthen Zero...

International Women’s Day 2025 brought a vibrant, forward-thinking energy to the tech landscape as Microsoft UK, in partnership with LinkedIn, hosted an event with a powerful theme: Investing in Our Future – Enable, Empower, Elevate. This celebration reflected not only on the significant strides...