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What if your licensed Office apps suddenly started acting like you’d pirated them? Imagine firing up Word to finish a big report, and instead of the trusty blank page, you’re greeted with a message that reads, "Your Microsoft 365 license will be deactivated soon... most features of Word will be...

In a world where productivity tools like Microsoft 365 have become almost synonymous with office work, one would assume that their utility and value are universally accepted. After all, Microsoft Office has been around longer than most of us have been typing. However, a recent article highlights...

Imagine opening up a clean, distraction-free PDF on your phone—only to be slapped with an ad promoting a cryptocurrency exchange. If you're an Android user of the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) mobile app, this might sound uncomfortably familiar. Microsoft has turned its PDF viewer into an...

The tech industry woke up this week to the unveiling of a novel piece of hardware from Microsoft: the Windows 365 Link. Marketed as a thin client designed to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365 services, this $349 device embodies Microsoft’s ongoing push toward subscription-based computing...

In an intriguing maneuver that showcases the ever-evolving landscape of technology, it has been reported that Microsoft may be pondering a rebranding of its popular AI assistant, Copilot, to the catchier "Windows Intelligence." This potential move aims to unify Microsoft's AI offerings under a...

In an ambitious stride toward integrating artificial intelligence into everyday software, Microsoft has recently unveiled the Rewrite AI feature in Notepad. This innovative addition, currently available to Windows Insiders, promises to revolutionize how users interact with text. Let's explore...

In a significant turn of events, Microsoft appears to have reevaluated its approach to monetizing artificial intelligence features, particularly with its Copilot Pro software. Once a standalone subscription that came at a hefty price tag of $20 per month for Microsoft 365 users, Copilot Pro has...

In a notable shift in pricing strategy, Microsoft is introducing a higher-cost subscription model for Microsoft 365 that wraps in AI enhancements, specifically the coveted Copilot functionality. This news comes amidst Microsoft's ongoing efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into its...

Ah, Windows—the ever-evolving brainchild of Microsoft that has been both our trusty sidekick and the source of countless gray hairs. As we bask in the relatively fresh glow of Windows 11, whispers (and a few hearty rumors) about Windows 12 are already gaining traction. So, grab your virtual...

I guess Wusers could be divided into a) naive users who need a machine to performs tasks b) curious users who want to know whats going on inside the works If you are a) then when problems occur you ask the IT guy to fix it. If you are b) like most of viewers here then you open Pandora's box to...

Windows Blue is Real! Constant media rumors in the tech world are giving credence to the idea that Microsoft will release an update called Windows Blue or Windows 8 Blue at some point in 2013. From a technological and IT sales perspective, this would be a feature-related update similar to a...

Unfortunately it seems a few bad apples have spoiled it for everyone else once again. See the supplied report for details: Such a shame that greed has once again triumphed.... Reference: Microsoft adds more restrictions to MSDN/TechNet users [Update] - Neowin

I been playing this for about a week now, and it's coming along quite nicely from the look of it. The character creation is pretty decent, for the two factions currently available, lots of nice tweaks although I think its a bit of a cheek to charge game credits to change your avatar at a later...

This is from a magazine called PC Utilities. It states Microsoft is announcing plans to replace it's subscription-based Windows Live OneCare anti-virus service.. It will offer protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans and rootkits.. It will not include the extra features such as printer...