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Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...

One of the first transitions you’ll notice in Windows 11—after the existential dread of yet another upgrade—is the newly centered Start Menu. Yes, Microsoft has dragged its iconic menu to the middle, where it now sparkles with a minimalist glow and cuter icons. It’s designed to feel “fresh and...

If you’ve been enjoying the serene, reliably human chaos of your workplace—complete with coffee stains, mystery meetings, and that one person who never unmutes on Teams—brace yourself. Microsoft is ringing the corporate dinner bell on what it calls the “Firm Frontier,” and AI-powered coworkers...

Intelligence, once hoarded in resume-toting human form and dispensed at the mercy of recruitment cycles, is suddenly as easy to access as coffee in the breakroom—or perhaps, like that breakroom coffee, slightly bitter if you think too hard about what’s brewing beneath the surface. The Dawn of...

In a recent experiment conducted by the Washington Post, a panel of communication experts, including Harvard instructor and author Carmine Gallo, evaluated five prominent AI writing assistants: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, and Anthropic’s Claude. The objective was to...

While some parents swear by piano lessons or Mandarin immersion camps, Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub, has a different message for the modern parent: forget the violin, teach your kid to code. According to Dohmke, the future belongs to those who speak the language of computers. And yes, he’s...

A Quantum Leap for Communication: Microsoft Teams Brings “Enhanced” Spell Check to the Workplace Why Spelling Still Matters in a Fast-Paced Digital Office In an age where workplace communication is continually evolving, one might assume spelling errors are relics of a bygone era. But with the...

In today's fast-paced world, the demand for laptops that combine portability with enduring battery life has never been higher. Whether you're a student dashing between classes, a professional navigating a busy schedule, or a traveler seeking efficiency on the go, a thin and light laptop with a...

People who use AI on complex tasks tend to stick with it, and Microsoft's latest research confirms it. In a deep dive into Bing Chat interactions from May 2024, the Semantic Telemetry Project reveals striking insights into how users engage with AI systems based on the nature and complexity of...

Windows 10 Users: The Countdown Has Begun As the clock ticks down toward the end of free Windows 11 upgrades, millions of Windows 10 users are feeling the heat. With just about six months left before key support deadlines start shifting the landscape, the pressure is on to determine whether your...

Satya Nadella's recent remarks signal an ambitious shift in Microsoft's long-term vision—one where artificial intelligence not only coexists with legacy productivity tools like Excel and PowerPoint but radically transforms how we manage and interact with digital workspaces. In a candid...

Microsoft’s Bold Leap: AI Agents Transforming Productivity, Security, and Development In the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence, Microsoft is pushing the envelope with new AI agents that redefine how we interact with technology. Far beyond the conventional digital assistant, these...

NTU's recent HOYA Chatbot Hackathon 2025 has become a vivid testament to the transformative power of hands-on learning and innovative problem-solving. NTU students, with their keen insights and relentless determination to bridge theory and practical application, have set a benchmark in the realm...

The recent buzz in the Windows community centers on Microsoft's decision to reallocate the calendar flyout clock—a feature missing in Windows 11 but long appreciated in Windows 10. Traditionally, the Calendar flyout was more than just a static calendar display: it was an integrated, interactive...

On November 18, 2024, Microsoft rolled out a significant update package for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), specifically designated as KB5046906, KB5046910, and KB5046915. These updates are targeted at improving recovery and setup processes for the latest Windows 11 versions...

Microsoft's relentless push for Windows 11—despite its glaring shortcomings—raises serious questions about long-term sustainability and user choice. The forced upgrade cycle, combined with features that alienate long-time users and create environmental and security concerns, paints a picture of...

Microsoft's latest AI-powered upgrades are reshaping the way we interact with our digital assistants – and no, this isn’t another case of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Microsoft Copilot, long heralded as the next step in productivity and smart assistance, has just rolled out eight major...

Microsoft is taking a bold step toward a more personalized AI future by introducing customizable avatars for its Copilot assistant. Announced during Microsoft’s 50th-anniversary Copilot event, the new “Copilot Avatar” concept marries cutting-edge artificial intelligence with a humanized...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary isn’t just a birthday—it’s a milestone that encapsulates a legacy of computing innovation, transformation, and calculated reinvention. As the tech giant celebrates half a century since its inception in 1975, the company is set on a new course: cementing its status as...

Microsoft's latest design tweak might seem like a small cosmetic change, but when it comes to the infamous Blue Screen of Death, even slight updates can spark a lot of discussion among Windows enthusiasts. Recent reports suggest that Microsoft is redesigning the BSOD, and one of the most...