user experience design

Microsoft’s journey to a clear, inclusive, and universally logical Windows version naming convention has been less straightforward than many users might realize. After years of bewildering and, at times, geographically exclusive update names like “Anniversary Update,” “Fall Creators Update,” and...

The story of artificial intelligence over the past decade has unfolded at breakneck speed, careening from specialized research labs straight into the fabric of daily life. A few short years ago, the very mention of “AI” conjured images of singularity prophets, advanced robotics, and speculative...

The dawn of a new era for digital communication and productivity tools in classrooms is on the horizon, as Microsoft prepares to roll out its modernized, AI-powered Outlook for Windows to Microsoft 365 Education accounts beginning January 2026. This paradigm shift is a significant chapter in...

In the crowded arena of enterprise software, where technological innovation often outpaces the practical realities of small business adoption, one leader’s efforts at Microsoft have become a touchstone for how digital transformation can truly work for everyone. Maheswari Govindaraju’s tenure as...

Microsoft 365 users are about to experience a dramatic shift in the way file sharing is managed across their organizations, thanks to the introduction of a new feature known as Hero Links. This update, rolling out in late 2025, marks a substantial enhancement to both the flexibility and security...