The UK Department for Business and Trade’s pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot returned a clear, measured verdict: staff liked the assistant, and specific writing and summarisation tasks became noticeably faster, but the trial produced no robust evidence that those time savings translated into...
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The UK Department for Business and Trade’s three‑month pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot returned a cautious but informative verdict: users reported high satisfaction and clear wins on text‑based tasks, yet the measurable productivity gains were small, use‑case dependent, and offset in places by...
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Satya Nadella’s five short Copilot prompts are less a CEO flex and more a practical playbook for turning generative AI into repeatable executive work — from meeting readiness and project rollups to launch probabilities and time audits — and the implications for Windows and Microsoft 365 admins...
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From the bustling, dynamic world of modern non-profit operations, the story of digital transformation is so often grounded not in headline-grabbing technologies but in the steady, unseen work of process optimization. This is nowhere more evident than in the recent case study released by Crow...
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sharepoint integration
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As the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, a paradoxical trend has emerged: the operating system's user base continues to grow. Despite Microsoft's persistent efforts to transition users to Windows 11, Windows 10 remains the dominant choice for many. This article...
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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...
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In a compelling recent discussion on the XDA Developers forum, users were prompted to reflect on their ongoing use of Windows 11 amid a backdrop of growing dissatisfaction. The thread sparked by Richard, a forum contributor noted for his candid posts, posed the question: “Why do you keep using...
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In the ever-evolving world of operating systems, Microsoft's Windows 11 is facing significant challenges, particularly concerning its adoption rates and user satisfaction. Recent reports indicate that Windows 11 currently holds just over 30% of the operating system's market share, while its...
Users tell us that they find notification requests bothersome and distracting – except when they don’t. We want sites to engage with users without annoying them, but we also don’t want our users to miss reminders that may be important for them. With new changes that we’re rolling out, we are...
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microsoft edge
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windows 10
Do you get confused about which forum you are on and what you have posted where? Maybe even what you have read and where?
I was curious about how many forums do members here belong to right now? On average how many post/threads do you make in a day? What are some of your favorite forums...
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In this entry, I’ll give some insight into how a daily day on the forums takes place. At least on my end. I hope to provide this insight into those who are interested. Although we have come a long way, I believe so much more can be accomplished here at Windows7Forums.com.
As we approach our...
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feature development
forum management
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moderation practices
new member orientation
problem solving
skype meetings
spam control
staff communication
technical issues
translation services
user engagement
usersatisfaction
virtual meetings
website management
windows 7
At least it is better than Vista
Users of Microsoft's Windows 7 are generally "very satisfied" with the new operating system.
A report from Forrester Research said that most of the great unwashed know the product is there if they want it. Writing in its blog Forrester said a "strong majority"...
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