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Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Microsoft is turning Windows Update into a one-stop shop. Here's what's new.

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How to create a drop-down list in Excel and save yourself hours of time
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I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro - here's my verdict after two weeks
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Microsoft's new AI tool lets you edit images and summarize docs right in File Explorer
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Microsoft upgrades Edge with 3 AI features - including a big one for PDFs
Microsoft's Windows Update ready to download an update

Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Microsoft is turning Windows Update into a one-stop shop. Here's what's new.
8 hours ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
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How to create a drop-down list in Excel and save yourself hours of time

Adding a drop-down list in Excel is a great way to speed up data entry, keep your sheet tidy, and avoid typos. Here's how to set one up.
4 days ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
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I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro - here's my verdict after two weeks

The latest Surface Pro model offers a thinner form factor, solid battery life, and a refreshed design, but it's still not for everyone.
6 days ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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Microsoft's new AI tool lets you edit images and summarize docs right in File Explorer

Now available to Windows 11 insiders, the AI actions feature will offer different AI-powered commands that you can run on files directly in File Explorer.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft upgrades Edge with 3 AI features - including a big one for PDFs

At Build 2025, Microsoft showed how Edge is adopting new skills for individuals and organizations.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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Copilot's Coding Agent brings automation deeper into GitHub workflows

Microsoft just gave GitHub Copilot the power to create, modify, and submit code independently. Here's what this approach means for developers, workflows, and the future of programming careers.
1 week ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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Your Outlook inbox is about to get several Copilot AI upgrades for free - here's what's new

Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a makeover at Build 2025. Here's everything coming your way.
1 week ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft unveils new AI agent customization and oversight features at Build 2025

The announcements point to the tech giant's broader strategy of equipping businesses and individuals with their own, custom-made AI systems.
1 week ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft Build 2025 starts soon: How to watch - and why you'll want to

Microsoft is streaming Build online free of charge, and it'll surely be all about AI, AI, AI.
1 week ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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How to move your codebase into GitHub for analysis by ChatGPT Deep Research - and why you should

Want to use ChatGPT to review your codebase? Here's a complete step-by-step guide to getting your project into GitHub and connected to Deep Research - in minutes.
1 week ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines didn't change - why this story just won't die

No, Microsoft has not changed Windows 10 or Microsoft 365 support deadlines. Here's what actually happened.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows
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Believe it or not, Microsoft just announced a Linux distribution service - here's why

Microsoft is open-sourcing its Linux Integration Services Automation image-testing service for everyone.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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Microsoft Teams will soon block screenshots and recordings of your meetings

Sharing sensitive information in a meeting? No word yet on whether the upcoming 'Prevent Screen Capture' feature will be enabled by default.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Collaboration
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Is your Microsoft account passwordless yet? Why it (probably) should be and how to do it right

You can ditch your Microsoft account password completely now. But if you plan to do so, there's a step you absolutely must not skip.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Security
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How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying

Want to upgrade your Windows 11 Home PC to Windows 11 Pro? Here's how to do it, whether you're setting up a newly purchased PC, doing a clean install, or resetting a device you already own.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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