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ChatGPT Pro vs ChatGPT Plus
Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version packs so many premium features?

ChatGPT Pro is 10 times the price of ChatGPT Plus. Is either plan worth the money, or should you stick with free? Here's how to decide.

Copilot in Microsoft Word
How to remove Copilot from your Microsoft 365 plan - before you have to pay for it
New Outlook with Copilot
The new Outlook for Windows adds Copilot and other perks, but I still prefer the classic version
Bing Video Creator AI generating a video
Bing adds OpenAI's Sora video generator - and it's free
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter
I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro for weeks - here's my buying advice now
ChatGPT Pro vs ChatGPT Plus

Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version packs so many premium features?

ChatGPT Pro is 10 times the price of ChatGPT Plus. Is either plan worth the money, or should you stick with free? Here's how to decide.
8 hours ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Artificial Intelligence
Copilot in Microsoft Word

How to remove Copilot from your Microsoft 365 plan - before you have to pay for it

Copilot has muscled its way into Microsoft 365 with a price hike to boot. But you can remove the AI from your Office apps and revert to the classic plan. Here's how.
10 hours ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
New Outlook with Copilot

The new Outlook for Windows adds Copilot and other perks, but I still prefer the classic version

Microsoft keeps beefing up the new Outlook, though it's still lackluster compared to its classic desktop counterpart.
13 hours ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software
Bing Video Creator AI generating a video

Bing adds OpenAI's Sora video generator - and it's free

Powered by OpenAI's Sora model, the new Bing Video Creator will convert your text prompts into five second videos.
1 day ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro for weeks - here's my buying advice now

The latest Surface Pro model offers a slimmer form factor, great battery life, and a refreshed design. But should you buy one?
3 days ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
Copilot Gaming

Microsoft's Copilot for Gaming arrives in beta - how to try it on your phone

Stuck in a game on Xbox? Copilot is here to help.
5 days ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
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It almost pains me to say it, but Microsoft Edge is great on Linux - you should try it

I'm a longtime Linux fan, and yes, I do use Edge regularly. Here's why.
5 days ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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.
1 week 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.
1 week ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
Microsoft AI actions on a Microsoft 365 file

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.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Edge with Copilot

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.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
GitHub signage

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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Copilot

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.
2 weeks ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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