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The best tablets you can buy: Expert tested

We've rounded up the best expert-loved tablets from Apple, Samsung, and Amazon.

Microsoft Copilot in conversation mode
You can 'Press to Talk' to Copilot via a Windows hotkey now - here's how
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How Microsoft's new AI sales agents will help your team close deals faster
Say goodbye to Skype: Microsoft reportedly shutting it down soon
Goodbye Skype, hello Teams: How Microsoft is making the switch easy
Microsoft's Copilot Mac app in Voice Mode
Microsoft's Copilot AI now has a Mac app - here's what you'll need to run it
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, 8"

The best tablets you can buy: Expert tested

We've rounded up the best expert-loved tablets from Apple, Samsung, and Amazon.
1 day ago by Allison Murray in Tablets
Microsoft Copilot in conversation mode

You can 'Press to Talk' to Copilot via a Windows hotkey now - here's how

Now rolling out to Windows insiders, the updated Copilot app will let you use a hotkey to automatically launch the AI in conversation mode.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Copilot

How Microsoft's new AI sales agents will help your team close deals faster

The agents will integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - and connect with two industry-leading CRMs.
1 week ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Say goodbye to Skype: Microsoft reportedly shutting it down soon

Goodbye Skype, hello Teams: How Microsoft is making the switch easy

Microsoft confirms it's shutting down Skype, but it has a plan to ease your transition to Teams.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Video Conferencing
Microsoft's Copilot Mac app in Voice Mode

Microsoft's Copilot AI now has a Mac app - here's what you'll need to run it

It's free to use, but you need the right system.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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10 bugs still haunt Windows 11 24H2 despite multiple patches

Microsoft's 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been hit with one bug after another. Many have been patched, but these remain.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
How to do a clean install of Windows 11: Which option is best for you?

Microsoft battles more bugs in Windows 11 24H2 with new round of patches

Released this week, the optional update also improves a number of features.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Think Deeper Copilot

All Copilot users now get free unlimited access to its two best features - how to use them

With Copilot, you can bypass a ChatGPT Plus subscription and get unlimited, free access to OpenAI's o1 model and Voice feature.
2 weeks ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft is testing a free but limited desktop version of Office - is it worth trying?

Microsoft is testing a free desktop version of Office - but there's a catch

This version comes with a host of limitations and access is limited, but here's how you could try giving it a whirl.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software
Windows Notepad and Paint are still free, but you need a subscription to use their AI features

Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

Each use of AI in Notepad and Paint in Windows 11 chews up a credit from a Microsoft 365 subscription.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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Can't quit Windows 10? You can pay Microsoft for updates after October, or try these alternatives

Businesses can expect to pay a premium for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. Educators will fare better. And for the first time, consumers can sign up. You also have free options, but they're risky.
3 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows
A man works on a laptop computer near a Windows 10 display at Microsoft Build in San Francisco

The best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested

After an exciting year in PC laptop industry, we've gone hands-on with dozens of the best Windows laptops around, evaluating their performance, portability, and value. Here are our top picks.
3 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
Windows 11 Start menu and File Explorer

Windows 11 update breaks File Explorer - among other glitches

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixed several bugs but triggered several problems. Some users are struggling just to install the security update.
3 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Outlook just added a brilliant feature that I can't wait for Gmail to steal

Sending messages in the Outlook app when you need to reference something from another app is becoming much easier.
3 weeks ago by Artie Beaty in Microsoft
Copilot Voice

You can now speak to Microsoft's Copilot Voice in 40 languages, for free

The differences between ChatGPT's Advanced Voice, Google's Gemini Live, and Microsoft's Copilot Voice are narrowing.
4 weeks ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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