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Microsoft Office 2024 now available without a subscription for PC and Mac

For the first time since 2021, the Office suite is available as a standalone, one-time purchase. Here's everything new in Office 2024.
1 year ago by Artie Beaty in Productivity
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I got my news briefing from Microsoft Copilot this morning, and I'd do it again

This is my new favorite - and free - Copilot feature. Here's why.
1 year ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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Copilot Voice beats Gemini Live and ChatGPT's Voice Mode in one big way

I tested Microsoft's new AI voice assistant and came away impressed. You can try it, too - for free.
1 year ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft abandons HoloLens 2, issues a final call for purchases

The mixed reality headset never did catch on - and no successor product is planned.
1 year ago by Cesar Cadenas in AR + VR
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What's new in Windows 11 24H2, and when will your PC get it?

Microsoft is about to release a new version of Windows 11. Should you rush to update or hold off?
1 year ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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Windows 11 users, beware: A recent update has been causing constant reboots

Patch KB5043145 can cause Windows 11 devices to restart over and over.
1 year ago by Cesar Cadenas in Security
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How Apple, Google, and Microsoft can save us from AI deepfakes

To combat AI-driven disinformation, tech giants must collaborate to adopt these open standards. The absence of Apple and X raises concerns.
1 year ago by Jason Perlow in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft Copilot's Wave 2 is here. Everything you need to know

Microsoft has released several Copilot upgrades to compete with OpenAI's models.
1 year ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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Why natural language AI scripting in Microsoft Excel could be a game changer

What if you could run advanced Excel analyses with no coding skills? Here's how Microsoft's Copilot in Excel could use Python to allow you to do just that.
1 year ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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Is your Windows license legal? Should you even care?

Microsoft has made Windows licensing and activation ridiculously complex. Here's what you need to know.
1 year ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC?

Microsoft's stern warnings are designed to scare you into thinking you'll be punished for installing Windows 11 on a PC that doesn't meet its strict compatibility standards. Here's why that's unlikely to happen.
1 year ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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Microsoft Copilot to be integrated into Singapore's legal technology platform

The generative AI tool will help streamline legal workflows, but human oversight is still a must.
1 year ago by Eileen Yu in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft 365 was down for thousands of users - here's what happened

UPDATED: The web version of Microsoft's software suite and other services are back up following a major outage for thousands of users.
1 year ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software
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Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 reach end of support: Update now, or else

The last two versions of Windows 11 are no longer supported by Microsoft, so you'll need the latest edition to stay fully protected. Here's how to find out which version you're running.
1 year ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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The data suggests gen AI boosts software productivity - for these developers

A new study highlights the successes and discrepancies in gen AI adoption at the individual level.
1 year ago by Joe McKendrick in Artificial Intelligence
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