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Microsoft's passwordless future is here for Outlook, Xbox, 365, and more

Microsoft's new sign-in screens push you to finally ditch passwords - here's how.

Microsoft Office Windows 10 cutoff over an October Calendar
Your Microsoft Office apps will soon launch faster - but the Speed Boost is optional
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10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 bugs still haunting PCs despite several patches
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Microsoft's new AI agents aim to help security pros combat the latest threats
Microsoft Copilot sending a request through an Android phone
Copilot now lets you control your Android phone from your PC - here's how
Microsoft's new sign in screen for the Xbox website

Microsoft's passwordless future is here for Outlook, Xbox, 365, and more

Microsoft's new sign-in screens push you to finally ditch passwords - here's how.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
Microsoft Office Windows 10 cutoff over an October Calendar

Your Microsoft Office apps will soon launch faster - but the Speed Boost is optional

Rolling out in May for Word initially, the feature will reduce the program's startup time. Here's how it works.
3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software
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10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 bugs still haunting PCs despite several patches

Before diving into the Windows 11 2024 update, know that you may encounter some problems. Here's the bug report now.
3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
AI concept - man working server rooms

Microsoft's new AI agents aim to help security pros combat the latest threats

Designed for Microsoft's Security Copilot tool, the AI-powered agents will automate basic tasks, freeing IT and security staff to tackle more complex issues.
6 days ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Copilot sending a request through an Android phone

Copilot now lets you control your Android phone from your PC - here's how

You can send texts, set timers, and get directions - without ever touching your Android phone.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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Windows 11 update accidentally erases Copilot for some users - here's how to get it back

You'll have to reinstall the AI or wait until Microsoft fixes the glitch.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Edge for Android now has its own extensions store - here's how it works

Microsoft Edge just made adding extensions on Android easy - here's how

Unlike Chrome, the Android version of Edge now offers its own dedicated store for extensions.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra

6 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 - and why you should too

Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your new setup and maximize your security settings.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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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.
2 weeks 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 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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 month ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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