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Microsoft News

Thursday, June 19, 2025

• How you can get Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) for free - 3 easy ways
  Here are three ways you can access and use essential Microsoft apps for free. Sure, there's a small catch, but you likely won't care.
  
• I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet - here's my verdict after a month
  The latest Surface Pro model offers a slimmer form factor, great battery life, and a refreshed design. But should you buy one?
  

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

• Got a new password manager? Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next
  Every major browser on every platform offers a way to save passwords and passkeys. If you use a third-party password manager, those built-in features can create a big mess. Here's how to clean things up.
  

Monday, June 16, 2025

• Microsoft's new AI agent can change Windows settings for you - here's how
  Just tell the agent what you want to do, and it can carry out the task for you. But you'll need the right type of PC.
  
• Why I'm switching to VS Code. Hint: It's all about AI tool integration
  VS Code's AI integration tempted me away from PhpStorm, but getting it set up broke everything. Here's how I fixed it, what I learned, and which AI tools are now available because of the switch.
  
• Will your old laptop still get security updates after this year? Check this chart
  Buying a two or three-year-old Mac or Windows PC can save you money, but you'll lose on longevity. Here's why.
  

Sunday, June 15, 2025

• Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
  ChatGPT Pro is 10 times the price of ChatGPT Plus. Here's how to decide whether either plan is worth the money, or if you should stick with free.
  

Thursday, June 12, 2025

• Microsoft's Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire PC screen - not just what's in Edge
  Copilot Vision can now field questions on any file, app, window, or webpage you choose to share.
  

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

• Patch your Windows PC now before bootkit malware takes it over - here's how
  The flaw is able to skirt past your usual security protection and evade detection, but Microsoft has a patch.
  
• Why OpenAI and Google's surprising new alliance makes a lot of AI sense
  The partnership gives the ChatGPT-maker access to Google's cloud services for training new AI models - and more distance from Microsoft.
  

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

• You can try Windows 11's newest Start menu now - here's how
  Rolling out now to Windows 11 insiders, the revamped Start menu tries to address some of the many complaints about it.
  

Monday, June 9, 2025

• Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?
  The three dominant computing platforms have each tried to build features that help you manage passwords without paying for third-party software. Are any of them worth your time and effort?
  

Friday, June 6, 2025

• The best tablets of 2025: Expert-tested slates
  We rounded up the best expert-loved tablets from Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus that we've tested.
  

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

• 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.
  
• 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.
  

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• 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.
  

Friday, May 30, 2025

• 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.
  
• 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.
  

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

• 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.
  

Saturday, May 24, 2025

• 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.