Apple, Samsung expose Microsoft's real AI challenge (Hint: It rhymes with bust)What brand do you trust most for phones? How about tablets? Laptops? TVs? OK, whose AI will you trust in the future? And will you even care?January 28, 2024 by Chris Matyszczyk in Artificial Intelligence
7 ways AI can fix your meetings, according to MicrosoftFrom summarizing what's discussed to cleaning up your room, Microsoft's AI offerings have got you covered.January 24, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft's AI-powered reading tutor lets students choose their own adventures - and it's freeMicrosoft's Reading Coach now personalizes learning for any reading level.January 19, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft just renamed Bing Image Creator, and gave Copilot Pro users extra perksThe company can't get enough of its rebrands. Bing Image Creator is now Image Creator from Designer.January 18, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft-branded accessories - like the Sculpt keyboard - are coming backAfter being discontinued last year, some popular Microsoft peripherals - including keyboards, mice, headsets and webcams - are being resurrected by Incase. See what's on the list.January 5, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Home & Office
Microsoft is making its biggest change to Windows keyboards in decadesHow much does Microsoft believe in Copilot? This new key says it all.January 4, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
How to merge cells in ExcelMerging or combining cells can make the data in your spreadsheet easier to digest and more visually appealing.December 21, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Productivity
How to freeze a row in ExcelScrolling through an Excel spreadsheet with dozens of rows can get tedious, but freezing rows helps to make it much simpler.December 21, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Productivity
Microsoft unveils Phi-2, a small language model that packs powerEven though Google's Gemini Nano has only been out for a week, it already has some competition.December 14, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Windows 11: Do these six things right away after you finish setupMicrosoft'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.December 11, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows 11
Microsoft upgrades Copilot with OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo, DALL-E 3 - and moreNeed an AI chatbot that's better at math, coding, and overall results? Some of these new Copilot features are coming next year, but a few are available right now.December 7, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Bing's new Deep Search uses GPT-4 to get you more thorough search resultsNeed to dive into a topic? Bing's Deep Search can do it for you.December 5, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft will offer extended support options for Windows 10 PCs, for a priceWhen the end-of-support deadline rolls around in October 2025, you'll need to pay to keep receiving security updates for your Windows 10 PC. But Microsoft won't say how much those updates will cost.December 5, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows
Windows 11 setup: Which user account type should you choose?When you set up a new Windows PC, you have a choice of four types of user accounts, from the old-school local account to the newest, Microsoft Entra ID (fka Azure Active Directory). Here's how to decide.November 23, 2023 by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
OpenAI's loss is Microsoft's gain: How the AI race just changedWith Sam Altman, OpenAI's former CEO, and friends landing at Microsoft, the Redmond crew is positioned to take over generative AI. The stock market agrees.November 20, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence