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Score Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and a Training Bundle For Just $50

With Office Pro 2021, you’ll have access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more, plus you get a training course to maximize functionality.

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Microsoft Is Testing Semantic Search for Copilot App on Windows 11

The feature, limited to Copilot+ PCs, lets you search for files and images in plain language, meaning you don't need to recall their exact names.

By Jibin Joseph
Copilot semantic file search examples

Microsoft Investigating Reports of SSDs Vanishing After Latest Windows 11 Update

After installing Windows 11 update KB5063878, some people say their SSDs are disappearing from the OS or causing crashes.

By Michael Kan
Windows 11 laptop

This Legendary Microsoft App Is $15 and Might Finally Help You Get Organized

Manage tasks, timelines, resources, and chaos with this single-use license.

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Deal Alert: A Microsoft Surface Laptop for Under $200

While not designed for high-performance tasks like gaming, the Microsoft Surface SE is an excellent match for school, light office use, or general daily activity.

Microsoft Surface SE on a peach background

Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X Handheld Release Date Set for October

The two upcoming handhelds from Microsoft and Asus will be available on Oct. 16. Pricing was not revealed, but the original ROG Ally started at $700.

By James Peckham
The Asus Xbox ROG Ally X in someone's hands

I Tried Microsoft’s Take on AI Notes, and Google Should Be Worried

Copilot Pages makes it easy to find and organize info for your research and study projects. Here’s how to use it and why I think it’s better than Google’s NotebookLM.

By Michael Muchmore
Microsoft Copilot Pages

Latest Windows Security Update Can Botch Device Recovery, Reinstall Options

Microsoft warns that the August security update can prevent Windows 10 and 11 PCs from initiating a factory reset or recovery options.

By Michael Kan
Win 11, Win 10

Xbox Cloud Gaming Could Soon Be Cheaper, Hints Microsoft Exec

An Xbox executive has suggested the brand wants to offer cloud gaming at a lower price. An exact plan from Microsoft has yet to be announced.

By James Peckham
Someone playing on an Xbox controller

Calling All Power Users: 27 Ways to Enhance Windows For Free With Microsoft PowerToys

Need to rename multiple files at once, find your mouse cursor, or quickly mute your audio during a virtual meeting? Microsoft’s free PowerToys utility will give your operating system a boost.

By Lance Whitney
powertoys color picker

My Year With a Copilot+ PC: Where’s the AI Revolution Microsoft Promised?

I've been testing one for 12 months, and Copilot+ PCs don't still don't offer any groundbreaking on-device AI features. Don't expect improvements to cloud-based ones, either.

By Chris Hoffman
Copilot + PC text in front of a Surface laptop

After Ransomware Attacks, Microsoft Teams to Block Malicious Files

Teams will also detect and warn users about malicious URLs sent in Teams chat and channels.

By Jibin Joseph
Microsoft Teams logo as seen on a smartphone

Microsoft May Fix Some of the Worst Dark Mode Problems in Windows 11

Dark mode in Windows has never been comprehensive, but new changes from Microsoft may be fixing some of its most egregious problems.

By James Peckham
The Windows 11 logo at a tech event on a booth

You Can No Longer Turn Off App Updates in Microsoft's Store

Previously, you could indefinitely delay an app update. Now you have up to five weeks.

By James Peckham
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This $55 Deal Bundles Microsoft Office With a Windows 11 Pro License

Give your PC the software you need to succeed in school or at work for 86% off retail.

A laptop running Windows 11

Microsoft Office Is $30 for Back to School—No Subscriptions, No AI

Own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a one-time payment.

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Microsoft’s Most Powerful Coding Tool is Just $27.97 Right Now — 94% Off

Develop for Windows, Android, iOS, and linux without breaking the bank.

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RIP Peripherals? Next-Gen Windows to Lean Heavily on AI, Voice, and Vision

Microsoft CVP Pavan Davuluri muses about 'new interaction technologies that come to life.'

By Michael Kan
Microsoft copilot logo

Microsoft 365 Shortcut Apps Rolling Out in Windows 11: Here's What You Get

The new 'companion' apps are still in beta but promise faster access to your calendar, contacts, and file search from the taskbar.

By James Peckham
The Microsoft 365 Companion apps showing examples of People, Calendar, and File Search

I Let Microsoft’s Copilot Book My Dinner Reservation. It Works, But It's Not Ready to Run My Life Yet

Copilot Actions promise to take the wheel on your web requests, but at this stage, they're more flash than substance.

By Michael Muchmore
Copilot Actions