Excel users have a reason to celebrate! A new beta version of Microsoft Excel introduces a feature that allows pivot tables to refresh automatically. Historically, users needed to manually click to update pivot tables whenever there was a change in the underlying data, which was not always remembered. While charts Continue Reading
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Opera Files Government Complaint Against Microsoft Over Edge Browser Behavior
In the past decade, Microsoft has made its preference for Edge abundantly clear to anyone using a non-Microsoft browser on Windows. The company’s strong push for users to adopt Edge has come under fire, particularly from Opera, which has taken legal action against Microsoft in Brazil. Opera argues that the Continue Reading
Microsoft Store to Discontinue Office App Versions: What You Need to Know
Beginning in October 2025, Microsoft Office apps will no longer receive new features, and by December 2026, security updates will cease as well. This announcement may pose difficulties for users of the Microsoft Store versions, but it reflects a strategic decision by Microsoft. By consolidating support under a single deployment Continue Reading
Reminder: Microsoft Authenticator Will Discontinue Password Storage in One Week
Microsoft is known for reworking its products and services, albeit with less intensity than some competitors like Google. A recent example of this is the Microsoft Authenticator app, which has gradually lost several features over the summer and is set to make further changes starting August 1. Previously, users could Continue Reading
Brave Browser Blocks Microsoft Recall: Here’s How You Can Do It Too
The Brave browser, known for its privacy-focused approach, recently announced that it will block Microsoft’s Recall feature by default in versions 1.81 and above. Recall, which has faced criticism for its data collection practices, is currently in preview, and its final form remains uncertain. Brave’s decision stems from its commitment Continue Reading
Microsoft’s Phone App Now Offers Remote Lock Feature for Your Windows PC
A useful feature that modern cars have introduced is the ability to unlock and start them remotely. Building on this concept, Microsoft is now adding a similar feature for PCs by enabling users to remotely lock their computers. Currently, Windows offers an option to automatically lock your PC when you Continue Reading
Microsoft Revamps Office App Launches with Classic Technique
When you start your computer, relevant Office applications will automatically launch in the background. These apps will remain in a paused state until you need to use them, providing a quicker access when the time comes. To benefit from this new feature, known as Startup Boost, your PC must have Continue Reading
Urgent Alert: Hackers Targeting Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities Report
SharePoint, a less prominent component of Microsoft Office, is currently facing serious security issues. Two significant zero-day vulnerabilities in the software are being actively exploited, posing a major risk for organizations using it. Of particular concern is the fact that the non-subscription SharePoint 2016 release has not yet received a Continue Reading
AI malware can bypass Microsoft Defender in up to 8 percent of cases, says PCWorld.
Generative AI has proven to be more than just a tool for theft from artists and writers; it is also enhancing the capabilities of malware, making it more efficient in its propagation. At this year’s Black Hat conference, hackers revealed that some advanced malware could bypass Microsoft Defender—accounting for security Continue Reading
Microsoft Claims Significant Speed Improvements for Edge Browser
“After months of dedicated work, we have reached a significant milestone: achieving a global First Contentful Paint (FCP) of under 300 milliseconds,” the company announces. First Contentful Paint is a metric that gauges how quickly a browser displays content on a web page. Achieving an FCP of less than 300 Continue Reading