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Microsoft is fixing Windows 11. Here's the part that matters for your business.
Less AI clutter, fewer forced restarts, and more control over your workday.
A Windows 11 update that is not about AI (!?)
Microsoft's February 2026 Windows 11 preview build skips new AI features and instead fixes small daily friction points t…
Teams finally moves the Quit button
Microsoft moved the easy-to-misclick Quit option out of the Teams taskbar jump list, and there's a settings fix worth tu…
Microsoft says Copilot is the top productivity app. Is it?
Microsoft's marketing ranks Copilot above File Explorer, but the real value depends on which Copilot you mean and whethe…
How to successfully implement AI in your business
Most AI pilots stall not because the technology isn't ready, but because goals, security controls, and workflow guardrai…
Small habits that help businesses get more life out of every PC
Six simple maintenance habits, from managing startup bloat to planning backups, that keep business PCs performing well f…
Microsoft Teams update fixes common frustrations
Microsoft is rolling out Teams updates in early 2026 that give users control over Enter-key behavior, add multi-message …
Microsoft Removes 'Reuse Slides' in PowerPoint
Microsoft has removed the Reuse Slides feature from PowerPoint as part of a simplification effort, and there are a few p…
How Ask Copilot Can Quiet the Noise and Help You Work Smarter
Windows 11's new Ask Copilot taskbar feature lets employees find files and get help using natural language, and business…
Is Your Team Actually Using Copilot?
Microsoft's new Copilot Benchmarks dashboard shows exactly how (or whether) your staff is using Copilot, turning a guess…
Helping Your Employees Use AI with Confidence
AI adoption is rising but confidence isn't keeping pace, and closing that gap takes real training, clear boundaries, and…
Microsoft Word Auto-Saves to OneDrive
A Word for Windows update now auto-saves new documents to OneDrive from the moment they're created, adding protection bu…
Microsoft Copilot Now Connects with Google Apps
Copilot can now search Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar alongside Microsoft 365, which helps teams running both …
Break Language Barriers with Microsoft Edge's New AI Video Translation
Microsoft Edge's new real-time AI video translation feature lets teams hear translated voiceovers instead of struggling …
Your Tech Should Know You Better by Now: Now Copilot Can
Microsoft's new Copilot Memory feature lets its AI assistant remember your formatting preferences and instructions acros…
Why Dictation Has Been a Letdown, Until Now
Microsoft's new Fluid dictation feature for Copilot+ PCs cleans up filler words and grammar in real time, finally making…
Windows 11's New AI Agent: A Quiet Win for Overloaded Teams
Microsoft's new AI assistant built into the Windows 11 Settings app lets staff fix small tech annoyances with plain-Engl…
When Images Become Barriers, Windows 11 Helps You Break Through
New Windows 11 AI tools like Describe Image and Photos app auto-categorization turn unlabeled charts, scans, and screens…
Microsoft Gives You Smarter Battery in Windows 11
Windows 11's new adaptive energy saver feature proactively eases power use based on real-time workload instead of waitin…
Drowning in Emails? Outlook's New Tool Helps You Breathe Easier
Outlook's new Copilot-powered Priority View for mobile automatically separates high-priority emails and messages needing…
Microsoft Quietly Updated Notepad With New Features
Microsoft added lightweight Markdown-style formatting to Windows 11's Notepad, giving busy business owners a quick, free…
Create Pro Slides Fast with Microsoft Copilot AI
Microsoft Copilot can now turn a Word document directly into a polished PowerPoint deck, saving busy business owners the…
AI Is Already Here, and It's Reshaping How You Work
With 90% of companies already using generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot in daily operations, business owners ne…
Windows Search Kind of Sucks, But Not For Much Longer
A new Windows 11 feature called local semantic search uses on-device AI to find files by meaning instead of exact keywor…
MS Teams Just Made Your Business Meetings Smoother
Microsoft Teams' new Slide Control feature lets any meeting participant advance PowerPoint Live slides, ending awkward s…
Why Spreadsheets Are Holding Your Business Back
Manual spreadsheet workflows create hidden costs and compliance risk, and automation offers a more accurate, scalable al…
Your Browser May Soon Launch AI Without Asking
Microsoft is testing an Edge feature that auto-launches Copilot on browser startup, raising both productivity potential …
Remote vs. In-Office Work: The Security Risks SMBs Can't Ignore
Remote and hybrid work boosts retention for SMBs, but only if businesses address the cybersecurity risks that come with …
Microsoft is Fixing the Windows 11 Start Menu Recommendations
Microsoft is rolling out fixes to Windows 11's Start menu Recommendations feature after widespread complaints about irre…
Is your business drowning with device overload? Fix it now
Juggling too many devices causes mental fatigue, physical strain, and security gaps, and unifying communication tools wi…
Save Time by Auto-Launching Your Favorite Apps on Windows 11
Windows 11 lets you configure key apps to open automatically at login through Startup Settings or the Startup folder, sa…
Unlock the Power of Professional IT Support Services for Seamless Business Operations
Professional IT support services protect against downtime, cybersecurity threats, and costly mistakes while enabling bus…
Microsoft Teams Updates: Organized Communication for SMBs
New Microsoft Teams features like @mention view, favorites, custom sections, and filters aim to cut through notification…
Microsoft's Resume Feature lets you work between your phone and PC
Microsoft's new Resume feature for Windows 11 lets you start a task on your Android phone and pick it up seamlessly on y…
Windows 11's Visual Search: A Handy Tool for SMB Owners
The Windows 11 Photos app now has Bing-powered Visual Search built in, letting business owners do reverse image lookups …
Take Control of Typos with Built-In Windows Tools
A walkthrough of how to enable Windows 11's built-in spell check, autocorrect, and text prediction across Settings, Note…
Unleash Your Business Potential with Copilot for M365
Microsoft Copilot's AI is built directly into Word, Excel, and Teams, helping businesses cut through email and meeting c…
Cat got your tongue? Find the perfect words with Draft with Copilot
Microsoft Edge's new Draft with Copilot feature lets you generate, customize, and polish written content directly from t…
Managing Startup Apps in Windows 11
Windows 11's new startup app notifications help SMBs cut boot times, reclaim system resources, and reduce the security r…
Boost Team Productivity with Custom Alerts in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams now lets you customize notification sounds, cutting distracting workflow interruptions and making it eas…
Exploring the Benefits of Team Copilot
Microsoft's new Team Copilot acts as a shared AI assistant for meetings, group chat, and project management inside Teams…
Stop Embarrassing Pop-Ups During Teams Calls Now
Microsoft has patented a way to hide specific apps and their notifications during Teams screen shares, sparing presenter…
Copilot is about to make your Teams experience a lot smoother
Microsoft is rolling out four new Copilot features in Teams, covering message composition, meeting summaries, call recap…
Get More Done with These Cool Microsoft Edge Tricks
A rundown of five underused Microsoft Edge features (split screen, vertical tabs, Workspaces, Collections, and Immersive…
Slow PCs kill your productivity. Before you buy a new PC…
Four quick Windows 10 and 11 fixes (restarting, trimming startup apps, disabling restartable apps, and debloating) that …
The Human Side of AI: Bridging the Trust Gap in Today's Workforce
A recent study reveals a trust gap between executives and employees over AI adoption in the workplace, and six ways lead…
Edge's Latest Update Transforms Online Searches
Microsoft Edge now displays results from two search engines side by side in one view, a dual-search feature aimed at mak…
The Shocking Reality of Video Calls and Why They're Stressful
A university study using EEG and EKG monitors found video calls cause measurably more stress and fatigue than face-to-fa…
Resurrecting the Past: Unleash AI-Powered Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Paint's new Cocreator feature brings Dall-E 3 image generation, layers, and background removal to Windows 11, …