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Aug 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Drawing Features in Office: Useful or Just Extra?

Microsoft has introduced new drawing tools in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These tools include a Brush pen for artistic drawings and a Fountain pen for elegant handwriting. The idea is to make these apps more versatile for users who enjoy doodling or taking handwritten notes. However, adding more t

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Aug 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Edge's AI Assistant Outshines Perplexity's Comet

AI is everywhere, and it's changing how we use the internet. Browsers are now getting AI helpers built right in. Microsoft's Edge has a new feature called Copilot Mode. It's like having a smart assistant that can help you while you browse. Perplexity, another company, also has a browser called Comet

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Aug 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Titans Clash: Altman Brushes Off Musk's GPT-5 Jabs

Sam Altman and Elon Musk's rivalry took another turn recently. It all started when Microsoft announced plans to integrate OpenAI's GPT-5 into its products. Musk quickly reacted on X, claiming that OpenAI would "eat Microsoft alive. " But Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, wasn't worried. He even joked

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Aug 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Guess What? Android 17's Sweet Secret Name!

Google's Android team has a tradition. They give each new version a secret dessert name. This started way back when Android first launched. For years, they used names like Marshmallow, KitKat, and Oreo. But in 2019, Google stopped sharing these names with the public. They wanted their branding to be

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Aug 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 SE: A Short-Lived Battle Against Chromebooks

Microsoft's Windows 11 SE is on its way out. This move comes five years after it first hit the market. The idea was to give schools a cheap alternative to Google's Chromebooks. But it looks like Microsoft is throwing in the towel. Windows 11 SE was only for schools. It was meant to keep them from s

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Jul 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Swift Software Update Strategy

Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices hit the market with Android 16 just a month after its release. This quick rollout wasn't an accident. It's the result of a big change in how Samsung develops its software. Traditionally, Android updates were a slow process. Google used a branch-base

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Jul 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11's New Trick: Sharing Sound Made Simple

Windows 11 is cooking up a neat trick: sharing audio between devices. This isn't just a small update; it's a big deal for anyone who's ever struggled to play sound on multiple devices at once. Right now, it's a work in progress, but the idea is to make it easy to send audio to two devices using the

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Jul 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chinese Hackers Exploit SharePoint: What You Need to Know

Chinese hackers have been targeting a flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint software. This is not a new issue. They have been at it since early July. Microsoft has identified three groups involved: Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603. These groups are linked to China. Microsoft took action quick

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Jul 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why the Surface Laptop 5G is a Big Deal for Business Travelers

The Surface Laptop 5G is finally here, and it's packed with features that make it a strong contender for business users on the go. This new model addresses a long-standing issue: the lack of 5G connectivity in previous Surface Laptops. The demand for a 5G version has been loud and clear, and Microso

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Jul 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Digital Break-In at a Top-Secret US Agency

A recent cyberattack targeted a key US agency that handles nuclear weapons. The breach happened through Microsoft SharePoint, a tool for managing documents. This agency, part of the Energy Department, is in charge of making and taking apart nuclear arms. The good news? No secret or important inform

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