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Microsoft's Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire PC screen - not just what's in Edge

Copilot Vision can now field questions on any file, app, window, or webpage you choose to share.

Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not
Patch your Windows PC now before bootkit malware takes it over - here's how
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Why OpenAI and Google's surprising new alliance makes a lot of AI sense
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You can try Windows 11's newest Start menu now - here's how
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Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?
Microsoft's Copilot Vision for Windows in a conversation

Microsoft's Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire PC screen - not just what's in Edge

Copilot Vision can now field questions on any file, app, window, or webpage you choose to share.
20 hours ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not

Patch your Windows PC now before bootkit malware takes it over - here's how

The flaw is able to skirt past your usual security protection and evade detection, but Microsoft has a patch.
1 day ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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Why OpenAI and Google's surprising new alliance makes a lot of AI sense

The partnership gives the ChatGPT-maker access to Google's cloud services for training new AI models - and more distance from Microsoft.
1 day ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
The new Windows 11 Start menu with phone screen

You can try Windows 11's newest Start menu now - here's how

Rolling out now to Windows 11 insiders, the revamped Start menu tries to address some of the many complaints about it.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?

The three dominant computing platforms have each tried to build features that help you manage passwords without paying for third-party software. Are any of them worth your time and effort?
3 days ago by Ed Bott in Security
Google Pixel Tablet

The best tablets you can buy: iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and more compared

We rounded up the best expert-loved tablets from Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus that we've tested.
6 days ago by Allison Murray in Tablets
ChatGPT Pro vs ChatGPT Plus

Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version packs so many premium features?

ChatGPT Pro is 10 times the price of ChatGPT Plus. Is either plan worth the money, or should you stick with free? Here's how to decide.
1 week ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Artificial Intelligence
Copilot in Microsoft Word

How to remove Copilot from your Microsoft 365 plan - before you have to pay for it

Copilot has muscled its way into Microsoft 365 with a price hike to boot. But you can remove the AI from your Office apps and revert to the classic plan. Here's how.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
New Outlook with Copilot

The new Outlook for Windows adds Copilot and other perks, but I still prefer the classic version

Microsoft keeps beefing up the new Outlook, though it's still lackluster compared to its classic desktop counterpart.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software
Bing Video Creator AI generating a video

Bing adds OpenAI's Sora video generator - and it's free

Powered by OpenAI's Sora model, the new Bing Video Creator will convert your text prompts into five second videos.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro for weeks - here's my buying advice now

The latest Surface Pro model offers a slimmer form factor, great battery life, and a refreshed design. But should you buy one?
1 week ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
Copilot Gaming

Microsoft's Copilot for Gaming arrives in beta - how to try it on your phone

Stuck in a game on Xbox? Copilot is here to help.
1 week ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
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It almost pains me to say it, but Microsoft Edge is great on Linux - you should try it

I'm a longtime Linux fan, and yes, I do use Edge regularly. Here's why.
2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Microsoft is turning Windows Update into a one-stop shop. Here's what's new.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
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How to create a drop-down list in Excel and save yourself hours of time

Adding a drop-down list in Excel is a great way to speed up data entry, keep your sheet tidy, and avoid typos. Here's how to set one up.
2 weeks ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
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