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Microsoft Teams to Bring AI-Powered Voice Isolation to macOS Users

Microsoft is set to introduce voice isolation support to its Teams desktop app for macOS next month. This feature leverages artificial intelligence to filter out background noise, providing a clearer and more focused audio experience for video calls and meetings. Microsoft Teams rolled out voice isolation support for Windows users in November 2023. This feature…

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Microsoft Loop Now Supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF File Uploads

Last Update: Sep 13, 2024

Microsoft has rolled out a new update that enables users to upload Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files directly into Loop workspaces. This new file upload feature is available in preview for Microsoft Loop users. Microsoft Loop is a collaborative productivity app that provides a flexible canvas to brainstorm ideas and manage tasks together. It…

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Microsoft’s September 2024 Patch Tuesday Update Fixes 79 Vulnerabilities

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Microsoft released yesterday the September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. This time around, Microsoft has addressed 79 new vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Windows Hyper-V, Mark of the Web (MOTW), and other components. September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates fix 7 critical vulnerabilities According to the Zero Day…

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Microsoft’s New Windows App to Bring Seamless Cloud Access Across All Devices This Fall

Microsoft has announced that its new Windows App will be generally available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and the web this Fall. The company says that Android users can also look forward to accessing the app in public preview later this year. Microsoft launched the new Windows App in public preview back in November 2023. This…

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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7th Edition and Surface Pro 11th Edition Are New Copilot+ PCs for Businesses

Microsoft announced this morning its latest lineup of Surface devices tailored for business customers, including the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, Surface Pro 11th Edition, and the Surface Pro 10 with 5G. These new Surface devices are powered by Intel Core Ultra and Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors, along with integrated Neural Processing Units (NPUs),…

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Microsoft Teams Gets New Time-Based Prompts, Town Hall Graph APIs

Microsoft Teams introduced a host of new features that enhance collaboration and user experience in August 2024. The highlights include time-based prompts in Copilot in chat, channel cards, Town hall Graph APIs, and updates for Teams Rooms and devices. Chat & collaboration features For starters, Microsoft has added support for time-based prompts to Copilot in…

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Microsoft’s Controversial Recall AI Feature Coming to Windows Insiders in October

Last Update: Aug 28, 2024

Microsoft is set to roll out its controversial Recall AI feature to Windows Insiders in October. This feature, which was originally scheduled for release with the first wave of Copilot+ PCs in June, was postponed indefinitely due to security and privacy concerns. What is Windows Recall and how does it work? The AI-powered Recall feature…

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New Unified Microsoft Teams App Now Available for Personal and Work Accounts

Microsoft has launched a new unified Teams app on Windows 11, Windows 10, and macOS. This new version of Microsoft Teams is designed to let users switch between personal and work accounts easily. Microsoft started testing its new unified Teams client with Windows Insiders back in March this year. The company mentioned that this update…

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Microsoft Rolls Out AI-Powered Copilot in OneDrive to Boost Productivity and Collaboration

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Earlier this year, Microsoft unveiled that its OneDrive app would be enhanced with new Copilot capabilities this summer. The company has now started rolling out Copilot in OneDrive to commercial customers with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 subscription. The Copilot AI assistant is accessible on the OneDrive web app and the file viewer in Microsoft…

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Microsoft Teams Enhances New Planner App with Quick Sharing, Persistent Filters, and More

Microsoft has introduced several new features to enhance the new Planner app within Microsoft Teams. These updates include streamlined sharing options, persistent filters for improved workflow efficiency, and the ability to view plans associated with specific tasks directly from the task details. Microsoft Teams began rolling out the new Planner experience in April 2024. This…

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Microsoft Improves Copilot in Planner (Preview) with Suggested Prompts and Other New Features

Microsoft announced that Copilot in Planner (preview) is generally available in the new Planner app in Microsoft Teams. The company has also incorporated user feedback to introduce several new features and capabilities to enhance the overall Copilot in Planner experience. Microsoft started rolling out the Copilot digital assistant in preview for the new Planner app…

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Microsoft Releases New Recovery Tool to Fix Windows Systems Hit by CrowdStrike Outage

Microsoft has released a new Recovery Tool designed to help IT administrators quickly restore Windows machines impacted by the recent CrowdStrike outage. This tool automates the recovery process by creating a bootable USB to expedite the restoration of affected devices. Last week, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike released a buggy update for its Falcon security software, causing…

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