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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has acknowledged that a recent update is causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on thousands of Windows machines globally. This outage has significantly disrupted organizations across diverse sectors, including airlines, banks, railway networks, news organizations, and emergency services. What is CrowdStrike? CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology company that provides cloud-delivered protection…

The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows client that launched in public preview last year will become generally available for commercial customers on August 1. The company announced today on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center that this milestone won’t impact existing customers who continue to use the classic Outlook desktop application. Compared to the UWP Mail…

Microsoft has released a new update that introduces guest/external sharing support for its Loop app. This new feature enhances collaboration by allowing users to share workspaces, pages, and components with external collaborators. “Workspaces can only be shared with users that have an existing guest account in your tenant. If Business-to-business Invitation Manager is enabled, users…

Microsoft has released a new update that adds support for comments to Loop tables and boards. This new feature allows users to ask questions, add contextual feedback, as well as discuss and address issues. Microsoft Loop, the company’s alternative to Notion launched in public preview back in March 2023. It provides a collaborative canvas that…

Microsoft has postponed the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, and it will now be released first in preview to members of the Windows Insider Program in the coming weeks. This AI-powered tool will undergo additional testing to address privacy and security concerns. Last month, Microsoft unveiled the AI-based Recall feature for…

The latest update to the new Microsoft Teams desktop client brings a highly anticipated feature that simplifies managing audio input during video calls and meetings. Microsoft Teams users can now quickly mute and unmute their microphones directly from the Windows taskbar, enhancing multitasking efficiency during meetings. In Microsoft Teams, users often stay muted to avoid…