Category: Software

Microsoft has announced that they are bringing a new feature called "Microsoft 365 Copilot" to OneNote. This feature is designed to provide personalized assistance to users when creating and formatting notes by offering step-by-step guidance and suggestions based on the user's input and context.

Microsoft has made some significant updates to the preview version of the Outlook client for Windows, which users can start using now. The new client now has support for Gmail accounts, allowing users to access their calendar and contacts stored in Google. This is a major change since the application previously only supported personal and work Microsoft accounts.

Google has launched a testing version of Nearby Share for Windows that allows users to share files, links, photos, and documents between Android devices and Windows PCs using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Google had made an announcement earlier during CES 2022 about their plans to release such a software, and they have now fulfilled their promise by launching the app. It serves as an alternative to Apple's AirDrop feature that only runs on Apple devices.

Microsoft Store has received an update that includes a refreshed user interface. It aims to enhance the user experience when purchasing and evaluating applications. It also allows installing free apps and games from search results.

The automatic user folder backup in OneDrve is one the things many would like to disable, as it silently moves your files in desktop, documents, pictures, and other folders to the cloud. It is very annoying to find one day that your files are no longer in their place, and you need an Internet connection to access them.

Microsoft has announced a new product for cybersecurity professionals - Microsoft Security Copilot. It is an advanced threat protection service that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to help organizations protect their networks, devices, and data from cyber attacks. Microsoft Security Copilot is built with OpenAI GPT-4 and Microsoft's proprietary security model.

With the public Preview of Teams 2.0, Microsoft has launched the public preview of 3D avatars. It is an exciting feature that enables users to create and customize their own digital avatar to represent themselves in virtual meetings and interactions.

Microsoft has released an update for its Teams application that includes performance improvements, UI design changes, and new features. Specifically, the update includes faster load times and reduced latency during use, making working in Teams more efficient and convenient.