Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word

You’ve probably heard of vibe coding — novices writing apps by creating a simple AI prompt — but now Microsoft wants to ...

Microsoft is giving Notepad free AI features.

If you have a Copilot Plus PC, Microsoft is adding summarize, write, and rewrite AI-powered features to Notepad soon. Windows ...

Microsoft is Updating Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool Again

Those with a PC enrolled in the Dev or Canary channels of the Windows Insider Program have some app updates to install: ...
Windows Report

Microsoft adds local AI writing tools in Notepad

Notepad gets Copilot-powered AI features like Summarize, Write, and Rewrite, with local model support in version 11.2508.28.0 ...

Some paid AI features in Notepad are going free for Copilot+ PC users

“Notepad now supports AI features like Summarize, Write, and Rewrite on Copilot+ PCs, with no subscription required. If you ...
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Microsoft just gave the Windows 11 Notepad app a controversial feature that people are either loving or hating

New formatting abilities have arrived in Notepad for Windows 11 Microsoft previously tested these features, but they're now rolling out to all Windows 11 users Some welcome the move as a useful ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft September 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 81 flaws, two zero-days

Today is Microsoft's September 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 81 flaws, including two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. This Patch Tuesday also fixes nine "Critical ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes Exchange Online outage affecting users worldwide

Update September 11, 18:12 EDT: Revised story and title after Microsoft's confirmation that the outage has been mitigated. Microsoft says that it has mitigated an Exchange Online outage affecting ...
Seattle Times

Microsoft layoffs continue into 5th consecutive month

Microsoft is laying off 42 Redmond-based employees, continuing a months-long effort by the company to trim its workforce amid an artificial intelligence spending boom. More than 15,000 Microsoft ...

Notepad's AI writing features will soon run locally on Copilot+ PCs

CoPilot+ PC owners have a new perk in the pipeline. Your AI PC will soon perform Notepad's AI writing features on-device — no subscription required. The app's summarize, write and rewrite options were ...
TechSpot

Microsoft Office is down to $49 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without recurring subscription fees, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for just $49 for a limited time – an incredible deal. This offer ...
Windows Central

How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

Microsoft makes it difficult to avoid using a Microsoft account, but you can still install Windows 11 with a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how. During setup, the system strongly ...