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Microsoft 365: A guide to the updates

Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updates for Microsoft 365/Office 365 for Windows as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Version 2602 (Build 19725.20152) released on March 3, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

Mar 4, 202619 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeOffice Suites

Articles

11 cool things Copilot can do in Excel

As Microsoft ramps up Copilot’s capabilities in Excel, the AI tool is becoming genuinely useful for spreadsheet work.

By Howard Wen

Jan 28, 2026 15 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Fixes released for a serious Microsoft Office zero-day flaw

The fixes for Office 2021 are automatic, but for Office 2016 and Office 2019, they must be applied manually.

By Howard Solomon

Jan 27, 2026 3 mins

Microsoft OfficeOffice SuitesZero-Day Vulnerabilities

How to use timeline view in Google Sheets

Adding a timeline to a project tracking spreadsheet gives you a visual overview of your project’s major stages, including how they overlap. Here’s how to use this handy Google Workspace feature.

By Howard Wen

Jan 6, 2026 12 mins

Collaboration SoftwareGoogle SheetsGoogle Workspace

Building end-to-end workflows with Microsoft 365 Copilot

As early adopters have discovered, Copilot delivers real transformation only when it becomes an integral part of critical workflows.

By Pat Brans

Jan 5, 2026 9 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftMicrosoft 365

5 signs that you need a technology refresh

Sticking with older technologies can inhibit your business from achieving its broader objectives. Outdated or unsupported technologies are more vulnerable to cyberattacks, and they stifle productivity and business process efficiency. How do you know if it’s time for a technology refresh? There are five clear indicators.

By Constantine von Hoffman

Mar 26, 2020 3 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft 365Small and Medium Business

Boost your writing with Copilot in Word, Outlook, and OneNote

Copilot integration in Microsoft 365 apps makes it a snap to generate first drafts, revise text, and get instant summaries for long docs or email threads. Here’s how to use Copilot for writing assistance in Word, Outlook, and OneNote.

By Howard Wen

Dec 16, 2025 26 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft Outlook

M365 customers should explore alternatives, plan to dicker as prices hikes loom — analysts

Microsoft’s announcement this week of higher subscription costs follows the company’s decision last month to end volume discounts on products such as Microsoft 365.

By Matthew Finnegan

Dec 5, 2025 3 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft 365Office Suites

With Workspace Studio, Google wants workers to build their own AI agents

The no-code application lets users create and customize up to 100 agents using natural language and muti-step actions.

By Matthew Finnegan

Dec 5, 2025 4 mins

Generative AIGoogle WorkspaceOffice Suites

How to collaborate in Google Drive (and Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

Sharing Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files from Drive or the individual apps makes it easy to collaborate with colleagues on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Here’s how.

By Howard Wen

Dec 4, 2025 25 mins

Collaboration SoftwareGoogle WorkspaceSmall and Medium Business

End-to-end encryption is next frontline in governments’ data sovereignty war with hyperscalers

Swiss public-sector data protection officers say controlling the geographic location of cloud data isn’t enough: governments must hold the encryption keys too.

By Gyana Swain

Dec 1, 2025 6 mins

EncryptionGovernmentGovernment IT

Microsoft Ignite 2025 — get the latest news and insights

Learn about the latest Microsoft technologies, including AI, cloud computing, security, and productivity tools, announced at the company's annual Ignite conference.

By Dan Muse

Nov 20, 2025 11 mins

Generative AIMicrosoft 365Microsoft Azure

Microsoft product roadmap hints at ‘Agentic Users’ with their own M365 licenses

The autonomous AI agents will be able to attend meetings, edit documents, communicate — and perhaps run up consumption-based charges all by themselves.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Nov 10, 2025 6 mins

Microsoft 365Office SuitesSoftware Licensing

Microsoft issues apology for misleading Microsoft 365 pricing plans

Microsoft’s U-turn after facing regulatory heat for pushing Copilot-linked price hikes could mark a turning point in how Big Tech discloses AI-driven software costs.

By Nidhi Singal

Nov 6, 2025 6 mins

Microsoft 365Office SuitesProductivity Software