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Scientists and data enthusiasts rejoice as Microsoft fixes one of Excel's most annoying 'features'
By Kevin Okemwa published
SOFTWARE APPS Excel won't automatically convert alphanumeric symbols into dates.
Microsoft debuts its AI-powered Security Copilot to bolster protection for organizations
By Kevin Okemwa published
SECURITY COPILOT Security Copiot will save security teams up to 40% of their time in operational tasks.
Brave browser is installing a VPN without your permission
By Colton Stradling published
Brave VPN Brave browser has been installing its VPN service on Windows computers since April 2023 without end-user's knowledge or permission.
Intel Meteor Lake CPU and Arc 5 GPU appear in leaked handheld gaming console
By Sean Endicott published
Portable power Emdoor has a new portable gaming console on the way that pairs an Intel Meteor Lake-H CPU with Intel Arc 5 graphics.
Windows gets free advertising from the Las Vegas hotel Fontainebleau
By Colton Stradling published
WIndows powered It's always fun to see the proverbial man behind the curtain, in this case, the Hotel Fontainebleau displayed a Windows desktop powering its giant LED sign.
Edge begs for answers: Microsoft polling users who download Chrome
By Sean Endicott published
Edge wants answers! Microsoft Edge now opens its Sidebar and presents a poll when you try to download Google Chrome.
Outriders dev's 'Project Maverick' confirmed once more for Xbox
By Michael Hoglund published
Project Maverick People Can Fly has reconfirmed their development of 'Project Maverick,' a game coming exclusively to Xbox.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other executives take a big hit to compensation
By Colton Stradling published
CEO Salary Satya Nadella, Amy Hood, and Brad Smith all see a substantial drop in their compensation. Losing 11.71%, 24.4%, and 22.6% respectively as Microsoft misses its financial targets.
One of our picks for the best Xbox headset is only $48 in this unbeatable deal
By Jennifer Young published
DEAL One of our best headset picks for Xbox, the LucidSound LS35X Wireless Headset is currently on sale at $48.
Microsoft News Roundup: Windows 11 on 400 million PCs, Microsoft salaries, and a 3DS look-alike running Windows
By Sean Endicott published
Round it up! This week we saw new processors from Intel and AMD, an exclusive report about how many PCs run Windows 11, and got a glimpse of a portable gaming console that looks like a Nintendo 3DS.
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