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Microsoft Excel just got a Copilot function — but the new AI has some surprising limitations

Microsoft Excel's new Copilot AI is great at classifying, summarizing, and generating content, but sucks at any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility.

Windows Central · Aug 25, 2025

Two-factor authentication provides an easy way to secure your accounts — here's how it works and how to enable it

What two-factor authentication is, how it works, and how you can enable it.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 25, 2025

Patch Tuesday Highlights Microsoft’s Growing Security Edge

Microsoft’s $37B cybersecurity business, highlighted by Patch Tuesday, strengthens its AI-driven growth and supports MSFT stock’s premium valuation

MarketBeat · Aug 25, 2025

AGI was tech’s holy grail. Now, even its biggest champions are hedging. What gives?

From “AGI Sherpas” to “Feel the AGI,” the hype hit fever pitch over the past three years. Now the mood is shifting to pragmatism—though the stakes are higher than ever.

Fortune · Aug 25, 2025

Bill Gates-Founded Energy Venture, Backed By Likes Of Jeff Bezos And Jack Ma, Is Working With Japan To Commercialize Hydrogen

Breakthrough Energy, a U.S. nonprofit founded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, will partner with Japan's government to support decarbonization research beginning in fiscal 2026, with a focus on moving homegrown technologies from labs to market.

Benzinga · Aug 25, 2025

Intel Deal Splits Experts, Beijing Pressures Alibaba And ByteDance On Nvidia, Zuckerberg Reshuffles AI Again —Tech This Week

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the tech world. From President Donald Trump’s controversial stake in Intel Corporation to Beijing’s backlash against Nvidia Corporation and Mark Zuckerberg’s AI restructuring at Meta Platforms, the tech industry has been buzzing with activity. Let’s dive into the details.

Benzinga · Aug 24, 2025

I was at the Windows 95 launch 30 years ago – I still can't stop thinking about it

Windows 95 launched 30 years ago today. Here are some of my memories from that wild, carnival-like event.

TechRadar · Aug 24, 2025

Want To Retire in 10 Years? Invest in These 2 Stocks

If you’re planning to retire in 10 years but want to boost your nest egg, there’s still time. Having a solid plan and making the right investments can help

GOBankingRates · Aug 24, 2025

Microsoft's Windows 95 release was 30 years ago today, the first time software was a pop culture smash

Microsoft’s momentous Windows 95 operating system became available to the public on this day 30 years ago.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 24, 2025

Reports say Windows 11 update is bricking drives — is yours on the list?

A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central · Aug 24, 2025