I replaced my expensive Microsoft 365 subscription with these free alternatives and couldn’t be happier
… LibreOffice Individual pricing Free Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux LibreOffice is a robust Microsoft 365 alternative. …
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Microsoft quietly added a way to scrub Copilot off your PC to the Group Policy
… You'll then see a policy titled "Remove Microsoft Copilot app" that not only removes the desktop version, but also Microsoft 365's Copilot. Unfortunately, if you're using a Windows Home edition, you won't have the Group Policy tool on your system. …
Microsoft Teams is making it easier to view and manage all of your downloads
… Related Microsoft Teams is redesigning its meeting toolbar to stop you from accidentally raising your hand I'll still find a way to hit it anyway. It should work with you, not against you On the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, the company has detailed its plans for the download manager. …
I finally see why everyone removes Windows bloatware - here's my complete removal list
… Microsoft's AI chatbot, Copilot, is again an unnecessary addition to Windows for users who rely on web-based AI tools . And the worst part is, you have two: Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot. The latter is a rebranded version of the Microsoft 365 Office app, focused on productivity and work. …
Microsoft Teams is finally fixing its most annoying file preview problem
… Microsoft Teams' annoying preview issue will soon be fixed No more laggy peeks into Word files In a post on the Microsoft 365 Message Center , Microsoft explains what it's planning to do with Teams' iffy preview tool. …
Microsoft admits that Teams' UI is way too crowded, but it's working on a fix
… Microsoft Teams is getting a big UI revamp to stop accidental button presses They should arrive in a few months As spotted by Windows Latest , Microsoft announced the change via its 365 message center. …
Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 PCs to 25H2 whether you're ready or not
… Windows 10 isn't in active development anymore , but Microsoft offered a one-year saving grace by granting free access to the Extended Security Updates program. It only ships security updates and doesn't add any new features because Microsoft wants to focus on Windows 11. …
I kept track of every Windows 11 update that broke something this year, and the list is getting long
… Related Microsoft confirms that a stack of bad Windows updates is causing boot issues It's not just January's one. The strategy for updates hasn't changed yet For now, my update strategy hasn't changed. …
Every month Windows gets an emergency patch, and I'm running out of reasons to stay
… So, I wouldn’t bank on Microsoft making Windows immutable and delivering and managing updates like Fedora Silverblue . But that doesn’t give Microsoft the right to roll out updates that wreak havoc on my PC every month and then send another emergency patch as a band-aid. …
5 reasons to switch from OneDrive to Proton Drive
… A robust Proton ecosystem You won’t miss your Microsoft 365 plan Like Microsoft 365, the Proton ecosystem is designed to provide to suite of privacy-focused tools. …