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Microsoft is no stranger to computers. The company has come a long way since ‘75 and now creates a range of products and services that span the entire spectrum of consumer tech. Whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Office or the latest from the Surface product family, chances are you’ve used a Microsoft product at one point or another. To help you make sense of the company’s many projects and endeavors, we’ve curated a hub that houses the latest news, reviews, and Microsoft-related tutorials. Windows was only the beginning, after all.

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Don’t let these 3 hidden February 2025 streaming TV shows fly under your radar

You may have The White Lotus and Reacher on your watch list, but don't let these three hidden February 2025 streaming TV shows fly under your radar.
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 14-16)

Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

Microsoft is rolling out Teams phishing protection for all next month

Google Spaces in Google Chat on a MacBook.

Google one-ups Microsoft by making chats easier to transfer

A custom car built drives around Lego 2K Drive.

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass you should play this weekend (December 20-22)

Home screen layout of the 2024 iPad mini.

You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how

Microsoft Outlook app landing page.

Microsoft Outlook and Teams are down — and might be for a while

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DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

MiniTool's Power Data Recovery app is open on a PC monitor.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery review: buy it once and use it forever

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I have really good news about Microsoft Teams

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces updates to the company's Copilot artificial intelligence (AI) tool.

Microsoft Copilot ‘spews data all over the floors,’ says influential CEO

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Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

A video call in Microsoft Teams is displayed on a laptop.

How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting

Knowing how to record a Microsoft Teams meeting can be super useful if you want to go back over what you've talked about. Here's how to do it.
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How to set an ‘Out of Office’ message in Microsoft Teams

Here's how to let your colleagues know you're not available on Microsoft Teams.
Running Microsoft Teams on the Galaxy Tab S8.

How to delete or hide chats in Microsoft Teams

Getting rid of your Microsoft Teams messaging is a great way to keep your user dashboard looking fresh. Here’s how to delete and hide your Teams talks.
A close-up of someone using Microsoft Teams on a laptop for a videoconference.

The most common Microsoft Teams problems and how to fix them

Microsoft Teams serves as a vital link for businesses and organizations that helps ensure seamless communication. Here's how to fix some common problems.
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How to keep your Microsoft Teams status active

Learn how to keep Microsoft Teams active so you never appear as Away to your boss and are always reachable for calls and messages.
Microsoft Teams chat.

Microsoft Teams online vs. desktop: Which is best?

You can use Microsoft Team on your PC using the web app or the desktop app. Which is best? Let's take a look.
A close-up of someone using Microsoft Teams on a laptop for a videoconference.

What is Microsoft Teams? How to use the collaboration app

If you're looking for a new online collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is one of many options. Here's why it might be the best meetings tool for your workplace.
The Microsoft Teams Communities features is now available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family.

How to install and uninstall Microsoft Teams

Installing and uninstalling Microsoft Teams is very simple, regardless of whether you use Windows or Mac.
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How to use Microsoft Teams

Looking for a one-stop shop for your team's communication, file-sharing, and videoconferencing needs? Learn more about Microsoft Teams' free accounts today!
Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

Microsoft to finally fix everyone’s biggest complaint about Teams

The change that everyone has been waiting for is finally coming to Microsoft Teams: an update that will make the app more helpful for meetings and messages.
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Disk Drill Pro review: premium data recovery without a subscription

I review Disk Drill Pro, an app that helps recover lost files from your HDD, SSD, and external drives at a great price.
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Wise Data Recovery Pro review: Is it worth it?

Wise Data Recovery is a nice free option for file restoration, so I tested the low-cost pro version to find out if it's worth the cost.
A flesh monster appears in Still Wakes the Deep.

Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie

If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
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A dangerous new jailbreak for AI chatbots was just discovered

Microsoft released more details about a troubling new generative AI jailbreak technique, called "Skeleton Key," that bypasses a chatbot's safety guardrails.
A girl holds a camera in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage delayed because of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Life is Strange spiritual successor Lost Records: Bloom & Rage got delayed until 2025 because a new, official Life is Strange game launches this October.
An Xbox Series X sits next to both Series S models.

Surfaced patent shows what an Xbox streaming console would’ve looked like

An older patent shows what the Xbox Keystone streaming device would've looked like.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

Game Pass is coming to your Amazon Fire TV, even if you don’t own an Xbox

Amazon and Microsoft announced that the Xbox app is coming to Fire TV devices, another way to stream Xbox games without a separate console.
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The Microsoft AI CEO just dropped a huge hint about GPT-5

A towering figure in the world of AI just did a new interview where he talks about the future of GPT-5 and even GPT-6.
A blue car in Forza Horizon 4. It's on a road in front of some fall trees.

Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted in December after one final update

Forza Horizon 4 is getting one more series before it's removed from digital storefronts in December, Playground Games announced.
Windows phone mockup 2024

Here’s what the Windows Phone would look like in 2024 if Microsoft had never killed it

There's no Window Phone in 2024, but what if there was? A fascinating set of mock-ups show what these Microsoft devices might have looked like.
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Stellar Data Recovery Premium review: Great support isn’t always enough

I reviewed Stellar Data Recovery's three subscription plans and a free version to find out which is best and offers the most value.
The keyboard and trackpad on the new Surface Laptop.

The new Surface Laptop whips the MacBook in this important test

Microsoft has finally ended its non-repairable reign of terror, and its new Surface devices have earned an impressive 8/10 from iFixit.

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