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マイクロソフト、「Copilot」を刷新--主要機能は従量課金制
Microsoftによると、25日から一般消費者および法人顧客が目にするようになる内容は以下の通りだ。 新しいCopilotアプリには何が搭載されているのか？ 新しいCopilotは、「Home」「Code」「Autopilot」という3つのタブを備えたデザインを採用している。ユーザーインターフェースは、個人アカウントでも仕事用アカウントでも同じように表示される。仕事用アカウントが大きく異なるのは、これらのツールとエージェントが 「Work IQ API」を介して 、Microsoftがホストするエンタープライズクラウド内の「Outlook」「SharePoint」「OneDrive for Business」「Dynamics 365」ならびにその他のリポジトリに企業が保存している膨大な量のデータに対して、安全でコンプライアンスに準拠したアクセス権限を持つ点だ。 Code Autopilot...
I built my own secure network in the cloud to access my home PCs remotely - for free
Artificial Intelligence 2 hours ago Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet The Verge - Robert Hart • 2h Microsoft’s cofounder used to be optimistic about AI, now he’s concerned it could be ‘the worst source of injustice.’ Bill Gates has been reflecting a lot on AI lately, and the process has triggered a stark awakening.
Microsoft finally realized Windows 11 is too annoying. Can it be fixed?
I Tested a Windows 11 PC With 8GB of RAM. Seriously, Do Not Buy One Unless Microsoft follows through with major improvements to Windows 11, you need more than 8GB of memory to run anything other than just basic …
Microsoft's new Windows 11 recovery tool is the ultimate Undo button - how to enable it
12 hours ago BUG no Windows 11 rouba 500 GB com "lixo" YouTube • 12h ⚠️ Bug faz Windows 11 ocupar 500 GB de armazenamento com “lixo”. De acordo com o Windows Latest, o bug envolve o Capability Access Manager (sistema que controla como os apps acessam os componentes do PC) que faz o arquivo de logs CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal “inchar” a ponto de ocupar até centenas de gigabytes. 👉 Como solucionar o problema? 1️⃣ Vá em Menu Iniciar / Configurações / Windows Update.
Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?
Generative AI 4 hours ago ChatGPT isn't just a chatbot anymore — here are 11 things it can do in 2026 Tom's Guide - Amanda Caswell • 4h When ChatGPT first launched, it was exciting to ask questions and watch it instantly respond.
How to get free Windows 10 security patches until October 2027 - and avoid the $30 fee
Tesla 1 hour ago Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Deadly Crash Involving Full Self-Driving Bloomberg - By Dana Hull • 1h Tesla Inc.
Windows 10 just very quietly got another year of free support - but why?
16 hours ago The foul occurred in the second quarter of Phoenix’s 111-109 win over the Indiana Fever. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been suspended one game for a flagrant foul she committed on the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, the league announced Thursday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News …
Your Windows 10 PC just quietly got another year of free support - but why?
14 hours ago As CEO Tim Cook warned a few days ago, Apple raised prices of Mac, iPad, HomePod and Apple TV 4K on Thursday. The changes take effect immediately, with most devices now costing $50 to $100 more. But other hikes are even higher. That said, Apple left iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods prices unchanged. …
How to prompt Copilot or ChatGPT to accurately troubleshoot your PC - without the AI overconfidence
One of the most obvious cases for an AI chatbot is to help you figure out why your PC or Mac is acting up and, more importantly, suggest how to get things working properly again. I've done plenty of AI troubleshooting, and my experiences have been erratic, to say the least. Occasionally, the chatbot nails the problem with a sensible answer and a straightforward discussion. But, just as often, the result is frustrating and unproductive.
How to prompt Copilot or ChatGPT to accurately troubleshoot your PC - without the AI overconfidence
6 hours ago Conor Coughlan, GTM Consultant & Advisor, CMO, Investor, Author, Mentor, Founder. Keynote Speaker, Subject Matter Expert. Most marketing teams aren't using AI; they're hiding behind it. The output looks polished, the dashboards look busy, and the work looks faster. Look closer, though, and you'll …
Is Microsoft 365 Premium worth it? What $20 a month gets you - and how it compares to ChatGPT Plus
6 hours ago Hannah Lowery expected to lose acting jobs to rivals — but not to AI. Earlier this year, the 19-year-old actor, based in Los Angeles, was thrilled to find out she'd been cast in a new show about the cutthroat world of ice skating. Then came the bad news: The project was shifting entirely to AI. She …
I paid Microsoft's premium Copilot agents to do my work - they were confidently bad at it
Nvidia 1 hour ago Nvidia finally gives Apple silicon a real competitor Cult of Mac - Anurag Chawake • 1h Apple has been making some of the best laptop chips for years, but Nvidia’s new ARM-based RTX Spark processor might finally give the MacBook a real fight. For Mac users, the announcement of an ARM-based rival to Apple silicon could be good news.
My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free
Microsoft 5 hours ago I tested a 7-year-old laptop. Now I'm questioning the upgrade cycle PCWorld - Mark Hachman • 5h Do you need to upgrade?
「Windows 11」の改善を表明したマイクロソフトに求めたい4つのこと
Microsoftが新機能を満載し、慣れ親しんだユーザーインターフェース（UI）を刷新した「Windows」の新バージョンを鳴り物入りでリリースする。しかし、顧客の反応は芳しくなく、不満の声が上がる。これを受けて最高経営責任者（CEO）が経営陣を刷新し、新たなリーダーが基本に立ち返って顧客の要望に応えると約束する――この一連の流れは、「Windows Vista」や「Windows 8」、あるいは「Windows 11」の際にも繰り返されてきた光景だ。 Windowsの修正と改善が繰り返される中、Windows＋Devices部門のプレジデントを務めるPavan Davaluri氏が、「Windows Insider Program」の参加者や10億人を超える一般ユーザーに向けて公開書簡を発表した。この書簡においてDavaluri氏は、同社の「 品質へのコミットメント 」を強調している。 書簡の内容は抽象的な目標が中心で、具体的な成果物への言及は少なかったが、それでも正しい方向への一歩といえる。Windows...
If Microsoft really wants to fix Windows 11, it should do these four things ASAP
9 hours ago Zendaya, who may or may not have quietly married Tom Holland, has been fully leaning into matrimonial method dressing while promoting her upcoming movie The Drama, in which she stars as a bride opposite Robert Pattinson. Given the magic of her longtime collaboration with stylist Law Roach, it’s no …
Microsoft announces sweeping Windows changes - but no apologies
15 hours ago When asked on a podcast to pick just 10 exercises to build the best possible physique, bodybuilding legend (and disruptor) Dorian Yates didn’t go down the usual rabbit hole of fancy variations, niche machines or social-media-friendly ‘optimal’ fluff. Instead, he laid out a brutally simple shortlist …
Hate Windows 11? You're gonna hate Windows 12 even more
3 days ago Familiar tools, apps, and features at a price point that makes sense. TL;DR: If you’re a working professional looking for a reliable, cost-efficient productivity suite, this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License ticks all the boxes—grab it now for just $39.97 (reg. …
I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss
I spent years perfecting my rescue USB—now it can save any PC A rescue USB is a collection of recovery tools that can help you fix your computer when it stops booting, and I prefer to keep one handy all the …
Windows 11 has 1 billion users - and they're furious
1 day ago Microsoft delivered a solid earnings report on Wednesday with $81.3 billion in revenue for the quarter (up 17%), net income profits of $38.3 billion (up 21%), and a record-breaking Microsoft cloud revenue of over $50 billion. But the stock was getting pounded on Thursday as investors worried about …
Bye bye, Wi-Fi: This low-cost adapter lets you set up a wired network without running ethernet
9 hours ago People are risking their lives to document agents in Minneapolis. Chances are, you’ve seen Richard Tsong-Taatarii’s photo. Taken Wednesday in Minneapolis, it shows an unidentifiable protester face down on the ground; two Border Patrol agents are on top of him, holding him there, while a third …
OneDrive Backup just got a massive change for the better - how it works now
2 days ago Microsoft is now scrabbling to assure hundreds of millions of Office users after a viral backlash that came out of nowhere has gotten totally out of hand. “Why is ‘Office is dead’ talk of the town again?” Windows Latest asks. The answer being viral posts on X, “particularly by Perplexity AI, claiming …
9 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 - and why you should too
1 day ago The unique UI from Copilot is making its way to more of Microsoft’s software. Microsoft is preparing to launch a major UI refresh of its Edge browser soon. The software maker has started bringing the design language from Copilot to early Canary and Dev test versions of its Microsoft Edge …
New laptop? How to wipe your old Windows PC clean before getting rid of it
8 hours ago President Donald Trump sent a warning to Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, during an interview with The Atlantic, saying that she would "pay a very big price" if she did not cooperate with the U.S. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports on Rodríguez's role in leading Venezuela moving forward.Jan. …
I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too
6 hours ago In 2025, we crammed rap and rock legends, instrumental virtuosos, Broadway musicals and, well, puppets and robots behind a desk in the NPR Music office. Never forget: Tiny Desk has the range. We published 115 (!) concerts this year. There's no way to encompass the scope of such a stellar and diverse …
Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet
2 hours ago Read this article now. You won’t be able to if your internet is down. It’s bad enough when the internet goes down for a few hours because your power went out after a storm, but what if the internet went down indefinitely, sort of everywhere? What if your state or an entire region of the country …
What are passkeys really? The simple explanation - for anyone tired of passwords
3 days ago Before you promise to jog more or drink less, fix the passwords that could ruin your year. As the year winds down, it’s worth taking a bit of time to modernize the way you sign in to the accounts that matter most. Passkeys have been rolling out quietly across banks, tech platforms and everyday apps, …
Gemini vs. Copilot: I compared the AI tools on 7 everyday tasks, and there's a clear winner
Hello, fellow humans! AI chatbots will soon replace us. They have access to more knowledge than our puny brains can hold, and they can easily be turned into powerful agents that can handle routine tasks with ease.Or so we are told. I keep trying Microsoft Copilot, which usesOpenAI's GPT-5 as its default LLM, and I keep being disappointed.
Gemini vs. Copilot: I tested the AI tools on 7 everyday tasks, and it wasn't even close
Gemini 3 : How to Turn a PDF into an Interactive App with Simple Prompts What if your static PDFs could do more than just sit on a screen, waiting to be scrolled through? Imagine transforming a dense research paper or a …
I think I know what's coming in Windows 12, and you're not going to like it
8 hours ago "From 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. he posted 160 times." Another day, another barrage of Truth Social posts from the president — but this time, even Jimmy Kimmel was shocked by the sheer volume. "It was snowing in Washington today and there was a blizzard last night — an avalanche of angry posts on Truth Social …
Upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for free - here's how
8 hours ago Trump doesn't care about the law. He just needs make-believe villains to yell about in his narrowly drawn me-versus-them worldview. But he picks targets who are willing to fight back. You would think serving as secretary of Defense would keep Pete Hegseth pretty busy, what with President Donald …
How to get free Windows 10 security patches on your PC - from now to October 2026
12 hours ago If you want your iPhone battery to last longer, these are the settings you should disable immediately. Your iPhone is a crucial part of your routine. From staying in touch with friends or family, navigating around traffic snarls and snapping cute photos of your pets, you're likely using it all day …
Windows 11 users just got a more convenient way to store passkeys
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You can still get free Windows 10 security patches - here's how until October 2026
I Completed An AI Certification On Coursera. This Is What Happened New data from GMAC shows that the demand for AI-skilled graduates has jumped from26% to 31% in just one year, while Lightcast’s analysts say that according to their research, AI skills can make your salary jump by as much as 28% (job postings listing AI skills generally paid 28% more than their …
Windows 11 users just got a more convenient way to store passkeys - here's how it works
Your Mac holds a lot more than just files. It carries your personal information, payment data, messages and every online account you access. Keeping that information safe starts with how you sign in. For years, passwords have been the standard way to protect accounts, but they are also one of the …
1Password can now save passkeys directly in Windows 11 - here's how
Why Google is really warning 2.5 billion Gmail users to stop using their passwords Your email account is the key to everything. Google is warning users to up their security. You may have seen warnings that Google is telling all of its users to change their Gmail passwords due to a breach. That’s only partly true. Google is telling users to change their passwords, but not because …
Microsoft's latest Copilot feature drop is here - and it's massive
NFL Week 8 predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every game Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season went almost exactly how Microsoft Copilot AI anticipated it would. Copilot posted an unbelievable mark of 13-2, making its selections for Week 7. Its only misses were picking the Pittsburgh Steelers to beat the Cincinnati Bengals on "Thursday Night Football" to open the …
Microsoft debuts its next big high-stakes AI feature in Windows - can you trust it?
11 Free Online Courses With Certificates To AI-Proof Your Job In 2026 Everyone’s talking about learning AI, but smart professionals know that it’s not enough to simply learn AI skills like prompt engineering techniques, generative AI terminology, or applied AI. The smartest professionals understand that to AI-proof their careers, they must learn skills that AI cannot …
Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it
You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway. It's official -- four years after releasing Windows 11, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025 (though it will continue to offer …
Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options - and must act now
India will no longer purchase Russian oil, according to President Donald Trump, a major victory in his effort to pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. “I was not happy that India was buying oil, and [Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi] assured me today that they will not be buying oil …
Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 days left - and 5 options
5 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years Investors should favor companies that have wide moats and can adapt. If you want to buy tech stocks that you can comfortably hold for the next two …
Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 2 weeks to act - and 5 options
Someone dreamt up a logo for garlic and the reactions are hilarious "Anyone who dislikes it is self reporting they are a vampire”. I'd like to tell you a story about a person who was brave enough to dream. In their …
Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and 3 weeks to act
Sick of AI in your Windows 11 PC? Here's how to get rid of it Microsoft wants to put AI everywhere on your PC, but you can take back control. Replace your PC’s Copilot key Most new laptops now come with a Copilot …
Windows 11 upgrade failed? These are my 4 most powerful troubleshooting secrets
Smoky brown-butter pasta is a pantry-friendly, grown-up version of beloved buttered noodles. Brown butter, smoked paprika, and garlic create a sauce that makes a big impact with no extra ingredients. Its success is twofold: First, make sure to really brown your butter. You’ll know it’s ready when …
Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and just weeks to act
Your company may be using AI you don’t know about. It could be putting you at risk AI is hiding in your everyday tools. What you can’t see may already be a compliance breach. Nearly 9 out of 10 AI tools inside enterprises are invisible to IT. That’s the finding of a LayerX study that should send shivers down the spine of any executive: AI is shaping decisions, summarizing …
How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - for free
Still Running Windows 10? Make Sure You Take This Step Before Oct. 14 If you don't plan to upgrade to Windows 11, you can still receive critical security updates -- and there's a way to get them for free. Windows 10 is 10 years old, and it's still popular -- even though support for the operating system is scheduled to end next month. Nearly 43% PC owners are still …
I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too
Microsoft Will Erase Your Passwords on Aug.1: Do This ASAP If Microsoft Authenticator is your password manager, you're running out of time to move your passwords. As of Aug. 1, Microsoft will be deleting passwords from its Authenticator app. This means that passwords stored there will no longer be accessible, which could be a problem for a lot of …
Windows 11 usage is surging? Not so fast - here's the real story
3 hours ago Google Chrome now checks if your PC can upgrade to Windows 11 Google Chrome is preparing for the end of Windows 10 support.
Windows 11 should have been an easy upgrade - Microsoft chose to unleash chaos on us instead
5 hours ago Only through July 15. You can’t beat lifetime licenses for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, and the free version of Teams. Although software subscriptions can be convenient at times, they can also be prohibitively expensive. So if you want the advantage of using the …
How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options
Now New York CNN — The S&P 500 is on the cusp of a record high. That’s a remarkable change of events, since the index was on the brink of a bear market just two months ago. The S&P 500 on Tuesday closed just 0.85% away from an all-time high. US stocks on Wednesday opened mixed. The Dow was down 40 points. …
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