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Microsoft has officially launched Office 2024 for both Mac and Windows users, offering an updated suite of productivity applications available through a one-time purchase. The new version, introduced on October 2, 2024, is priced at $149.99 for the Home and Student edition, which includes core applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This release marks a continuation of Microsoft's strategy to provide a perpetual license option for users who prefer a standalone product rather than subscribing to Microsoft 365, the company's cloud-based subscription service. The one-time purchase versions of Office 2024 will not include access to cloud services such as OneDrive or Outlook and will not receive the continuous updates that Microsoft 365 subscribers benefit from. However, Office 2024 will receive security updates and necessary patches for several years post-release. The Home and Business edition, priced at $249.99, includes additional access to Outlook alongside the standar...

Microsoft has officially launched the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, with a specific focus on addressing the needs of business users. These new devices, which are part of Microsoft's broader Surface lineup, offer enhanced features aimed at improving productivity, security, and performance in professional environments. Surface Pro 11: Enhanced Versatility and Performance The Surface Pro 11 builds on the legacy of the Surface Pro series, offering a versatile 2-in-1 design that functions both as a tablet and a laptop. The device is powered by Intel's latest processors, providing substantial performance improvements over its predecessor. The Surface Pro 11 features a larger 11-inch display with higher resolution, delivering clearer and more vibrant visuals, which is particularly beneficial for professionals who require precise detail in their work, such as designers and architects. In terms of connectivity, the Surface Pro 11 includes multiple USB-C ports, offering greater fl...

Microsoft has finally introduced spellcheck and autocorrect functionality to its Notepad application in Windows 11, more than 40 years after the text editor's initial launch in 1983. The company began testing these features in March and has now gradually enabled them for all Windows 11 users. The spellcheck feature in Notepad operates similarly to the spellcheck in Word or Edge, highlighting misspelled words with a red underline. However, there is a slight difference; when you right-click on a misspelled word in Notepad, the spelling submenu does not automatically expand as it does in Word, requiring an additional click to view the list of suggested corrections. It is curious that Microsoft has not fully aligned Notepad’s spellcheck functionality with that of Word, particularly since the beta phase demonstrated the ability to right-click and instantly select corrections. Microsoft Word first incorporated spellcheck in 1985, under its original name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix and MS-D...

Microsoft has announced a delay in the deployment of its highly anticipated Windows AI-powered recall feature, a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance user productivity and efficiency. The feature, which leverages advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to facilitate rapid recall of files, applications, and other digital assets, was initially slated for release in the upcoming Windows update. However, in a statement released earlier today, Microsoft revealed that the rollout of the AI-powered recall feature will be postponed to ensure further refinement and testing. The company cited the need for additional development and quality assurance measures to guarantee a seamless user experience. The Windows AI-powered recall feature is a significant innovation in the field of operating systems, promising to revolutionize the way users interact with their digital environments. By leveraging machine learning and natural language processing, the feature enables users to rapidly locate and a...