Microsoft 365 Copilot Will Add AI to Word, Outlook, and More

March 16, 2023

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The sequel to the movie Hot Tub Time Machine was going to be Hot Tub Time Machine 3—a joke hinging on the time traveling premise of the series—but studio executives thought it would be way too confusing to consumers.

Happy Thursday! Microsoft 365 Copilot was just announced, which will bring AI features to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and even Outlook. Midjourney is also testing a new V5 update with improved art generation.

In non-AI related news, the Private Internet Access VPN service is dropping its limit on simultaneous connections, and Plex Media Server won’t support Windows 7 or 8 anymore.

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Microsoft is rushing to add AI features to its services, such as the new Bing Chat AI and a new sidebar in Microsoft Edge. To no one’s surprise, AI functionality is now coming to Office apps. Read More »

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Nothing beats a simple penlight. If you’re working on something, a smartphone or normal flashlight can be too cumbersome to hold for long periods. Something like Streamlight’s pen light is a lot easier to manage. It’s also very bright, so you can be sure you can see what you’re working on.

Even if you’re not someone that does DIY projects in their spare time, there are plenty of uses for a small light like this. If you need to look under a couch or shine light in a dark crevice to find something, this bright pen light will be easier to handle than your phone!

In a world dominated by FaceTime, the question of how to video call on Android is a valid one. The good news is there isn’t just one video-calling option. Some are better—and easier—than others. Let’s get video chatting. Read More »

As promised, Microsoft added the new Bing AI Chat to Edge. The Bing icon lives in the top right corner of the Edge browser window, and Microsoft has made it annoyingly difficult to disable. We’ll show you how to turn it off. Read More »

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Midjourney is one of the most popular AI art generators, with the ability to create a wide range of artwork and images. The service is now testing a V5 update with many improvements. Read More »

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It can be tricky to decide which VPN is the best service for you and your needs. We’ve used our considerable experience with these tools to create this list of the best VPN services out there. Read More »

Private Internet Access is one of the most popular VPNs, and it’s our current budget pick across the best VPN services. Now it’s getting even better, with the addition of unlimited simultaneous connections. Read More »

Move over Plex, there’s a new media streaming powerhouse in town. Not only does Jellyfin pack in many of the same features as Plex, but it also doesn’t put any of its features behind a premium upgrade either (and it’s open-source to boot). Read More »

In PC gaming, you have a choice between a gaming desktop or a laptop. However, it’s not always clear which one of these options is the right one for you. Before you buy, get to know the key differentiators. Read More »

Bluetooth trackers like AirTags and Galaxy SmartTags are primarily intended to be used with small items that are easy to lose, like keys or bags, but they are incredibly useful for something much larger: your car. Read More »

The airport can be a stressful place. You’ve got to make it to your gate, dodge heavy crowds, and stay fueled while doing it! Unfortunately, it’s also an expensive place. The last thing you want to do after rushing to make your flight is spend more of your vacation budget. Read More »

Whether you were house-sitting or in your own home, you’ve probably heard a creak or bump and immediately thought there was a serial killer inside with you. The good news is that’s highly unlikely, so what causes houses to creak? Read More »

For many people, cleaning is a necessary evil. It takes a lot of time to tidy up our homes, so it’s not surprising that we’re drawn to tips, tricks, and hacks that promise to make the chore easier. However, a lot of this advice is bogus and can actually lead to more problems later on. Read More »

Artificial intelligence has invaded your smartphone camera with a singular goal—to ruin your photos and fill your head with lies! At least, that’s the idea you might see in some headlines. Smartphone camera technology is advancing rapidly, leading to some confusion about what’s “real” and “fake.” Read More »

When it comes to security keys, it’s important to find ones that work with various hardware, apps, and services. One of the best security keys on the market, the Yubico YubiKey 5Ci, checks all the boxes when it comes to protecting your data, and here are the many reasons why. Read More »

Plex allows you to host your own collection of movies, TV episodes, and music to stream on all your other devices, and even share your library with friends and family. However, Plex Media Server is about to drop support for old Windows PCs and Macs. Read More »

There’s an ongoing controversy about how Samsung’s phones insert “fake” images of the Earth’s moon into night time photos, which isn’t entirely true. Samsung has now stepped in to explain how the Galaxy S23 and its other devices take moon shots. Read More »

Google’s Fitbit products are great, but many of its best features are locked behind a paywall. Still, Google is slowly but surely rolling them out to everyone. The latest feature to roll out to free users is an expansion of the Health Metrics Dashboard, which will now show more key info about you. Read More »

Keeping your Windows computer updated is crucial to keep yourself, and your files, safe from attackers. Case in point — Microsoft released a boatload of security fixes on its latest Patch Tuesday, including two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Read More »

There are many different types of connectors that you might run into when it comes to PC components. Thunderbolt is one of the relatively newer ones, and it shares some things with USB-C. Thunderbolt 4, in particular, has a lot in common with USB4—but it’s not the same thing. Read More »

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