Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: A Week in Tech


This week, the tech world continued to evolve rapidly, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications. From creating personalized AI avatars to using AI-powered chatbots, the possibilities seem endless. Microsoft's Copilot continues to make headlines, with updates and new features announced.

For those looking for a change from Windows, Linux Mint offers a viable alternative. And if you're facing storage challenges, OneDrive's integration with Windows might need some attention.

Other noteworthy topics included password management, touchpad tricks, and managing dates in Excel.

Overall, this week's articles showcased the exciting advancements in technology and the challenges that come with them.

Want to clone yourself? Make a personal AI avatar - here's how
Synthesia lets you make a digital twin of yourself that can speak languages you can't - in under five minutes.
Bitwarden review: Our favorite free password manager with low-cost premium features, too
Bitwarden offers unlimited secure password management for free, and premium features for as low as $10 per year. Here's what to know about this top password manager.
How to run a Windows app on Linux with Wine
Wine has you covered if you want to make Linux your go-to operating system and still need to run Windows apps.
What are Microsoft's different Copilots? Here's what they are and how you can use them
Microsoft has a series of AI companions with different functions that can help everyone, from business professionals to everyday users.
How to replace Windows with Linux Mint on your PC
Are you sick of Windows fouling up? Do you want to try something different? Then, it's time to try the best Linux desktop, Linux Mint 22.
The Windows 10 clock is ticking: 5 ways to save your old PC in 2025 (most are free)
As many as 240 million Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. But instead of trashing your device when Windows 10 support runs out, here are five viable alternatives to save you money and trouble.
You can upgrade your old PC to Windows 11 - even if Microsoft says it's 'incompatible'. Here's how
You don't have to throw away a perfectly good PC just because it doesn't meet Microsoft's strict Windows 11 compatibility standards. Here's how you can work around the restrictions and safely upgrade a Windows 10 PC.
7 ways to make Windows 11 less annoying
Here's how to turn off the Windows ads, upsells, and cross-sells, among other things.
How to use Microsoft Copilot (formerly called Bing Chat)
Here's everything you should know about Microsoft's AI-powered chatbot and how to use it.
Microsoft announces sweeping changes to controversial Recall feature for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
The 'photographic memory' feature in Windows 11 is set to begin rolling out soon. Will these security improvements be enough to satisfy critics?
Power Automate ja Excelin päivämäärät
Tietokoneiden kanssa puuhatessa on kaksi asiaa, jotka aiheuttavat lähes aina ongelmia. Päivämäärät ja skandinaaviset aakkoset. Tällä kertaa ihmetellään hieman ensimmäisiä. Minulla on Excelissä seuraavanlainen taulukko. Voin lisätä B-sarakkeeseen arvoja seuraavissa formaateissa ja Excel ymmärtää tarkoittavani päivämäärää ja aikaa....
Microsoft Team : Team meeting recording stored always at organizer OneDrive
In the past any person that attended the Teams meeting and press the record , the actual recording file would be stored in his OneDrive (under recording Folder) The behavior has changed and now not matter who recording the meeting the file of the recording with in the Organizer OneDrive. All other user in the meeting with have view right without possibility...
How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11
After checking the Recycle Bin, Microsoft's command-line option is worth a try. But a dedicated recovery tool is often your best bet for retrieving a deleted file. Here's how to use one.
11 hidden Windows touchpad tricks power users need to know
Touchpad or trackpad? Whatever you call it, these 11 tricks can help you work smarter on a Windows laptop.
How to upgrade Windows Home edition to Pro (and why you would)
You've got a new PC running Windows 11 Home. You want to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Here's how to make that upgrade happen, and how to restore that upgrade if necessary.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Pages, Python in Excel, and agents | Microsoft 365 Blog
We’re launching the next wave of Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing together web + work + Pages as a new design system for knowledge work. First, we’re announcing Copilot Pages—a dynamic, persistent canvas designed for multiplayer AI collaboration. It’s the first new digital artifact for the AI age.  Second, we’re rapidly improving Copilot in the Microsoft...
Microsoft Teams team updates: General channel
All Microsoft Teams teams have the General-channel. That’s what it has been since Teams emerged. But it is not the case anymore. Recently we entered the new era, where we don’t have to have a channel named General anymore. This change is impacting everyone who is creating new Teams teams, so you want to share the word and keep your peers up to date....
Is OneDrive messing with your files? How to get your Windows storage under control
If you're not paying close attention, your local files can get moved to Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage. Here's what's happening, and how you can clean up the mess.
Using Copilot to Demo Copilot
In today's fast-paced digital world, creating compelling demo content is essential for showcasing the capabilities of various tools and technologies. Microsoft Copilot can significantly streamline this process. In this article, we will explore how to create sample demo content using Microsoft Copilot, providing you with a step-by-step guide to make...
Track goals in the new Microsoft Planner
Setting goals for your plan is crucial for creating alignment within your team and among stakeholders to ensure that everyone knows what top work is most important and how it is being prioritized. Many teams find it challenging to keep everyone on the same page when it comes to goals. Misaligned priorities, lack of visibility, and difficulty in tracking...

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