Microsoft, Copilot and Windows

Microsoft is bringing big upgrades to Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs — here's what we know
"Today, searching for files on your Copilot+ PC with improved Windows Search will only work for files saved locally in indexed locations on your PC, " Microsoft states. "You can go to Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows to adjust which locations are indexed on your PC or turn on “Enhanced” to index your entire PC."
Microsoft just renamed Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows 11 for everyone
Microsoft 365 app has been rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot. While the change feels unnecessary, it brings significant AI-driven updates and UI improvements.
Microsoft opens testing for Windows AI search
Microsoft is testing AI-powered Windows search in a new dev channel build for Windows 11 Insider testers. Announced in October, it uses semantic indexing to let users search for local files using more casual language. Like other Microsoft AI features, you’ll need a Copilot Plus PC to use it.
Microsoft Is Testing Improved Windows Search on Copilot+ PCs
Windows Search gets semantic indexing, which means you can just type what you remember about a document you're looking for, and it will display related results.
Improved Windows Search arrives... but only for Copilot+ PCs
Semantic indexing does some discreet rifling through local drawers of Insiders Windows Search is improved in the latest Dev Channel Windows Insider build, but you'll need a Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PC to use it.
AI-Powered Windows Search Comes to Dev Channel Testers With Copilot+ PCs
Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel with Copilot+ PCs can now test the AI-powered Windows Search experience Microsoft announced in October.
Microsoft 365 Copilot's new app icon is so bad, it’s actually illegible on certain displays
That’s genuinely the new Microsoft 365 Copilot logo… it’s the normal Copilot logo, with a box of text that says “M365” ...
How To Turn Off Copilot In Microsoft Word
If you're not a fan of the new Copilot AI features in Microsoft Word, there's finally a way to turn off its features ...
Microsoft's Copilot AI is coming to your Office apps - and it won't come cheap
Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, and some Asian markets just got an AI upgrade, along with a huge price ...
5 ways to avoid AI in Windows — and on the web
There are many ways to avoid AI answers on Google. Here’s a quick list: After searching for something on Google, click the ...
Microsoft bet big on its Copilot AI tool. Here's everything to know about Copilot's features, cost, and risks.
Copilot is Microsoft's generative AI chatbot featured in much of the company's productivity software, and the tool has free ...
Windows 11 24H2 bug list updated: One fixed, 12 to go
Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been hit with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to hold ...
Home Microsoft 365 plans use Copilot AI features as pretext for a price hike
This raises the price of a Microsoft 365 Personal subscription from $7 a month or $70 a year to $10 and $100; a family ...
Microsoft launches consumption-based 365 Copilot Chat option for corporate users
Microsoft is providing an alternative to the Microsoft 365 Copilot, which has gained some commercial adoption at $30 per user ...
Microsoft to now include Copilot in Microsoft 365 for consumers
Microsoft said on Thursday that it is now including Copilot AI features to its Microsoft 365 suite for individual consumers, ...
Microsoft rebrands another ‘iconic’ product on Windows 11 as it pushes for AI
Microsoft has rebranded its productivity suite to "Microsoft 365 Copilot," emphasizing AI integration. This change is ...