Microsoft have had a data encryption service called Bitlocker for some time. Historically, this has allowed any users of the Pro version of Windows to encrypt all their data if they opt in. Once the next Windows feature update is released, this will be available to all, and will be the default for new installs. 

Do you ever get the feeling that every website looks basically the same these days? This certainly wasn't always the case. So what has changed in the last few years (or not, as the case may be) to create this relative stability in the website world?

We continue our quest to rattle through each 365 app and give a flavour of what assistance Microsoft's Copilot AI can provide to you. This month, let's take a look at Powerpoint.

For decades, Windows PCs have been powered by the same type of chip - usually an Intel or AMD processor. They've had many improvements over the years, but the fundamentals have been the same. This is now changing, and it may have important implications on the next PC you buy.

We're going to have a look at the current Copilot integration in Microsoft Excel this month for those that already have access to this or are intrigued about the sorts of things it's possible to do with it. Let's dive in... 

Microsoft is getting close to finalising the list of new features being added to Windows 11. In the next couple of months or so, they will be releasing what's technically known as the "24H2" update. So what can we expect to find once we've installed it?

Microsoft will soon be making some security changes to their first party email accounts (Outlook, Hotmail and Live addresses). These changes may impact anyone that use a 3rd party app like Apple Mail or Thunderbird to view their email on these accounts, or old versions of Microsoft's own apps.

Following last month's guide on making the most out of Copilot in Microsoft Teams, in the second of our series Copilot focussed HowTos, we'll be taking a look at how it can help you put draft ideas and transform your text in Microsoft Word.