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I’m tired of pretending Microsoft Word doesn’t suck

In fact, Word's continued existence isn't a testament to its quality—it's a testament to corporate inertia and the sheer ...
Geeky Gadgets

New Microsoft Word AI Assistant Mode : Writes, Formats & Summarizes For You

What if your word processor could not only understand your needs but also anticipate them? With the 2025 update to Microsoft Word, that vision is closer to reality than ever. Packed with innovative ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Open-Sources the BASIC Software That Powered Early PCs

Late last week, Microsoft released the complete source code for Microsoft BASIC for 6502 Version 1.1, the 1978 interpreter that powered early personal computers like the Commodore PET, VIC-20, ...
TechSpot

Microsoft open sources 6502 BASIC, a key piece of computing history

Home Computer Archeology: Few early Microsoft products left as lasting a mark as 6502 BASIC. The interpreter introduced millions of people to computers and programming, shaping the next generation of ...
Gizmodo

Microsoft Goes Back to BASIC, Open-Sources Bill Gates’ Code

In the era of vibe coding, when even professionals are pawning off their programming work on AI tools, Microsoft is throwing it all the way back to the language that launched a billion devices. On ...
PC World

Microsoft’s first-ever programming language was just open-sourced

Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft open-sources Bill Gates’ 6502 BASIC from 1978

On Wednesday, Microsoft released the complete source code for Microsoft BASIC for 6502 Version 1.1, the 1978 interpreter that powered the Commodore PET, VIC-20, Commodore 64, and Apple II through ...
CNET

Here's How to Get Microsoft 365 for Free, but There's A Catch

There are ways for everyone to get variations of Microsoft 365 for free, which includes access to Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and more. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and ...
Gizmodo

Lifetime Access to the Full Microsoft Office Suite Is Practically Free Now, No Subscription Needed

This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes We’re living in a ...
TechSpot

Bill Gates releases the source code for Microsoft's first product, Altair BASIC

In a nutshell: Microsoft, founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in April 1975, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, Gates has released the source code he and Allen ...
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How to Use Microsoft Word - Complete 2025 Tutorial

In this video, I walk you through everything you need to know to start using Microsoft Word. Whether you're brand new or just need a quick refresher, I show you how to open the program, start a new ...
Bleeping Computer

Botnet targets Basic Auth in Microsoft 365 password spray attacks

A massive botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide, targeting basic authentication to evade multi-factor ...