Software

Intel Removes Cross-Platform Service Unison From Its Portfolio

At the end of June Intel Discontinues Popular Service for Windows

Intel aimed to compete with Apple's AirDrop and AirPlay through its Unison feature. However, support for Unison will be discontinued at the end of June.

A bug in the older version of Outlook is currently causing crashes.

Many Users Affected Outlook Crashes After Update! Microsoft Offers Workaround

Outlook Classic Crashes After Update; Microsoft Working on a Patch Microsoft is addressing an issue causing Outlook Classic to crash following a recent update. In the meantime, a workaround is available.

Microsoft's Office suite holds a nearly 30 percent share of the global market.

Office Software Microsoft Office Faces Competition from Germany

Nextcloud and Ionos are planning an open-source office software aimed at making European companies independent from Microsoft Office.

Users in the EU gain more freedom to choose their preferred software in Windows—and can finally say no to Edge.

Only in Europe Edge Browser Can Finally Be Completely Removed from Windows

Users in the EU are gaining more freedom to choose their preferred software in Windows—and can finally say no to Edge.

In Windows 11, the Start menu is centered by default.

Bring Back the Classic Layout Annoyed by the Windows 11 Start Menu? Here's How to Move it Back to the Right Place

With Windows 11, Microsoft has made significant changes–including moving the Start menu to the center of the taskbar.

Windows 11 typically requires a Microsoft account by default. However, you can teach the operating system to do without it.

Workaround Using Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account — Here's How

Windows 11 typically requires a Microsoft account by default. However, you can train the operating system to do without it.

Manifest V3 Chrome Disables Extensions — What Users Can Do

Chrome users will have to look for alternatives, as older extensions will be deactivated by Manifest V3. TECHBOOK explains what to do.

Microsoft with new PC architecture for the AI era

Pay Less for Office How to Avoid the Price Increase for Microsoft 365

Microsoft is adding AI features to its Office programs and increasing prices. Subscription customers can avoid the increases.

Remote Desktop gives users access to remote Windows PCs, among other things

At the End of May Microsoft Discontinues App! Millions of Users Have to Switch

Microsoft is discontinuing the remote desktop app for Windows at the end of 2025. Users will have to switch to other solutions.

Two women at the PC with code in front of them perhaps from password managers

Risk potential "high" Security vulnerabilities discovered in popular free password managers

The German Federal Office for Security (BSI) has discovered security vulnerabilities in two free password managers as part of a project.

Microsoft further reduces its range of software programs

November 4 Microsoft discontinues popular graphics software without replacement

Microsoft is removing another piece of software from its range. The Paint 3D graphics program will be discontinued on November 4, 2024.

Office 365 Microsoft crashes! Users complain about problems with several programs

Crashes may currently occur with Microsoft 365. This affects several programs, including Word. The first solutions are already available.