Everyone hates taxes, but most people pay Microsoft a Tax every year. It’s called either a Laziness Tax or a Loyalty Tax. Here’s how to avoid paying extra for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 annual tribute fee for the Home/Family plan is US$129.99 but you can pay less for renewals. The difference is Microsoft’s Laziness Tax […]
There’s been a lot of changes to Microsoft 365 plans for individuals, families and small businesses. Pricing, subscriptions, and included features all changed last year. This 2026 overview breaks down what’s new, what’s staying the same, and how Copilot AI fits into these plans (or not). 2025 was a big year for Microsoft 365 plans […]
Ignore the social media ‘experts’, Microsoft has not renamed Microsoft 365 to Microsoft 365 Copilot. A year-old name change is only now being used as ‘evidence’ of full product rebrand. Microsoft 365 remains the core productivity suite. Copilot is an added AI feature, not a replacement name. Understanding the distinction is critical for businesses, IT […]
Microsoft Excel’s Copilot() can show #CONNECT “Too many requests” errors if you use the function incorrectly. Copilot() is different from almost every other Excel function because it has limits on how often it can be used. Don’t panic, there’s practical steps you can take to keep Excel’s connection to AI working. The Copilot() function in […]
Sometimes even obvious spam and phishing messages reach inboxes despite Outlook’s advanced filters, AI detection, and stricter security rules. Here’s one 2026 example and how Copilot responds …. badly. Our 2026 Inbox started with a ‘blast from the past’. An email ‘from Africa’ promising untold riches in exchange for bank details and ID. This arrived […]
