Did your Documents, Desktop or Pictures suddenly “live” in OneDrive? If you’re wondering why your files moved to OneDrive, you’re not alone. That wasn’t a ghost—it was Windows’ Known Folder Move. Microsoft tricks people by calling it “PC folder backup”. Here’s what that means, how to stop it safely, and
Creating hyperlinks in Microsoft Word 365 doesn’t have to slow you down anymore. This new quick tip shows a faster, cleaner way to make links in Word, saving time, reducing clicks, and improving document productivity for everyday users and power editors alike. The new ‘overpasting’ feature bypasses the need to
The bottom row of Microsoft Word holds far more than you might expect: the Word Status Bar, often overlooked, delivers a wealth of live information and quick shortcuts. From basic page and word counts to document editing modes, cloud-sync statuses and accessibility warnings, it can be fully customized to match
Zoom options in Microsoft Word control how a document appears on screen without affecting its actual size or layout. This guide explains all zoom settings in Microsoft Word, where to find them, and how each option helps when reading, editing, or reviewing documents in a way that suits you. By
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
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
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
Transform how you work with text using free AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI. In this guide, you’ll learn how to rearrange lists, convert tables to paragraphs, resort text alphabetically and reformat steps in seconds, all with simple prompts instead of tedious manual editing. Whether you’re working
Looking for the best Microsoft 365 deals in Australia for 2025? Recent bargains have emerged on Microsoft 365 subscriptions — including discounted Personal and Family plans at Amazon Australia and Bing Lee — which can cost significantly less than the standard Microsoft pricing. These offers are especially valuable as Microsoft
Australian and New Zealand Microsoft 365 customers have only a few days left to save money by switching to the lower-cost Microsoft 365 Classic subscription, as Microsoft will retire these no-Copilot, no-AI plans at the end of 2025. Buried in Microsoft’s own documentation is a crucial notice that the Classic
Microsoft has a little-known cheap plans called Microsoft 365 Classic. Designed for consumers who want the familiar Office apps without Microsoft’s new Copilot AI features and steep price increases. Classic plans offer the same core features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook at pre-2025 pricing. This hidden plan may help
Struggling with wandering headings, broken structure, and unwieldy long documents in Microsoft Word? The often-overlooked Outline View is the one tool professionals swear by to keep heading hierarchy and sections perfectly aligned. Unlike cosmetic formatting tricks, Outline View reveals your document’s true structure, makes it easy to reorganize sections without
Many Word users struggle with navigation panes and Table of Contents features — not because Word is broken, but because what Word calls “Headings” aren’t always true structural headings. In Microsoft Word, built-in heading styles like Heading 1, Heading 2 and so on are tied to outline levels, which Word
Struggling with last-minute Christmas prep? These clever Christmas tricks using Microsoft Designer help you create unforgettable personalized gift tags, fun stickers, and engaging coloring pages in minutes. Perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you want to add a personal touch for each recipient or keep the little ones entertained,
If you’re finding Microsoft 365 Copilot intrusive or just prefer a cleaner Office view, you can turn AI off across your desktop app, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Users who don’t want Copilot help can disable it on both Windows and Mac. In this guide, we walk through how
Struggling with writer’s block, phrasing, or finding the right tone for your text? Modern AI tools can help anyone rewrite, rephrase, and polish text quickly and effectively. From simple prompts like “Rewrite this in a friendly tone” to advanced style adjustments, here are practical and ways to draft writing before
Microsoft 365 is introducing a new add-on tier called Microsoft 365 Copilot Business, a lower-cost, small-business friendly version of its AI assistant for organizations from one to 300 users. Copilot Business has the same core AI capabilities found in the standard Copilot license, including smart writing, data analysis, and automation
If you want to know how to Add more OneDrive storage to Microsoft 365, the process is straightforward and can greatly enhance your productivity. You now have the option to expand, for a price. Microsoft 365 Personal or Family customers can buy more cloud storage: 200 GB, 1 TB, 5
Unleash the full potential of Excel’s GROUPBY() function, the game-changer for summarising data in Microsoft Excel. While GROUPBY() seems simple at first glance, clever combinations with other functions open up advanced capabilities: multi-level grouping with automatic subtotals, creating multiple summaries in one formula, custom headings, and even pulling results into
Want to make your document look polished by having an image neatly enveloped by text? In this quick tutorial, you’ll learn how to insert a picture into Microsoft Word and apply proper text-wrapping so it can sit on the left, right, center or anywhere – and stay there. Let your
The latest feature from Microsoft Word — the new Word Agent — transforms how you interact with documents by letting the AI edit content directly within your document. It tackles everything from writing new docs and editing existing ones to reformatting style and structure. Our real-world tests show it’s not
Microsoft’s recent update to Microsoft Word introduces a bold change: new documents are now default-saved to the cloud (via OneDrive or SharePoint) with AutoSave enabled and different file naming. This shift removes the familiar local save location as the default — raising concerns around privacy, offline access and user control.
If you’ve ever struggled with getting images positioned just right in Microsoft Word, here’s a quick, effective shortcut you need. Instantly gain far greater control over how pictures move and integrate with text. This easy step is backed by clear instructions for both Windows and Mac, along with explanations of
Microsoft’s new Excel Agent brings powerful AI-driven automation to spreadsheet creation and data analysis. We’ve explored how Excel Agent helps you generate budgets, sample data, and insightful reports with simple text prompts, saving time while expanding what’s possible inside Excel. Discover where it shines (or falls short) in real-world tasks.
