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Microsoft Edge features that help you work smarter in 2026

Microsoft Edge has been around for years, but users are still overlooking some nifty features beyond its web browsing capabilities. In 2026, the browser has several newer tools and clever built-in features that can help users organize research, manage tabs, share files, listen to content, and work more efficiently.

Use Viva Insights to build a more productive team

Microsoft Viva Insights helps organizations understand how work actually gets done, from meeting habits and collaboration patterns to broader productivity trends. With the right setup, it can reveal where teams are losing time and productivity and how they can work more efficiently.

7 Windows 11 features SMBs should use

Unlocking the true potential of your organization’s data sheets

Improving your proficiency with Excel is one of the fastest ways to boost office productivity. These essential functions help you navigate large amounts of information with ease and accuracy.

Counting with precision using COUNT and COUNTA

Managing large lists often requires knowing exactly how many entries you have without manually tallying them.

Microsoft halts automatic Copilot rollout for Windows

Microsoft has temporarily halted the automatic rollout of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 following backlash from users and enterprise customers. The pause reflects growing concerns over forced installations and signals a shift toward giving users and IT admins more control over AI feature deployment.

6 Simple ways to recover lost Excel files

Your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are likely the lifeblood of your small business. Whether it’s your monthly budget, an upcoming payroll sheet, or your entire inventory list, seeing hours of hard work vanish in an instant is terrifying. Before you start retyping everything from scratch, take a deep breath.

How disk cleanup can unlock better PC performance

Protecting your workplace: Practical security tips for Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams connects employees and information in one place, but that convenience also means security matters more than ever. Follow these steps to better protect data, manage permissions, and monitor activity within Teams.

Carefully manage third-party apps

Microsoft Teams allows organizations to add various third-party applications to expand its functionality.

Is your PC slowing down? Here’s why defragmentation still matters

If your Windows PC feels slower than it used to, fragmented files could be part of the problem. Learn how disk defragmentation works, when it’s necessary, and how it can help restore performance and stability.

We expect our computers to respond instantly — apps should launch quickly, files should open without delay, and the system shouldn’t freeze at the worst possible moment.

Why Microsoft Whiteboard is becoming a go-to tool for team collaboration

With remote and hybrid work now the norm, visual collaboration tools have become essential for allowing teams to brainstorm, plan, and innovate together in real time. Learn how Microsoft Whiteboard helps distributed teams stay aligned, creative, and productive, no matter where they work.