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- 1Microsoft embeds GitHub's coding engine into office apps●Microsoft (MSFT) Puts GitHub’s Coding Engine Inside the App Office Workers Already Use
Microsoft has moved GitHub's coding engine into the office application that workers already use daily, tying its developer tools directly into mainstream productivity software. The move signals Microsoft's push to bring automated coding assistance beyond developers to everyday business users, reinforcing its position in workplace AI tools.
- 2Microsoft halts Office update after licensing errors●Microsoft-Office-Update: Auslieferung unter anderem wegen Lizenzfehlern gestoppt Microsoft hat ein ungeplantes Update fü
Microsoft has stopped distributing an unplanned update for older Office apps after it caused the programs to lose their licensing, rendering them effectively unusable. The rollout was halted and the company is working to fix the problem, with German tech outlets reporting on the disruption affecting users of legacy Office versions.
- 3Tuta and Nextcloud team up to replace Google and Microsoft 365●@ Tutanota & @ nextcloudupdate @ nextcloud_main slår sig sammen for at gøre det muligt, fuldt at erstatte MS365 og Googl
Tutanota (Tuta) and Nextcloud have announced a partnership to offer a full alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. The German-built, open-source combination integrates the Tuta app into Nextcloud, aiming to give users a digital sovereignty option for email, cloud storage and office tools. The offering is free of charge, and supporters are highlighting European digital independence from US tech giants as the key selling point.
- 4Nostalgia for the internet of 1999 resurfaces online●Do you pine for the nice days of the Old Internet of 1999, when people were people and solved their own computer problem
Users are reminiscing about the internet of 1999, an era when people supposedly solved their own computer problems without corporate platforms. One widely shared anecdote points to a 2009 moment when the Indian Prime Minister's Office replaced Microsoft Outlook, cited as an example of how differently technology was handled in earlier decades. The comparisons fuel ongoing debate about how the web has changed, from community-run forums to today's commercialised, centralised services.
- 5Microsoft and Singtel among firms paying no tax in Australia●Microsoft's datacentres and Optus owner among firms paying zero tax on billion-dollar Australian revenues https://www.th
New figures show Microsoft's Australian datacentre operations, Singtel-owned Optus and Netflix are among large companies that paid no corporate tax despite billion-dollar revenues in Australia, according to reporting by The Guardian based on Australian Taxation Office data. The disclosures renew debate over how multinationals structure their Australian operations to minimise tax liabilities.
- 6Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?●NOT AI - "Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?" 👀👏🌻 All hail the Van Panther No AI was used in the pro
A commentary piece is circulating asking why users continue paying for Microsoft Office when free alternatives such as LibreOffice and other open-source suites exist for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. The piece is being shared with an explicit note that it contains no AI-generated content, and commenters are praising the argument, questioning whether subscriptions like Microsoft 365 are still worth the cost.
- 7New Podcast Episode Questions Paying for Microsoft Office●New PODCAST at 5:00 PM Eastern - "Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?" ️ 🎙️ 🔊 🎧 👏 Have a listen at ht
The Switched to Linux podcast has released a new episode, 'Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?', airing at 5:00 PM Eastern and available via RSS feed or the podcast's website. The episode explores open source and privacy-friendly alternatives to Microsoft's paid office software, reflecting ongoing debate about subscription costs and free options like LibreOffice.
- 8Dutch government moves to NixOS as it drops Office▼Dutch government opts for NixOS as it moves off Office
The Dutch government has chosen NixOS, a highly configurable Linux distribution, as part of a transition away from Microsoft Office, according to a report from The Stack. The move signals a shift toward open-source infrastructure in public administration, though details on the timeline, scope and which agencies are affected have not been made clear in the available reporting.
- 9Cybersecurity researchers flag suspected Office 365 phishing domain●Possible Phishing 🎣 on: ⚠️hxxp[:]//office365licensingsupport[.]com 🧬 Analysis at: https:// urldna.io/scan/6abd40193b7750
Security researchers are warning about a suspected phishing site at office365licensingsupport.com, a domain name that imitates Microsoft's Office 365 branding to trick users into handing over credentials. A public analysis of the domain has been shared via the URLdna scanning service, and warnings are circulating in infosec communities with the domain deliberately defanged to prevent accidental clicks.
- 10SharePoint abbreviates business unit names in unfortunate ways●Do not call your Business Unit something like Software. Sharepoint might just call your Team BS 🙈 # microsoft # namingTh
A tech worker's warning is making the rounds: naming a business unit something like "Software" can lead SharePoint to automatically abbreviate team names to an embarrassing acronym, "BS". The anecdote has struck a chord with people in IT and office work, prompting jokes about naming things being one of the hardest problems in software and a reminder to check how workplace tools auto-generate labels.
- 11Tech writer says a free Office alternative beats OnlyOffice●I regret recommending OnlyOffice, beacuse this free Office alternative is even better
A technology writer has publicly reversed an earlier endorsement of OnlyOffice, arguing that another free office suite is now the better option for users seeking a Microsoft Office replacement. The piece suggests the alternative offers a stronger feature set or experience, prompting debate among readers over which free productivity software deserves the recommendation.