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To all our amazing customers - new and old alike …..
Thank you so much for your continued business during 2024 keeping us in the top local spot for local IT support and computer repairs. 2024 is the last full year that Windows 10 is supported with Microsoft’s support with its end of life happening in autumn next year.
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Microsoft 365 is a subscription that comes with premium apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access (Publisher and Access available on PC only).
The apps can be installed on multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets and Android phones. Microsoft 365 also comes with services like 1 TB of OneDrive storage, 60 Skype minutes per month and Microsoft chat and phone support.
There are two subscriptions for home users purchasing 365. The first is Microsoft 365 Personal which is currently around £60 per annum and is assigned to one Microsoft account, you can install on upto 5 devices using this account.
Microsoft 365 Family is around £80 per annum and allows you to share your subscription with an additional 5 people (Microsoft Accounts), each of whom can then install 365 on upto5 devices.
With an annual subscription, you get the latest versions of the apps and automatically receive updates when they happen.
Office 2024 is a one-time purchase at around £125, that comes with classic apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint (not Outlook client) for 1 PC or Mac, it does not include any of the services that come with a Microsoft 365 subscription. One-time purchases don’t have an upgrade option, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you’ll have to buy it at full price.
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Windows Updates
A Windows 11 update is due to be released in autumn of this year, called the Windows 11 24H2 update. The focus of the Windows 11 2024 Update is AI (Artificial Intelligence), with the introduction of Copilot+ on PCs with new features like Recall, Cocreator in Paint, and new Windows Studio Effects.
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Windows Copilot
You may of noticed an icon (see below) on your toolbar that is for Microsoft Copilot? What is it and what does it do ? In brief, Microsoft’s Copilot is an AI assistant designed to enhance productivity and creativity. It’s like your everyday AI companion!
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For all of you that use Windows 10 and 11 mail, you will have noticed that there is a slider now at the top right of the screen. Microsoft are phasing out the “Mail” app and replacing it with Outlook for Windows.