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Microsoft releases emergency update to fix Office 2016 crashes
Microsoft has released an out-of-band Office update to fix a known issue that caused Word, Excel, and Outlook to crash after installing the KB5002700 security update for Office 2016. The company acknowledged these problems following user reports on social media that Office apps no longer open after applying the April 2025 security updates. “We’re experiencing an issue on Windows 10…
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Young tech professionals are shunning a full-time return to the office – unless it pays more
Young tech professionals who entered the workforce post-pandemic expect on-site work to be paid more than remote options – and they’re demanding it should still include flexibility such as condensed hours or part-time work. According to the 2025 Global Workforce Entrants Study, conducted by the British Standards Institution and the ResPublica think-tank, the 200 million-odd people worldwide with no experience…
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Fake Microsoft Office add-in tools push malware via SourceForge
Threat actors are abusing SourceForge to distribute fake Microsoft add-ins that install malware on victims’ computers to both mine and steal cryptocurrency. SourceForge.net is a legitimate software hosting and distribution platform that also supports version control, bug tracking, and dedicated forums/wikis, making it very popular among open-source project communities. Although its open project submission model gives plenty of margin for…
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One in six workers would quit if forced to return to office – Computerworld
The pushback against RTO policies has been varied, with some workers outright quitting, others quiet vacationing and still others coffee badging to make it appear they’ve met their in-office requirements. Millennials, in particular, were most recalcitrant. Career.io’s survey found more than a third of millennials simply plan to disregard enforced RTO regulations. TopResume Overall, the survey found that 6.7% of…
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Microsoft urges Office users to upgrade to 365 — or face doom – Computerworld
Basic Microsoft 365 editions for home users or business users don’t include Teams. But users can get features that include Intune, Defender, Clipchamp and Loop at higher subscription prices. For those who only need Microsoft Office apps that include PowerPoint and Word, the standalone option could be attractive, especially if they already use something like Google or Zoho for mail,…
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‘Employers must look at the bigger picture’: Brits aren’t keen on going back to the office, and enterprises pushing for it risk a talent exodus – 48% of workers would quit if faced with a full RTO mandate as hybrid work remains popular
Faced with a full-time return to office (RTO) mandate, some employees might shell out for a season ticket, expand their office-casual wardrobe, and otherwise accept their fate — but half of professionals surveyed would consider simply quitting. That’s according to a survey about the ongoing debate over RTO mandates and hybrid working, with recruitment firm Hays revealing that 48% respondents…
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Trump launches new office to oversee CHIPS Act, boost semiconductor investments – Computerworld
In a letter today, nearly two-dozen lawmakers bemoaned the firings of 70 probationary employees at NIST and the ongoing reduction-in-force efforts by the Trump Administration that could target additional probationary scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and other staff authorized by the CHIPS Act. The letter from 22 members of the US House of Representatives to US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said…
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You Can Get Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac on Sale for $43 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re a Mac user who just wants the classic Microsoft Office experience without the whole subscription situation, this $42.99 deal on Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac might be worth your attention. Normally priced at $229, it’s…
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Best Budget Office Chairs – Consumer Reports
What did we learn? That it’s indeed possible to find a reasonably priced office chair that’s comfortable to sit in, easy to adjust, and outfitted with plenty of support for your back, butt, and arms. In fact, we found three—all priced at $200 or less. While many chairs are marketed as being ergonomic, keep in mind that that term gets…
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How to enable or disable Startup Boost for Microsoft 365 (Office) apps on Windows 11
The Microsoft 365 (Office) apps now include a feature that speeds up the startup process, known as “Startup Boost.” Microsoft plans to introduce the new feature in mid-May 2025, starting with the Word processing app, but it’ll then be available for the other apps. “Startup Boost” will be enabled by default; you can always manually turn it on or off.…
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