Microsoft released KB5002914, a security update for Excel, on September 8 that inadvertently disabled copy‑and‑paste across all supported versions, including 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024. The bug causes silent paste failures, leaving source cells selected while destinations remain unchanged, and has been reported by users on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft acknowledged the issue, confirmed it is investigating, and advised against uninstalling the update due to critical security patches. No workaround is currently available.

Microsoft announced it will continue construction of a new data center in a region where local activists have staged protests over environmental and land‑use concerns. The company says the facility is essential for expanding its cloud services and AI infrastructure, promising thousands of jobs and increased regional connectivity. Protesters argue the project threatens wetlands, wildlife habitats, and contributes to carbon emissions, urging the firm to adopt greener alternatives. Despite the opposition, Microsoft’s spokesperson affirmed that the site [...]

Senior Gartner analyst Domenico Scriva reported that moving from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace does not generate meaningful cost savings, even though Google licences are cheaper than Microsoft’s E5 tier. Scriva said many firms switch out of dissatisfaction with Microsoft rather than a business case, overlooking that the E5 bundle includes telephony, security and OS licences absent from Google plans. He noted that, after accounting for add‑ons—Gemini included in Google, Copilot extra for Microsoft—Google can be about [...]

Xbox Game Pass faced backlash after a 2025 price hike was reversed by CEO Asha Sharma and the removal of Call of Duty earlier this year amid concerns over sustainability. Online rumors claim a 2027 overhaul will introduce ad‑supported tiers at $12.99 and ad‑free tiers at $19.99 monthly, cut day‑one game releases, eliminate cloud streaming from the base subscription, and add a $5.99 family add‑on. Microsoft spokesperson Paul Tassi told Forbes that the company continuously tests offerings [...]

Microsoft announced a comprehensive AI strategy for education anchored in five principles, emphasizing safety, privacy, security, transparency, and educator control. The company signed a landmark agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to create a Privacy & Safety Standard for Schools, limiting data use, mandating human oversight, and ensuring transparency for families. Microsoft introduced “Teach” in Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI tool designed to help teachers create differentiated lessons and reduce administrative tasks, citing a 275% increase in [...]

Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 G7, a “Frontier Suite” for U.S. government agencies operating in Government Community Cloud (GCC). The bundle expands the existing Microsoft 365 G5 foundation with AI‑driven productivity tools, Copilot, Work IQ contextual intelligence, and a new Agent 365 platform that lets agencies build mission‑focused agents. Integrated security, identity, compliance and governance features are designed to meet stringent federal requirements while enabling governed, organization‑wide AI adoption. G7 and Agent 365 become purchasable on October 1, with a phased rollout [...]

Sean Endicott, a seasoned journalist at Windows Central, specializes in Windows 11, Surface hardware, Microsoft 365, AI, and broader Windows ecosystem coverage. Since 2017, he has authored over a thousand pieces, ranging from breaking news to in‑depth analysis. Endicott also writes the weekly Windows Wrap column, curating key stories and contextualizing them within the PC landscape. With a First Class Broadcast Journalism degree from Nottingham Trent University, he brings a background in live production to his tech [...]