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Windows 11’s March 2026 update KB5079473 for 24H2/25H2 can cause sign-in failures for Microsoft accounts across Office, Copilot, and related apps (Teams, OneDrive, Edge, Word/Excel), showing an “Internet is required” error even when online; a restart may temporarily fix the connectivity state, with a fix expected in the coming days; the issue affects OS build 26100.8037 and has no server-side impact.
Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday closes 79 vulnerabilities, including two publicly disclosed zero-days: a SQL Server elevation-of-privilege flaw (CVE-2026-21262) and a .NET denial-of-service flaw (CVE-2026-26127). The update also patches two Office remote-code-execution flaws via the Preview Pane (CVE-2026-26110, CVE-2026-26113) and an Excel information-disclosure flaw potentially exposing Copilot data (CVE-2026-26144). Fixes span Windows, Edge, Azure, and more, with several critical bugs; users should update promptly.
Microsoft is extending its data loss prevention controls to all Office documents—whether local, SharePoint, or OneDrive—so Copilot cannot process restricted content, with the change rolling out via AugLoop between March and April 2026 and auto-enabling for existing DLP policies; it follows a prior bug that briefly allowed Copilot to summarize confidential emails, and does not change Copilot's capabilities, only how labels are read to enforce DLP.
A Mashable Deals offer sells a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for $49.97 (regularly $219) through Feb. 22, unlocking Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote on macOS 14+ with instant delivery and no subscription or cloud requirements.
In Amazon’s Steal, Sophie Turner plays Zara, a junior pension-investment employee who hits rock bottom and is drawn into a violent office heist, a role she says embodies liberation in losing control; the piece also highlights the show’s focus on pay fairness in finance and the pressures of modern life for young workers, filmed on a City of London–style set with Archie Madekwe and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd before Steal debuts on Prime Video.
Mashable Deals is offering Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows as a lifetime license for $34.97 (regularly $219.99). The suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Access, Publisher, and OneNote, with instant delivery after purchase and compatibility with Windows 10 or 11.
Microsoft has not rebranded Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot; instead, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, formerly known as Office, is a hub app that provides access to Copilot and Office apps. The confusion arises from Microsoft's branding changes over the years, but the core Office suite remains under the Microsoft 365 subscription plan.
Microsoft is deploying Baseline Security Mode across Microsoft 365 tenants to centralize security policies for Office, SharePoint, Exchange, Teams, and Entra, helping administrators assess vulnerabilities, enforce policies, and improve security posture with minimal disruption, with full rollout expected by late January 2026.
A staffer in GOP Rep. Taylor's office displayed a swastika flag, which was taken down after being discovered; Taylor condemned the act and called for an investigation, but the origin and awareness of the flag remain unclear.
Microsoft has integrated AI-powered Agent Mode into Word and Excel, enabling users to create and refine professional documents and spreadsheets through natural language prompts, simplifying complex tasks and enhancing productivity. This feature is available to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users and will expand to PowerPoint and desktop versions soon.
Microsoft is introducing 'vibe working' features in Excel and Word through new Agent Mode and Office Agent in Copilot chat, powered by Anthropic models and GPT-5, to automate complex document and spreadsheet creation with prompts, enhancing productivity and accessibility in Office apps.
Starbucks has built a luxury satellite office in Newport Beach, California, near CEO Brian Niccol's home, as part of his compensation package, to enhance his productivity and support other employees, with the office featuring high-end finishes and scenic views.
Microsoft is globally unbundling Teams from the Office apps, following a similar move in the EU, in response to regulatory pressure and complaints from competitors like Slack and Zoom. New commercial customers can now purchase Teams and Office apps separately, with separate price tags, while existing Microsoft 365 customers can continue to subscribe to both together. The move aims to address concerns about market dominance and competition, with Microsoft offering a range of pricing options for different subscription tiers.
Microsoft has announced that it will sell Teams separately from its Office suite globally, following pressure from European regulators. The decision comes after an antitrust complaint from Slack and a formal investigation by European regulators into Microsoft's bundling of Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365. The move aims to address concerns about competition and market position, allowing customers more flexibility in their purchasing choices. Starting April 1, customers will have the option to choose between bundled or separate subscriptions for Teams and Office products.
Microsoft will begin selling its Teams chat and video app separately from its Office product globally, following a six-month period of unbundling the two products in Europe to address potential EU antitrust concerns. The move comes in response to an investigation initiated by the European Commission after a complaint by competing workspace messaging app Slack. Microsoft's decision to unbundle the products aims to provide multinational companies with more flexibility in their purchasing decisions and to address feedback from the European Commission. The company will introduce new commercial Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites that do not include Teams in regions outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland, as well as a standalone Teams offering for Enterprise customers in those regions.