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Microsoft will end official support for Office 2021 on October 13, 2026, leaving users without patches or security updates. The company is nudging users toward Microsoft 365 or Office 2024. To stay on Office 2021, you can run offline, download and scan files locally, keep Windows Security updated, freeze add-ins, and consider hybrid workflows or alternate tools like LibreOffice; otherwise plan an upgrade before the deadline.
Canva is launching a series of updates aimed at professional teams and workspaces, including a redesigned platform, new AI-powered tools, and a specialized Enterprise tier for better collaboration and brand management. The updates, which include features like a suggestion mode for Canva Docs and new Magic Studio AI tools, aim to reduce organizational complexity and integrate design, AI, and workflow tools into one platform. The revamped experience will be available to the first one million users who find a hidden portal on the Canva homepage, with general availability in August.
Zoom is expanding its video chat platform by adding a new feature called Notes, which allows users to create, share, and edit text documents during a video call. The feature aims to enhance meeting preparation and follow-up by enabling users to create meeting agendas, make edits in real-time, and share the document afterward. Zoom has been rapidly expanding its services, including email and calendar features, as well as AI capabilities, but faces tough competition from Google and Microsoft, who have improved their own video chatting services and offer a comprehensive suite of productivity tools.