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Writing
Is it 'dragged' or 'drug'?
Do you mix up the words "drug" and "dragged"? Learn the difference and when to use each word so you'll never mistake them again
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How to write a plot twist in your story
When executed carefully, a plot twist has the power to shock and dazzle your reader. Learn how you can incorporate one into your writing.
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What's the difference between a memoir and an autobiography?
Explore the differences between memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies.
Read moreBudgeting
Six ideas for finding summer travel savings
Discount and minimize summer travel expenses to plot your dream vacation. Learn six ideas for finding summer travel savings.
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Maximize your household budget with summer savings
Score deals and discounts on household items this summer. Learn how to maximize your household budget with summer savings.
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Five tips to pay off your student loans fast
Reach a debt-free state sooner with these five tips that can help you pay off your student loans.
Read morePresentations
How to introduce yourself in a presentation
Gain your audience’s attention at the onset of a presentation. Craft an impressionable introduction to establish tone, presentation topic, and more.
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How to add citations to your presentation
Conduct research and appropriately credit work for your presentation. Understand the importance of citing sources and how to add them to your presentation.
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How to work on a group presentation
Group presentations can go smoothly with these essential tips on how to deliver a compelling one.
Read moreEveryday AI
How to plan a birthday party with the help of AI
With the power of generative AI, birthday party planning doesn’t have to be a hassle. Learn about prompts to ask AI for an ideal birthday bash.
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Six obvious AI words to avoid in your writing
Sometimes AI-generated text might sound too much like AI. See what AI words and phrases commonly appear and why they fall into the category of cliché.
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How to use AI to help you study for midterms
Study for your midterms with AI tools and apps by generating practice tests, flashcards, summaries, and other learning materials to help you ace your exams.
Read moreOrganization
Short term goals vs long term goals: What’s the difference?
What's the difference between short- and long-term goals? Learn how to use one to achieve the other.
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Say aloha to easy breezy summer luau party planning
Plan the perfect luau party and capture the spirit of Hawaii in your backyard.
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Keep everyone’s summer organized with shared calendars
Get ready for a slew of seasonal activities and events with a summer calendar. Create a shared summer calendar and keep your family organized for all their summer events.
Read morePrivacy & Safety
CEO fraud: What it is and how to identify it
Identify and stop a CEO fraud attack with these tips. Learn how this scam, sometimes known as whale fishing, is aimed at company executives and how to master CEO fraud detection.
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Stories
7 things you didn’t know Microsoft Defender can do
From detecting malware to setting parental controls, Microsoft Defender can help you and your family stay safe from cyber security breaches.
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Gone-but-not-forgotten: A look back at discontinued Microsoft products
Looking back at discontinued Microsoft products can be nostalgic, but it also helps paint the picture of how M365 as we know it today came to be. Many of the latest M365 product features integrate software from earlier Microsoft services like Microsoft Mail, Windows Live Messenger, and Internet Explorer.
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10 years of M365: 10 years of privacy and security innovation
For over 10 years, Microsoft 365 has been dedicated to privacy and safety. Learn more about Microsoft 365’s privacy and safety features over the years.
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