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The latest Power Query coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft to Pull Plug on Power BI’s Intune Beta Connector: April 2026 Deadline Looms
Microsoft has confirmed that the Intune Data Warehouse beta connector for Power BI will reach end of life, with retirement scheduled to complete after April 2026. Any reports still relying on the...
Excel 2026 Outshines Google Sheets with Offline Power, Power Query & Advanced Analytics
Microsoft Excel still dominates the heavyweight data analysis ring in 2026, leaving Google Sheets to handle the faster, collaborative rounds. While Sheets has narrowed the gap for everyday...
Excel January 2026 Update: Agent Mode Goes Public, Web Power Query Revolutionizes Data
Microsoft's January 2026 Excel update represents a watershed moment in spreadsheet evolution, bringing transformative AI capabilities and cloud-first data tools to millions of users worldwide. The...
Excel Copilot Transforms Data Analysis: AI Formulas, Data Cleaning & Dashboard Creation
Microsoft's Copilot has evolved from a chatty sidebar assistant into a full-fledged productivity engine within Excel, fundamentally changing how users interact with spreadsheets. The AI-powered tool...
Excel Copilot Agent Mode: How Microsoft's AI Transforms Spreadsheets into Intelligent Assistants
Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining Excel's role in the modern workplace with the introduction of Copilot Agent Mode, a groundbreaking feature that transforms the spreadsheet application from a...
Microsoft Copilot Essentials Transforms Property Sector with AI-Powered Reporting
The property industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, and Microsoft's Copilot for Microsoft 365 is emerging as a game-changing tool for professionals navigating complex reporting,...
Excel’s AI Agent Mode launches live in December 2024 build, plus redesigned Get Data dialog.
Microsoft's December 2024 Excel updates represent a significant leap forward in spreadsheet functionality, introducing four major enhancements that promise to transform how users interact with data,...
How to Open and Edit JSON Files Safely on Windows 11: Complete Guide
Opening JSON files on Windows 11 might seem straightforward, but choosing the right tools and methods can mean the difference between efficient data handling and potential security risks or data...
AI Revolution in Excel: How Copilot and Agent Mode Are Democratizing Data Analysis
Microsoft's integration of artificial intelligence into Excel is fundamentally transforming how users interact with spreadsheets, turning what was once considered a complex, specialized tool into an...
11-Point Nail-Biter Sends Leeds Accountant to Excel World Championship in Las Vegas
Ha Dang, a self-taught spreadsheet obsessive and accountant from Leeds, won the inaugural UK Excel Championship by a margin of just 11 points, earning the right to represent the United Kingdom at the...
Excel’s Silent Upgrade: Auto-Refresh PivotTables Arrive in Beta, Outshining AI for Dashboard Reliability
Microsoft’s Excel may be grabbing headlines for its AI-powered features—Copilot, natural-language formulas, and on-cell generative functions—but a quiet Beta Channel update is reshaping daily...
Microsoft's New =COPILOT() Function Turns Excel Into an AI Playground, But Don't Trust It With Your Budget
Microsoft has subtly but fundamentally redefined what an Excel formula can be. The company’s latest Insider Beta release introduces the =COPILOT() worksheet function—an AI-powered primitive that...