Task Management
The latest Task Management coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Planner Agent Chat Arrives for Microsoft 365 Users in August, but Copilot License Required
Microsoft will bring its AI-powered Planner Agent chat to basic Microsoft Planner plans in August 2026, giving everyday project managers natural-language control over task discovery, creation, and...
Microsoft 365 Copilot's Planner Agent Reaches General Availability, Unleashing AI-Driven Task Management
Microsoft has officially moved Planner Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot to general availability for worldwide standard commercial tenants, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of...
Copilot Outperforms Outlook Search—Until You Ask It to Manage Tasks, Study Finds
In a head-to-head comparison of Microsoft 365 Copilot versus native Outlook search, the AI assistant proved remarkably adept at surfacing emails and contacts—but stumbled when asked to retrieve and...
Dave Plummer's Synthwave Task Manager: AI Dashboard Sparks Windows UI Debate
When Dave Plummer, the original developer of Windows Task Manager, unveils a concept for a modern replacement, the Windows community pays attention. His latest creation—a synthwave-inspired AI...
Vikunja vs Todoist: Open Source Task Management for Windows Users
In the crowded landscape of productivity tools, a quiet revolution is brewing as open-source alternatives challenge established subscription-based services. Vikunja, a fully open-source,...
Microsoft To Do: The Ultimate Guide to Windows' Built-In Task Manager
If you've been cycling through paid task management apps hoping to find the perfect productivity solution, the answer might already be installed on your Windows computer. Microsoft To Do, the...
Microsoft To Do in Windows 11: The Free Task Manager You're Probably Underestimating
Microsoft To Do, the unassuming task management application that comes pre-installed with Windows 11, represents one of the most underrated productivity tools in the Microsoft ecosystem. What many...
Teams' AI Project Manager is here: How to set it up and why your Copilot license matters
Microsoft has begun rolling out a public preview of an AI-driven Project Manager agent inside Teams that can autonomously create project plans, assign tasks to itself, and generate status reports –...
5 Windows 11 Built-in Tools That Automate Your Workflow and Reclaim Lost Hours
Windows 11 ships with a surprisingly capable set of productivity tools that many users overlook. Task Scheduler, Clipchamp, Focus Sessions, Microsoft To Do, and Virtual Desktop work together to...
Microsoft Copilot's Evolution: From Productivity Tool to Personalized AI Companion
Microsoft is in the midst of a major paradigm shift with its Copilot product—what began as a straightforward productivity tool is now rapidly evolving into a highly personalized AI companion,...
Mastering Windows Task Scheduler: A Comprehensive Guide to Automation
Every Windows user, regardless of experience level, inevitably encounters repetitive PC tasks—those quiet time sinks like deleting temporary files, scheduling backups, launching favorite...
Top AI Tools Transforming Workplace Productivity in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we work, ushering in a new era of productivity and efficiency. As we venture deeper into 2025, AI tools are increasingly providing...