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February 24, 2025

Microsoft now lets you use Office apps on Windows for free but with ads and some limits

Microsoft has adjusted the pricing of its Microsoft 365 subscription due to enhanced AI features, leading to user backlash. In response, Microsoft is allowing Windows users to access Office applications for free without a paid license. Users can skip the Microsoft Account sign-in prompt and continue for free, but files can only be saved to OneDrive, and advertisements will appear unless users subscribe to Microsoft 365. The free versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint have limitations, including the absence of certain features like dictation, add-ins, and advanced formatting tools. This offering is currently being trialed with a select group of users and specific regions, and some users have reported issues accessing the feature.

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February 13, 2025

Power Automate vs RoboTask: Here’s what you should use to automate your PC

Power Automate and RoboTask are automation tools for Windows 11 users that aim to simplify repetitive tasks with minimal coding. Power Automate is developed by Microsoft and is pre-installed with Windows 11, offering many features at no additional charge, while RoboTask is a third-party application that requires a paid license after a 30-day trial. Power Automate has a modern interface that integrates well with Windows 11, making it easier to record workflows, whereas RoboTask has over 300 actions, including advanced capabilities like registry key manipulation. RoboTask can run automations based on various triggers, while Power Automate requires an internet connection to function and excels in integrating with Microsoft Office and cloud services.

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November 30, 2024

I am a Microsoft 365 expert and these are the Office deals I’d buy with my own cash for Black Friday

As the holiday shopping season nears, consumers are looking for savings on Microsoft 365 subscriptions, particularly during Black Friday. The Microsoft 365 Family plan and Microsoft 365 Personal option are highlighted as the best offers, while Office 2024 provides a one-time payment option for a perpetual license. Purchasing multiple subscriptions can lock in prices for up to five years. The comparison of subscription options shows: - Microsoft 365 Family: .99 (US), £49.00 (UK), 12-month duration, supports up to 6 users and 30 devices, includes 6TB of cloud storage, and access to various applications. - Microsoft 365 Personal: .99 (US), £42.99 (UK), 12-month duration, supports 1 user and 5 devices, includes 1TB of cloud storage, and access to various applications. - Office Home 2024: 9.99 (US), £135.99 (UK), 99-month duration (UK only), supports 1 user and 1 device, does not include cloud storage or many applications. Microsoft 365 provides access to a suite of applications and 6TB of cloud storage, along with security features from McAfee Total Protection for 60 months. There are no multi-year subscription options currently available.

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September 19, 2024

Microsoft launches Office LTSC 2024

Microsoft released Office LTSC 2024 on September 16, designed for government and commercial clients using Windows, offering five years of support. It operates independently of the internet and does not include features like cloud storage or Microsoft Teams. Key applications such as Publisher and certain Excel features are absent. New on-premises versions of Project and Visio will be available by October 1. Microsoft plans at least one more release of Office LTSC before the end of the decade, although the future of perpetual licenses is uncertain due to ongoing legal challenges.