You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...

Microsoft now lets you use the basic Microsoft Office suite on your desktop PC without a subscription. You previously needed ...

I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Alternative ...

TL;DR: Microsoft has launched a limited free version of Office for Windows. The free version includes ads, restricts file saving to OneDrive, and lacks support for add-ins and advanced features.

Microsoft Word users with new laptops can consider Microsoft 365, a paid subscription service offering access to various Microsoft applications and cloud storage. Free alternatives like Google Docs, ...

Microsoft is testing a new version of its Office app bundle that is free to use, but you’ll have to watch ads. Usability is rather subjective here, because even the most basic features are locked and ...

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Microsoft has released ad-supported versions of its Office desktop apps, which have limited features but allow Windows users to edit their documents. While Microsoft allows customers to use Word, ...

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We do a lot more than just take and place calls or send text messages on our smartphones. With the advent of AI and utilitarian tools, these devices have the ability to replace our laptops and ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...