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Microsoft is rolling out a new Startup Boost for Office apps — here’s how it improves speed
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft is rolling out a new Startup Boost for Office apps to improve speed. Word gets the feature first, with more apps to follow in the near future.

Now you can view shared Office documents on iPhone & iPad — even without a Microsoft account
By Sean Endicott published
Apps You no longer need a Microsoft account to open shared Office files on iPhone or iPad. A new update makes accessing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint easier.

Microsoft quietly launches ad-supported version of Office for Windows
By Zac Bowden published
Office Microsoft has quietly launched a new version of Microsoft Office for Windows that can be used to edit documents for free, no Microsoft 365 subscription or Office license key required.

Microsoft 365 Copilot's new app icon is so bad, it’s actually illegible on certain displays
By Zac Bowden published
Office Microsoft 365 Copilot's new icon is lazy, and on low-DPI screens is almost impossible to actually read on the Taskbar.

Office 2024 vs. Microsoft 365: Which should you buy?
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Versus The major difference between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365 is the upfront price and the benefits. Here’s all you need to know to decide which is the best for you.

Microsoft's dumbest rebrand in its near 50 year history just got even dumber
By Jez Corden published
Office Microsoft Office is one of the world's most recognizable brands, used by billions. The first rebrand to "Microsoft 365" was dumb by itself, but yesterday, the firm made it even dumber.

This Cyber Monday deal gets you Office FOR LIFE
By Sean Endicott last updated
One-time purchase Office 2024 gets you the core Office apps without requiring a subscription. This Cyber Monday you can get those apps for life for just $99.99.

Microsoft 365 will soon cost more, and it's Copilot's fault
By Sean Endicott published
AI!!! Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 Family will soon cost more in several regions. The price increase is due to the addition of AI features in Copilot and Designer.

Microsoft Office 2024 gets you new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, no subscription required
By Sean Endicott published
No subscription Microsoft Office provides access to the core Office apps without requiring a subscription. Microsoft just released Office 2024, which has a new look and several new features compared to Office 2021.
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