Microsoft, Office and Windows

Did you know it's only £43 to get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office (that comes with Windows 11 Pro)?
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office for life and Windows 11 Pro for just £43.32 (reg. £345.16) if you buy this bundle before 30 March at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Microsoft is Testing a Free Version of Office – Here’s How to Get It
Free ad-supported version of Microsoft Office is available but the company warns it's only a test and there's no plan for a launch.
Microsoft is testing free Office for Windows apps with ads
Microsoft has started testing a free version of Office for Windows that includes ads. Right now, you have to pay for a monthly Microsoft 365 subscription to get access to the full desktop version of Office, but Microsoft has been quietly testing an ad-supported version in certain countries.
Microsoft is testing a free desktop version of Office - but there's a catch
This version comes with a host of limitations and access is limited, but here's how you could try giving it a whirl.
Microsoft is planning to launch a free version of Office, but there is a catch. Here is all you need to know
Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported version of its Office suite for Windows users, offering access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. However, there are significant limitations such as the absence of advanced features and local file storage.
Microsoft Office 2024 license drops to just $159.97
TL;DR: Ditch subscription costs and buy a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024 for $159.97. Save on access to your favorite Microsoft Office programs when you buy a Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License for $159.
Thank Goodness, That Free Ad-Supported Version of Microsoft Office Was Just a Test
The free version of Microsoft features a 15-second ad that plays every few hours and locks away useful features behind a paywall.
Microsoft Office vs. Microsoft 365: Why one is low-key a scam
Macworld Paying monthly for apps you’ve used for years feels like a bad deal… because it is! With Microsoft 365 charging $10 every month, those fees add up fast. There’s a reason so many people are leaving the subscription service behind for the lifetime version of Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Word essentials: 12 features that’ll make your work easier
Next to Windows, Word might just be Microsoft’s most iconic software throughout PC history. Who hasn’t used Word at least ...
Microsoft 365 users warned over prices being quietly raised - how to beat extra charge
The Money Saving Expert website explains that those with Microsoft 365's (formerly Office 365) 'Personal' and 'Family' plans ...
Hop off the subscription merry-go-round — Get Microsoft Office 2024 with a one-time purchase
Home for Mac or PC gives you lifetime access to pro-level tools with no recurring fees — just productivity made simple.
Microsoft tests free Word, PowerPoint and Excel apps for Windows — expect a lot of ads
Microsoft is testing a free version of Office apps for Windows, offering Word, PowerPoint and Excel at no charge, but it ...
Microsoft Quietly Launched a Free Ad-Supported Office App, and No One Noticed
Microsoft has introduced a free ad-supported Office app that brings access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without any ...
'Arrogance is astounding': Microsoft hikes subscription prices causing consumer backlash
Microsoft has increased the price of its Microsoft 365 subscriptions, which it says has new AI features, but the price hike ...
Microsoft makes Copilot Voice and Think Deeper free with unlimited use
You won’t hit any limits using OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model inside Copilot anymore.