Microsoft Office
Coverage of Microsoft Office in the Nexus archive.
- [US] I received 3 packages
A person received three unexpected packages from CDW, including a Lenovo laptop, Microsoft Office, and a laptop bag. The packages bear their name but list a different buyer on the receipt, and the delivery address links to an unfamiliar children's behavior hospital.
- Kick the Subscription to the Curb — Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro Are $34.97 for Life
Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro are offered for a one-time payment of $34.97 for lifetime access. The article highlights a PC upgrade opportunity with this pricing model.
- Indian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office
Indian tech tycoon Bhavin Turakhia is investing $30 million of his own money to build an AI-powered alternative to Microsoft Office. Neo, his fifth venture, focuses on enterprise software and competes with Microsoft Office and Google Apps using AI.
- Apparently, You Can Just … Own Microsoft Office for $40
The article claims that Microsoft Office can be owned for $40 without recurring fees. This suggests a one-time purchase option for the software.
- Microsoft confirms Office apps launch issues after June updates
Microsoft is investigating an issue where third-party applications cannot launch Microsoft Office applications or open documents on updated Windows systems. The problem emerged after June updates to Windows systems.
- Microsoft wants monthly payments — we’d rather pay $45 once for our Office apps
Microsoft is promoting monthly subscription payments for Office apps, but an alternative offers a one-time payment of $44.97 for a lifetime license of Microsoft Office for Mac.
- UK antitrust regulator is officially investigating Microsoft Office
The UK antitrust regulator is investigating Microsoft Office for potentially uncompetitive bundling of Word, Excel, Teams, and Copilot. The investigation aims to determine if this bundling practice is unfair. Microsoft's office software suite is widely used.
- Microsoft Office can now be controlled with Logitech’s MX Creative Console
Logitech has expanded compatibility for its MX line of accessories, including the MX Creative Console, with productivity apps like Microsoft Office, Slack, and Notion. The Creative Console, launched in September 2024, now supports shortcuts and tools via Actions Ring menus for apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Russia Hacked Routers to Steal Microsoft Office Tokens
Russian military intelligence units, known as Forest Blizzard or APT28, used DNS hijacking to steal Microsoft Office authentication tokens from over 18,000 routers, primarily targeting government agencies.