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A new generation of Android productivity apps is redefining how users work on documents and spreadsheets, and OnlyOffice is at the forefront of this movement. Offering a comprehensive suite of free tools without demanding subscriptions or intrusive logins, OnlyOffice has rapidly become an...

When unboxing a brand-new laptop, many users encounter an all-too-familiar prompt: the invitation to sign up for Microsoft 365 to unlock Microsoft Word, along with the rest of Microsoft’s flagship productivity suite. While Microsoft 365 brings a wealth of advanced features and cloud...

Windows 11 continues to solidify its place as the dominant desktop operating system, continuously evolving with new features and improved user experiences. Yet, even with its ongoing refinements, advanced users often seek tools that push productivity and customization beyond the system’s...

File name extensions are among the most foundational concepts in computing—and for Windows users, understanding them is essential for both security and day-to-day productivity. While it may seem trivial, the three or four characters following a period at the end of a file name can potentially...

File name extensions play a crucial role in the world of Windows computing, acting as a digital shorthand that tells both users and the operating system what kind of data a file contains and how it should be handled. While these little period-separated letter clusters, like .docx or .jpg, often...

Microsoft and LibreOffice have long been locked in a quiet, ongoing struggle for dominance in the world of office productivity software, but recent statements from the LibreOffice camp have thrust this rivalry—and its implications—back into the spotlight. At the heart of the issue lies the...

LibreOffice has long stood as the most prominent free and open-source alternative to the ubiquitous Microsoft Office suite, but the introduction of fully updated user guides for Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, and Math in version 25.2 marks its most calculated effort yet to lure Office...

In the fast-evolving landscape of digital productivity, the ability to manage and preview files efficiently stands as a critical requirement for users of all kinds—power users, knowledge workers, creatives, and even casual computer users. Microsoft has long recognized this need and responded...

Notepad, Microsoft’s classic text editor, has long embodied the philosophy of simplicity. For decades, its barebones interface and lack of formatting have made it the go-to for jotting down notes, cleaning up code, or removing stubborn formatting from web text. But recent developments have...

Mac users today find themselves at the center of a productivity renaissance, with industry titans vying to provide a seamless experience for document creation, collaboration, and workflow management. Microsoft 365, Google Docs, and Apple’s iWork are the long-standing heavyweights, yet for users...

Microsoft's decision to discontinue Publisher by October 2026 marks a significant shift in the way Microsoft streamlines its application suite. Once celebrated as a straightforward solution for desktop publishing, Publisher is now set to be retired as Microsoft pushes users toward more versatile...

The looming sunset of Microsoft Publisher has created an unexpected crossroads for millions who rely on the software to power everything from church bulletins to community flyers. Microsoft’s decision to end the desktop publishing application’s support in October 2026, coinciding with the...

:)) My Macbook was stolen a few days ago and now it's time to get a new computer. Not certain that I'll get another Mac. Aside from several things that I'm not crazy about with Apple and the Macbook, there's this consideration. I backed up my whole hard drive onto an external hard disk. Whenever...

"The version of this file is not compatible with the version of windows you're running. check your computers system information to see whether you need a x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher." I got this error when trying to open a .exe...

I'm new to WP8 and really want to get firmly behind it. Not a tech guy - just an average power user of smart phones. As professional always on the go - one of the most critical tools we need is the ability to open Word files, see docs as they are supposed to look (like when you open them on a...

I tried yesterday to help a friend of mine, he is using Windows 7 Ultimate x64 When i replaced the ExplorerFrame.dll and 2 more files ( pnidui.dll and SndVolSSO.dll ) the OS didn't startup at all. I use those 3 files for my OS, but i'm running x86. Can you help me,please ? He liked the way i...

Since it seems that Win7 can 'forget' a system image backup, is there any software that can directly use the files generated by Win7's system image app? (acronis and others can transform a sys image to their type but any direct use software?) Cause: If you perform a restore point earlier than a...

Is there another section in this forum for discussing apps hanging, rather than causing a BSOD? Or is this the right place? Operating System: MS Windows 7 Pro 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67GHz RAM: 9.0GB Triple-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz 7-7-7-20 Motherboard: DELL Inc. 0X501H (CPU 1) Graphics...

Hello everyone I have a problem and wondered if anyone can help please. I have just purchased a Canon digital camera with a movie function which seems to save in .mov format. Not a problem as such but all my previous video files are mpegs which come from my Sony handy cam, I haven't installed...

So, this happened only recently, but all of a sudden, I can't play any of my video files that I was able to play in wmp just a few days ago. All of a sudden, whenever I try to open a video file, i just get an error that says: INTERFACE NOT REGISTERED. When I place these files into windows...