October 14, 2025, is the date Microsoft wants you to remember, and not because it’s National Dessert Day (though, coincidentally, it is). No, this is the day the world’s beloved workhorses, Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019, finally sigh, drop their stack of virtual binders, and take a...
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If you’re among the millions still running trusty old versions of Microsoft Office—perhaps rocking a PowerPoint presentation from the Stone Age (2016) or toiling in Excel as recently as 2019—there’s an existential storm brewing on your digital horizon. In a move that’s equal parts...
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October 14, 2025. It sounds like a date out of a near-future sci-fi thriller, perhaps the day AI finally wins an Oscar, or coffee beans run out for good. But for millions of Microsoft Office users, it's a very different kind of drama: it's the cutoff when Office 2016 and Office 2019, those loyal...
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Microsoft Office's Sunset: The End of Support Looms for Office 2016 and 2019
The digital clock is ticking down for several stalwarts in Microsoft's ecosystem. On October 14, 2025—just six months away from this writing—both Windows 10 and Microsoft Office versions 2016 and 2019 will reach their...
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Microsoft’s Great Office Exodus: The Sunset of Office 2016 and 2019 and What it Means for You
October 14, 2025, is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the Windows ecosystem. It’s the day when Microsoft will retire support not only for the ubiquitous Windows 10 operating system but also for...
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Microsoft is sounding the alarm for Office 2016 and 2019 users, urging them to jump ship to Microsoft 365 before support comes to an end on October 14. While Microsoft’s message stresses the perils of lingering on outdated software, it also opens the floor for debates about subscription models...
The perennial debate between subscription-based software and one-off purchases has taken center stage in the Windows community. This story is about more than just a bargain—it’s a commentary on how we use our computers and value our digital tools. Recent buzz in the tech world reveals that you...
Microsoft is tightening its belt, tidying up its services, and saying farewell to several legacy Microsoft 365 features and tools in 2025. Change is on the horizon, and IT administrators, prepare yourselves — it’s going to be a bumpy road. From streamlined operations to enhanced security...
Microsoft recently announced the end of official support for Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019, including popular applications like Outlook 2019. Starting October 14, 2025, these versions will no longer receive security patches or updates. If you're a dedicated user of these Office versions...
In an ever-evolving business landscape, efficiency and productivity have become crucial for companies of all sizes. As we progress through 2024, there's an increasing demand for tools that can help streamline operations while also ensuring security and access to cutting-edge features. The newly...
I currently have Microsoft Office home and student 2019.
I have been reading about it and get conflicting opinions.
Supposedly mainstream support ends in 2023 October and then there's two years of extended support.
This seems to contradict that it's supposed to be a perpetual license.
I tried...
In October 2019 I purchased Microsoft Office 2019 from a third party vendor, not Microsoft. Office worked fine until the October 2020 Windows 10 update. Now Win 10 no longer recognizes my copy of Office. Unfortunately the authentication key for Office 2019 is missing, and my request for...
My PC in running a 64 bit operating system with a 64 based processor. I am running Windows 10 1909 version. I have been having an issue with Outlook 2019 in that i need to reboot computer to get new emails? In addition, since the last update I am having an issue with my printers. I have an HP...
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I just downloaded Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 onto a newly purchased W10 machine. When I open Word, it appears that it is a web version that automatically saves documents to OneDrive. I have no need for this feature and would like to save my work locally. Is there a way to open...
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Windows Server 2019 is now generally available. Also this week: Microsoft released Office 2019 for Windows & MacOS users; Google turned 20 years old; accessibility improvements arrive with the latest Windows 10 feature update; and we look back at the maturation of Windows 10 over the last three...
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