software ownership

The persistent drumbeat of subscription fees has become one of the defining characteristics of contemporary software, and Microsoft 365 has long stood as a prime example. For years, Microsoft 365—formerly Office 365—has woven itself into the fabric of productivity on both Windows and Mac...

Picture this: You sit down at your desk, coffee in hand, ready to get to work. You click open your trusty Microsoft Word, eager to craft everything from cryptic sonnets to those quarterly sales reports that haunt your dreams. The only thing standing between you and productivity? That insistent...

In a world where our digital lives are increasingly carved up into monthly payments — from video streaming binges to the cloud that stores our awkward family photos — there lies a productivity question for the ages: should your writing, spreadsheet-wrangling, and slideshow-summoning tools come...

In today’s world of endless subscription fees, it’s refreshing to see a return to true software ownership. A recent PCWorld report highlights a noteworthy deal: for just $54.97 (regularly $438), you can secure a lifetime license for both Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro. This bundle...

In today's digital landscape, we often find ourselves confronted with a perennial debate that echoes through coffee shops, bustling offices, and the quiet corners of our homes: “To rent, or to own?” This philosophical quandary takes center stage in the realm of software licensing, particularly...

In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy among users, Microsoft is increasingly integrating advertisements into Windows 11. From prominent reminders in the Settings app to full-screen notifications promoting its own services, such as Game Pass, the line between user...