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  1. Why Now Is the Time to Switch from Windows 10 to Linux and LibreOffice

    With Microsoft set to discontinue extended support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users globally are facing a pivotal crossroads: stay the course and upgrade to Windows 11—hardware permitting—or seek greener, possibly less-traveled pastures. In an unexpected but growing campaign...
  2. The Impact of AI on Subscription Costs: What's Driving Price Hikes?

    The rapid pace of AI integration into everyday tech products is sending shockwaves through subscription costs across the industry. Tech companies are passing on the high expenses of AI training and integration to consumers—often in the form of significant price hikes. In this article, we explore...
  3. Microsoft 365 vs. Lifetime Office License: Which is Better for You?

    You’re sipping coffee, your laptop screen glowing faintly with a subscription renewal notification—this time from Microsoft 365. It’s $70, again, for access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools we can’t seem to live without, only to realize an alternative would avoid the annual ding to...
  4. Microsoft Retires Free VPN in Microsoft 365: Alternatives and Implications

    Microsoft has announced that its free VPN (Virtual Private Network) included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions will be retired as of February 28, 2025, leaving users in search of alternative solutions to secure their online sessions. For those who relied on this built-in feature to safeguard...
  5. Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI Integration, Costs, and Features Explained

    If you've ever wished your Microsoft Office apps could read your mind (or at least your Word documents), your wish just got granted—well, sort of. Microsoft has officially rolled out its Copilot AI tool to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, fundamentally redefining what you'll get from...
  6. Microsoft Office 365 Price Hikes: A Risky Bet on AI Integration

    Microsoft has always been known for its leadership in productivity software, but recent moves surrounding its Office 365 suite might be positioning the "Software King of the World" for what some are calling an epic misstep. The Redmond-based tech giant has announced significant price...