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Open and edit PDF files in Microsoft Word 2013

Posted October 7, 2013 - 11:05 am

The latest version of Word does this cool new trick
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Microsoft to patch zero-day IE bug now under attack

Posted October 3, 2013 - 4:10 pm

Eight updates will plug holes in IE, Windows, Office, SharePoint and Silverlight.
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Change Microsoft Office 2013's default search engine from Bing to Google

Posted September 30, 2013 - 1:26 pm

Not surprisingly, Microsoft's own search engine is the default one in Microsoft Office. But you can change that.
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Bookmark this massive list of free Microsoft Office training videos and other resources

Posted September 24, 2013 - 1:15 pm

Become an Office pro in no time
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Who needs Microsoft Office? 7 great free office suites for PCs, Macs, iOS and Android

Posted September 23, 2013 - 2:17 pm

Microsoft is being coy about when and if it will release Office for the iPad and Android tablets. Why wait? Here are seven free office suites for the a PC, Mac, iPad or Android device you can use right now.
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Patch expert wants Ballmer to get to the bottom of buggy Windows, Office updates

Posted September 16, 2013 - 3:52 pm

A Microsoft MVP and Windows expert has sent company CEO Steve Ballmer a letter asking him to look into the worrisome trend of releasing sub-standard patches.
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Microsoft's Office 365 add-ons muddy licensing and make customers pay twice

Posted August 13, 2013 - 12:57 pm

Microsoft has kicked off licensing add-ons that let enterprises add Office 365 subscriptions atop existing volume license agreements, touting the new options as a simpler way for businesses to move to a rent-not-buy model.
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Quick tip: Pin your most-used Office documents for easy access

Posted July 31, 2013 - 1:29 pm

Save time in Word, Excel, etc. by pinning your most frequently used documents
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Microsoft's Office Mobile for iPhone app will disappoint most users

Posted July 9, 2013 - 8:59 pm

The many quirks and missing features in Microsoft's Office Mobile for iPhone make it a difficult app to recommend.
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Hands-on with Office Mobile for iPhone

Posted June 17, 2013 - 1:25 pm

By now, you've no doubt heard that Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone is now available for iPhone. (Yup, you read that right: It's iPhone-only.) The question is: Should you care?
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Microsoft Office for iPhone is finally here, and it changes everything

Posted June 17, 2013 - 1:23 pm

It's here. Finally. Microsoft is now offering Office Mobile for iPhone. This is huge news for Microsoft Office, huge news for the iPhone, and a game changer for productivity on the go.
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Microsoft's ambivalence about Office on the Web gives Apple shot with iWork on iCloud

Posted June 12, 2013 - 3:27 pm

Almost as an afterthought, Apple on Monday announced it was working on browser-based versions of its iWork productivity applications, a move one analyst said challenged Microsoft's Office behemoth.
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Is Microsoft's Office 365 bet starting to pay off in enterprise adoption?

Posted June 12, 2013 - 2:29 pm

Microsoft's subscription-desktop hybrid application updated from the cloud may trigger wider Office 365 adoption in the enterprise, at least that's what the software giant is banking on with its new Office365 ProPlus offering.
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Google Sync quietly launches support for Office 2013 -- but it doesn't work

Posted May 31, 2013 - 3:09 pm

Workers who wish to connect their Windows machines to Google's calendar, contacts and email services have some good news and some bad news: Google's Sync now supports Office 2013. But it doesn't really work.
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Microsoft sends gamblin' Pete Rose to the plate in swing at Google Docs

Posted May 10, 2013 - 4:06 pm

Microsoft today took another shot at rival Google, calling its rival's online application suite, Google Docs, "too big a gamble."
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Microsoft to grow Office 365's capacity to import contacts from third-party tools

Posted May 3, 2013 - 1:56 pm

Office 365 users will increasingly be able to import contacts from external applications after the suite's initial rollout of this capability for Facebook and LinkedIn.
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How to test-drive Office 2013 free for six months

Posted April 29, 2013 - 1:29 pm

The typical Office trial expires after 30 days, but it's easy (and legal!) to extend that period to a full 180 days. Here's how.
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How to switch between Ribbon views in Office 2013

Posted April 1, 2013 - 3:31 pm

The more I use Office 2013, the more I like some of the little interface tweaks Microsoft made to the suite.
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4 things Microsoft Office 'Gemini' needs to succeed

Posted April 1, 2013 - 12:31 pm

What will Microsoft retool in its next Office suite, codenamed 'Gemini?' Here are four things it should start planning now.
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Office 365 mixes new features, familiar feel and bridge to the cloud

Posted March 28, 2013 - 4:13 pm

The new Office 365 and its enterprise-grade cloud services are a good option for a business of any size. We look at the Windows 8 experience, the desktop-cloud connection and which of the new features will most appeal to both end-users and IT admins.
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Microsoft touts Office 365 wins, but customers want more

Posted March 27, 2013 - 1:11 pm

Microsoft is trumpeting Office 365 customer successes at its U.S. Public Sector CIO Summit on Tuesday, but some of those otherwise happy clients have a wish list of features and enhancements they'd like to see in the vendor's cloud email and collaboration suite.
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Microsoft Office 2013 vs. Office 365 price calculator

Posted March 21, 2013 - 9:09 pm

Which is the better value, an Office desktop license that's good 'forever' or an annual cloud subscription? The answer is: It depends on your situation. Our interactive calculator will show you the price for each to help you make the best choice.
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Microsoft nudges Office 365 Home users to the cloud

Posted March 19, 2013 - 11:40 am

Cloud-based subscription service for Office 365 Home Premium offers good value and convenience.
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End is in sight for free Microsoft Office 2013 Preview

Posted March 19, 2013 - 11:38 am

The party will soon be over for anyone enjoying the free Office 365/Office 2013 Preview, and Microsoft is getting serious about convincing people to buy or subscribe to the new productivity suite before the trial ends.
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Meet the Microsoft Office Luddites: Why power users won't live in the cloud

Posted March 12, 2013 - 11:50 am

A loyal band of Office power users insists they have no intention of ditching traditional software and joining the cloud.
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