Some things are so useful, so universally recognized that we take them for granted. Like Windows itself, Microsoft Word is one of these things. Many people still assume that it comes with their PC.

Q: I just got a new laptop that doesn’t include Microsoft Word — what are my options? A: When you go to open a Word document on a new laptop, you’re likely to be presented with a prompt for Microsoft ...

Don’t want to pay for an expensive Microsoft Office subscription? This ebook looks at 10 free options that can stand in for Word and Excel. From the ebook: Microsoft Word has its devotees, but find ...

Q: I read your recent article regarding using Microsoft Word without having to pay. I am in the situation where I often do not have internet/Wi-Fi or even phone service (on a private boat). I like ...

Subscription fatigue is real. If you’re feeling locked in by Microsoft Word and tired of paying for features you’ll never use, open-source word processors are a solid alternative. Tools like ...

Microsoft Word is ubiquitous in the professional world, and its widespread support and capabilities have lead to it becoming one of the most popular word processors today. However, after I switched my ...

WPS Office may be a competitor to Microsoft Office, but it shows full support to the Microsoft Office formats like DOC, XLS, PPT, etc. – and you know that’s the part of the competition, as support for ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q: We bought a new Lenovo laptop with Windows 10 but NO Word program. Is there a FREE similar Word program for download? ~ Dee Borries, Lakewood Tech+ ...

For years, people have grumbled about the price of software. Adobe products have always been expensive, and many customers were agitated when the company shifted to “Creative Cloud,” which meant a ...

Did everyone get the Microsoft 365 rate-hike notice? The personal plan is going from $70 a year to $100 a year. According to the email, my financial commitment is getting me “secure cloud storage, ...

Laptop prices have come down considerably, and you can now get a solid performer for well under $700. So you may be in for a little bit of sticker shock when you discover that you need to shell out ...

Microsoft’s titan of a word processor is used almost everywhere by almost everyone, but what if you don’t want to spend seven bucks a month? Here are our favorite alternatives to Word. They’re all ...