I decided to grab Home Office 2024. Something I have noticed is that it is more optimal, IE, I have noticed a significant performance increase when typing. 2019 was Okay, but having it open seemed to be less stable overall.

Not entirely sure what the overall improvements are other than this though, read online there is some AI Integration though not entirely sure on the credence of said claims, all I do know is its running fine and Spelling/Grammer check is Decent enough but not perfect, if only there where such programs to remedy that, something GRAMMER centric, like Grammarly machine thing.

Other than that, I’m willing to say that I haven’t noticed anything else other than the HUGE performance boost.  

Odds are they added much more, but I would have to read the pages and pages of documentation on the more advanced functionality that only 0.1% of people use.

I have, however, also noticed A performance increase on Excel too. I’m not saying 2019 was bad, but there were a few times that would lead to not responding, or a grey screen (decent computer, so I have no idea why)

Just my two cents, I figured I would endure the cost to buy the same product again to give people my take. Rather than some poor shmuck who doesn’t know any better.

Its word, it’s a Word Processor, it’s the same product with different paint, yet for some reason, in my case, it is significantly more stable than 2019, and the performance increase alone makes it somewhat worth it, well, until 2029 comes out and Microsoft Silently Patch 2024 And it starts to slow down again.

Either way, would appreciate a more in-depth list of any improvements or features added (or removed). This kinda documentation is missing anyway, even from the official source, which makes it annoying and the furthest thing from User and consumer-friendly. Let people know what they are paying for…

Like even if it exists its not the easist to find and usually comes from decentralized third-party's who 9 times outta 10 are suggesting it on sponsership deal.

A coworker of mine accidentally typed PowerBI Bro, if that were a real product what would the features be?

I’m exploring the idea of a Copilot centered mobile OS with voice first interaction. Paired with an ai extended Microsoft band, I can imagine a cool setup that supports and extends its user with, functionality, sensor data, and accessibility.

It is frustrating as a tech to be still struggling with the same fundamental issues 20 years later.

Focus gone because another windows has popped up.

Window has opened off the screen because I had a second monitor hooked up to the laptop at some stage.

20 years and still no solution to these problems.

Including Internet Explorer of course.

Hi guys I’m looking into a career switch. I’m 26 and work in healthcare currently. I’m not being challenged enough mentally and the gruelling hours are awful. I’ve always had a massive interest in tech and worked briefly as a research assistant for a technology firm right after graduating. I miss the fast pace and mental challenge of technology so would really like to return to that world. From what I can tell the best way of building my skills in tech will be to sit some Microsoft certs, I’m especially interested in data analytics, mining and AI. I’m wondering what the most in demand/relevant certs are and also just welcoming any general thoughts on the matter/whether I am taking the right path. Please be kind. It’s taken a lot to get ready to take the plunge and I’m quite nervous right now. Really need some encouragement.

I seem to remember there being a free trial for Microsoft Copilot Pro, but I can't find it anymore. I've heard a lot of good things about it and wanted to try it out before subscribing.

Does anyone know if the trial is still offered, or was it a limited-time thing? Thanks!

Edit: Some have pointed out that there is a classic subscription without AI. Thanks! For those interested: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/switching-to-microsoft-365-personal-and-family-classic-plans-58342e83-38e7-4cda-b63b-88604a8fb7ef

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My Office 365 personal subscription is being raised from 69,99€ to 99,99€ a year. A ridiculous hike of a little over 42%. Their reasons stated reasons (innovation), read to me as AI development.

A little while back, I got Co-Pilot shoved down my throat by automatically including it in my subscription. I didn't want it, but I got it since there was no opt-out. I already suspected that this was a way to cover costs for Co-Pilot by introducing it to a large market. And here we are, a 42% increase in a single year for the same product with (to me) a useless addition of Co-Pilot.

Needless to say, I will migrate my stuff as soon as possible.

Do you think this increase is proportional to the value added by Co-Pilot?

Is the account creation site constantly reads this when attempting to create an account. Is this the same for everyone?

Hi everyone. After I finished school I lost free access to Microsoft 365. I bought a year for $100 because I needed it while job hunting (i don’t like relying on internet access to be able to save my work and I like having full excel capabilities).

I recently got an email saying my subscription renews soon at $129.99. I can’t afford it.

I’m no longer a student. I work in healthcare but idk if they have a discount for that.

Any ideas on discounts or other options I could take advantage of? I don’t need online access and I really just want Word and Excel. Thanks!

Also this is for a 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro running Sequoia 15.3.1

I began a new job that is very email heavy. I will be supporting various teams at my new role and I’m wondering is there any rules I can create based on number? For example, let’s say my team codes are 1500, 1501 ,1502 and 1503. Can I set a rule to make all team related emails appear in a certain folder? I’m not the most tech savvy but I am a quick learner. I don’t know if this rule is possible but it would make my job a hell of a lot easier to stay organized.

I really just need more Onedrive/Cloud storage but I don't want to spend money on the plans. I just need it for school.