It has been 24 years since Microsoft first released Word, and four years since the program’s last major upgrade. How much more can Microsoft do to tweak its venerable word processor? Surprisingly, ...

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A few months back, when Microsoft first released Word for iPad, there were wildly varying responses, from, “Who cares and who uses Word any more?” to “I’ve been waiting forever for this!” to “Wait, ...

In the past, most small-business owners got by with a typewriter, handwritten notes and a basic text-editor program, but modern-day business professionals depend on a word processor. Whether you're ...

Repurpose an old laptop with Ubuntu for faster performance. Install lightweight apps like Min browser for minimal distractions. Focus on basic tools like FocusWriter & Zim for a distraction-free ...

Microsoft Word users with new laptops can consider Microsoft 365, a paid subscription service offering access to various Microsoft applications and cloud storage. Free alternatives like Google Docs, ...