Google Docs vs Microsoft Word (2024): Which Tool Is Better?

Google Docs and Microsoft Word are quite similar. However, their differences extend beyond whether they’re usually used online or offline. Continue reading Google Docs vs Microsoft Word (2024): Which Tool Is Better?

6 Best Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

If you’re tired of paying for Microsoft Office features you don’t use, here are free alternatives to Word you can download and start using today. Continue reading 6 Best Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

WordStar 7 for MS-DOS is Now Available for Free in Complete Archive

Before Microsoft Word, there was WordPerfect. And before WordPerfect, there was WordStar. And now, WordStar is back. Sort of.
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Word for Windows Now Uses ‘Merge Formatting’ Paste Option By Default

Microsoft is changing the default paste option in Word for Windows to make pasted content match the formatting of the rest of a document.
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LibreOffice Writer is a Viable Alternative to Microsoft Word (Premium)

While I have turned to a Markdown editor to solve the enshittification issues with Microsoft Word, that’s a bridge too far for many. Sure, you could use a web-based word processor like Google Docs. But if you’re looking for a straight-up native Windows… Continue reading LibreOffice Writer is a Viable Alternative to Microsoft Word (Premium)

Microsoft Adds Copilot Pro for Individuals to Generative AI Offerings

Copilot Pro adds generative AI to Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote on PC, Mac and iPad. Plus, Copilot for Microsoft 365 offers generative AI services for business. Continue reading Microsoft Adds Copilot Pro for Individuals to Generative AI Offerings

Following My Own Advice: Writing Tools (Premium)

I have used Microsoft Word for decades for all the obvious reasons, but I have also experienced a series of escalating issues that make this app less than ideal. And as I do with all of the other apps and services I rely on, I’ve experimented with usin… Continue reading Following My Own Advice: Writing Tools (Premium)