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MacworldYou might be happy just using Apples free Pages, Numbers and Keynote apps on your Mac, but there are times when only the Microsoft Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, will do. Perhaps you need to collaborate with people using the Office apps and have had enough of converting your Pages documents so that they can edit them in Word. Maybe you are the one who needs to edit a Word document and are hoping that getting a copy of Word (or Excel or PowerPoint) wont be expensive (or maybe wont cost you at all). In this guide to Microsoft Office for Mac we will explain what your options are, whether you can buy the Office apps separately or have to buy them together, whether you can subscribe or buy a lifetime version, and well explain exactly what the difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 (previously Office 365) is. We also included advice about how to get the apps for free, and the best prices right now. Should I buy Office for Mac?It definitely isnt the case that you have to buy Office for Mac, or Word, PowerPoint, Excel or any other Office apps. Apple has a set of iWork office apps of its own that are available for free: Pages (like Word), Numbers (like Excel), and Keynote (like PowerPoint), plus there are various alternatives to Microsoft Office. Take a look at our Best Word Processors for Mac, Best Keynote or PowerPoint alternatives, Best Mac spreadsheet apps, and Best Email apps for Mac articles. Another reason you may want to buy Office for Mac 2024 or subscribe to Microsoft 365 is that Microsoft will stop mainstream support for the older Office Home & Student 2021 and Home & Business 2021 in October 2026. This means that if you are running either of those versions you will no longer receive security updates after that time.Wondering whether Office for Mac 2024 is any good? When we reviewed Word 2024, Excel 2024 and PowerPoint 2024 we were impressed. Heres a summary of what we thought with links to our full reviews. 1. Microsoft Word for MacMicrosoft Word remains king of the word processors, and while it definitely has some stylistic choices that may push some away, its combination of affordability and flexibility makes it tough to beat.Read our full Microsoft Word for Mac review 2. Microsoft Excel for MacExcel is a fantastic spreadsheet app, capable of processing large quantities of data with ease. Its absolutely packed with features and is ideal for anyone already using Office apps and OneDrive.Read our full Microsoft Excel for Mac review 3. Microsoft PowerPoint for MacPowerPoint is a fantastic way to build a presentation, and while there are new rivals to its throne, it remains surprisingly flexible and easy to use thanks to a robust feature set. Read our full Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac review How to get Office on the MacYou can run Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, on a Mac (and on your iPad or iPhone). But its not a simple case of installing the application you need and starting to type. There are multiple ways in which you can get the Office apps on your Mac. You need to choose whether to sign up to a subscription or buy the full version outright. You need to decide whether you need just one application or all of them. And, if you are choosing a subscription package, you need to determine what kind of subscription applies to you.Well help you figure out which version of Office for Mac is the right one for you in this complete guide to buying Microsoft Office for Mac. Read on to find out what the difference between Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office 2024 is and learn about the different ways you can get Word, Excel and PowerPoint on your Mac. How much is Microsoft Office for Mac?There are multiple ways to buy Microsoft Office for Mac. You can either subscribe to Microsoft 360, or you can buy Office for Mac 2024, or just purchase the app you require. There are also free versions that you may find are sufficient for your needs. Check the boxes below as we have seen Amazon discounting the Microsoft 365 prices. For example, in January 2025 the Microsoft Family Plan is 98.99 at Amazon. Microsoft 365 for Mac: PriceMicrosoft 365 (previously called Office 365) is Microsofts subscription plan that bundles Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other apps like Outlook and OneDrive. There are some additional apps included for Windows users that arent available on the Mac. We recommend: Microsoft 365 PersonalPrices start at $99.99/84.99 a year (or $9.99/8.49 a month) for Microsoft 365 Personal. This includes one license for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more, that can be used on up to five devices including Macs, iPhones and iPads as well as PCs and other phones and tablets. You get 1TB of cloud storage. There is a free one month trial. If you choose the annual deal its better value, essentially offering the equivalent of two free months, but if you sign up for the year you wont be able to end your contract early. We recommend: Microsoft 365 FamilyThere is also a $129.99/104.99 a year (or $12.99/10.49 per month) Microsoft 365 Family plan, which includes up to six licenses for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. You can sign in on up to five devices (Macs, iPhones and iPads, PCs, phones and tablets). Theres 1TB of cloud storage per person. As with the Personal plan above, you choose the annual deal its better value, essentially offering the equivalent of two free months, but if you sign up for the year you wont be able to end your contract early. There are also business bundles on offer. If you are looking for a Microsoft 365 plan for a business the details are here. Office for Mac 2024: Price What if you dont want to pay a monthly or annual fee for the Office apps? Subscription plans arent for everyone and are often unpopular because people feel trapped by them. Luckily there are other options and you can buy the Microsoft Office apps up front. We recommend: Microsoft Office Home 2024One option is to buy Office Home 2024, which include the 2024 versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote and is designed for non-commercial use (so families and students). You dont get Outlook with this option, but that likely wont matter because in March 2023 Microsoft made Outlook for Mac free, and you can download that on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store. Nor do you get upgrades, so when the next update comes out in a few years time you would have to buy the new software. But its a one-time purchase, so you wont be caught in a loop paying for it every month. You own it for life. You can only install it on one Mac (or PC). It costs $149.99 in the U.S. or 119.99 in the U.K. We recommend: Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 (PC/Mac)Price When Reviewed:299Best Prices Today: 17,75 at Softzilla | 18,09 at licenselounge24.de | 19,00 at SAFELizenzThere is also an option to buy Office Home and Business 2024. This costs $249.99/249.99 and the main differences is it includes Outlook and, obviously, allows commercial use. Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2024: PricesThere are also options to buy the individual apps separately. However, at $179.99/159.99 per app, it actually costs more to buy it this way than if you purchased Office Home 2024 (above). We recommend: Microsoft Word for MacMicrosoft sells a lifetime license of Word for $179.99/159.99 (one device). We recommend: Microsoft Excel for MacMicrosoft also sells a lifetime license of Excel for $179.99/159.99 (one device). We recommend: Microsoft PowerPoint for MacMicrosoft also sells a lifetime license of PowerPoint for $179.99/159.99 (one device).Want to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free? We have more information about how to do that below. Whats the difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365?One key difference, as you can see from the prices above, is how much it will cost you. With Microsoft 365, customers pay monthly or yearly to always have the most up-to-date version of the software. There are various packages depending on whether you will be the only person using the software, if you will be sharing the subscription with friends and family, or if you are a small business or a larger enterprise.The subscription system suits some users, but others prefer to pay for software outright and know that they will own it for eternity. Hence, Microsoft also allows you to buy the full Office 2024 suite for a one-off payment. That license will never run out, although Microsoft might eventually stop support for that version.Over the next five years Microsoft 365 would cost one person $599.40/509.40 if they opted to pay $9.99/8.49 a month. If that person chose to buy Microsoft Office Home 2024 instead they would only pay $149.99/119.99 (assuming they didnt need it for commercial use, in which case they would have to pay $249.99/249.99). However, paying upfront means they would miss out on various extras that come with the subscription, including subsequent updates, such as Microsoft Office 2028 when/if that comes out. What exactly are you getting for your money if you choose to subscribe? Microsoft 365 vs Office 2024The key difference relates to collaboration, with only the 365 contracts offering cloud-connected collaboration. If you need multiple people to be able to access the same documents to work in tandem then this is the best option. Alternatively, share versions of documents via email and edit and update as required. The other key difference is the addition of Copilot in subscriber versions. With the arrival of Apple Intelligence very similar (arguably better) AI tools are included system-wide anyway, so this may not matter to you. The one thing that may impact on whether or not you choose 365 over Office 2024 is the fact that only 365 users will get feature updates. This early in the cycle this probably wont matter so much as in a few years from now when 365 subscribers have a set of must have features and Office 2024 users are jealous. Heres how Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 compare:Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 FamilyOffice Home 2024 and Office Home & Business 2024Payment planSubscribe monthly or annually, stop paying and you lose the licenseOne-time purchaseIncludedWord, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook and other appsWord, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (and Outlook in Home & Business versions)Cloud storage1TB Cloud storage per person with OneDriveNo cloud storageCollaborationCloud-connected features for collaboration in real-timeNo collaboration toolsAIAI features with Copilot (only for subscriber, Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, will work)No Copilot AI features (however, Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, will work)UpdatesFeature updatesNo updatesSecurity UpdatesSecurity updates and bug fixesSecurity updates and bug fixes (for five years)DevicesMultiple devices and platformsOne PC or Mac. Basic versions of the mobile apps can be used on iPhones and iPads.SupportTech supportInstallation help. Support for first 60 days at no extra cost.Can I get Office for free? As you can see from the above, there are various ways to get Office, or single programs from the Office suite, on your Mac. But what if you dont want to spend a lot of money? There is a free trial that allows you to use Microsoft 365 for one month. After the trial you will be charged so make sure you cancel before the trial is up. Get Microsoft 365 free for one monthOne option is to subscribe for the time you need access to the software and then cancel your subscription. That way you could get the basic version of Office for Mac for $9.99/8.49 and cancel after 30 days. Beware that you may lose access to your data though. Or you can save even more money and use the free View Only mode. This mode will let you view, but not edit, Word documents, PowerPoint slides and Excel sheets. That may be all you need to do, but if you do need to edit the document you could copy and paste it into an app you can edit in, save it and share it from there (in a compatible format). Another option is to open documents in the corresponding Apple iWork app. Apple has a word processor called Pages that can open Word documents, Keynote for PowerPoint presentations, and Numbers for Excel. These options will enable you to open and edit the Office documents, edit them, and save them in the Office format, without ever having to open Office. Sometimes the formatting can be out slightly, but its a great solution. And crucially it wont cost you anything because these apps are free for Mac users.We also have this article about how to get Microsoft Word for free.We have this article about getting Office apps for free on iPad.

MacworldApple AirTags solved the problem of your lost keys, but what about your lost wallet? With this SmartCard, you can track your wallet as easily as your Apple devices just slide the card in and open the Find My app to pinpoint its location instantly. Right now, you can grab a 3-pack of SmartCards for only $79.97 (regularly $119).The SmartCard is a slim, credit-card-sized tracker that fits comfortably into your wallet. It offers the same reliable functionality as the AirTag but without the bulk. It boasts a longer-lasting rechargeable battery. No battery replacements make this a more eco-friendly optioncharge it wirelessly every five months with any Qi-enabled charger. Plus, with an IPX8 waterproof rating, its built to withstand outdoor adventures and wet conditions.Use the three SmartCards to keep track of your wallet, bag, passport, or luggage, or gift one to a friend or family member whos always misplacing their wallet.This deal ends 1/31 at 11:59 PM PT, so get your SmartCard 3-pack for just $79.97.KeySmart SmartCard Works with Apple Find My (3-Pack) $79.97See DealStackSocial prices subject to change.

Continuing its impressive eighteen-year winning streak, Apple has managed to secure first ranking on Fortune's annual 'Worlds Most Admired Companies' list once again.Apple CEO Tim CookTo determine the best of the best, Fortune and it's partner, Korn Ferry, began with a list of 1,500 companies, of which 1,000 were the largest U.S. companies, ranked by revenue. The remaining were non-U.S. companies that made more than $10 billion in revenue.Then, 3,380 executives, directors, and analysts were asked to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria. Categories included things like investment value, quality of management, products, social responsibility, and ability to attract talent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

This week's edition of ourcurated career roundupfrom theArchinect Job boardfeatures 11architecture and design firms in theNew York Cityarea currently in search of interior designers.To look up specific job titles from the architectural profession, consultArchinect's Guide to Job Titlesseries. Also, follow ourArchinect Tipsseries to improve your portfolio, resume, interviewing skills, and increase your overall chances of getting that next job. Snhetta seeks aProject Architect - Interior Architecture"The PA works on project teams to advance the successful completion of projects, tasks, and initiatives. This is an intermediate position at Snhetta in which a person has an increased level of responsibility for project design, delivery, and management. They lead and mentor Designers or Interns who are a part of their project team(s). Over time, the PA will lead more independently and develop advanced design and project coordination skills."COQODAQ by Rockwell Group.Rock...

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has concluded its new National Housing Survey with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the results of which indicate a larger-than-anticipated shortfall of between 4 and 7 million units that is only expected to grow over the next five years."It is estimated that 69% of Americans are very concerned about the rising cost of housing," the Conferences CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran said. "In fact, U.S. home prices have skyrocketed over 40% since 2020. Lack of housing impacts every corner of our country, every political persuasion, and every rung of the socioeconomic ladder. This survey illustrates the scale of the issue and articulates what our nations mayors and architects need to do to tackle the housing crisis."Some other key findings produced by the survey include:More than half of mayors anticipate a 5,000 to 20,000-unit shortfall in the next 5 yearsThe cost to build housing increased 29% over the past 3 years to $275.39 per square...

Ubisofts silence on the sales figures for side-scrolling title Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has led to quite a few rumours speculating on how well the title may have done. The latest comes courtesy of a LinkedIn post of an associate marketing director, indicating that the title sold 1.3 million copies in its first year.Spotted by X user Timur222, the time Alexandre Guenounou spent at Ubisoft as an associate marketing director from October 2021 includes him having worked on the marketing for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Guenounous profile states that the title sold more than 1.3 million copies.If true, these sales figures would lend credence to earlier rumours from back in October that indicated that the game had sold 1 million copies at the time. For context, the first time around, sales figures of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown were rumoured to have been around 300,000 copies back in January 2024.Having been released last year, rumours have also indicated that the title failed to meet Ubisofts sales expectations, and that further work on it had been stopped. A sequel was also rumoured to have been pitched but ultimately rejected, with the development team that worked on the title having since been disbanded.Ubisoft has since confirmed that the dev team for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown had moved on to other projects. The title had wrapped up its post-launch content roadmap with the release of free updates as well as new DLC.Most of the team members who worked on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown have shifted to other projects that will benefit from their expertise, said the games senior producer back in October. We know players have a love for this brand and Ubisoft is excited to bring more Prince of Persia experiences in the future.For now, the only other Prince of Persia game that fans of the franchise can check out is The Rogue Prince of Persia, which is currently an Early Access title being developed by Evil Empire. For more details, check out our review of the title. And read our review of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown here.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown sold 1.3 million units in its first year pic.twitter.com/rLhi4ZXAB3 Timur222 (@bogorad222) January 30, 2025

With NetEases Marvel Rivals crushing Overwatch 2 in popularity and viewership metrics, it only seemed a matter of time before the latter responded. Lo and behold, Blizzard Entertainment has announced an Overwatch 2 Spotlight livestream to discuss groundbreaking PvP changes.Airing on February 12th at 10 AM PT, the broadcast will look into incredible changes in how the game is played. It will also offer a glance at new heroes, maps, and upcoming content. If that wasnt enough, dozens of content creators will be at Blizzard Entertainment to livestream gameplay appearing in the Spotlight.Those who tune into said creators Twitch streams for an hour can pick up the Lucio Cyber DJ Legendary skin for free. Hilariously, it was recently sold for premium currency in-game, rightfully upsetting fans. Blizzard hasnt announced whether it will offer refunds.Overwatch 2 is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Its in the middle of Season 14: Havoc, which added a new Tank. Head here for more details.

The Price to Climb Mount Everest Will Rise to $15,000 This YearForeign climbers who want to try reaching the top of the 29,032-foot-tall peak will face higher permit fees in Nepal starting in September Nepal is raising the fee for the first time in about a decade. Wang Lama Humla via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0Every year, hundreds of mountaineers try to reach the top of Mount Everest, the 29,032-foot-tall peak on the border of Nepal and Tibet. But before embarking on the challenging trek in Nepal, climbers must receive a permit from the government and pay a fee.Now, for the first time in nearly a decade, Nepal is raising its Mount Everest permit fees for foreign climbers, reports Reuters Gopal Sharma. The new rates will take effect starting in September.Permit fees vary depending on the season, and Nepal is increasing them by 36 percent across the board. The fee for April and Maythe most popular months to try making the trekwill jump from $11,000 to $15,000. For September through November, the rate will increase to $7,500. For December through February, it will go up to $3,750.The [permit fees] had not been reviewed for a long time. We have updated them now, Narayan Prasad Regmi, director general of Nepals tourism department, tells Reuters.The more expensive permit fees did not come as a surprise. In 2023, government officials in Nepal announced their intention to raise rates starting in 2025, per theKathmandu Posts Sangam Prasain. At the time, authorities said the price increase would help them update Everest facilities and boost the salaries of porters, workers and guides.Each year, Nepali troops also undertake a massive cleanup effort on Everest and nearby mountains. Last year, they removed an estimatedten metric tons of garbage from Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse and Mount Nuptse; they also recovered five dead bodies.Permit fees, along with other spending by international mountaineers, are important contributors to Nepals economy, according to Reuters.The fee hikes likely wont deter many foreign climbers, who already spend tens of thousands of dollars to attempt the bucket-list summit, as Alan Arnette, a mountaineer and climbing coach who runs ablog about Everest, reported forClimbing magazine in 2022. In addition to the permit fees, climbers must also pay for travel expenses, insurance, gear, supplies and professional guides, known as sherpas. The guide service alone can cost more than $40,000, according to Arnette.In the grand scheme of the cost to climb Everest, it wont impact most foreign climbers, Kenton Cool, a British mountaineer who has summited Everest 18 times, tellsBBC News Gavin Butler. Hopefully, the extra revenue will be put to good use.Recently, authorities in Nepal have enacted several new rules to help cut down on overcrowding and pollution on Everest. Climbers must nowremove their own human waste from the slopes in special bags and carry them down to Everest Base Camp for disposal. They must also weartracking chips, which are intended to make it easier for search and rescue teams to find them in the event of an emergency.During the busy spring climbing season last year, nine climbers died or went missing on Everest, according toOutside magazines Ben Ayers. For context, Nepal issued 421 permits to foreign mountaineers during the spring 2024 season, and roughly 600 peopleincluding climbers, guides and workersreached the summit.Thefirst recorded summit of Mount Everest occurred in May 1953, when New Zealand climber Edmund Hillary and Nepali-Indian mountaineer Tenzing Norgay successfullyclimbed the peak together. Since then, more than 7,200 individuals have made it to the top of Everestincluding more than 1,600 climbers who have completed multiple summits, according tostatistics compiled by Arnette.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: History, Mountains, Outdoor Travel, Pollution, Tourism, Travel

Cerebras Systems launches DeepSeek's R1-70B AI model on its wafer-scale processor, delivering 57x faster speeds than GPU solutions and challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance with U.S.-based inference processing.Read More