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The Microsoft Office app on PC.

How much is Microsoft Office?


Microsoft 365 is now Microsoft Office, and it comes with a range of useful applications. You do have to pay for it though. Here's how much it costs.
OLED demo on the HP Omen Transcend 14.

The 14-inch HP Omen Transcend gaming laptop is $400 off

Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

The Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 4090 is almost $1,000 off

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ChatGPT’s resource demands are getting out of control

The Dell XPS 13 9315 on a table against a window.

Best Dell laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $280

Dell XPS 15 OLED on a table.

Best Dell XPS deals: Save on Dell XPS 13, Dell XPS 15 and Dell XPS 16

The HP Pavilion 16t laptop with a colorful screen.

This classic HP student laptop is over half off today

The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

Intel decimates Apple to take battery life crown

An Intel Core Ultra Series 2 chip embedded in a piece of glass.

Intel’s CPU lineups might get even more confusing

Person typing on a laptop.

How to insert a line in Word

The Digital Trends YouTube channel as seen on an iPhone and on a TV in the background.

YouTube can now generate a 6-second video Short using AI

Word resume on a MacBook on a table.

How to password protect a Word document

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Apple Intelligence features.

Apple Intelligence: Here’s everything we know so far

Apple Intelligence is Apple's take on AI, and it's coming to a device near you very soon.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all

Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call.
The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series faces disastrous sales post-launch

Reports are indicating that AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs are performing disastrously in sales charts.
Students using Microsoft Office software on their laptops outside.

Best Microsoft Office deals: Get Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for free

Microsoft Office is paid software, so a discount is always welcome. Here are the best Microsoft Office deals you can find right now.
The Samsung Odyssey G9 G95C in an angle that really shows off its tilt.

This 49-inch curved gaming monitor from Samsung is $800 today normally $1,300

Own one of the best gaming monitors of 2024 for less. Save $500 when you order the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G95C on Amazon, but act fast!
Two people printing documents with the HP DeskJet 4255e.

This HP all-in-one printer includes three months of ink for $70 — usually $100

Not every printer has to be packed with bells and whistles. So, for a limited time, you can save by ordering this basic $70 HP all-in-one!
Google Chrome browser running on Android Automotive in a car.

Google Chrome may start resurfacing tabs from your other devices

Google is improving the way its cross-platform tab syncing works to make the handoff between devices even more seamless.
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This HP AIO has everything tucked into the monitor and it’s $135 off today

This HP AIO 21.5-inch All-in-One Desktop PC is on sale for $550 through Amazon. We’re not sure how long this $100 discount is going to last, so act fast!
A NeXTcube computer running the NeXTSTEP operating system.

35 years ago, Steve Jobs launched an obscure operating system that changed everything

It’s been 35 years since the launch of the most important operating system you’ve never heard of -- and it was made by Steve Jobs himself.
Clive fighting an enemy in Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy 16 has problems on PC — but this free mod fixes them

Final Fantasy 16 isn't off to the best start on PC, but a free mod is already fixing several problems with the PC port.
The Mac mini on a wooden table.

Apple may have stealthily confirmed the new Mac mini

We've heard of all the Macs that might be launching soon, but today gave us the first hint from Apple itself.
HTC Vive Focus Vision is designed for location-based VR and PC VR gaming.

The Vive Focus Vision is a premium VR headset that’s actually made for gamers

HTC Vive just announced a new VR headset called Focus Vision that includes eye-tracking for visually lossless PC VR.
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How to remove a page break in Word

Removing unsightly page breaks from your Microsoft Word document isn't as difficult as you might think. Here's how to remove or adjust a page break in Word.
A Microsoft Excel icon in the dock on a Macbook.

How to calculate percentages in Excel

Percentages aren't always easy to calculate, but one of the best tools in Excel's toolbox is calculating percentages for you. Here's how to do it.
Microsoft's PowerPoint on the Vision Pro.

Google Sheets vs. Microsoft Excel: Which is better?

When it comes time to create a collaborative spreadsheet, should you use Google Sheets or Excel? We compare both platforms to help you decide.
Microsoft Store Ads on a Dell XPS Laptop.

Launching Windows 11 apps could get up to 50% faster thanks to this new tech

Launching Windows 11 apps can be pretty slow, but Microsoft is making changes that could bring big improvements over time.
A close-up of a computer monitor displaying a generic VPN.

Best VPN deals: Save on NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark

We've got all the best VPN deals listed here, including some insight into why they're such great value and why you need a VPN.
Google Search on mobile

Google will begin labeling AI-generated images in Search

Google will begin labeling AI-generated search results in the coming months.
The HP 15.6-inch laptop on a white background.

This 15.6-inch HP laptop is only $339 at Walmart today

Walmart has a great deal on a HP 15.6-inch laptop bringing it down to just $339 for a limited time and proving ideal for students.
Alienware Aurora R15 placed at an angle on a table.

Best Alienware deals: Gaming PCs, laptops, and monitors

Alienware makes some of the best gaming equipment available, and you can save big with these deals on Alienware laptops, PCs, and gaming accessories.
The CyberGhost VPN app is open and showing servers on a PC monitor.

CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies

I reviewed CyberGhost, a popular streaming VPN, to find out how quick it really is and whether it's worth subscribing.
Close up of Adobe Photoshop app icon being chosen from among other Adobe apps on a laptop screen.

Best Adobe Photoshop deals: Get the photo-editing software for free

When it comes to graphic design, Adobe Photoshop is still the top name in the game. We rounded up the best Adobe Photoshop Deals available today.

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Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.

Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he’s not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.