Finding the stand-alone version of Office 2013 isn’t made easy – here’s how. Microsoft’s preference for the public trial of Office 2012 is the cloud based system with their ‘click to run’ technology and streaming services. You can do that starting here. That might suit some people however why be the guinea
The Office 2010 Starter edition won’t continue for Office 2013 but not for the reason Microsoft says. The Office 2010 Starter Edition, included with some new computers, won’t be returning for Office 2013. According to Microsoft the Starter Edition isn’t compatible with Windows 8 so they can’t have an Office
Microsoft’s Surface offers a new way to buy and use Office. After the super-secret prelude, Microsoft announced what most commentators said they would – a tablet device made by Microsoft to rival the iPad – called Surface. Surface with Windows and Office in one bundle represents a new way to
Buried in today’s Microsoft announcement is the name of the next Office version. While most commentators are looking at the glossy Surface device from Microsoft – Office-Watch.com looks for Office news. Down in the specs for the Surface with Windows RT is the name of the next version of Office.
Google buys QuickOffice in an effort to keep up with Microsoft’s move into tablets with Office. Google has announced the purchase of QuickOffice for the traditional amount in these situations ie ‘undisclosed’. To understand why, you need a summary of the three main players. QuickOffice has a set of well
Reports that Office for iPad and even Android are due later this year. Boy Genius Report is reporting that Microsoft will release versions of Microsoft Office for both Apple iPad’s and Android devices. By this rumor, Redmond is aiming for a November 2012 release date. This would put it in
One Windows 8 product will include Office – but only in part and expect to pay more later. There are four Windows 8 products (actually three since one is the only choice for the upcoming Windows tablets): Windows 8 – the equivalent of the current ‘Home’ editions of Windows 7
A brief peek at Office 15 with hints of what’s to come. The preview video for Windows 8 on ARM devices (called WOA) has some views of the next version of Office – aka Office 15. It gives a small idea of what the next Office will look like on
Will Windows 8 really ‘include’ Office 15? Some commentators have jumped to the conclusion that Windows 8 on ARM (WOA) will come with Office 15 applications based on a blog post that said “WOA includes desktop versions of the new Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.”. We’ve been around Microsoft
Office 15 has a ‘Sign in’ option on the title bar. On the top left of Word 15, Excel 15 and Powerpoint 15 in the preview video is a new option ‘Sign In’. This suggests there’s to be even more obvious integrations between Office and online storage options like Sharepoint
A hint about new ‘Design’ features in Word 15 A close look at a Windows 8 preview video gives a clue about features in the next version of Word. There is a new tab called ‘Design’ which suggests there’s new Word features to make easier to create complex documents –
The Office 15 Technical Preview has begun. And so it begins …. Microsoft has started testing the next version of Office (called ‘Office 15’ for the moment) to a small group of people outside the company. They aren’t saying much else at this stage except the usual platitudes that have
We’ve found a screen saver that truly keeps evolving and has really wonderful graphics There are plenty of screen savers available but most don’t hold our interest after a short time and we’re back to the My Pictures screensaver in Windows (which shows a random set of images from your
From: Bill Coan New freeware tool helps you unlock the data in your Microsoft Office XML files and other XML files As Microsoft Office XML files and other XML files proliferate, the amount of data stored in those files grows larger by the day. But did you realize that the
The story of an ‘Internet Plaza’ to avoid in Grenada with lessons you can take anywhere. Most “Internet Café” will let you plug in your laptop, even if there’s no explicit sign to say that. They’ll either have a wireless connection or will unplug the network cable from one of
A suggestion for configuring IE7 to make your screen less messy Internet Explorer 7 finally brings tabbed web browsing to Windows XP (and is supplied with Windows Vista). The default settings mean pop-up windows still appear in a separate window on the screen – that’s probably done so IE7 acts
From: Sydney Morning Herald Great expert tips on photographing fireworks The New Years fireworks in Sydney Australia are justly famous – the compact harbour plus landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House that are illuminated by a series of displays throughout the evening. If you’re in town it’s well
From: Microsoft Expression Web shipping, Expression Media announced; latest technology previews deliver product and new platform advancements with first CTP of WPF/E. REDMOND, Wash. — Dec 4, 2006 — Microsoft Corp. today announced significant product line enhancements along with pricing and availability of the Microsoft® Expression® Studio for creative professionals.
From: Microsoft Knowledge Base A security update for Project 2002 has been released. Security Update for Project 2002 link Knowledge Base 923273 Brief Description A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Project 2002 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that
How to make free overseas phone calls from the USA Update: Futurephone’s service is offline at present. It seems other phone companies have blocked access to FuturePhone’s access number. You can check out their web site to see when/if the service resumes. Futurephone has been getting a bit of publicity,
From: The New York Times Some interesting photo tips from Michele McNally from the New York Times ‘Talk to the Newsroom’ is a Q & A feature in the New York Times which, this week, comes from Michele McNally their Assistant Managing Editor for Photography. Aside from the journalistic questions,
