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The Danish Ministry for Digital Affairs will move half of its employees off Windows and Microsoft 365 next month as part of a four-year 'digital sovereignty' push.

By Michael Kan
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Want to correct errors or update content in a PDF? Whether you prefer a powerful, corporate-friendly solution or a basic app you can use at no cost, we're here to help you find the best PDF software for your needs.

By Edward Mendelson
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Have a major deliverable coming up that involves lots of people and tasks? The best project management apps we've tested can help you keep your team on track.

By Jill Duffy & Ruben Circelli
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Trello's intuitive features, inviting visual design, and smart automations allow it to adeptly handle both personal tasks and collaborative work.

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By Jill Duffy & Gabriela Vatu
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4.5 Editors' Choice

The AI-infused Microsoft 365 suite offers the best set of productivity apps for serious office work, seamlessly blending the power, security, and speed of desktop apps with the convenience of online and mobile ones.

$69.99 Per Year
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By Edward Mendelson
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Our top tested software picks in seven key categories including collaboration, communication, and focus, will help you get more done in less time.

By Jill Duffy & Ruben Circelli
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The company's U-turn means support for Microsoft Office apps like Excel, Outlook, and Word on Windows 10 will now continue until October 2028.

By James Peckham
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3.5

Things is a worthwhile to-do list app for Apple users who like its uncluttered interface, but it's missing features from top competitors.

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By Ruben Circelli
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You don't have to sort your photos perfectly, especially when you can put in minimal effort and get satisfactory results. Follow these steps for quick and easy organization.

By Jill Duffy & Ruben Circelli
The 3 Easiest Ways to Organize Your Digital Photos
4.5 Editors' Choice

ABBYY FineReader's deep feature set, convenient editing tools, and smooth, modern interface make it the premier productivity app for professional OCR and PDF work.

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By Edward Mendelson
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A good chair can keep you comfortable and productive for hours. We're here to help you find the best office chair for your home and budget.

By Will Greenwald
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Whether you need to transcribe audio files daily or occasionally, the process takes time and effort. The best transcription services we've tested can help speed up your work.

By Jill Duffy & Meg St-Esprit
The Best Transcription Services
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Jotform is a powerful, flexible form builder with lots of templates and useful reporting tools, making it a one-stop shop for collecting and analyzing input data of all kinds.

Starting at $0
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By Ruben Circelli
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Microsoft's spreadsheet program can do way more than you might realize. Become an Excel wizard in no time with these hacks and tricks.

By Eric Griffith
Excel-Tips for 2024
4.5 Editors' Choice

Joplin is the ideal note-taking app for users who value simplicity, local storage capabilities, and dedicated apps on every major platform.

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By Justin Pot
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4.5 Editors' Choice

With a fine-grained organizational structure, a generous free version, and an abundance of features, OneNote is a superbly versatile and complete note-taking app.

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By Justin Pot
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Did you spot a typo? Send something to the wrong person? Here's how to quickly recall an email and adjust your Gmail settings to give yourself more time to press 'undo.'

By Jason Cohen
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Reigning spreadsheet champ Michael Jarman thinks he's still smarter than AI, but are his days numbered? Here's what it takes to dominate the annual Excel showdown.

By Emily Forlini
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As Microsoft hits its 50th anniversary, it's lost its grip on younger generations who prefer Google Workspace, making the next 50 years an uphill battle.

By Emily Forlini
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4.0 Editors' Choice

Google's excellent Workspace office suite is nearly as powerful and flexible as Microsoft 365 and provides a consistent experience across all browsers.

$7 Per User Per Month
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By Edward Mendelson
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