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LibreOffice downloads on the rise as users look to avoid subscription costs – Computerworld
“We estimate around 200 million [LibreOffice] users, but it’s important to note that we respect users’ privacy and don’t track them, so we can’t say for sure,” said Mike Saunders, an open-source advocate and a deputy to the board of directors at The Document Foundation. There is still noteworthy interest in LibreOffice as a standalone desktop alternative to paid office…
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10 of the Most Ridiculous Fees (and How to Avoid Paying Them)
Processing fees. Service fees. Hidden fees. It feels like most companies and services these days have found countless ways to sneakily squeeze money out of me. Even when it’s only a few dollars here and there, it’s the principle of the thing: Why am I being charged in the first place? What can I do to circumvent these fees and…
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Turn Off Uber’s Preferred Currency Feature to Avoid a Fee
Converting between currencies when you’re traveling can make it difficult to know exactly how much you’re spending when you’re making a purchase—which, along with conversion fees, can lead to surprises when you see your card or bank statement. Uber now has a feature that’ll show you the cost of your ride in your preferred or home currency—but you’ll pay a…
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How Well Do New Cars Avoid Front Collisions?
The IIHS has been testing AEB since 2013, but the organization implemented stricter standards last year to better test the kinds of crashes that are more likely to injure or kill people. The new tests are conducted at higher speeds—31, 37, and 43 mph. They also add a motorcycle and semi-trailer as targets in addition to a passenger car, because…
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8 Common PC Cleaning Mistakes You Must Avoid
While cleaning your computer is necessary to keep it running well and help it last longer, doing it incorrectly can cause more harm than good. If you’re new to cleaning your PC or doing it for the first time, here are some common PC cleaning mistakes to avoid that could end up straining your wallet. 1 Failing to Turn Off…
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67 Used Cars to Avoid Buying
But an unreliable used car—no matter how low it may be priced—is never a good value. If you aren’t careful with your research, you can end up with a used car, minivan, pickup truck, or SUV that ends up costing you more money in repairs than you paid for it. In fact, you may spend so much on repairs that…
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Microsoft to rejig Office-Teams cost to avoid EU fine – Computerworld
It has already asked some companies for feedback on the price differential by offering a one-week deadline, post which it will decide whether it wants to launch a formal market test, Reuters quoted sources as saying. However, the widening of prices between Office and Teams could act as an advantage for rivals as they can offer their video conferencing or…
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Seven pitfalls MSPs should avoid when building a resilient IT organization
Managed service providers (MSPs) are always on high alert to avoid system outages. The CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 amped up that anxiety, testing many MSPs to the hilt. Successful channel players were the ones that could quickly identify failed systems, assess repercussions, and move fast to the recovery stage. Backups and business continuity plans were activated on an unprecedented…
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How to Avoid Paying for Microsoft 365 Copilot by Downgrading to Classic
Summary From January 2025, Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription renewals automatically include Copilot with a small price increase. To avoid the raised price, you must manually downgrade to Microsoft 365 Family or Personal Classic before the renewal takes place. Although the Classic subscription is a temporary solution, it’s currently the only option if you want to keep your Microsoft…
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5 ways to avoid AI in Windows — and on the web – Computerworld
Copilot doesn’t actually do anything until you open it and ask it a question, so it won’t do anything on your PC as long as you leave it closed. You can also opt to completely uninstall it, though, if you like: Just open the Start menu, search for “Copilot,” then right-click the “Copilot” shortcut and select “Uninstall.” You can now…
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