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Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that includes a variety of apps, cloud services. Apart from Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and the 1TB Onedrive storage are my favorite features of Microsoft 365. Many people love Microsoft 365 but pay the full price every year to subscribe. I hope this post will help you learn more about the subscription types for Microsoft 365 and enjoy the same services at a discounted price: up to 80% off. If you want to understand how the sharing mechanism works, see our Microsoft 365 account sharing guide. Already subscribed? Quickly check your subscription status to make sure it’s active. And if you’re still on Office 2016/2019, it’s time to switch to Microsoft 365 — those versions reach end of support on October 14, 2025. For a look at how WPS Office is emerging as an alternative in China — and what it means for the Microsoft ecosystem — see MOFCOM’s shift to WPS format on cnelecar. ...

As we all know, Apple’s global operations must comply with local laws, which means the services it provides vary by region, and the App Store’s rules differ accordingly. This is why some apps are available in one region but not in another. If you encounter the message “‘Telegram Messenger’ is no longer available. The developer has removed this app from the App Store” while updating Telegram, it likely means that the version currently installed on your phone was downloaded using an Apple ID from a restricted region. ...

I remember Game Science posted a poster on Twitter/X, when the sales of “Black Myth: Wukong” reached 10 millions. At that time, it was only 3 days after the release. A few weeks earlier, we covered the milestone of 16 million copies sold. 20 days ago, the sales has reached 16 millions. The popularity of stand-alone games will gradually decline after release, and the sales growth will slow down. Obviously, “Black Myth: Wukong” is no exception. But we are very excited to see that the total sales of “Black Myth: Wukong” is about to reach a new milestone - 20 million copies. ...

Some games or software use function keys F1–F12, but F1 is the default help key in Windows 10/11. Pressing F1 often triggers the Edge browser to display help content, which can disrupt usage. This is another example of Microsoft’s aggressive Edge promotion on Windows — see also how Chrome and other browsers are fighting back and how to remove the Edge search bar from your desktop. How to solve this problem? I found a script online that can fix the issue with one click. ...

As PCs get upgraded, we often end up with old computers at home. How can we make these outdated machines useful again? Some people think of turning them into servers for simple web services or NAS (Network Attached Storage) to serve as a home media center. So, many people wonder: Can a PC be used as a server? The answer is yes. Here’s an example from my own home: I bought a low-power i5 ultrabook in my first year of college in 2013 and used it until my second year of work. When it could no longer run Windows efficiently, I installed Ubuntu Server, connected an external hard drive, set it up to operate with the lid closed, and placed it on top of my refrigerator to run 24/7. ...