***Buying Microsoft Office for Home Use***

[wlu.29]

I've always taken it for granted that I use office for personal use sometimes on my work computer. My work has recently put in some security features that make it very convenient to do personal budget or various things.

I don't want to use Google sheets, it's just not the same.


If I buy office it's all subscription base, I want to make a one time purchase.

Then there are sites like these, which looks kind of suspicious. I feel like they will take my information and steal my identity or something.

Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus (PC) - ProductKeys Canada

Due to limited stock, we allow only 20 license codes per customer at the moment. If you need to buy more, we suggest that you choose the Retail / Non-LTSC version of Pro Plus 2021, or Pro Plus 2019 (cheaper). There is minimal difference between them all. This product is for Windows OS, and does...

ca.productkeys.com

Do you guys have a reco for buying office without spending a shit load or getting my identity stolen?

 

[avenue94]

Buying keys on the gray market (ie, I'm in America and I take advantage of the lower cost in Australia) is usually fine, but if Microsoft decides to yank the license, they're fully in the right legally.

Unless you're really trying to save a few bucks, just buy directly from Microsoft (license or subscription, your preference).

 

[Thepaintbucket]

They are either volume licenses or foreign keys. Either way they may last forever or stop working one day. Word of advice just make sure you download office from the Microsoft official website

Try and buy s*** using your PayPal or eBay account if you want to minimize your digital footprint

 

[lsa]

use the free online version of 365.

 

[GSP_37]

Haven't bought new Office in maybe several years, but always bought the one time purchase version at Costco or Sam's Club download.

Considering not buying it again for new computer.

 

[Plutoburn]

I tried libre office and it's very similar to ms office for me. It's successor to open office. (open source and free)

 

[lsa]

I tried libre office and it's very similar to ms office for me. It's successor to open office. (open source and free)

Libre and Open office looks like its from the 90ties.
Kingsoft and WP office are a lot better and free too.
Sadly chinese so they probably steal all your data and identity but the office looks and works great.

 

[TheTickG]

I've always taken it for granted that I use office for personal use sometimes on my work computer. My work has recently put in some security features that make it very convenient to do personal budget or various things.

I don't want to use Google sheets, it's just not the same.


If I buy office it's all subscription base, I want to make a one time purchase.

Then there are sites like these, which looks kind of suspicious. I feel like they will take my information and steal my identity or something.

Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus (PC) - ProductKeys Canada

Due to limited stock, we allow only 20 license codes per customer at the moment. If you need to buy more, we suggest that you choose the Retail / Non-LTSC version of Pro Plus 2021, or Pro Plus 2019 (cheaper). There is minimal difference between them all. This product is for Windows OS, and does...

ca.productkeys.com

Do you guys have a reco for buying office without spending a shit load or getting my identity stolen?

Online version is free, not sufficient?

 

[Spounman]

Just use Google Docs

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

I used to use OpenOffice for desktops and Google Docs for everything else.

I get why you'd want the Office package though. There are formatting issues...

 

[wlu.29]

Just use Google Docs

i do when in a pinch, but excel is superior to sheets and word is superior to the docs

 

[wlu.29]

Online version is free, not sufficient?

what is this online free version that you speak of, all i see is a 7 day free trial

 

[lsa]

what is this online free version that you speak of, all i see is a 7 day free trial

Only the free web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are available to you. To access these apps in your browser, all you need to do is to sign in to Microsoft365.com with your Microsoft account and select the app you need from the app launcher

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Welcome to the internet

 

[ChosenOne]

use the free online version of 365.

^ This.

I would be curious what people feel like they are missing out on, if they use the free online version of MS Office as i really like it.

 

[Spounman]

i do when in a pinch, but excel is superior to sheets and word is superior to the docs

I agree but when I worked for Tesla they used Sheets and Docs so I had to learn it now I'm fine with using it.

 

[Fox by the Sea]

they're fine and usually around 10 bucks or something like that.
i bought a license like that couple of years ago and had no problem.

 

[Halifax]

I've been using a pirated version since 2003 lol

 

[RoastBeast]

I've been using a pirated version since 2003 lol

That's fucking illegal

 

[Halifax]

That's fucking illegal

So are the 1000's of movies and shows I have.

 

[Fedorgasm]

When I went to college the university gave me a free license to use MS office. After I graduated they said I get to just keep using it indefinitely.

So that's what I recommend you do.