Microsoft Office 2021 Professional -Discount licenses


My guess is that MS will honour these licenses but try to stop them being sold in future.
 

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    Brave, Edge or Firefox
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    ASUS T100TA Transformer
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    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
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    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
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    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
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My guess is that MS will honour these licenses but try to stop them being sold in future.
Doesn't look likely - bought mine from Ghacks in February and it was on offer before that. They've had plenty of time to act if they were so inclined.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
I know that, but I think it is unethical to buy what you know is illegitimate, but that's just me.
And can it still get updates? I remember back in the day people used pirate copies but were unable to run updates. I have heard of people recently buying MS products from a 3rd party and having issues - not receiving after paying, product received and doesn't work, product not as advertised, stops working after a short time.
 

My Computer

System One

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    Win11 22623.891
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel R Core TM i7 - 1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Memory
    16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel R Iris R Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek R Audio, Intel Smart Sound
    Hard Drives
    C
    Browser
    Google
    Antivirus
    Windows Security/Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Downloaded MSEdgeRedirect
If you buy from Ghacks your Office is registered on your MS account and is fully updating. No issues whatsoever for me. The suspicions are understandable but misplaced.
 

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System One System Two

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    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
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    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
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    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
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    Win 11 Pro
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    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
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At 40 bucks, if it only lasts a year, I don't give a :poop:!
Still half the cost...

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Does it include OneDrive storage for the 40 bucks or is that an additional cost with Microsoft? I see many ads for 40 bucks/1 year, not unlimited 40 bucks forever. Tempting as I pay yearly for the Family Plan. Or maybe just move over to free Google Docs/Sheets, Gmail and cheaper Drive storage. LOL use MS for Office, OneDrive, Outlook, and Google for Calendar, Photos, apps on phone
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11 22623.891
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel R Core TM i7 - 1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Memory
    16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel R Iris R Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek R Audio, Intel Smart Sound
    Hard Drives
    C
    Browser
    Google
    Antivirus
    Windows Security/Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Downloaded MSEdgeRedirect
Does it include OneDrive storage for the 40 bucks or is that an additional cost with Microsoft?
There's no OneDrive storage with this version of the product.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel I3-10100
    Motherboard
    MSI H410M-PRO
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GT 1030
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 970 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Samsung QVO 870 SATA SSD 2 Tb
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Microsoft Office 2021 Plus
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel i3-8100
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z370 D3
    Memory
    16 Gb
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    Nvidia GT 720
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
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    Samsung 960 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Seagate 2 Tb HDD
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Microsoft Office 2021 Professional - $29.99 Lifetime at time of this post.

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License | StackSocial
Many of these offers have been around for a while -- some work, some "give up the ghost" after a few months. Like all these things "Caveat Emptor" and make sure activation is done by normal Windows activation and not by various dubious "KMS" methods.

If it only lasts 180 days or slightly longer for that price it still could be worth it. Risk to reward ratio for purchasers. Up to you.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows XP,7,10,11 Linux Arch Linux
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
Under Important Details it does say 'Install on one PC". Probably means if you change your computer you lose it and would have to buy it again.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
Or.... it's a lifetime license for MS Office 2021, for $29.99 ^^

I understand that most of the time there's a catch with things like this.
But, every now and then, good things do happen. :-)
 

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System One System Two

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    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦22631.3374 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦23H2
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
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    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
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    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
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    Dell U3011 30"
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    2560 x 1600
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    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
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    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
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    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
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    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
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    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
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    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
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    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
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    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
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    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
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    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
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    Onboard
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    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
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    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
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    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
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    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
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    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
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    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
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    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
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    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
Is this a VL licens or Retail?
 

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System One

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    Windows Pro 11 22H2 Build 22621.1992
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
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    i5-12600K
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    Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4
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    Transcend 16GB
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    Zotac 4070Ti Trinity
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    Internal: Realtek® ALC892 codec
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    Asus VZ239-H
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    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 500GB nVME
    Case
    Fractal Focus 2 RGB White
    Cooling
    Xilence LQ240PRO Watercooling
    Browser
    Edge Chromium

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel I3-10100
    Motherboard
    MSI H410M-PRO
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GT 1030
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
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    Samsung EVO 970 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Samsung QVO 870 SATA SSD 2 Tb
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    ATX 450W
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Microsoft Office 2021 Plus
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    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
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    Intel i3-8100
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z370 D3
    Memory
    16 Gb
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    Nvidia GT 720
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27-inch
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    1920x1080
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    Samsung 960 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Seagate 2 Tb HDD
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    ATX 450W
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
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    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I am sticking with my trusty 2013 which is from my college

Also playing with 365 from same source
 
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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10
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    PC/Desktop
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    Self built
    CPU
    Intel i8400
    Motherboard
    ASUS PRIME Z370-P
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    16GB
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    NVIDIA GeForce GT710
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xonar D2X
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    Dell SE2417HGXF Full HD Gaming Monitor, 24"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
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    Samsung V-NAND SSD 860EVO
    Other spinning HDDs
    PSU
    Xilence XP420
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    PSU fan and stock CPU fan
    Mouse
    Microsoft
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avira free
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I had a bad experience with these cheap MS software keys...both MSO 2016 and other MS programs that I purchased at a site based in HK some years ago. The keys were accepted by my MS account but they were deactivated after about a year or so claiming they were pirated. MS support said these were invalid and could not be used. I asked for a refund but the site only refunded via their 'coins' that I could use to buy more shady software keys.

Yes, caveat emptor is the way to go.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 22H2
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    NA
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    Intel Core i9 10980XE
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    Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II
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    GSkill 3200 MHz DDR4 64 GB
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    Asus Nvidia Titan 6 GB RAM
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar Essence STX, FIIO K5 Pro
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    BenQ PD3200U Studio
    Screen Resolution
    UHD 3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro NVMe SSD 512 GB x 1
    Samsung 850 Pro SSD 240 GB x 1
    WD Black 2 TB x 3
    Asus BW12B1ST BR-R
    Asus DRW-24DMT DVD-R
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200i
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    Corsair Obsidian 900D
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i v2
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3s
    Internet Speed
    300/300 FTTH + 300/300 FTTH
    Browser
    Chrome + MS Edge Chromium + Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky TS 2021, MWB Premium 4.4
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    Windows 10 x64 21H1
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    NA
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    Intel Core i7 3930K
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    Asus Sabertooth X79
    Memory
    GSkill 32 GB
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    Asus/NVIDIA GTX 570 DC
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    Onboard sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung B2230
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Corsair F240 SSD x 1 WD Black 1 TB x 3
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i
    Case
    Coolermaster Cosmos
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    300/300 FTTH + 300/300 FTTH
    Browser
    Chrome + MS Edge Chromium + Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky TS 2021, MWB Premium 4.4
I'll stick with Office online, which is completely free.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Pro 23H2 OS build 22631.3296
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    13Mbps
    Browser
    Brave, Edge or Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
Is that the one with 3 apps and a large dose of MS nagging?
Dave
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel i8400
    Motherboard
    ASUS PRIME Z370-P
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT710
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xonar D2X
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SE2417HGXF Full HD Gaming Monitor, 24"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung V-NAND SSD 860EVO
    Other spinning HDDs
    PSU
    Xilence XP420
    Cooling
    PSU fan and stock CPU fan
    Mouse
    Microsoft
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avira free
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 on VMware (Release, Beta and Dev)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
No, it offers seven apps and does not nag.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Pro 23H2 OS build 22631.3296
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    13Mbps
    Browser
    Brave, Edge or Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
Also consider Google apps or Libreoffice. Not as feature rich as MSO 365/2021 but they get the job done particularly for home users. :) The only negative with Google apps is, well, chances of Google snooping. I hasten to add I'm a MSO 365 Family user.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 22H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    NA
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 10980XE
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II
    Memory
    GSkill 3200 MHz DDR4 64 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Titan 6 GB RAM
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar Essence STX, FIIO K5 Pro
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ PD3200U Studio
    Screen Resolution
    UHD 3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro NVMe SSD 512 GB x 1
    Samsung 850 Pro SSD 240 GB x 1
    WD Black 2 TB x 3
    Asus BW12B1ST BR-R
    Asus DRW-24DMT DVD-R
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200i
    Case
    Corsair Obsidian 900D
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i v2
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3s
    Internet Speed
    300/300 FTTH + 300/300 FTTH
    Browser
    Chrome + MS Edge Chromium + Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky TS 2021, MWB Premium 4.4
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 x64 21H1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    NA
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3930K
    Motherboard
    Asus Sabertooth X79
    Memory
    GSkill 32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus/NVIDIA GTX 570 DC
    Sound Card
    Onboard sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung B2230
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Corsair F240 SSD x 1 WD Black 1 TB x 3
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i
    Case
    Coolermaster Cosmos
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    300/300 FTTH + 300/300 FTTH
    Browser
    Chrome + MS Edge Chromium + Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky TS 2021, MWB Premium 4.4

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Workstation
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    doofenshmirtz evil incorporated
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Formula
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 64GB (4x16GB) 3600MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB ROG Strix LC OC
    Sound Card
    Sound BlasterX Katana
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 x27" Dell U2724D & 1 x 34" Dell U3415W
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 1TB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State
    Drive
    PSU
    ASUS ROG THOR 850W 80 Plus Platinum
    Case
    ASUS ROG Strix Helios Midi-Tower ARGB Gaming Case
    Cooling
    ASUS ROG Strix LC Performance RGB AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - 360mm
    Keyboard
    Logi Ergo
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    900/100 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Pro
    Other Info
    HP M281 Printer
    Logitech Brio Stream webcam
    Yeti X mic
  • Operating System
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop
    CPU
    i7

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