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News and updates related to Microsoft Office, iWork, and any other similar apps.

Windows Phone 7: Office Hub Needs SkyDrive Integration

Overall I have been very impressed with Windows Phone 7.  I also understand this is a new approach to the Windows Phone platform and it still has some catching up to do to really compete with Android and the iPhone.  One of the reasons I really wanted to get my… Continue reading

Trial for Office for Mac 2011 Available

A trial version for Office for Mac 2011 is now available for download.  This fully functional trial can be used for 30 days so you can get a good idea of how it works and if it will fit your needs.

https://www.microsoft.com/mac/trial

Microsoft Releases OneNote App for iPhone

Microsoft surprised a few people (including myself) with the release of their first Office app for iOS.  OneNote is a note-taking application which is part of Microsoft Office, and also available on the Windows Phone 7 platform.  The iPhone version will also let you sync your notes with Skydrive (Windows… Continue reading

Apple Adds New Feaures to iWork.com Beta

Apple has added a few new features to the iWork.com beta which has been in beta testing for quite a while now.

Play back Keynote ’09 presentations on the web, complete with animations.Using Keynote for Mac, share your presentations and let viewers experience them with over 15 animations,… Continue reading

Office for Mac 2011 14.0.1 Update

Microsoft has released the first update for the recently released Office for Mac 2011.  The 14.0.1 update is mostly a security and stability fix.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2454823

You can download the update via the link above or by checking for updates in Office for Mac 2011.

Office for Mac 2011 Available

Office for Mac 2011 is finally available today!  Amazon also has a launch sale going on.

Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Student 2011 – Single License

Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 – 1 Pack

Microsoft Announces Office 365

Microsoft announced today Office 365, which is a new service based in the “cloud” that brings together applications like Office desktop, Office web apps, Sharepoint, etc. together.

“Office 365 is more than a new brand. It’s a progressive approach to cloud applications,” said Kurt DelBene, president of the Microsoft Office… Continue reading

Hot Deal! Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 Home & Student $109

Newegg has Office for Mac 2008 Home and Student for just $109.99 with free shipping.  This also qualifies you to a free upgrade to Office for Mac 2011.

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Microsoft Offering Free Upgrades for Office Mac 2011

Getting details about the release of the next version of Microsoft Office for Mac has been sketchy, but I noticed that online retailers such as Amazon and Newegg are now offering free upgrades for Office for Mac 2011 when purchasing Office 2008 for Mac.

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Facebook/Live Messenger for Outlook Social Connector Available for Download

Microsoft has released the Facebook Connector for the Outlook Social Connector.  This gives you integration between Outlook and Facebook, where you can see updated and posted items directly in Outlook.

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Update: Windows Live Messenger Connector also available for download here.