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Guides, analysis and licensing advice for Windows, Office, Visual Studio and more — from the Software Supplies team.
Yes — but only one way. Office Professional Plus 2021 is the only perpetual licence currently available that includes Publisher. Office 2024 dropped it, and the Microsoft 365 version stops working on 13 October 2026. If Publisher matters to your workflow, the 2021 perpetual licence is the only route that keeps it running without an […]
Office Professional Plus 2024 costs less and includes more applications than Office Home & Business 2024. That’s not a mistake — they’re sold through different channels. Here’s what each contains, who each suits, and why the pricing works the way it does. Already decided? Both versions available — instant UK delivery One-time perpetual licences. Lifetime […]
On 13 May 2026, Microsoft pushed a significant update to Edge. Copilot can now read across every tab you have open and answer questions about all of them at once. It also remembers your previous conversations, can access your browsing history, and the whole package is now on mobile. Here’s what actually changed — and […]
Yes — with one important caveat about hardware. Windows 11 is a better operating system than Windows 10, the security baseline alone justifies the upgrade, and Windows 10 hasn’t received security patches since October 2025. The question now isn’t really whether it’s worth it. It’s whether your PC can run it. Ready to upgrade? Windows […]
There are genuinely good Visio alternatives — one of them is free. But “good enough for most” and “right for your workflow” are different questions. This covers the real options, what each one does well, and where Visio Pro 2024 is worth the £249. Already decided? Visio Professional 2024 — £249, one-time purchase Perpetual licence, […]
Yes — Microsoft Office is still available as a one-time purchase. You pay once, it activates on your machine, and it keeps working indefinitely. No subscription. No renewal reminders. Here are your options. Ready to buy? Genuine perpetual licences — instant delivery All options below are one-time purchases with lifetime activation. UK-based support included. Office […]
Microsoft Project Online retires on 30 September 2026. After that date, your PWA environment goes dark — no access, no data recovery, no extensions. If you’re still running on Project Online, you need a plan before April 2026 at the latest. Key dates — Project Online retirement 5 Sep 2025 Microsoft officially announces Project Online retirement […]