Unless you are running a businesses, you should not need to pay for the microsoft stuff.

freediver wrote on May 29^th, 2020 at 5:09pm:



i just paid $190 for the student version, which gives me access to word, excel and powerpoint.

I did notice that once I downloaded it, the price dropped to $150 ... ^%#$# *()()&

While Australia is under 'cyber' attack from all directions.
I've cut down on 90% of my online associations. I no longer keep 'accounts' attached in any shape or form and just stick to minimal interaction. There is no 'real' certain guaranteed 'protection', even from the most expensive 'Government' protections, etc.
Privacy is a luxury in this day and age and the less of me online (beyond time spent) - the better.
K.I.S.S

Millions get lost via 'online muggings' than the usual $50 in a back alley mugging these days in Australia.