Topic: Office & Productivity Apps

WPS Office for Linux Gets New Look, Now Supports Ubuntu 22.04+

A new version to the free (but not open-source) WPS Office is available for Linux. It’s been an age since I last mentioned WPS Office on this blog. The main reason for this is I […]

16 August 2023
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ONLYOFFICE 7.4 Adds Draw Tools and Plugin Support for ChatGPT

Some neat improvements feature in the latest update to ONLYOFFICE, an open-source productivity suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. As always I’m not shouting the name to annoy you, it’s simply how it’s stylised. ONLYOFFICE […]

14 June 2023

LibreOffice 7.5 Released with New Icons, PDF Export Options + More

The new LibreOffice 7.5 release is available download. In this post I look at what changes and features the new version offers, plus where to download it.

2 February 2023
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ONLYOFFICE 7.3 Released with SmartArt, Password Protection

A new version of ONLYOFFICE, an open source office suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux, is available. In this post we look at the latest features.

31 January 2023
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Ghostwriter is a Spookily Good Distraction Free Writing App for Linux

Linux isn't short of distraction free text editors but Ghostwriter stands out. The app is written in Qt and can also be used on macOS and Windows desktops.

10 October 2022
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ONLYOFFICE 7.2 Released with Misc New Features & Improvements

An updated version of ONLYOFFICE is available to download for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ONLYOFFICE 7.2 ships with all of the latest changes to the online version, plus some ‘unique features’ exclusive to the desktop […]

27 September 2022
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LibreOffice 7.4 is Out — And It Doubles-Down on Microsoft Office Compatibility

The LibreOffice 7.4 release is now available download. In this post we look at the changes the new version brings, and where to download it to try it out.

18 August 2022
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Paper is a New Note Taking App for Linux

Make a note to check out Paper, a new GTK note-taking app for Linux desktops. It's built in GTK4, supports markdown, and has a clean UI. Learn more!

25 May 2022
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ONLYOFFICE 7.1 is Out With New PDF Viewer, Slideshow Animations + More

Fans of open source office software are in for a treat as a brand new version of ONLYOFFICE is now available to download featuring various improvements.

15 May 2022
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LibreOffice 7.3 Released, This is What’s New

A major update to the LibreOffice office suite is available to download. LibreOffice 7.3 touts speed boosts, and better support for Microsoft Office files.

2 February 2022
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OnlyOffice 7.0 Released with Form Filling, Windowed Mode + More

We look at the new features in ONLYOFFICE 7.0. This open source alternative to LibreOffice continues to impress. Details, and how to install it, inside.

19 January 2022
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SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 Now Available to Download

Softmaker FreeOffice 2021 is now available to download. As with previous versions of this free (but not open source) alternative to Microsoft Office, the full suite of apps is available across Windows, macOS, and Linux […]

19 October 2021

Microsoft Office 2021 Includes Better Support for LibreOffice Files

We’re used to hearing that the latest versions of out favourite open-source office suites come with better support for Microsoft Office files, but the other way around? That’s a little less common, but it’s happening. […]

3 October 2021
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LibreOffice 7.2 Released with Big Performance Improvements

We look at LibreOffice 7.2, the latest release of this free open source office suite. Microsoft Office compatibility is better, plus cool new features.

19 August 2021
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OnlyOffice 6.3 Released, This is What’s New

Open source office suite ONLYOFFICE (that's how it's styled, not me shouting) has been updated. In this post we detail what's new and where to download it.

29 June 2021

OnlyOffice 6.2 Adds Seafile Support, Password Protected Docs

OnlyOffice 6.2 is now available to download. This update to the free, open source office suite adds a crop of small (but welcome) new features.

19 March 2021
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SoftMaker Office 2021 Hits Beta, is Free to Download (For Now)

A beta release of SoftMaker Office 2021 is available to download for free on Windows, macOS and Linux. For those unfamiliar with it SoftMaker Office is a paid, closed-source productivity suite created by SoftMaker, a […]

6 May 2020
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OnlyOffice 5.5 Released with Multi-Window Support, Other Misc Improvements

OnlyOffice 5.5 features a number of improvements designed to make using the open source office software easier, such as the ability to open tabs as windows.

22 April 2020