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LibreOffice slams Microsoft for locking in Office users w/ complex file formats

news.ycombinator.com David Uzondu 2025-07-18 21:30:58

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works LibreOffice has been on the offensive lately, taking the time to call out Microsoft and its practices whenever it can. Now, it is at it again, accusing Microsoft of "intentionally" using "unnecessarily complex" file formats to achieve user lock-in with its Microsoft 365 (Office) documents. For those who don't know, XML is a markup language that programs like Microsoft 365 and LibreOffice use t

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NYC's office-to-residential conversions could create 17,000 new homes

news.ycombinator.com Aaron Ginsburg 2025-07-21 06:27:44

Pfizer World Headquarters is becoming 1,500 apartments. Photo via WikiCommons New York City’s first wave of office-to-residential conversions could yield over 17,000 new apartments, highlighting the potential for such projects to help ease the city’s housing shortage, according to a new report. Published on Thursday by City Comptroller Brad Lander, the report finds that 44 office conversions initiated after the pandemic could transform 15.2 million square feet of office space into as many as 17

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New Law Would Force Aging Members of Congress to Take Cognitive Tests

futurism.com Unknown 2025-07-25 04:21:36

The United States is changing fast. Lawmakers are being forced to grapple not just with timeless questions of governance, but often with novel and rapidly-changing policy issues ranging from cryptocurrency regulation to tech monopolies to app-based labor. That quickly shifting landscape has some doubting whether the country's aging lawmakers are up for the increasingly complicated task. The issue is stark, with a larger percentage of Congress over the age of 70 than ever before, and a long stri

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Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-28 05:38:08

Microsoft’s advertised end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025. But in reality, the company will gradually wind down support for the enduring popular operating system over the next three years. Microsoft would really like you to upgrade to Windows 11, especially if it also means upgrading to a new PC, but it also doesn’t want to leave hundreds of millions of home and business PCs totally unprotected. Those competing goals have led to lots of announcements and re-announcements and

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Texas Governor Says ‘Intimate and Embarrassing’ Emails With Elon Musk Must Remain Secret

gizmodo.com Lauren Mcgaughy 2025-07-28 10:10:30

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t want to reveal months of communications with Elon Musk or representatives from the tech mogul’s companies, arguing in part that they are of a private nature, not of public interest and potentially embarrassing. Musk had an eventful legislative session in Texas this y

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Best Printer for Your Home or Office in 2025: Tested by Our Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 08:35:00

Why I like it: Of the printers I've tested so far, the OfficeJet Pro is the most versatile. It allows work-from-home business people to scan, copy and print with ease, while offering up decent image quality for the occasional printed image. It also comes with three months of free ink, based on a standard use if you sign up for HP Plus. While HP Plus gives you extra helpful app choices free and the ink, the downside is you can only use HP inks while subscribed to it. The last model had some iss

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Nearly everyone opposes Trump’s plan to kill space traffic control program

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-31 18:06:24

The Trump administration's plan to gut the Office of Space Commerce and cancel the government's first civilian-run space traffic control program is gaining plenty of detractors. Earlier this week, seven space industry trade groups representing more than 450 companies sent letters to House and Senate leaders urging them to counter the White House's proposal. A spokesperson for the military's Space Operations Command, which currently has overall responsibility for space traffic management, said i

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I've used OnlyOffice for a long time, and it just got a huge upgrade - for free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-05 02:44:00

OnlyOffice / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET OnlyOffice Desktop Editors might not be on your radar. You might assume there are only three major players in the office suite space: Office 365, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. However, there is another tool that I find to be as good (and even better in some ways) as the competition. That tool is OnlyOffice. Also: This city is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for OnlyOffice and Linux - here's why OnlyOffice has been around for a while but has mostl

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My favorite Microsoft Office alternative just got a huge AI upgrade - for free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-06 18:18:01

OnlyOffice / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET OnlyOffice Desktop Editors might not be on your radar. You might assume there are only three major players in the office suite space: Office 365, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. However, there is another tool that I find to be as good (and even better in some ways) as the competition. That tool is OnlyOffice. Also: This city is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for OnlyOffice and Linux - here's why OnlyOffice has been around for a while but has mostl

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Apple’s F1 movie expected to hit $300M at the box office this weekend

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-09 09:04:56

Less than two weeks after its release, Apple’s F1 The Movie is about to cross the $300 million mark at the global box office. That puts it more than halfway to topping the combined worldwide grosses of all its previous theatrical runs, and validates its ambitions for big screen releases. On track for a record run During its opening weekend, F1 The Movie is estimated to have taken in about $145 million, which put it on par with the $176 million opening weekend total box office of Killers of the

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Goodbye to All That – My Resignation from the FBI

news.ycombinator.com Michael Feinberg 2025-08-09 11:08:29

On May 31 of this year, in a series of phone calls beginning at nine in the morning and ending that afternoon, the newly installed Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Norfolk Field Office, Dominique Evans, made clear to me that, at the direction of Dan Bongino, my career with the organization had—for all intents and purposes—come to an end. It would be an understatement to say that I had not expected this. In fact, I was in the midst of preparing for a potential mov

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ICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-15 14:47:32

US government officials have condemned ICEBlock and CNN's recent coverage of it, leading to more people hearing about its existence and downloading it from the App Store. Now the application, which allows users to add a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted, has climbed to the to the top of Apple's App Store charts. It's currently the number one free social networking app in the US and the third most downloaded free app overall. Engadget CNN's piece talked about how

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ICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-16 10:43:19

US government officials have condemned ICEBlock and CNN's recent coverage of it, leading to more people hearing about its existence and downloading it from the App Store. Now the application, which allows users to add a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted, has climbed to the to the top of Apple's App Store charts. It's currently the number one free social networking app in the US and the third most downloaded free app overall. Engadget CNN's piece talked about how

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When will F1 movie be on Apple TV? Here’s the streaming release date

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-08-16 23:50:31

This weekend, F1: The Movie is making a big splash in its opening weekend at the box office at movie theaters around the world. The Apple Original Film is being distributed by Warner Bros. for its theatrical run. But as an Apple production, it will end up streaming on Apple TV+. Here’s the expected streaming release date. Apple has not officially announced further release plans yet, as the company is obviously currently focused on making the cinema run as successful as possible. The logic goes

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With ‘F1’, Apple finally has a theatrical hit

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-08-20 23:35:37

Looks like Apple has its first bona fide box office hit. The company has already produced critically-acclaimed and award-winning films for Apple TV+. In fact, while Netflix has reportedly spent millions on its Oscar campaigns, Apple’s “Coda” remains the only movie produced by a streaming service to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It has, however, been a different story at the box office — at best, returns have fallen short of ambitious budgets, and with “Argylle,” the company had a spe

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In a wild time for copyright law, the US Copyright Office has no leader

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-20 16:32:57

It’s a tumultuous time for copyright in the United States, with dozens of potentially economy-shaking AI copyright lawsuits winding through the courts. It’s also the most turbulent moment in the US Copyright Office’s history. Described as “sleepy” in the past, the Copyright Office has taken on new prominence during the AI boom, issuing key rulings about AI and copyright. It also hasn’t had a leader in more than a month. In May, Copyright Register Shira Perlmutter was abruptly fired by email by

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SCOTUS upholds part of ACA that makes preventive care fully covered

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-21 01:49:19

The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to fully cover many preventive health care services recommended by a federal panel. The ruling means that tens of millions of Americans can continue getting a variety of preventive services for free under their plans. Those cost-free services include an array of screenings, such as cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies, as well as screens for obesity, lead exposure in childr

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Critical preventive care will remain free under ACA health plans, SCOTUS rules

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-21 06:49:19

The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to fully cover many preventive health care services recommended by a federal panel. The ruling means that tens of millions of Americans can continue getting a variety of preventive services for free under their plans. Those cost-free services include an array of screenings, such as cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies, as well as screens for obesity, lead exposure in childr

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Apple shells out US$350M to acquire yet another office campus it was already leasing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-21 14:49:00

It’s been a good week for Apple’s real estate team. Just days after finalizing a $166.9 million deal for the Cupertino Gate office complex, the company has closed another major acquisition, pushing its South Bay real estate tab to over half a billion dollars in a single week. US$516 million in South Bay acquisitions As reported by SilliconValley.com (via AppleInsider), Apple has just closed a $350 million deal to purchase Mathilda Commons, a two-building 382,500 square feet office campus in Su

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No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office

wired.com Kate Knibbs 2025-08-22 10:20:43

It’s a tumultuous time for copyright in the United States, with dozens of potentially economy-shaking AI copyright lawsuits winding through the courts. It’s also the most turbulent moment in the US Copyright Office’s history. Described as “sleepy” in the past, the Copyright Office has taken on new prominence during the AI boom, issuing key rulings about AI and copyright. It also hasn’t had a leader in more than a month. In May, Copyright Register Shira Perlmutter was abruptly fired by email by

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Apple just spent $166M to buy a Cupertino campus it was already leasing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-25 18:05:37

Apple is obviously rooted in Cupertino, and these roots just got a little deeper. City records show that the company has purchased Cupertino Gateway, a three-building complex located at 10200 North Tantau Avenue, for $166.9 million in cash. Here are the details. As reported by The Mercury News, the deal covers about 220,000 square feet of office space and was finalized on June 24, according to filings with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office. Apple had already been leasing the property, w

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Was laid off from Microsoft after 23 years, and I'm still going into the office

news.ycombinator.com As Told To 2025-08-23 13:36:55

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Freddy Kristiansen, a 59-year-old former principal product manager at Microsoft's Denmark office who was laid off in May. Business Insider has verified Kristiansen's employment. The following has been edited for length and clarity. A couple of weeks ago, after 23 years at Microsoft, I was laid off. Yet here I am, back in the office.

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Lyon Drops Microsoft to Boost Digital Sovereignty

news.ycombinator.com The Wiz 2025-08-27 17:05:12

▼ Summary – Lyon will gradually replace Microsoft software with open-source alternatives like Only Office, Linux, and PostgreSQL to reduce dependency on U.S. solutions. – The city aims to achieve digital sovereignty by transitioning to free and interoperable software. – Lyon will use the Territoire Numérique Ouvert suite, developed with SITIV and Métropole de Lyon, for its digital needs. – The Territoire Numérique Ouvert suite is already used by thousands of employees across 9 local governmen

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Iranian and U.S. Officials Agree: WhatsApp Is the New Security Boogeyman

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-08-30 14:00:23

Iran and the U.S. may not agree on much (and may technically be at war with each other right now) but there is, apparently, one thing that officials from both countries seem to be on the same page about: WhatsApp, Meta’s ubiquitous chat app, is a data hazard and not to be trusted. Since Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014, Mark Zuckberg’s company has attempted to position the app as the world’s premier privacy-focused communication tool. “End-to-end encryption keeps your personal m

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Poppin Sticky Memo Ball Review: Color-Code in Style

wired.com Kat Merck 2025-09-01 06:08:00

If a messy desk is a sign of genius, I might be one of the smartest people out there. Everywhere I’ve worked, whether in an office or my own house, I’ve begun with the purest of intentions to keep my desk clean and clutter-free, only to weigh the time and energy cost of constantly putting things away just to pull them out again the next day. Spoiler alert: Most of the time, it isn’t worth it. One of the biggest, ahem, sticking points in my decluttering process is the sheer number of sticky note

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The First Prime Day Deal Has Landed: New HP Laptop (Touch, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Win 11 Pro) Is 70% Off

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-31 23:28:15

HP laptops tend to cost over $1,000 (occasionally much more) so it’s not common to come across a offer that grabs the attention. But Amazon just launched a Prime Day preview and this offer is available to everyone – not just Prime members. The HP 2025 touchscreen laptop (i3, 2TB SSD, 64GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro, Office lifetime + 4-in-1 USB-A adapter) is an amazingly robust bit of kit that would usually send the price well beyond most individuals’ budget. Currently available for only $769, this la

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How you can get Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) for free - 3 easy ways

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-06 08:30:00

Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images Whether you're a student, a professional, a parent, an entrepreneur, a CEO, a writer, or an artist, chances are pretty good you need an office suite at your fingertips. But what do you do if money is tight? With costs constantly on the rise, everyone is having to pinch pennies on some level, and that doesn't stop with software. You could always adopt a free service, such as Google Docs, LibreOffice, or any number of free alternatives, but if Microsoft Off

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Top-Rated HP 2025 Laptop Now Costs $379 Instead of $1,299, Windows 11 Pro and Lifetime Office Included

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-08 22:53:13

As far as computer use goes on a daily basis, there is simply no need to spend more than $1,000 on a machine. In fact, now you can purchase a fully equipped laptop for under $400 and this particular one has Windows 11 Pro, a lifetime Microsoft Office subscription and even a mouse included. Right now, this HP 2025 laptop is selling for only $359 which is an incredible 72% off its normal price of $1,299. That’s an astounding deal if you consider all that you get in the box—not just the laptop its

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Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Is 77% Off, and an Extra Discount With Our Code Makes It Nearly Free

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-09-09 01:10:41

We’re all about cutting a corner or two in most cases, but one place you really can’t afford to skimp is on the productivity software you use to create the emails, spreadsheets, and other essential items you use every day. Budget-friendly alternatives to Microsoft’s suite of apps do exist, but they can be unreliable, to say the least. Now, however, Microsoft Office Pro 2021 itself is budget-friendly — 77% off, just $45 for a lifetime license when you hit up this StackSocial deal and use the code

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Amazon Offers HP Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) for 56% Off as It Unveils 2025 Prime Day Plans

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-09-09 10:40:04

A great laptop can take a frustrating work situation and make it much more palatable. The only catch is that laptops can often be super expensive, and you don’t want to spend an entire paycheck on one. Here’s some good news: you don’t have to! You might want to naturally gravitate toward the flashier options Run to Amazon right now to get the HP Flagship Touchscreen Laptop for $660, down from its usual price of $1,500. That’s $840 off and a discount of 56%. For this price, you get a 15.6-inch t

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Latest Tech News

LibreOffice slams Microsoft for locking in Office users w/ complex file formats

NYC's office-to-residential conversions could create 17,000 new homes

New Law Would Force Aging Members of Congress to Take Cognitive Tests

Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

Texas Governor Says ‘Intimate and Embarrassing’ Emails With Elon Musk Must Remain Secret

Best Printer for Your Home or Office in 2025: Tested by Our Experts

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My favorite Microsoft Office alternative just got a huge AI upgrade - for free

Apple’s F1 movie expected to hit $300M at the box office this weekend

Goodbye to All That – My Resignation from the FBI

ICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it

ICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it

When will F1 movie be on Apple TV? Here’s the streaming release date

With ‘F1’, Apple finally has a theatrical hit

In a wild time for copyright law, the US Copyright Office has no leader

SCOTUS upholds part of ACA that makes preventive care fully covered

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Apple shells out US$350M to acquire yet another office campus it was already leasing

No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office

Apple just spent $166M to buy a Cupertino campus it was already leasing

Was laid off from Microsoft after 23 years, and I'm still going into the office

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Iranian and U.S. Officials Agree: WhatsApp Is the New Security Boogeyman

Poppin Sticky Memo Ball Review: Color-Code in Style

The First Prime Day Deal Has Landed: New HP Laptop (Touch, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Win 11 Pro) Is 70% Off

How you can get Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) for free - 3 easy ways

Top-Rated HP 2025 Laptop Now Costs $379 Instead of $1,299, Windows 11 Pro and Lifetime Office Included

Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Is 77% Off, and an Extra Discount With Our Code Makes It Nearly Free

Amazon Offers HP Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) for 56% Off as It Unveils 2025 Prime Day Plans

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