If you're interested in using Microsoft's cloud-based Office 365 for on-the-go document creation and editing, but have shied away due to the price, we have some potentially good news.
Redmond just announced a new option, dubbed Office 365 Personal, that might better fit your needs and budget. Launching this spring, the new offering is designed for individuals, and allows one PC or Mac and one tablet to be connected to the service for $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year.
The existing Office 365 Home Premium subscription, which lets you connect five computers, is $99.99 a year. Microsoft will still offer that option, but is dropping "Premium" from its name to make things a little less confusing, so now it will just be Office 365 Home.
The name change will go into effect when Office 365 Personal becomes available. Both plans come with 60 minutes of Skype calling per month and 20GB of additional OneDrive storage.
"We recognize that there are households of all shapes and sizes and we're committed to delivering the right Office for everyone — whether that be one person or an entire household," Microsoft Senior Marketing Manager Chris Schneider wrote in a blog post.
Microsoft, of course, also has several different Office 365 subscription options for businesses. The company last month officially launched Power BI for Office 365, which is intended to help customers more easily track down data about their businesses.
For more, check out PCMag's review of Office 365 Home Premium. Also see 10 Things You Need to Know About Office 365.