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Visual Studio
Visual Studio 2026 vs Visual Studio 2022 – What's New? The Complete ComparisonVisual Studio 2026 vs Visual Studio 2022 – all the differences, new features, performance benchmarks and whether the ...
Visual Studio
Buying a Visual Studio Licence – Legal or Illegal? The 2026 GuideAre cheap Visual Studio licence keys legal? The Karinex 2026 legal guide explains UsedSoft, EuGH case law, BGH ruling...
Visual Studio
Visual Studio 2026 Professional: What Developers Need to Know NowMicrosoft Visual Studio 2026 Professional is here – with GPT-5 Copilot, 30% faster debugging and Code Coverage in Pro...
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Price Increase 2026 – Consider the AlternativesFrom July 2026, Microsoft 365 prices are rising worldwide. For many freelancers and small businesses, it's now worth ...
Windows
Pausing Windows 11 Updates – The New Features for 2026Microsoft is finally giving users more control: updates can now be paused indefinitely, setup steps skipped and resta...
Windows
Windows 11 May Update 2026: What You Need to KnowThe May Update KB5083631 brings Xbox mode, haptic feedback and AI agents to the taskbar. What this means for your Win...
Office
Office LTSC 2021 is reaching end of support – what now?On 13 October 2026, support for Office LTSC 2021 ends. What this concretely means for businesses and which alternativ...
Office
Office 2021 End of Support: Act NowOn 13 October 2026, Microsoft support for Office 2021 ends. What this means for your business and which upgrade optio...
Windows
Windows 11 Home or Pro? The Honest DecisionThere's more than just the price between Windows 11 Home and Pro. Which version is right for your use case comes down...
Office
Office 2024 Home vs. Professional Plus ComparedTorn between Office 2024 Home and Professional Plus? We show you which version is truly worth it for home users and w...
Office
Office 2024 Standard – The Underrated AlternativeOffice 2024 Standard is often overlooked – yet it offers 90% of the features at a fraction of the price. We show who ...
Visual Studio
Visual Studio 2022 Pro: Is It Worth Buying?Visual Studio 2022 Professional brings 64-bit power, AI-powered IntelliCode, and Hot Reload. Who the perpetual licenc...
Windows
Windows 11 Pro vs. Enterprise – Making the Right ChoiceWindows 11 Pro or Enterprise? Both versions promise productivity and security. But only one truly fits your workflow ...
Office
Office 2021 vs. 2024: Which version is right for you?Office 2021 or 2024? We show you the concrete differences, system requirements and price advantages – so you can make...
Visual Studio
Visual Studio 2022 Professional: The Ultimate GuideVisual Studio 2022 Professional is the leading IDE for professional developers. Learn everything about its features, ...
