🤷‍♂️ What is Microsoft 365 - Explained

[@KevinStratvert]

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[@sweetkandee1582]

Hi, Kevin - thanks so much for your informational video. We are having problems with the family subscripition. When my husband sends me a link to share 365 with me, I click on it and this is the response I get - "You can't join with this account. Sign in with a different account to join this subscription. To manage your subscriptions, visit your Microsoft account" We obviously have no idea how to fix this or what it means. Can you help? Thank you so much Reply

[@KevinStratvert]

@@sweetkandee1582 the error message could be improved by providing more context. I'd recommend reaching out to support since there could be any number of issues that lead to this. For example, Microsoft has two different account types, work/school and consumer/personal. You might be trying to add a work/school account to a personal subscription. An account may also already be associated with another M365 subscription. These are just two potential issues that come to mind.

[@JohnCHansen01]

@@KevinStratvert This issue of the functionality of "accounts" is impacting me as well. Microsoft has done an extremely poor job of explaining the relationship between accounts and the products within this new service "Microsoft 365". I suggest that you do a presentation that specifically addresses the question of the relationship between accounts, profiles, and users. Yes, I'm not sure that Microsoft actually thinks of "profiles" or "users" as resources. take these three key words "account", "profile", and "user", and define them. In that process of preparing your script, you will realize how challenging it is for users to understand what can, and more importantly, what can't be done with Microsoft's new service. (Maybe Microsoft will learn something in the process.)

[@vajmong]

Note the subscription price today for MS365, and compare it to the price 6 years from now. Hopefully, there isn't a catch 22.

[@afabilal]

i agree with you i loved the calm and crisp delivery and the way he was not really forcing the products on us but educating to let us know the options. Good one Kelvin

[@kaleidoscopeon]

Monthly subscriptions for software is just plain silly. It’s like paying monthly power or water bills. Another bill to worry about. I like buy and forget.

[@futuristicperson3375]

my man!

[@mr.c6674]

EXACTLY! When I click 'purchase', I want to be done with the financial transaction. It's time to work and not think about another bill.

[@beckysusanne]

facts

[@skatiemasango5197]

True....and buy an update if u like, as some updates are worth nothing

[@killer909Y]

They have to constantly maintain software they don’t just build it and forget about it

[@futuristicperson3375]

I still use office 2007 - I am not "missing out'" . It does the job and that's all I need for life!

[@devashish_]

Same

[@nooberx5222]

same

[@Cyba_IT]

Yup. If you don't need/want any cloud integration 2007 works fine.

[@goodyjerky5249]

Me too. Lol

[@credible-d7118]

@@nooberx5222 qqq

[@michaelsanders5938]

Kevin, thanks for the video. Just some questions that maybe you can answer in a follow-up video: 1. Do you "install/download" Microsoft 365 to your device or run it from the cloud? 2. What happens if you are unable to renew the subscription? Will the applications stop working? Will you lose access to your files on OneDrive?

[@trishalewisatphoenixfarm5495]

I want to know this too - and see this was not answered !!!

[@100microapp]

One problem I have with subscriptions is the constant updates. Years ago I purchased Adobe Photo Shop, everything was fine. If a new version came out that had something you needed you would purchase the update. Then they went to the subscription model. Constant updates, new this, new that. New file structures you had to figure out and convert to. I wound up spending more time keeping up with software changes, than getting work done. Where did the function go that used to be here and so on. I think you get the point. I don't want to spend my time learning what is new. I have certain things I do in Word and Excel, and I don't want to spend a bunch of time figuring out how to do it with the new updates. I finally junked Photo Shop and went on ON1.

[@guymoschetti7201]

Exactly - sometimes I think the main reason for the updates is bc you have employees at Microsoft who wouldn't have a job otherwise. So many things are not necessary. It's like rearranging your room every week.

[@griffinmaree6605]

I have been using excel for more than 6 years and I have never needed to relearn anything? Microsoft usually support old features while adding new ones. If you choose to continue working in the same way you did a decade ago, it's still possible. You don't HAVE to learn the new features, but they are there if you need them. If you don't want those new features, just buy the 2019 version outside of a subscription model. Also, you are talking about Adobe. They are a different company with different ethics. You cannot compare the two. I understand your frustration with Adobe but you cannot assume all products will be the same.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

This was a clear, concise and in-depth video about Microsoft 365. I had Microsoft 365 when it was Microsoft Office 365, and subsequent to that, Office 2016. I replaced it with Microsoft Office 2019, containing all of the Microsoft 365 features and more. I hope you will do a video on Microsoft Office 2019. I enjoyed your show very much.

[@chevvakulasrikanth9260]

Never did I ever know, in such detail, what Microsoft 365 is all about.. Thank you..

[@lighthouse3879]

For many years I purchased software from a vendor. I was one of the first subscribers to Office 365 and I now have 3 subscriptions. No other way to go if, for no other reason, all updates are automatically installed. Painless and it always works. BTW, I used to work at MS way back when.

[@EddieJoe55]

I WAS a Microsoft 365 hater, but you sir have reformed me!! Age 67 and get’n taught and my mind altered by a youngster-AGAIN! I’m supposed to be set in my ways by now!! Thank you for such a fantastic presentation! My use-to-be-work location (I’m retired now, but still have a hand in the IT side) are going to M-365 soon from Office 2019, and they are exhibiting growing pains and no small amount of reluctance. Thus, I shall keep the link to your video handy to explain to them the massive benefits they will enjoy by M-365. Thanks so very much!! -Ed-

[@kevinphilips7453]

Thank you so much for the video! Is there any trustworthy website to get Office 2021 for cheap?

[@olegj285]

BNH Software is a great web. I love their customer support for any installation parts. I hope that information will help you.

[@antoniovillanueva1119]

Before I played the video, I had already signed up for the individual subscription. Hearing you describe the benefit of having all of the updates to everything in the Microsoft suite, automatically, I was doubly sold! Great video.

[@imadzakharia]

Having access to updated version of Office programs is very nice, but the big point here is the extended OneDrive storage which is a big plus to consider, especially the family plan.

[@JoanneJones-r4i]

Microsoft 365 subscription is a great way to keep updates and additional services at my finger tips; without having to worry about checking back to see if an update is missed. Thank you Kevin Stratvert for explaining the benefits and tools within Microsoft 365, it was extremely helpful.

[@miketaylor1036]

Thank you for such a clear explanation! I used to just buy the one time software with a new computer but started purchasing the family version of 365 a couple of years ago. Never really got the full usage out of it because I never understood everything that came with it. Looking forward to watching more of your tutorials.

[@moooooonchild]

I’ve been using Microsoft 365 personal for two years, and all I can say is it’s worth it.

[@AshenDemon]

Don't try and pretend like Microsoft switched to subscriptions because of the industry they could have just added updates. They didn't have to make it a subscription based service.

[@montaserabukmeil2112]

Dear Kevin, I send you my thanks and appreciation for the neatly presented tutorial on Microsoft 365. It's highly informative and the way you deliver it is both straightforward and instructive too. You are organized, well-prepared ans eye-catching. I immensely enjoyed and sufficiently learned. I reiterate my gratitude for you, and please keep the good work coming!

[@jsdsouza]

Kevin, congratulations for your explanation! I've never found something so clear and comprehensive about Microsoft 365. Microsoft should thank you also 😀. I've been folowing your channel since you worked at Microsoft and have learned a lot about Microsoft and other sw. Thanks a lot for your clear and straight to the point explanation in videos short enough to watch every day.

[@carltonh.bellas8521]

This was such a wonderful presentation. Kevin, I am happy for this. I now love my subscription even more.....👍

[@dyeninalibut3025]

Thank you, Kevin! Your videos helped me land a job at 54! Wishing you all the best!

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Makes way more sense the way you explained it. Thanks for taking the time for this video Kevin.

[@norrisward450]

Kevin thanks for your explanation. I just bought a new computer and I’ve decided to go the 365 route. I’ve been using Word, PowerPoint, & excell since late 80s in my work until I retired in 2000. Since then I’ve used the 2000 version sparingly but it has served its purpose. When I recently tried to use the new Word I was shocked at how completely different it was from my 2000 version. I cannot even figure out how to save the document that I’ve created and now it is completely lost. I’m hoping one of your other tutorials will help me out. Thank you! Norris

[@AdmV0rl0n]

I've been in IT since the 1990s. I'm up to 3:25. The world is changing piece is kinda hard to swallow in terms of Office. It doesn't really have competition, it is monopolistic. The subscription model was not one wanted by the end users, most of whom do not use 90% of features in office. The new features are generally disliked by the user base. Most for example want Word 2.0 - and why should they need 'monthly fixes?'. 'You're getting constant updates'.

[@jameskoh2945]

AdmV0rl0n -- Very well stated. Agree.

[@PurvaD]

I was thinking exactly on the same lines while watching the video... 👍

[@jonathanbown8854]

Is it possible to control where data is stored from an hr point of view also is there a website builder in the same way as g suite

[@slam5]

but there is a standalone version of office. personally, i use office 365 extensively. but ymmy i guess.

[@eliascamacho]

100% agree

[@oldkootz]

Thanks Kevin, I am an IT Professional and am continuously dealing with “older” users that feel like your dad. I hope I can share this with them in the future. Keep up the good work. And I enjoy you videos.

[@prestonhayes7306]

lol

[@YT4Me57]

I am one of those "older" users like Kevin's dad. My desktop is running XP and if it weren't for the fact that the system is no longer supported, I wouldn't be in the market for a laptop. I know the programs I've installed over the years (many aren't available anymore) like the back of my hand and produce amazing documents with them. The thought of learning a new system sickens my stomach. Older users like me are children of Depression Era babies. We just cannot wrap our heads around buying into a subscription plan for something we can outright own. It's like being tethered to a never ending lease plan....for life!

[@andrewbrindley9393]

I think if you don't get 365 you need to realine your thinking we've used it for the past 10 years or so, so right from the off. For us, it saved us updating our server every 5 years and we now don't have one but have moved to one drive which is so much better. Since the lockdown, I have used Kevin's videos (which are brilliant) to move into using the rest of the 365 apps and that has changed the way we work. This makes total sense its fantastic value!

[@reginamcgary4753]

I've always preferred Microsoft office software. It's user friendly and always relevant to variety of processes to complete any kind of Outlook, Word Processing, spreadsheets, or presentations. O365 is an excellent package and I'm blessed to have it provided through my employer!!! Thank you Kevin for your videos.

[@Zyscheriah]

IMO if they offered a home/student version of 365 with just the Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Onedrive it would be a "best seller".

[@NazmusLabs]

It used to. It offered even more and Access and Publisher. Students paid just $75 and got FOUR years of Office 365 and OneDrive. You could also do 8 years!

[@madisonromero3529]

Originally I felt the same way. I generally HATE subscriptions. I like owning my items after careful intentional thought and budgeting. 365 is one of the few cases that I have come to accept and even LOVE. There are so many great products that you get in the yearly subscription. Also the consistent updates are fantastic. For instance the OneDrive sharing and collaboration is now an INTERGRAL part of our business.

[@fastingketocoach]

Kevin, this video SAVED me so much! I was about to cancel my subscription since I have recently retired and didn't think I would need all the bells and wistles. I was so wrong! Watching this video not only convinced me to stay, I learned about some amazing features that I will now start using on the daily. You are awesome! I have been following your journey for years and love your content. Thank you again and keep doing what you're doing. Bravo!

[@harolda611]

Thanks, Kevin. 365 is like a necessity now. I get it for free from work but I wouldn't think twice about paying $100+ a year for something with so many features that make your life a million times easier.

[@KV-mz8ro]

Your explanations are always so thorough! Thank you!

[@llewellynwashington943]

I work wit a company that is subscribed to Microsoft 365, and their help desk and technical help is awesome.👍

[@louisefrost3676]

Great presentation and very informative. I have had 365 for 3 years and have options I was not even aware I had. I was seriously thinking of leaving before the $99 subscription comes due in July. After hearing all the benefits you explained I plan to keep it. Thank you so much for such a clear, concise presentation.

[@dr.marciatheadford2934]

I appreciate you breaking it down in a way that even a 70-year-old like me can grasp! Awesome😊.

[@raghunandanhv1]

I recently started my own business and bought Microsoft 365 subscription because it had 1tb onedrive. We store all our drawings on the one drive and have made it as drawing server. Besides, there is outlook and other office apps.

[@ghanus2009]

Congrats!!! Do you share files and have you used Teams yet?

[@raghunandanhv1]

@@ghanus2009 no, I do not collaborate. I use google meet to talk to my customers.

[@luanaturner-jefferson2692]

Thank you for your clear explanation. I did not purchase the one time software for my computer and opted to go with MS Office 365 years ago. I never really got the full usage out of it because I never understood everything that came with it. With the change in technology and in my life situation I need to understand how to use MS 365. I am looking forward to watching more of your tutorials to help me on my way. Really appreciate the explanation of the cloud next to the fonts in words had no idea what the meant. Than You again.

[@pr0vider]

I'm one of the EAN adopters at the enterprise i work and is so nice to have all those tools in one place. We moving now all the plants to de MS 365 in feb. And teams app is like the glue for all those 365 tools. Keep the good work Kevin!

[@stevedunlop9623]

I've subscribed for the last 3.5 years. Its the way to go. Thanks for the video, it had shown me there is more than I have found so far.

[@NsahTheIdealist]

Please which did you subscribe on... Personal, family or business? I have been considering that, for practice and hope personal licence is most cost effective

[@jazzenthusiast4353]

I have Office 365, Office 2019 and Office 2003 Professional on my PC. I still prefer Office 2003 Professional. Word 2003 is so much better than the newer versions. It has no annoying ribbons surface. The personal menues, context menues and shortcuts are much easier to configure in 2003, and functions are much easier to find. Also finding and opening files was easier in the old versions. Editing personal menues is very hard in the new versions, editing personal context menues is not even possible anymore in Office 365 and 2019! Office 365 and 2019 don't have reliable WYSIWYG with documents of more than 30 pages and hyphenating, on a very fast Ryzen 7, 8 core, 32 GB memory PC. This is so disappointing and annoying. It's also disappointing that Microsoft has even after 40 years not integrated any good reveal code vison function as Wordperfect has for over 40 years already. Also the autosave function in Office is still really bad compared to Wordperfect. Microsoft has made Office "beautiful", in order to attract people to buy a subscription, but I need a program with which I can work efficiently on long documents on my PC, not a "beauty" which sends my data to an unknown cloud storage. After having tried the new programs for more than a year, I haven't found any useful function which wasn't there in 2003 already, except storing and printing as pdf, but this I get as freeware too. So I cancelled 365, use Outlook 2019, sometimes Word 2019, but mostly Word 2003.

[@bikebudha01]

Exactly. "subscriptions' are a scam..

[@babatunjiadetunmbi4921]

yes

[@rebeka145]

I agree with you 100 %. Myself using 2007 version and it works fine. Office 365 seems like a bunch of stickers, images, presentation displays, and stuff you basicly dont really need that much. If you want to do fancy designs or so you dont use word or powerpoint for that. Same with photoshop. I purchased one time Clip studio, instead of subscribing to adobe, saved a bunch of money. Usually later if you decide to work on something specific your job offers you free subscriptions. The only thing worth buy would be this 1 terrabyte of onedrive space. Thats it

[@bettinaberesh315]

Or the built-in .PDF writer. Can do the simpler stuff. No need for Adobe Acrobat as of yet, as far as I can figure.

[@birgitmitchell5648]

As a non techie-type who started on MAcs working largely with only Photoshop and Word back in the Early 1990s, then on to work in Offices with the stand alone versions, then back to Mac and Photoshop and Garageband..and then a Big Jump into teaching abroad where software is in other difficult languages., like Traditional Mandarin, & Arabic, nothing easy like the 3 i do read, write and speak. Suddenly everything was MS 365 office. Since then, I have never understood what the scope and sequence was. Thank you to you Kevin, and your commentator AdmVOrlOn for filling in all the gaps in my understanding. Seriously Bridged :)

[@elishajobbravo7626]

I already have a subscription and I love everything about microsoft office.

[@rcng086]

Do you regularly use other Microsoft apps like onenote and to-do?

[@elishajobbravo7626]

Yes

[@Devintandy]

Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail what this product is and what it can do. I had no clue until now what this software was and I appreciate the clear explanation of it.

[@reggriffiths5769]

I have an older (CD) version of Office that I've been using for the last fifteen or more years, and it's even been updated by MS. It serves me well, and no complaints (I do a heck of a lot of writing and Powerpoint presentations). Unfortunately, MS have wormed their way into my world by throwing in things like Edge and One Drive, which have driven me nuts! I absolutely hate MS virtually taking over my computer by putting everything into One Drive, especially as I have my own filing system with everything I do, I want where I - not MS - want it. I have a twin drive system, each one a 2Terrabite Drive. I don't need Cloud storage, so why should I pay for it? I don't have family, and I certainly don't need all those extra nonsense apps that really just add complications and more ways to lose valuable work. Where I can do something simple e.g. dragging a picture or photo from one place to another, I can't do it in the usual way because One Drive won't let me. So for me, One Drive and Edge have been taken out of the equation! OK, my Office isn't smack bang up to date, but while there are little addon apps that I wouldn't mind having, I just see the bulk of it chasing money for the MS coffers!

[@RobertAnthonyH]

Have you thought about uninstalling one drive so it is the way it was? Easy enough to do.

[@ouroesa]

Exactly, that and features being added/removed/changed on a too frequent basis with no real sense of major versions so it all just blurs into one big mess which I don't even bother memorising anymore.

[@7letters786.]

The value of time and energy watching your videos.

[@michaelmcgowan4969]

I watch this video twice and still find it interesting and informative.

[@themistnfog]

Thank you so much. I recently purchased a new laptop after my very very old one finally bit the dust. The salesman talked me into purchasing the M-365 subscription, but I really didnt understand it at all. I've been a little nervous about it, wondering if I did the wrong thing. Your video has eased my mind, and now I'm glad I have it. I look forward to using many of the features I didnt even realize came with it until I saw your video. Thanks!!

[@TheLycan238]

Another excellent video Kevin. You've earned a new subscriber. Yes I have a subscription to Microsoft 365. I'm learning loads from your videos lately. I hosted my first Zoom meeting last night with no issues thanks to your videos.

[@dorischoo]

I have been a subscriber since I switched to surface 5 years ago. I like and enjoy all the new features and constant updates. Most of all the free tutorials like this here, in KZbin. We want to know how to use new features. Love the dark mode. Saving PDF into Word to edit is a breeze. Lots of good values. Oh yes, 0ne Drive too is useful. Security has been upgraded too. I trust Microsoft.

[@adochshanov]

Surely, depending on the final user's activity, the variety of the included options is quite impressive. The only idea of having automatically the keyword-sensitive bunch of the designs in powerpoint feels great. In the end, there is plenty of time being saved without continuously looking for free-stock images online for example.

[@JennifulCreations]

I remember Office would come with the pc, you wouldn't have to buy it. I even remember WordPerfect coming with the pc too! Good info, thank you! :)

[@RichardiOS275]

I'm like your dad I prefer owning my products than subscribing so ye

[@danieloherrick6332]

You don't own the software; you purchased a license to use it at the discretion of the manufacturer.

[@ghanus2009]

@@danieloherrick6332 True that. Actually, Bill Gates invented that, which is the industry standard. A Subscription is actually better, and you get a LOT more with M365

[@Will_Moffett]

The part of 365 I like the most is the constant changes that I don't always want. Oh and having to worry whether or not some functionality will be compromised after one of the never ending series of updates is fun too. Maybe the best is not really knowing whether my actual files are being swept up and retained by microsoft in case the feds ever want to construe my activities as illegal or someone at microsoft wants to see if any sensitive or valuable information is there. Does microsoft access my files? If so is it for any nefarious purpose? I DON'T KNOW! WHAT FUN!

[@BackYardBoxGardening]

Your fake dad story put me off.

[@slam5]

@@ghanus2009 folks don't know what O365 offer that a standalone version of Office can do.

[@danielpatterson12]

Hi Kevin, I was on the fence with this, and you did an excellent job of explaining the benefits. I teach in a small budget strapped Christian school and we all use google products because it was free, and it allowed us to share. I must admit that I really miss Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I watch a lot of your videos and always enjoy your content, plus you got a cool dad because we are all cool here in NJ.:) keep up the good work. Microsoft is fortunate to have you, Kevin.

[@segunalalade8891]

Brilliant video, never thought about it the way you explained it. Thanks Kevin

[@jaro101v]

Can you really work with Acces in this 365? I've heard that it won't work with the Onedrive and online features

[@ArgelTal_]

​@@jaro101v Access isn't really made for the cloud afaik. Imo, you should try to avoid access whereever you can and start to use better solutions. As soon as your simple databases become a bit more complicated, you'll find a lot more value in sql and different programming or script languages. But even there you can take a look at microsoft visual studio ... You can also import .xls and newer files into most database types with the most languages today. In the end it still depends on what you want do with it.

[@KevinStratvert]

Yes, Access works as well, although there's only a desktop app and no online equivalent. You can still upload Access files to OneDrive, but you'll need the app to open.

[@sau-xf6sl]

I am amazed by his explanation. I am not aware the tons of facilities of Microsoft 365. After watching the video I am fully understand about it. Thanks Kevin

[@robgreen6510]

Great video Kevin. I am a subscriber and think it’s worth it for the OneDrive storage alone! I’d love to see a video on Access in the future 😄

[@neilrosalina1998]

Thanks, that was great info. I've had Microsoft 365 for a few years now when we bought a laptop at Best Buy. I think a little like your dad. When Best Buy offered Microsoft 365 I was hesitant but went for it and it auto renews every year. I only use excel for personal monthly bill paying and did not know about the cool banking stuff you talked about. I subscribed to your channel and will be looking for more helpful stuff. Happy New Year.

[@johnwong9128]

Great video! I like "owning" software and not "renting" software. I believe this is the same reason why when Adobe released their subscription based model for Adobe Photoshop, a lot of customers were trying to find/buy Adobe Photoshop CS6 which is the last version that Adobe released on their Photoshop product which was a single payment and no re-occurring payments/subscription.. I try to avoid subscription based models for software regardless of the unlimited number of free updates. Depending on the price difference, I prefer purchasing the software. Obviously, if the price per month is something like $15/month and the purchase price is something like $600, I would probably subscribe (provided that it was easy cancellation). However, if the software was something like $200 or so, I would just purchase it and be done with it as opposed to paying per month even if certain months I don't use the software at all.

[@ricdonato4328]

John Wong: In English "...re-occurring..." is not a proper word. We have occur, recur and recurring. Hope that helps you.

[@robertpulley9903]

Outstanding orientation for a senior citizen

[@topaztowers]

The subscription warning popped up in my computer and was struggling to decide to renew or just buy the one time Office. Luckily found your video and this is very helpful for folks like me who are from your Dad's time and we struggle for help and understanding on these new tech issues. Truly helped me decide on 365. Your dad and mom must truly be very lucky to have a son like you! best wishes always to you.

[@royvillareal1715]

I just became a Microsoft 365 subscriber and your video confirms my decision. Many thanks for sharing some of the benefits that come with a subscription.

[@TylerStanczak]

This is an amazing explanation. Great tutorial Kevin! :)

[@PhilTParker]

Great job with the video. I decided to go all in on Microsoft for OS and Office solutions. Specifically Office 365 Business Premium for our productivity apps. Even with 20 years as an IT professional, I was never an Administrator. I had to quickly put on that hat as our estate planning business increased, along with hiring our newest hire, a Research Attorney. It all had to work. Correctly. I do have to say that the Microsoft support has been very good. I wouldn’t have done all of this any other way.

[@carllove3705]

Your Dad was right. We used to buy a new computer, and we would have to buy a CD of Microsoft Office. But when we had to buy a new computer that same CD would work again on the new computer. Microsoft just figured out a way to screw everyone out of their purchase, and forcing them to buy Microsoft again. That's all there is to it. You are trying to soften it up and make it seem like an improvement, when it is really just a plan to make customers buy the same product repeatedly, instead of paying once and using it forever.

[@yaelvip9789]

Amazing breakdown and has really helped in deciding if want to subscribe to 365. My only questions is regarding the family package. When it says up to 6 people, does that mean 6 different accounts can be created and used on multiple devices (1 person uses these functions on both their laptop and tablet which would only count as 1 family member) or just limited to 6 devices. Thanks!

[@xinyili8887]

Hi Kevin! Thanks for the great video. I’m watching this to prep my interview tomorrow for a job related to O365 tech support. To answer you questions: 1. I agree that M365 family is a steal if i could share with 6 people. But currently I’m using the Office that came with the laptop i bought. 2. I’m a Chinese living in China, so there is another alternative called WPS. I could use it for free, but there are also subscription options for cloud storage and advanced features. 3. I think SaaS is the future and it makes sense to pay for what you use. Thanks again for the great video, and i think you are a great presenter as well.

[@shellyzheng8187]

Thank you for making this video, Kevin! You’ve answered a lot of my questions. I will keep following your videos. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@steverichardson7199]

I'm still "up in the air" about this Microsoft 365 subscription, but glad I stumbled upon your channel. I didn't have a CLUE my subscription included all that! I was only trying to (like your father) just update the old versions of Excel, Word, & Outlook that I use almost exclusively in my "retired" life. I'll review more of your posts and make my decision for "next year". Right now I'm in until Dec '22. Thanks!

[@gracemark5995]

0:24 you and you're dad look awesome kevin!!!

[@PeGaSus230]

Kevin...you bastard! I was like your dad...and you twisted my arm and convinced me to subscribe.😂😂

[@GrandyDancer]

Kevin, another great video! I would love for you to cover: connecting an iPad to a Windows laptop. My child’s school issued iPads to all students. All work must be submitted through the iPad; however, it is difficult to type and edit papers on the small screen. Any other such tips would be helpful as well.

[@SuperLeonSax]

Thank you very much for explaining this to me, I used this product constantly while doing Technical Support working as a contract worker, I'm retired, but now thinking about going back into the workforce. I have so many versions of Office I really don't need the subscription, however I do need to learn the new version. I might visit a local college learn enough to function at an acceptable level, and continue working. Thank again for updating my Microsoft Office knowledge.

[@antalbojtos4413]

My University has a partnership with Microsoft so that with my official University account I get access to Microsoft 365. I very rarely use it, so I might not continue my membership once I get my degree, but I haven't really thought about it.

[@erikpribeli837]

Yeah, I know exactly what you are talking about. I unfortunately bought the suit before finding out my university had access to it and I could use it for free. I really like the onedrive though.

[@thetechnerd7467]

@@erikpribeli837 you do get 2TB OneDrive if your institution gives you Office

[@thetechnerd7467]

You can use Office online

[@oceanbreeze1897]

I'm surprised people didn't get the "365" was a reference to it being software that met all your needs all year... wow...

[@dast_uk]

Really do feel that Microsoft's licensing is always more confusing than it needs to be. Having two E3's and E5's for me is just crazy, the whole Office E3 and Microsoft E3 I get but most get confused. And I don't get why they renamed Essentials and Premium, unless they think customers are shamed by the word 'Basic' so they'll upgrade.

[@dawnmartin1156]

I used this for school I imagine because we needed it during the Pandemic in 2020 for Teams & ur video makes wat is 365 more clearer & all the info on it, ty!

[@cloudsdrinkwater]

I remember when Microsoft first introduced the subscription model for Office and was point blank against it / avoided it at all costs. Fast forward to 2021 and all my family are now using it! 😂 Credit to the MS devs as they've really stepped it up a notch.

[@MichaelShanksAmazon]

Enjoyed the presentation. While retired, I miss all I had while using Office. I will probably be getting 365 soon.

[@kslaks]

Good job Kevin, even though I knew all these things prior, I just enjoy how you explain it and that makes all the difference

[@Rijunkv]

I have been using Microsoft 365 for 1 year, It's awesome...

[@matiasjaliff3243]

Thanks Kevin. You really master the art of keeping it simple. Love these videos.

[@push1941]

Kevin, your communication, as always, is effective. Having heard you, I am convinced Microsoft 365 has a lot of great features and should be made use of. Thank you so much.

[@yt_bharat]

Perfect and comprehensive explanation

[@seansartor]

I learned something today.TY. I think your father is correct. MS should check its data points to see EXACTLY what individuals vs family vs corporate customers are using and tailor the product offerings accordingly.

[@rousing22]

Business vs personal subscription? Aside from the custom domain for business, is it worth it?

[@meredithwheeler6752]

Excellent video. Thank you. I understand that younger people enjoy all the bells and whistles, but I wish some thought would go into what older people need--which for myself at least (soon to be 70) is a simplified system, that is less expensive. Microsoft or someone could develop a good niche trying to serve the needs of senior citizens who are online, but who don't really benefit from a lot of this high-tech improvement.

[@amatodz]

Insightful, thanks. I'm lucky i subscribe through my institution

[@gayluinstra1396]

I like the subscription idea... Knowing it isn't going to gradually lose functionality because of its increasing age is good. And, the price is more doable. Finally, the 1 Terabite of cloud storage/backup is what really sold me on the 365.

[@kkal1183]

uuhhh no.. subscriptions are a scam. If we want to pay for an upgrade or extra functions, let us choose. Don't force people into an infinite cost to use an app. It's the equivalent of renting an app. thats BS.

[@lyl3645]

I subscribed to MS 365 mainly due to OneDrive/OneNote. I don’t use office apps at home too much (I mostly use them at work), but many thanks for the tips on the advanced features.

[@itzikperez]

Honestly dude, I think I'm in love with you.

[@rioabajosargentodeprograma]

I love your open tone and honest transparency... the sweet soft sell.

[@oakay1]

Why did I get so excited that Liverpool One was featured 😂

[@thegreatkopchi4221]

Where was it?

[@cathymac2044]

Thank you for providing such a thorough explanation. I am still offended that Microsoft continues to look for ways to fleece the public. Software should be a one time purchase, updates included if the developers didn't thoroughly test their release and that folks is that. This subscription based offering is just another greedy example of Microsoft's attitude.

[@zidane7329]

Who is here after Microsoft outage?!!😂

[@franciscojaviercarrillomed4380]

Meeeeeeel lol

[@johnlovejoy9338]

Thank You for a great explanation. The "chat" feature was super helpful to me earlier today. I was having issues with Outlook. My tech support person was awesome. Worth the $$$!

[@jaatwork9599]

This is very helpful. Our IT department is imposing 365 on our organization without a lick of explanation or training. I'm gonna share the crap out of this video with my colleagues! I'm hoping that 365 has a setting where I can go back to the pre-ribbon version of Office applications. I really miss the old drop-down menu system.

[@nativechique7589]

I had to interrogate the scheduler at my kids counselors office to learn how to save on my USB and what one drive was lol these vids are helping to learn diff features that I probably wont use

[@jjonestowne]

I just got a subscription without realizing it included even half of what you just went over. Too funny. Well, thanks, that helps me know it was a good decision. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Most people spend the same on some random streaming subscription that they rarely/never use.

[@hitechindustrial8985]

I use Microsoft for Business, The tech support alone is outstanding. combined with everything else it is a must-have business tool.

[@WowRixter]

I used to be big proponent of buying Office. A year ago I got a sub to O365 and found that with the Cloud storage, the ability to share with family members made for a very compelling argument to subscribe. Now I'm a subscriber and I'm not going back

[@serouniankeir8379]

Great presentation, Kevin. One suggestion: Do you know how many Christians use Office 365? I suspect it may be in the millions. Yet, when I look up Bible in the image library, how many Bibles do I find? One. And that one appears because it pertains to a wedding. That's it. What are the chances that additional Bible images be added to the library? I love your presentations. Your voice is as clear as can be and your explanations are excellent. I look forward to all of your presentations.

[@GeezerTech]

Excellent video. I will be sharing with our local 55+ Tech User Group. I would like to remind everyone about 365 Family being available on military base exchanges for active duty and retirees at a cost of $69.99. A really smokin deal for six users. I have been a subscriber for years and still find the Onedrive storage along with the Skype min. for when I am traveling out of the country a nice perk. Personally, I teach tech classes at a local senior lifelong learning center and use office on almost a daily basis, never thought I would promote a subscription service from MS, but there you go.

[@alden5148]

Must the old-fashioned MS Office be deleted from your computer (Home and School, for example) before you can get Microsoft 365? Am nervous about switching. As always, great, clear explanations. Thank you!