Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free - here's how - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. The former Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) now requires a subscription - but there are easy ways to get it free. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. No matter what phase of your education or professional life you may find yourself in, from time to time, you’ll likely still need to access Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Microsoft Office) software like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook. But if you aren’t using it regularly, you probably don’t want to pay the $100+ a year for a subscription. Luckily, there are a few ways to access Microsoft 365 apps totally free. Yes, there are caveats — but for most people, they won’t matter. Here are three ways to use Microsoft 365 for free. Also: I tried this free Windows cleanup tool to see if it’d speed up my PC – and it worked Microsoft allows free access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in your internet browser, so long as you sign up for a free Microsoft account. Here’s how you do it: 2. Click Sign In. If you don’t have an account, click Create One. 3. Enter your email addres