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I cope with my depression by finding distractions, and what better way to do that in the long run than by learning something new or rediscovering something I thought I’d forgotten? These are often small projects that can be completed in a few days or even a few hours. Sometimes I can’t sustain my interest, or unexpected costs come up that I hadn’t planned for, and then it’s over before it’s real...

Every few years, it’s time to update the existing Office applications. Should I purchase another license from Microsoft—and if so, which one—or opt for a free product? What do I actually need, and what’s included in the various licenses? It’s not just about applications or features, or whether existing documents can be opened without data loss and reused. It’s about weighing the costs and benefits...