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Microsoft Office is the king of office productivity suites, but it doesn't inspire warm, fuzzy feelings in all users. Parsing the ever-expanding list of features--many of which you'll never use--can feel like stepping into a cockpit without a pilot's license. The ribbon interface, introduced a decade ago, has many fans, but others pine for the static menus of the early aughts. Fortunately, alternatives abound, ranging from web apps to freemium and open source desktop installations, many of which are compatible with Microsoft Office docs. We compared six of the most popular free office suites to see how well they replicate the most commonly used features of Microsoft Office. WPS Office 2016 provides the most Office-like experience of any alternative.

Nvidia just revealed the most powerful graphics processor in the world yet again. The next-generation "Volta" graphics architecture made its debut at the annual GPU Technology Conference on Wednesday, jumping off Nvidia's roadmap and into the real world. But what does that mean for you, a humble PC gamer? Here are five key things you need to know about Nvidia's Volta GPU. If you're looking for hot details about the future of GeForce graphics cards, well, keep waiting.