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22. February 2024
Produkte

Windows LTSC: Benefits and use cases

LTSC versions are the perfect choice for corporate customers requiring an extended support period as well as stability and security. LTSC (formerly: LTSB) stands for "Long Term Servicing Channel": These versions receive longer support from Microsoft compared to other versions. They are provided with security updates over a long period of time but forego the [...]
20. February 2024
Know-How

Microsoft PowerPoint: Tips for successful presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint offers various options for creating professional presentations: Text, charts & tables, images & graphics, animations & videos. Nevertheless, it is not easy to create appealing slides. It is worth the effort, though, as endless presentations with overloaded slides and without a clear structure quickly become boring. To help you impress your audience with [...]
25. January 2024
Know-How

Microsoft Word: Practical tips for beginners and professionals

Microsoft Word has been around for over 40 years. Initially, of course, it did not have as many features as today. Over time, the software has undergone consistent development and has become an enduring office classic! However, beyond the basics of "copy/paste", are you familiar with all the tricks and functions that can make working [...]
19. November 2023
Produkte

Windows 11 – Innovations, Benefits, Alternatives

Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system. But would you have guessed that it's already been two years since its launch? It certainly doesn't feel that long. Because even today, many companies remain uncertain about what's actually new in Windows 11. That's why we're giving you a compact overview of the most important differences to [...]
5. June 2023
News

usedSoft-Shop awarded with seal of quality

Our online shop has been awarded the Trusted Shops quality seal, a sign of trustworthiness for online retailers. At usedSoft, we pair the best service with abosulte reliability. For buyers of used software, this means that purchases of up to €20,000 are protected by our buyer protection program, regardless of the chosen payment method. Our [...]
24. May 2023
Know-How

Update, Upgrade, Downgrade

IT renovation made easy! When the plaster in your own home starts to crumble, you know it's time to renovate! The right time for a software modernisation, on the other hand, is not always obvious for many companies. On this page we have compiled the most important information about updates, upgrades and downgrades for you. [...]
30. March 2023
Know-How

What happens when Microsoft support ends?

The time has come for the 2013 version of Microsoft Office, Exchange Server, Project and Visio: Microsoft will end the extended support on 11 April 2023. On this page, we provide a short overview of what this actually means, what you need to do and how used software licences from usedSoft can help you. What [...]
28. February 2023
Know-How

SQL Server 2022: How to license correctly?

SQL Server 2022 Standard can be licensed in two ways - either with a combination of server and access licences (CALs), or core-based with core licences. This sounds more complicated than it is: Licensing via combined server and access licences (CALs) Each (!) server – physical or virtual – running SQL 2022 Standard requires a [...]
25. October 2022
Know-How

Top 3 reasons for Windows 10

Immer wieder werden wir gefragt, ob sich ein Wechsel auf Windows 11 lohnt – und auf welchen Geräten das neue Betriebssystem denn nun technisch einwandfrei läuft. Natürlich gibt es nicht die eine Antwort für alle, aber allgemein gilt: Auch ein Jahr nach dem Start von Windows 11 ist der Vorgänger die erste Wahl. Der Marktanteil [...]
20. September 2022
Know-How

Windows Server – End of support and version upgrade

Especially if you are still using Windows Server 2012, you should definitely consider an upgrade. Because the end of support is already coming next year. How can you prepare for this and what options do you have when changing versions? Our licensing expert Julia Stöcker explains this in our latest video "Windows Server - Upgrade [...]
13. June 2022
Press Release

Used software pioneer Peter Schneider has died

Only a few days ago, used software pioneer Peter Schneider, the founder of the international software trading group usedSoft, passed away due to serious illness. His family announced this today. He had reached the age of 67. Peter Schneider founded the company usedSoft in 2003 and managed it since then. In so doing, he laid [...]
12. May 2022
Press Release

Used software is sustainable

Clothing made of organic cotton, vegetables grown locally, packaging made of paper - in their private lives, many people consciously shop for sustainable products. But used software is also sustainable: In this year's market survey, the used software supplier usedSoft asked more than 150 participating purchasers from companies, public authorities and the software trade: How [...]