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Introducing Microsoft 365 freelance toolkit—a solution to launch and scale your freelance workforce
With increasing participation in the gig economy—the contingent labor market made up of independent workers who contract for short-term engagements—enterprises are beginning to test and include freelance talent to support projects.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/11/Windows-Hello-card-300x179.jpg)
Secure password-less sign-in for your Microsoft account using a security key or Windows Hello
Editor’s note 11/26/2018: This post was updated to include information on the availability of password-less sign-in. Howdy folks, I’m so excited to share today’s news! We just turned on the ability to securely sign in with your Microsoft account using a standards-based FIDO2 compatible device—no username or password required!![Two coworkers look over a document on a tablet.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/11/Collaborate-with-others-HOMEPAGE-300x183.png)
Collaborate with others and keep track of to-dos with new AI features in Word
Focus is a simple but powerful thing. When you’re in your flow, your creativity takes over, and your work is effortless. When you’re faced with distractions and interruptions, progress is slow and painful. And nowhere is that truer than when writing. Microsoft Word has long been the standard for creating professional-quality documents.![Image of a woman working on mobile device.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/09/Office-2019-blog-card-image-2-300x183.png)
Office 2019 is now available for Windows and Mac
Today, we are announcing the general availability of Office 2019 for Windows and Mac. Office 2019 is the next on-premises version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, Access, and Publisher.![Image of a man at work in front of a laptop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/09/Excel-Ai-featured-image-1-300x183.png)
Bringing AI to Excel—4 new features announced today at Ignite
Excel’s power comes from its simplicity. At its core, Excel is three things: cells of data laid out in rows and columns, a powerful calculation engine, and a set of tools for working with the data.Microsoft Authenticator companion app for Apple Watch now in public preview
Howdy folks, We heard our customers loud and clear—they want support for the Microsoft Authenticator app on Apple Watch.![Image of a worker smiling out a window with her laptop open.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/06/Office-UX-refresh-banner-300x113.png)
Power and simplicity—updates to the Office 365 user experience
Technology is changing the way people get things done. We’ve picked up the pace. Our work is more collaborative. And we’re blurring the boundaries of time and place. When we ask customers why they continue to choose Office for their most important work, they tell us that they love the power the Office apps offer.Introducing Microsoft account age-related features for GDPR
Howdy folks, Today, I’m pleased to announce the rollout of recently redesigned and improved parental consent capabilities to our Microsoft account users in the European Union. This is an important step in giving our users the capabilities that are defined in the General Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR).![Image of two workers working at separate tables in a casual office environment.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/04/Outlook-roundup-card-300x183.png)
New Calendar, Mail, and mobile Outlook features help you get things done
You have emails to respond to, things to take care of, and places to be! New Outlook features—across Windows, Mac, web, and mobile—help you manage your time and keep what matters most front and center.![Image of a group of firstline workers working around a coffee table.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/04/Office-365-security-blog-image-300x196.jpg)
Defend yourself from cybercrime with new Office 365 capabilities
With the growing presence and sophistication of online threats like viruses, ransomware, and phishing scams, it’s increasingly important to have the right protection and tools to help protect your devices, personal information, and files from being compromised.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/03/Outlook-features-FI-1-300x183.png)