CHAPTER 9

Microsoft or Google?

You’re likely to start a heated debate when you ask people whether Google or Microsoft is better. Spoiler alert: there is no definitive answer. Each product has diehard fans, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. As someone who uses an Apple computer, I tend to lean toward Google. I love the innovation and the ability to collaborate on a Google sheet. Let’s dive into which is best and why.

Pros and Cons of Each

I’ve been using Excel since 2003 as a powerful tool. I use Microsoft and Google products equally, although I tend to prefer PowerPoint over Google Slides just because it has more features. I’m also more comfortable with PowerPoint because I’ve used it for many years.

Microsoft Teams is a great collaborative ...

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