Microsoft discontinues popular apps on Apple devices, but there's a workaround

Why it matters

Microsoft has just halted almost all of the most useful functionality built into Office 2019 on Apple products. The software has entered what Microsoft calls "reduced functionality mode." This means Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote will become a little more than document viewers. You're still able to open, view, and print your existing files, but you're no longer able to create new documents or edit existing work. The culprit is an expiring digital certificate that validates Office licences. It's