[PROBLEM/SOLUTION] I not allowed to edit documents in Microsoft Office 365 on a Mac

 

Suddenly I have read only access to all my Microsoft documents. The error message is that I'm not allowed to edit MS documents ".. on a Mac". I have no words ... apart from the memory my two decade long frustation with anything from Microsoft.

So they have taken all my documents as hostage. Microsoft is worse than a virus. Microsoft is a security risk.

A solution
The immediate solution is this: use Libre Office. Open Source software is more secure than the crap from Microsoft.

PS: I have experienced weird problems with Microsoft. At home I ditched Microsoft in year 2000. At home I use Ubuntu.

PPS: Note to myselft - don't use Microsoft unless you have to workwise.

Workaround that worked
Just log in with the same email as usual ... then the account will work. So the problem was an error message that did not make sense!

New Mac: Macbook Pro (2024)

Initiating my new Macbook ran like a charm. I used the migration tool from the old model to the new. Waited (a very fine opportunity to practise guitar / Boss GT-1). To my surprise most things worked. 

First the brew stuff did not work. However, after half an hour or so it was also updated. So here is everything about it:

MAMP 

I had to reinstall MAMP to an ARM version. I exported the database from the old PC. Then everything seemed to work. All my versions of WordPress databases were imported - and everything just worked out of the box. Even the old MAMP settings were intact (I have all the files in my Documents folder, it's just more easy).

How is it?

• 14" screen
• Macbook Pro with Apple M3 Pro-chip
• For more specs see the picture above

Well, first of all this Mac is silent and cool. Perfect for making YouTube videos. And I don't have to use a pillow on the knees. The old one became quite hot now and then. 

Initiating this Macbook was the most easy I've tried so far. Good work from MacIntosh! Wow!