This is the time of year when we tend to dust down the exercise bike in the garage and try to lose a few pounds… for a fortnight or so.
A far more productive use of your time might be to put yourself on a tech diet. Whether you’re an IT enthusiast with overspilling kit cupboards and a long list of software subscriptions, or whether you’re managing IT in your business, we’ve got dozens of ways to save serious money in 2023.
We’ve called in our Real World Computing contributors to deliver the business-grade expertise, and you’ll find plenty more tips for dealing with software renewals, broadband fees and gaming in the home.
Follow our advice, and there’s every chance that you’ll save enough money to hire a personal trainer and actually shed that stubborn paunch!
CREATIVE SOFTWARE
Adobe has a pretty tight grip on the creative industry, which can make it almost unavoidably necessary to sign up for a Creative Cloud subscription. But don’t treat Adobe’s price list as a done deal: there is a haggle to be had, especially if you’re nearing the end of your contract.
Adobe sells the full Creative Suite on a 12-month contract. You should get an email when your annual and following the process to cancel your contract. To find this, log into the site, click View Account under your profile icon, then Manage Plan and select the option to Cancel.
