While websites like SystemTutos promise free access to premium software, they require users to ignore standard cybersecurity best practices.

There are times when a user cannot use SSPR (perhaps they didn't set up recovery options). In this case, an admin must intervene:

: Microsoft provides free, official access to web-based versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Modern security wisdom suggests that forcing frequent password changes leads to weaker passwords (e.g., "Summer2023!", "Summer2024!"). Instead, enforce longer passwords (passphrases) and require Multi-Factor Authentication.