Can't afford Microsoft's venerated program? Or maybe you want to build slide decks that really stand out? Try one of these PowerPoint killers. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands ...

Admit it — you're probably not a fan of making PowerPoint presentations. The process can be tedious and time-consuming, and putting together multiple slides can easily feel repetitive after some time.

Every time you need to present an overview of a plan or a report to a whole room of people, chances are you turn to Microsoft PowerPoint. And who doesn't? It's popular for its wide array of features ...