Own Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro forever for less than $40

Own Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro forever for less than $40

TL;DR: A lifetime Microsoft Office Professional 2021 license plus Windows 11 Pro is available for $39.97 (reg. $418.99), but only through Feb. 1. Paying ongoing fees just to keep basic software running has become the norm, but it doesn’t have to be. Right now, you can get lifetime licenses for both Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for $39.97 (reg. $418.99) , replacing years of subscription costs with a single upfront purchase. This pricing is only available through Feb. 1. The Office portion of this bundle includes the full desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. These are the core apps most people rely on for writing, budgeting, presentations, and everyday work. Once activated, the license is yours for good on one Windows computer, with no renewals or monthly charges to track. Windows 11 Pro completes the upgrade with Microsoft’s most advanced operating system. It features a cleaner interface, improved multitasking tools like Snap Layouts and multiple desktops, and enhanced security features, including BitLocker encryption and advanced system protections. It’s built to handle modern workflows, whether you’re working remotely, managing projects, or refreshing an older PC. Together, this bundle covers both your productivity software and operating system in one move, making it a practical upgrade without locking you into subscriptions. Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for $39.97 before this deal ends on Feb. 1. The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Mandiant Finds ShinyHunters-Style Vishing Attacks Stealing MFA to Breach SaaS Platforms

Mandiant Finds ShinyHunters-Style Vishing Attacks Stealing MFA to Breach SaaS Platforms

Google-owned Mandiant on Friday said it identified an "expansion in threat activity" that uses tradecraft consistent with extortion-themed attacks orchestrated by a financially motivated hacking group known as ShinyHunters. The attacks leverage advanced voice phishing (aka vishing) and bogus credential harvesting sites mimicking targeted companies to gain unauthorized access to victim

Q&A with Gokul Rajaram, investor and a former product leader at Google, Meta, and others, on AI changing product development, building ad businesses, and more (Patrick O'Shaughnessy/Invest Like The Best on YouTube)

Q&A with Gokul Rajaram, investor and a former product leader at Google, Meta, and others, on AI changing product development, building ad businesses, and more (Patrick O'Shaughnessy/Invest Like The Best on YouTube)

Patrick O'Shaughnessy / Invest Like The Best on YouTube : Q&A with Gokul Rajaram, investor and a former product leader at Google, Meta, and others, on AI changing product development, building ad businesses, and more —  Gokul Rajaram joins Patrick to discuss the seismic shift in product building driven by AI.  As a legendary operator (Google, Facebook, Square, DoorDash) and p...

Get Up to $149 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon This Weekend

Get Up to $149 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon This Weekend

Amazon is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup this weekend, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.00 , down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Many of the deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during the holiday season. Amazon provides an estimated delivery date around February 5 for free delivery, but Prime members should see earlier delivery dates in many cases. $100 OFF 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $899.00 $149 OFF 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $1,149.99 There are fewer 13-inch M5 iPad Pro models on sale this time around, but the ones that are on sale have reached record low prices. You'll find $149 off three Wi-Fi models, with prices starting at $1,149.99 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 13-inch M5 iPad Pro, down from $1,299.00. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.99 ($99 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,576.00 ($123 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,851.00 ($148 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,149.99 ($149 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,349.99 ($149 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,749.99 ($149 off) If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " Get Up to $149 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon This Weekend " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Ant Group reports 30M MAUs for its AI health chatbot Ant Afu, which integrates appointments, test analysis, and insurance payments within Alipay's ecosystem (Viola Zhou/Rest of World)

Ant Group reports 30M MAUs for its AI health chatbot Ant Afu, which integrates appointments, test analysis, and insurance payments within Alipay's ecosystem (Viola Zhou/Rest of World)

Viola Zhou / Rest of World : Ant Group reports 30M MAUs for its AI health chatbot Ant Afu, which integrates appointments, test analysis, and insurance payments within Alipay's ecosystem —  Ant's health chatbot has become a top downloaded app in China as users seek personalized care they can't get from the overburdened hospitals.

CERT Polska Details Coordinated Cyber Attacks on 30+ Wind and Solar Farms

CERT Polska Details Coordinated Cyber Attacks on 30+ Wind and Solar Farms

CERT Polska, the Polish computer emergency response team, revealed that coordinated cyber attacks targeted more than 30 wind and photovoltaic farms, a private company from the manufacturing sector, and a large combined heat and power plant (CHP) supplying heat to almost half a million customers in the country. The incident took place on December 29, 2025. The agency has attributed the attacks to

Global Net: three Chinese firms ranked among the world's top 20 chipmaking equipment manufacturers in 2025, up from one in 2022, with Naura Tech rising to fifth (Fumie Yaku/Nikkei Asia)

Global Net: three Chinese firms ranked among the world's top 20 chipmaking equipment manufacturers in 2025, up from one in 2022, with Naura Tech rising to fifth (Fumie Yaku/Nikkei Asia)

Fumie Yaku / Nikkei Asia : Global Net: three Chinese firms ranked among the world's top 20 chipmaking equipment manufacturers in 2025, up from one in 2022, with Naura Tech rising to fifth —  TOKYO — Three Chinese companies were among the world's top 20 manufacturers of chipmaking equipment last year, up from just one in 2022 …

Sandisk and Kioxia announce a five-year extension of their JV manufacturing contract from 2029 to 2034; the new deal involves SanDisk paying Kioxia $1.165B (Ryo Mukano/Nikkei Asia)

Sandisk and Kioxia announce a five-year extension of their JV manufacturing contract from 2029 to 2034; the new deal involves SanDisk paying Kioxia $1.165B (Ryo Mukano/Nikkei Asia)

Ryo Mukano / Nikkei Asia : Sandisk and Kioxia announce a five-year extension of their JV manufacturing contract from 2029 to 2034; the new deal involves SanDisk paying Kioxia $1.165B —  US partner's access to Yokkaichi plant to last 5 more years through 2034  —  Kioxia and Sandisk extended their joint production agreement …