This is a pay-once license, which means predictable costs and long-term access to the tools most workplaces still rely on.

Buying a laptop usually turns into two purchases: the computer itself and the software you actually need to use it. That second part is where costs quietly add up. For a limited time, you can skip the extra expense by bundling a refurbished MacBook Pro with a lifetime Microsoft Office license for $439.97 (reg. $1,799).

Apple and various third parties released several outstanding hardware and software products last year. Following are my 10 favorites: ° The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a big, bright smartphone with all the bells and whistles you could want.