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July 27, 2026

Stop putting off that Windows 11 Pro upgrade — it’s only $9.97 through 8/2

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for .97, down from its original price of 9, until August 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Windows 10 will reach the end of its standard support in October 2025. Windows 11 Pro includes features such as BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox, and has a rating of 4/5 from PC Magazine and TechRadar.

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July 26, 2026

Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro and Office for $25.99

A bundle offering lifetime licenses for Windows 11 Pro and Office Professional Plus 2019 is available for .99, down from its original price of 9.99. The Office Professional Plus 2019 suite includes applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Windows 11 Pro features include Snap Layouts, BitLocker device encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, and Windows Sandbox. Support for Office 2019 will end in October 2025, and Publisher 2019 will reach its end of support in October 2026. The licenses are tied to a single PC and cannot be transferred.

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July 25, 2026

BackupChain Expands Hyper-V Backup for Windows Server 2025 as a Veeam Alternative

BackupChain has released an update to its backup and disaster recovery platform for Windows Server and Windows 11 users, introducing features such as faster compression, improved Hyper-V protection, expedited restores, and comprehensive backup validation. The update includes a redesigned deduplication engine that accelerates backup speeds and reduces storage usage. It also features advanced Hyper-V change tracking for efficient incremental backups and is compatible with Windows Server 2016 and later, as well as Windows 10 and 11. Restoration processes have been simplified with single-pass restores, minimizing downtime. Additionally, Deep Verification for VM backups allows for ongoing verification of the backup chain without needing to restore the virtual machine. BackupChain aims to provide robust backup technology tailored for SMBs and IT professionals, positioning itself as an alternative to larger enterprise platforms like Veeam. The latest version is now available.

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July 23, 2026

Mac users can get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for life for $165

Microsoft has introduced a bundle that includes Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro for a price of .97, reduced from .99. Office 2024 is compatible with Mac systems and includes applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, functioning offline with automatic syncing. It features advanced AI tools such as Smart Compose for Word and Dynamic Arrays for Excel. Windows 11 Pro offers security features like BitLocker for drive encryption and Hyper-V for creating virtual machines. This bundle serves as an alternative for users transitioning from Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

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July 21, 2026

This week, you can get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life together for just $33

A lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro is available for .97 until July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, significantly reduced from the regular price of 9.99. This bundle includes essential applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and allows installation on a single Windows PC without recurring fees. Windows 11 Pro offers features like BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox, along with core functionalities like Snap layouts and DirectX 12 Ultimate.

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July 20, 2026

Today’s the last day to get Windows 11 Pro for just $7.97

Windows 11 Pro is available for .97, reduced from its standard price of 9, with a promotion expiring tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. The operating system includes features like Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, BitLocker encryption, Azure AD integration, and an AI-powered assistant called Copilot.

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July 17, 2026

Major Price Drop: Microsoft Office and Windows 11 down to $26

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 and Windows 11 Pro are available for a one-time fee of .99, regularly priced at 9. This bundle includes a lifetime license for both products without any recurring fees. Microsoft 365 Personal costs .99 annually for only the Office suite, totaling nearly 0 over five years without an OS license. The Office 2019 suite includes core apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, featuring enhanced tools and capabilities. Windows 11 Pro offers a sleek interface, robust security features, and productivity tools. Both licenses are perpetual, eliminating subscription management.

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July 17, 2026

Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for just $35 (Orig. $400+ value)

The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle is priced at .97, down from 9.99, offering savings of over 0. The bundle includes lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro until July 19. Key features of Office 2021 include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Windows 11 Pro features include biometric login, DirectX 12 Ultimate, Snap Layouts, Azure AD, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and BitLocker encryption. The offer is available through StackSocial, and prices are subject to change.

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July 16, 2026

Microsoft’s July patches fix over 600 flaws, shattering last month’s record

Microsoft has released its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 570 new security vulnerabilities, bringing the total for the month to over 620. The cumulative count of vulnerabilities patched this year has reached 1,380, exceeding the total of 1,250 for the entire year of 2020. Over 400 vulnerabilities are related to various versions of Windows, and the Windows 10 Extended Security Update program has been extended until October 12, 2027. Notable vulnerabilities include CVE-2026-56155 in Active Directory Federation Services, which allows attackers to gain administrator rights, and several critical Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-57092 in Hyper-V and CVE-2026-56190 in Remote Desktop Protocol. Microsoft has also patched 97 vulnerabilities in Office products, with 17 classified as critical RCE vulnerabilities, and four vulnerabilities in Exchange Server, including CVE-2026-55008. The latest Microsoft Edge update addresses 27 vulnerabilities related to Chromium, and a vulnerability in Minecraft Bedrock servers has been patched.

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July 14, 2026

Microsoft blocks browser choice for 1.4 billion Windows users, study finds

Microsoft's design strategies continue to influence users towards its Edge browser, as revealed in a study by Dr. Harry Brignull and Cennydd Bowles, published by Mozilla. The researchers tested Windows 10 and 11 across the US, UK, India, and Germany, focusing on whether users could download, set, and maintain a default browser other than Edge without interference. Findings showed that users encountered harmful design patterns that hindered their ability to choose alternative browsers. For example, searching for "download Chrome" on Bing led to Edge promotions, and downloading Chrome triggered an Edge banner. In Windows 11, the setup prompts users to allow Edge to import data from other browsers, with the accept option more visible than the decline option. Additionally, Microsoft's Copilot and Windows Backup tool opened links in Edge regardless of the user's default browser choice, resetting the default browser to Edge during migration without consent. The study noted regional differences, with fewer harmful patterns in Germany due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, although some issues persisted. The researchers recommend eliminating these harmful design patterns and advocate for global regulatory enforcement.