{"id":856019,"date":"2025-06-16T19:12:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T00:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/you-can-get-windows-11-pro-and-microsoft-office-pro-on-sale-for-just-55-right-now\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:12:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T00:12:50","slug":"you-can-get-windows-11-pro-and-microsoft-office-pro-on-sale-for-just-55-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/you-can-get-windows-11-pro-and-microsoft-office-pro-on-sale-for-just-55-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro on Sale for Just $55 Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main\" data-seamless-scroll-item data-status=\"loaded\" data-content-slug=\"windows-11-pro-microsoft-office-pro-stacksocial-sale\" data-content-qualified-slug=\"\/tech\/windows-11-pro-microsoft-office-pro-stacksocial-sale\" data-content-canonical-url=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/tech\/windows-11-pro-microsoft-office-pro-stacksocial-sale\" data-content-toc-items=\"[]\" data-max-scrolled-percentage=\"0\" data-index=\"0\" data-ga-module=\"content-body\">\n<div>\n<p><span>We may earn a commission from links on this page.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span>Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/imagery\/articles\/01JVS4W58CQY57PA5RY1897DWD\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1747821925.png\" alt=\"Office Professional  + Windows 11 Pro\u00a0\" width=\"1248\" height=\"702\"  ><\/p>\n<p><span>Credit: StackSocial<\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n<article data-autopogo>\n<hr>\n<p>There\u2019s something to be said for a one-time payment that actually sticks. This bundle on StackSocial pairs Microsoft Office Professional 2021 with Windows 11 Pro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacksocial.com\/sales\/the-ultimate-microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-windows-11-pro-bundle-3?utm_content=PS-2986&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=the-ultimate-microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-windows-11-pro-bundle-2025-05-28&#038;aid=a-z3qw272x&#038;utm_source=lifehacker-aff&#038;utm_term=SALE-328183\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"open in a new window\" rel=\"sponsored\">for just $54.97<\/a> (down from nearly $419), and it\u2019s the kind of deal that makes sense if you\u2019re setting up a new PC or finally updating an old one. The Office license is for life\u2014no subscription, no annual fees, and it covers all the essentials, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and the free version of Teams. Everything installs locally on one Windows PC, so there\u2019s no hopping between browser tabs or worrying about renewing in 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>The Windows 11 Pro license, also included, is the full upgrade, not just cosmetic tweaks but real functionality gains. It\u2019s got advanced tools like BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, and Windows Sandbox for anyone dealing with professional-level tasks or sensitive data. If you\u2019re switching from Windows 10 Home, you\u2019ll notice productivity bumps too: snap layouts, tabbed File Explorer, and Copilot baked into the OS. That last one is Microsoft\u2019s AI helper that lives on your taskbar. You can press the Windows key + C to launch it and ask it to summarize web pages, open apps, or adjust settings\u2014all with plain English. <\/p>\n<div data-ga-click data-ga-template=\"Deals\" data-ga-module=\"openweb_widget\" data-ga-element=\"openweb_scroll\" data-ga-item=\"openweb_scroll_midpage\" x-data=\"{\n         commentsCount: null,\n         hasComments: false,\n         async fetchCommentsCount() {\n             try {\n                 if (window.openweb &#038;&#038; typeof window.openweb.getMessagesCount === 'function') {\n                     this.commentsCount = await window.openweb.getMessagesCount('01JVS4W58CQY57PA5RY1897DWD');\n                     this.hasComments = this.commentsCount !== null &#038;&#038; this.commentsCount > 0;<br \/>\n                 }<br \/>\n             } catch (e) {<br \/>\n                 console.warn(&#8216;Failed to fetch comment count:&#8217;, e);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\n         }<br \/>\n     }&#8221; x-init=&#8221;fetchCommentsCount()&#8221; x-cloak><\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n                What do you think so far?<\/p>\n<p>            <\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are a few caveats. Note that you\u2019ll need at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage to run it, plus TPM 2.0 and UEFI support, so older PCs may be out. You can only use Office on one PC, and the license is tied to that device, not your Microsoft account, so it doesn\u2019t travel with you if you upgrade to a new computer later. The Windows 11 Pro key gives you a bit more flexibility (it can be activated on up to two devices). And while it\u2019s not compatible with virtual machines or Parallels, the deal still offers solid value for most everyday or professional users looking to avoid recurring costs. Just be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacksocial.com\/sales\/the-ultimate-microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-windows-11-pro-bundle-3?utm_content=PS-2986&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=the-ultimate-microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-windows-11-pro-bundle-2025-05-28&#038;aid=a-z3qw272x&#038;utm_source=lifehacker-aff&#038;utm_term=SALE-328183\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"open in a new window\" rel=\"sponsored\">activate it within 30 days of buying<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-newsletter-key=\"add-to-cart\">\n<div>\n<p><span>Add to Cart<\/span><br \/>\n            <span>Shop smarter, save more money<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/images\/team\/Daniel.png\" alt=\"Daniel Oropeza portrait\"><br \/>\n            <span>Daniel Oropeza<\/p>\n<p>            <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>Get all the best deals and biggest sales<\/span> <span>curated by Daniel and the team.<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Add to Cart<\/span><br \/>\n            <span><span>Shop smarter, save more money.<\/span> <span>Get all the best deals and biggest sales<\/span> <span>curated by Daniel and the team.<\/span><\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-ga-module=\"footer-nav\" data-ga-action=\"footer-nav-link\">\n<div role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Our Mission &#038; Social Network\">\n<p><a data-ga-click data-ga-element=\"nav-logo\" data-ga-action=\"nav-logo\" data-ga-item=\"logo\" href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\"><br \/>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lifehacker.com\/images\/lifehacker-logo.svg\" alt=\"Lifehacker Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"256\" height=\"71\"><br \/>\n                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. 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