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Gameweek 3’s standout English Premier League fixture pits two top-four rivals against each other, as Newcastle take on Liverpool at St. James’ Park on Sunday.

The hosts are looking to build on last season’s superb showing, which saw them qualify for the Champions League. The Magpies nevertheless had their wings clipped somewhat last weekend, as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat away to defending champs Man City, and boss Eddie Howe will be keen to regain some confidence with a win here.

After a draw against Chelsea in their opening fixture of the new season, Liverpool claimed their first victory of the campaign with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Anfield last Sunday. Despite those results, and having been the only side to beat Newcastle at home and away last term, the mood among Reds fans coming into this clash has been darkened somewhat amid speculation that this match could be Mo Salah’s last game for the club.

The Egyptian forward was the subject of a big-money bid from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad in midweek, with Kop boss Jürgen Klopp now likely to have a battle on his hands in preventing his star man being prised away from Merseyside before the transfer window shuts.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch all of the action live wherever you are in the world.

Newcastle vs. Liverpool: When and where?

Newcastle host Liverpoolat St. James’ Park on Sunday, Aug. 27. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. BST (11:30 a.m. ET, 8:30 p.m PT, 1:30 a.m. AEST).

How to watch the Newcastle vs. Liverpool game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream the Newcastle vs. Liverpool game in the US

Sunday’s Newcastle-Liverpool match is on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.

Livestream the Newcastle vs. Liverpool game in the UK

Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). The Newcastle-Liverpool game is exclusive to Sky Sports — showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

Livestream the Newcastle vs. Liverpool game in Canada

If you want to stream Newcastle vs. Liverpool live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to FuboTV Canada. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

Livestream the Newcastle vs. Liverpool game in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

The fourth and final Grand Slam event of the year is upon us, as the world’s best tennis stars head to Queens, New York, for the 143rd US Open.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Polish star Iga Świątek will be eyeing back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows following their triumphs in last year’s men’s and women’s tournaments.

Alcaraz’s main challenger for his title looks set to be Novak Djokovic, who returns to action in the Big Apple after missing out in 2022, with the three-time US Open champion looking to gain revenge for his defeat in the final at Wimbledon back in July.

Australian Open champ Aryna Sabalenka and home turf stars Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will provide strong opposition to Świątek’s defense of her women’s crown.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the US Open 2023 live wherever you are in the world.

US Open 2023: Where and when is it?

The 2023 US Open takes place between Monday Aug. 28 and Sunday Sept. 10 at the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Play usually begins at 11 a.m. ET each morning (8 a.m. PT, 4 p.m. BST in the UK, 1 a.m. AEST in Australia), continuing through the afternoon and sometimes well into the evenings.

A full schedule for this year’s event can be found below.

How to watch US Open 2023 online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the US Open locally, you may need a different way to watch the final Grand Slam of the year — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Australia, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream US Open 2023 in the US

Linear TV coverage of the US Open this year will be split across ESPN (which, crucially, is showing both the men’s and women’s finals), ESPN 2 and ESPN 3. However, for tennis fans in the US, the best way to watch the tournament will be via ESPN Plus, with the streaming service providing the most comprehensive coverage across the two weeks of the tournament.

Most live TV streaming services offer a free trial or discounts during the first month and allow you to cancel anytime. All require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.

Livestream US Open 2023 in the UK

Viewers in the UK will be able to stream all 16 courts and more than 135 hours of US Open action through Sky Sports, which has the exclusive live broadcast rights for this year’s tournament.

If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream matches via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the action from New York.

Stream the US Open 2023 in Australia for free

Tennis fans Down Under can watch comprehensive live coverage of the US Open on free-to-air Channel 9. That also means you’ll be able to watch the action online via the network’s streaming service 9Now.

For dedicated tennis fans, pay-TV service Stan Sport is livestreaming every match on every court, ad-free.

Stream the US Open 2023 in Canada

Comprehensive live coverage of the US Open 2023 will be available in Canada via TSN. Cord cutters can watch via the network’s streaming service TSN Plus.

The US Open 2023: Men’s and women’s singles full schedule

All times are in ET.

Aug. 28
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles 1st round

Aug. 29
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles 1st round

Aug. 30
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles 2nd round

Aug. 31
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles 2nd round

Sept. 1
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles 3rd round

Sept. 2
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles 3rd round

Sept. 3
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles round of 16

Sept. 4
11 a.m. Men’s and women’s singles round of 16

Sept. 5
12 p.m. Men’s and women’s quarterfinals

Sept. 6
12 p.m. Men’s and women’s quarterfinals

Sept. 7
7 p.m. Women’s semifinals

Sept. 8
3 p.m. Men’s semifinals

Sept. 9
4 p.m. Women’s final

Sept. 10
4 p.m. Men’s final

Quick tips for streaming the US Open 2023 using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming the tennis action live may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

F1 racing is back from summer break with Red Bull leading the charge. The team has yet to lose a race in 2023, while lead driver Max Verstappen is on a seven race win streak. He has a comfortable lead in the Driver’s Championship, with Red Bull teammate Sergio “Checo” Perez in second place. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso sits in third place, while Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton is only one point behind in fourth place.

AlphaTauri will be without Daniel Ricciardo for the Dutch GP, as the Australian broke his hand in a crash during a practice run. Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson will make his F1 debut when he fills in for Ricciardo this week.

The Dutch Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort, Netherlands, at 8:55 a.m. EST (5:55 a.m. PST) on ESPN and ESPN Plus.

The entire race weekend, including practice sessions and qualifying, will be shown in the US on ESPN’s family of TV networks. Those looking to follow all the drama will need access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPNews to catch every second of the action.

No single provider has exclusive rights to the network, so there are plenty of ways to get ESPN and watch the races without cable. We’ve broken down everything you need to know to stream today’s race, and all the other F1 races this season.

When, where and what time are the races?

Races are held on Sunday and are usually spaced two weeks apart. Here’s the entire schedule, all times ET.

F1 2023 schedule

Date	Race	Time
March 5	Bahrain GP	10 a.m. ET
March 19	Saudi Arabian GP	1 p.m. ET
April 2	Australian GP	1 a.m. ET
April 30	Azerbaijan GP	7 a.m. ET
May 7	Miami GP	3:30 p.m. ET
May 21	Romagna GP	9 a.m. ET
May 28	Monaco GP	9 a.m. ET
June 4	Spanish GP	9 a.m. ET
June 18	Canadian GP	2 p.m. ET
July 2	Austrian GP	9 a.m. ET
July 9	British GP	10 a.m. ET
July 23	Hungarian GP	9 a.m. ET
July 30	Belgian GP	9 a.m. ET
Aug. 27	Dutch GP	9 a.m. ET
Sept. 3	Italian GP	9 a.m. ET
Sept. 17	Singapore GP	8 a.m. ET
Sept. 24	Japanese GP	1 a.m. ET
Oct. 8	Qatar GP	1 p.m. ET
Oct. 22	United States GP	3 p.m. ET
Oct. 29	Mexican GP	4 p.m. ET
Nov. 5	Brazil GP	12 p.m. ET
Nov. 19	Las Vegas GP	1 a.m. ET
Nov. 26	Abu Dhabi GP	8 a.m ET

How to watch F1 online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the race locally, you may need a different way to watch the race — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream F1 racing in the UK

F1 in the UK is shown on Sky Sports and Channel 4 — Sky Sports airs the races, while Channel 4 gets practice rounds and qualifying. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its app, but cord-cutters will need to get the Sky Entertainment and Netflix package starting at 26 per month, plus an additional 20 per month to include Sky Sports.

Best options for streaming in the US without cable

Race weekends normally start on Friday with multiple practice runs and continue on Saturday with qualifying. The races themselves take place Sunday. ESPN typically airs practices and qualifying on a mix of ESPN 2 and ESPNews, while the races tend to air on ESPN. F1 events in North America often land on ABC.

Here are some of the best ways to catch the entire race weekend without cable.

Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 15 in September, and as we draw closer to that date, more rumors are flying about features and changes that might come with Apple’s next iPhone. A new report says some of the phones in the iPhone 15 lineup will support faster charging speeds, thanks to USB-C connectivity.

This new connectivity option will support charging with up to 35 watts on at least some of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 models, according to a report Thursday from 9to5Mac, which cited unnamed industry sources.

Higher wattage generally means faster charging. Apple says the iPhone 14 series supports 20-watt wired fast charging that can recharge your iPhone up to 50% in around 30 minutes.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 is rumored to have a USB-C port instead of the Lightning connector, which could allow for speedier charging. Last year, Apple confirmed that it’ll comply with the European Union mandate that new phones work with a common USB-C cable by 2024. However, we don’t know exactly how or when Apple will undertake this change. It’s possible that just some models in the iPhone 15 lineup will make the switch to USB-C, or that the change will come only to iPhones sold in Europe.

Increased charging speeds would likely be welcome, but iPhones would still be behind what’s offered by some Apple competitors. Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Plus and S23 Ultra support 45-watt fast charging, and the Lenovo ThinkPhone supports 68-watt fast charging, one of the fastest options available in the US. Outside of the US, the Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 120-watt charging, which means its 4,820-mAh battery can be fully charged in about 20 minutes.

Apple did not respond to a request for comment.

For more on Apple, check out CNET’s list of best iPhone 14 fast chargers and learn what to do if your iPhone is charging slowly.

Access to information has never been easier than it is today, but with so many of us battling busy schedules and constant to-do lists, it can be hard to make time for learning. Reading is one of the best ways we can unlock knowledge, from all sorts of regions and time periods. If you’re looking for a way to gain new knowledge in small increments of time, you may want to check out the Headway app.

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Britain’s Daniel Dubois will be aiming to pull off a major shock on Saturday as he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in Wrocław, Poland, as the mandatory challenger for the undefeated Ukrainian’s World Heavyweight Championships.

Usyk will be putting his WBO, WBA and IBF titles on the line at the Tarczyński Arena, with this fight marking his long-awaited return to the ring. The 36-year-old has not fought since his split decision rematch victory over Anthony Joshua this time last year, but remains the clear favorite to defend his titles for the second time.

Dubois’ bid to get his promising career back on track following his damaging knockout defeat to fellow Brit Joe Joyce three years ago has seen him go on a four-fight winning streak.

The 25-year-old holder of the “regular” version of the WBA title, however, was less than convincing in his last appearance in the ring, with Kevin Lerena managing to knock the Londoner down three times before Dubois prevailed in the third round of their clash last December.

Here are all the details of tonight’s big fight, including start time, how to watch it and more.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois date and start times

Usyk vs. Dubois takes place tonight, Aug. 26, at the Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław, Poland.

The main card is set to start at 8 p.m. CEST local time, making it a 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada and a 7 p.m. BST start in the UK. Ring walks for Usyk and Dubois are expected at around 11 p.m. CEST, 5 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT and 10 p.m. BST.

Timing is subject to change for the main card based on the length of the undercard fights.

How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois from anywhere

If you find yourself unable to view Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois locally, you may need a different way to watch the fight — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on the day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois in the US

Saturday’s big fight is available to stream in the US via ESPN Plus, with no additional PPV fee to pay.

How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Duboisin the UK

If you live in the UK, the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois fight is a live exclusive for TNT Sports (formally BT Sport). Unlike the US, however, it’s a PPV event.

How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois in Canada

For Canadian fight fans, Saturday’s big title fight is available to watch via streaming service TSN Plus, with no extra PPV charge for subscribers. Existing TSN cable subscribers can meanwhile watch at no extra charge using the details of their TV provider.

How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois in Australia

Australian boxing fans can stream this clash via Main Event PPV on streaming service Kayo Sports, and you don’t need to be a subscriber to watch the bout. The main card should start around 3 a.m. AEST on Sunday morning.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois full fight card

In addition to the main event, there are a number of other fights taking place at the Tarczyński Arena tonight.

• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois: For Usyk’s WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles.
• Denys Berinchyk vs. Anthony Yigit: Lightweight.
• Dmytro Mytrofanov vs. Hamzah Sheeraz: Middleweight.
• Daniel Lapin vs. Aro Schwartz: Light-heavyweight.
• Fiodor Czerkaszyn vs. Anauel Ngamissengue: Middleweight.
• Rafal Wolczecki vs. Roberto Arriaza: Middleweight.
• Vasile Cebotari vs. Joel Julio: Welterweight.
• Nursultan Amanzholov vs. Lazizbek Mullojonov: Heavyweight.
• Oleksandr Solomennikov vs. Piotr Gudel: Featherweight.
• Aadam Hamed vs. TBA:Super-welterweight.
• Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Janos Penzes: Super-lightweight.
• Bryce Mills vs. Damian Tymosz: Super-lightweight.

Do you regularly sanitize your smartwatch band? You’ll want to now. A scientific study published in May examined 20 different watch and fitness tracker bands and found 95% were contaminated with at least one type of harmful bacteria that can cause infections.

The paper detailed how researchers tested bands worn by 20 random, anonymous people. The wristbands were rubber, plastic, cloth, metal and leather, with the paper pointing out that we wear our watches and fitness trackers while working out, swimming, holding pets, eating and sleeping, and yet we do not often sanitize them.

Of the 20 watch bands, researchers found that 85% had Staphylococcus aureus (Staph aureus), 60% had Escherichia coli (E. coli) and 30% had Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) bacteria present. Rubber and plastic bands had the highest rates of harmful bacteria on them, while metallic gold and silver bands had the lowest, as published earlier by 9to5Mac.

The researchers labelled the issue as being “of public health significance,” adding that infections could be avoided if we sanitized our watch bands more often (or at all).

Luckily for us, they also researched how to clean the bacteria off.

How to sanitize your smartwatch band

Here’s how to clean your germ-ridden fitness tracker and smartwatch wristbands:

1. Take your slimy watch off your wrist.
2. Grab either Lysol Disinfectant Spray or a 70% Ethanol cleaner, like those little alcohol wipes. The researchers also tested apple cider vinegar, but found it was not effective on Staph aureus, even after 5 minutes of cleaning.
3. Wipe your watch band. Then keep wiping. Lysol and 70% alcohol killed 99.99% of E. coli, Staph aureus and P. aeruginosa after 30 seconds of contact.
4. If you’ve got a plastic wristband, keep wiping for 2 minutes. The researchers found that 30 seconds of exposure to Lysol or 70% Ethanol was not enough to kill harmful bacteria on plastic bands.

How often do you need to do this? The paper didn’t specify, beyond saying it should be “regular.”

Or you could just switch to a metal band, in particular one made of gold. And do not wear a plastic one if you’re germ conscious.

Our phones are integral to our daily lives, but they can also be a huge investment. If you’re going to be shelling out for a top-notch smartphone, getting a protective case to help keep it safe from scratches, dings and falls is a good idea. Rokform makes some of our favorite cases for iPhone and Samsung devices, and right now CNET readers can get 25% off sitewide when they use promo code CNET25 at checkout.

Rokform has rugged cases to fit current flagship lineups, from base models all the way to the larger iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. They usually go for $70 each, but this discount drops the cost to just $53. You’ll also find cases that’ll fit older models as well as select iPads. You’ll find other discounts too. You can grab a MagSafe sport ring to serve as both a stand and a grip for $30 (a $10 savings), a magnetic windshield suction mount for $45 (a $15 savings) and even motorcycle and bike mounts, as well as plenty of other accessories.

Microsoft’s popular suite of productivity apps remain the go-to for schools and businesses around the world. But trying to get access to programs like Word and Excel on your own can cost you a pretty penny. If you’re looking for an affordable avenue to score a license to Microsoft Office 2021 for yourself, StackSocial is offering a stellar deal for both Windows and Mac users that you won’t want to miss.

A license to Microsoft Office 2021 costs as much as $440 when purchased through Microsoft directly, but right now StackSocial is offering lifetime access to the suite for just $35. It’s worth noting that Mac users will only get the basic Home and Business suite, while Windows users will get the Professional suite, which includes Office Publisher and Office Access as well. However, this limited-time offer is only available now through Sept. 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT (2:59 a.m. ET), so be sure to get your order in before then if you don’t want to miss out on these savings.

StackSocial’s deal is a great bargain when compared with the online Microsoft 365 subscription suite, which starts at $7 a month or $70 a year for individuals. There’s a free online version of Microsoft Office that you can use as well, but it isn’t nearly as feature complete. (Separately — and notably — Apple users should note that Outlook is now a free app for the Mac.)

Now, a deal this good comes with some caveats. First, this key is good only for a single computer, so you won’t be able to install it on various machines in your home, and if your current computer happens to die, you could run into a snag when trying to transfer it. Likewise, you’re passing up on other benefits you’d get as a 365 subscriber. You won’t get any OneDrive Cloud Storage, nor will you get the fancy new cloud-based AI features like Microsoft Copilot. And while the apps should continue to work as long as your computer does, Microsoft’s support for this version of Office ends on Oct. 13, 2026.

To that last point: Though this is listed as a “lifetime license” — that is, the lifetime of the computer you installed it on — it’s worth noting there’s always a risk that Microsoft could terminate the license. But versions of StackSocial’s deal have been running for more than a year — the one we bought in early 2022, for instance, still works fine. At this cost, it takes a little over four months for you to get a full return on the investment compared with buying the subscription, so the risk factor isn’t super high here.