Buying a Microsoft Office subscription straight from the source comes with one very big drawback — you have to pay for it every year, over and over, or you lose access to its essential productivity tools. And if you’re on an auto-renew plan, that sizable bill can take you by surprise.

Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC for 79% off right now (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

TL;DR: Secure lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for £42.16 until Sept. 29 and avoid subscription hassles. Owning lifetime licenses for essential software can provide peace of mind and security knowing it's yours and it's not going anywhere.