Everyone getting a new computer for school needs this software bundle

TL;DR: As of Aug. 5, you’ll save 50% if you bundle McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft 365 Family through Dell.

Getting a new laptop or PC ahead of the upcoming school year? Don’t forget to put some software on that bad boy before you or your kids hit the (possibly remote) classroom this fall: While most computers come with pre-installed suites of some basic apps — think Pages and Photos on Macs — it’s wise to look beyond these defaults for important features like antivirus protection and productivity programs. 

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As fate would have it, we’ve stumbled upon an awesome deal where you can bundle two top-of-the-line software products for the price of one: Dell is selling one-year subscriptions to both for just $99.99 altogether — a 50% savings.

McAfee’s offering is an all-in-one security solution that features a secure VPN, ID theft protection, and defense against viruses, malware, spyware, and ransomware. Buying Dell’s bundle gets you its $99.99 “Individual/Couples” plan, which can be installed across up to five devices (including laptops, PCs, tablets, and smartphones).

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