If you use Microsoft Office for personal tasks, there's no reason to choose a monthly license. It's way more beneficial to invest in a lifetime purchase like this one.

We all know that buying Microsoft software is expensive, but it's something many of us have to do. Buying it from Microsoft is a recipe for high prices but there are third-party options aplenty.

With Black Friday just around the corner, many software deals are emerging, offering substantial savings on some of the top software products. Here's a roundup of the best deals AppleInsider has found.