Productivity nerds, Windows 11 Pro is $9.97 through May 18

Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is down to $9.97 through May 18 (reg. $199). Even dedicated Apple fans usually end up needing a Windows PC at some point in life. Maybe it’s the office laptop. Maybe there’s one desktop at home handling spreadsheets, schoolwork, taxes, 3D printing projects, or all the random software that somehow still only exists on Windows. And if that PC still feels stuck in another decade, Windows 11 Pro is a surprisingly inexpensive fix. Right now, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for just $9.97 (reg. $199) through May 18, which is an upgrade that can immediately improve daily use. The biggest difference is how much cleaner and smoother everything feels. Snap Layouts make multitasking less chaotic, virtual desktops help organize work and personal projects. Security also gets a major boost with features like TPM 2.0, BitLocker encryption, Smart App Control, biometric login support, and Windows Sandbox. Then there’s Cop