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Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows

TL;DR: Hurry and grab lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at A$45 for a limited time.

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Your credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription fees. While you probably don’t want to cancel Peacock and never see the ending of Yellowstone or say goodbye to two-day shipping with Prime, you could swap your Microsoft 365 subscription for a Microsoft Office lifetime license.

Instead of spending A$10 monthly (or A$107 yearly), you can pay once and use the apps as much as you’d like. For a little while longer, the Windows software suite is on sale for A$45.

What apps are included?

Microsoft Office 2019 isn’t the newest version available, but it’s the cheaper one for people who just need to use the apps and don’t care about what they look like inside. However, it does have a classic, timeless design.

Here's a list of the apps you get:

  • Word

  • Excel

  • PowerPoint

  • Outlook

  • OneNote

  • Publisher

  • Access

Differences between Microsoft 365 and a lifetime license

This purchase is a no-brainer if you aren’t taking full advantage of Microsoft 365’s OneDrive storage, mobile app access, and cloud-based backups. Those just wanting the apps should be more than comfortable with a Microsoft Office download.

You might actually like this license more than the subscription. The apps are downloaded directly onto your PC instead of hosted on the cloud. While this does mean there are no built-in cloud backups, you don’t have to worry about the hassle of trying to work offline.

Plus, now that Microsoft added Copilot’s AI features to Microsoft 365, you might be looking for a way to escape them. Not everyone is crazy about having a virtual robot interfere with their work, and these classic apps won’t ever bug you about it.

The codes for this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows are limited, so get yours now while it's available for A$45 (reg. A$350).

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LinkedIn has joined the throng of social media platforms and companies silently removing protections for LGBTQ users, amid an increasingly dangerous time for transgender communities across the country.

The networking site removed a line from its hateful conduct policy that explicitly prohibited the misgendering and deadnaming of transgender individuals. Open Terms Archive first reported on the change, which was not announced publicly.

SEE ALSO: TikTok adds parental blocking and well-being 'missions' to its safety features

In the eyes of LGBTQ advocacy groups, explicit protections such as these are considered the bare minimum for companies seeking to protect LGBTQ users, and are used as a barometer in assessing a platform's willingness to protect historically underrepresented groups. According to GLAAD's annual Social Media Safety Index, which scores major platform policies on how they address anti-LGBTQ online hate, harassment, and disinformation:

Every platform should have public-facing policies that: protect LGBTQ people from hate, harassment, and violence on the platform; prohibit targeted misgendering and deadnaming on the basis of gender identity; prohibit content promoting so-called 'conversion therapy;' prohibit advertising content that promotes hate, harassment, and violence against LGBTQ individuals on the basis of protected characteristics; explain the proactive steps it takes to stop demonetizing and/or wrongfully removing legitimate content and accounts related to LGBTQ topics and issues; and explain its internal structures to best ensure the fulfillment of its commitments to overall LGBTQ safety, privacy, and expression on the platform.

In addition, LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, removed mention of "race or gender identity" from its list of protected "inherent traits" that are monitored for potential harassment. These are the first changes to the hateful conduct policy since 2023, according to Open Terms Archive.

In a statement to Engadget, a LinkedIn spokesperson said the change doesn't reflect a difference in the company's "underlying policies," reiterating: "Personal attacks or intimidation toward anyone based on their identity, including misgendering, violates our harassment policy and is not allowed on our platform." They did not provide explanation as to why the wording was removed completely.

LinkedIn is just the latest to roll back previously strong protections. Most notably, Meta completely overhauled its hateful conduct policy to allow users to post previously banned divisive and harmful rhetoric — including the use of phrases such as "mental illness" and "abnormality" when discussing gender and sexual orientation — in the name of free speech. Meta's own independent Oversight Board called for the removal of discriminatory language in the company's updated policy. Advocates have called the move, and others like it, a direct attack on marginalized groups, a potential threat to public health, and even a "precursor to genocide."



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Earlier this month, Skechers announced Find My Skechers, a new line of kids' sneakers with a hidden compartment for Apple AirTags. The AirTag is placed in a circular slot below the insole, and Skechers says kids won't be able to feel it.

Some parents already use Apple AirTags to track their kids' location, turning to Amazon to buy AirTag holders you can pin on clothes, to shoelaces, or wear around the wrist. However, I haven't seen a major company launch a product that caters to this trend before.

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Interestingly, while the Skechers website and an announcement Instagram post say the product is designed to make it easy to locate your kids' shoes, a promo video from the company specifically talks about using the shoes to track your kids. The Find my Skechers website reads, "Each pair is designed with a secure, hidden pocket under the insole that perfectly fits an Apple AirTag, so you can always know where their favorite shoes are." (Emphasis added.)

However, this mobile YouTube video from the Skechers YouTube page is more direct: “Moms and dads, now you can know where your kids are at all times in Skecher's newest Apple AirTag compatible sneakers. It’s genius. There’s a clever, secure, hidden compartment under the insole. Your child can’t feel it, and you can see where your kids are on the Find My app.” (Emphasis added.)

In the video, a cheery actress also says, “Look, we all know Skechers is famous for comfort, and now they’re giving us comfort of mind when it comes to our kids.” However, in the non-mobile version of the ad, the actress reads the same script, except she adds the word "shoes" in lines like "you can see where your kids shoes are." It's a small but significant difference. Mashable reached out to Skechers for clarification, and we'll update this article if the company responds.

Regardless, the new sneakers are available for sale now at the Skechers website in boys' and girls' sizes. The shoes are priced between $52 and $58.

Shoes that track kids' location could be a godsend for parents who are nervous about losing track of their kids in a crowded place, but products like this also raise potential privacy concerns. Apple has taken steps to make AirTags more privacy friendly in recent years.

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AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription

TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just A$24 (reg. A$260) with code FAMPLAN through 7 September.

AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription
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The internet isn’t just cluttered with ads; there are also trackers and other hidden threats. AdGuard keeps you safe online by blocking intrusive ads, stopping trackers, and safeguarding your privacy across all your devices.

Right now, you can grab lifetime protection for the whole crew with the AdGuard Family Plan. Cover up to nine devices for only A$24 (reg. A$260) with code FAMPLAN through 7 September.

Enjoy a safer and smoother browsing experience

The internet should be fun, not frustrating. AdGuard tackles the most annoying parts of online life, like pop-ups, autoplay videos, and banner ads, so that you can enjoy your time browsing, streaming, and scrolling again.

Aside from blocking ads, AdGuard also protects your privacy. Your information will stay safe from trackers and activity analyzers, and you'll be shielded from malware and phishing websites that you or your family members could fall victim to.

Moms and dads will love AdGuard's parental control feature, which keeps your kids safe from inappropriate content online.

This Family Plan lets you protect up to nine devices with AdGuard, so you can make sure everyone's devices stay safe. And it works with Android and iOS operating systems alike, so it can be used on tablets, smartphones, and laptops.

Secure your own AdGuard Family Plan for life for just A$24 with code FAMPLAN through 7 September.

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The magic of the New York City subway system is that it can take you anywhere, any time of day. Even a new home, it seems. At least that was the case for a lost kitten turned viral sensation.

You might've seen the now-famous kitty on TikTok, originally posted by @Pocahontae. The kitten, seemingly a stray, wandered onto the subway at the 110th Street Station as if it were commuting to work. The post from @Pocahontae, given name Shaquantae McGee, has racked up some eight million views on TikTok.

The video shows a person safely scooping up the kitten as subway passengers wonder what to do.

"The woman got off at the next stop with the cat," McGee told local station 6ABC. "Everyone was in shock and panic."

SEE ALSO: From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, here are the cutest animals taking over our feeds

But this story apparently has a happy ending. The commuter who scooped up the kitty told The Today Show that she has adopted the kitten and named her Emmie, in honor of NYC's MTA.

The rider's name is Betsaida Mercado. She posted an update on TikTok, stitched with the original video.

"I've never had a cat before, but she is so precious, I love her," Mercado said in the TikTok. Mercado's page is now full of heartwarming Emmie updates, including all the gifts sent her way, her new sibling (a dog), and her trip to the vet.

So what likely started out as a stressful ride for Emmie has now turned into a safe, loving home — and life as a viral star.



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Microsoft is killing off the password functionality in its popular Microsoft Authenticator app as the company moves toward a "password-less" future. That means your passwords will be deleted on Aug. 1 — this Friday — unless you act quickly.

We've covered the ongoing Microsoft password saga in detail, but now the key deadline is approaching. The long and short of it: Microsoft is migrating to using passkeys — a more secure credential that effectively rolls passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) into one step — which means removing passwords from Authenticator. You can still store passkeys with the app.

In lieu of traditional passwords, users will need to set up passkeys with Microsoft, which isn't too difficult. That's option one. Option two involves saving your existing passwords with Microsoft Edge.

So, if you've been procrastinating on migrating your passwords or setting up a passkey, you're almost out of time.

How to set up a passkey with Microsoft

It's easy to set up passkeys because, after all, Microsoft has planned for this change. In fact, if you use Microsoft Authenticator, then it should prompt you to switch to passkeys. From there, Microsoft should detect and determine the best method for you to set up a passkey — facial recognition, fingerprint, PIN, etc. — and then walk you through the steps.

You can also look for a "set up a passkey" button in the Authenticator app, which will allow you to... set up a passkey.

SEE ALSO: Don't forget: Microsoft is killing passwords. How to set up a Microsoft passkey before August deadline.

How to save your passwords before Microsoft deletes them

Now, let's say you don't want to migrate to using passkeys. Well, first, your passwords have migrated to Microsoft Edge, the company's web browser. If you're using Edge on desktop, iOS, or Android, you can turn on the "autofill" function in settings to have your passwords automatically load.

If you're not an Edge user, you can also export your passwords and load them into a different password manager before Friday's deadline. You can find an "Export Passwords" tool in the settings of the Microsoft Authenticator app. From there, you can import that file into pretty much any new password manager tool. Should you wish to go that route, we can recommend a few password managers.

So, yes, you may lose your passwords in a few days — but it's pretty easy to prevent it.



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Shein logo on a screen and a small shopping cart are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland.

Online retailers are being majorly affected by President Donald Trump's tariffs and handling of the de minimis exemption.

Just take a look at the price hikes Reuters saw from Shein, a fast fashion e-commerce retailer based out of Singapore. A "baby bodysuit" rose in price 63 percent from April 24 to July 22, according to Reuters. During the same time period, a kid's t-shirt increased by 68 percent, a pair of boy's shorts increased by 57 percent, a boy's t-shirt increased by 45 percent, a girl's tank-top increased by 52 percent, a baby shirt increased by 24 percent, a girl's camisole top increased by 35 percent, and a girl's dress increased by 10 percent, just to name a few of the recent price hikes.

SEE ALSO: Shein exploited marginalized women for their influencer trip. It worked.

"Reuters tracked the price of 70 of the lowest cost apparel items listed on Shein’s U.S.-facing website in girl’s, boy’s, men’s and baby categories on April 24, one day before Shein’s price adjustments went into effect to accommodate new tariff rules starting May 2, which at the time exposed these packages to steep tariffs of up to 145 [percent]," Reuters reported.

These price hikes are likely due to the elimination of the de minimis exemption, according to Reuters.

On May 2, Trump ended the de minimis exemption. That means that packages worth less than $800 entering the U.S. from China are no longer tax-exempt. Trump's official reasoning is that sellers use the exemption to ship illicit substances like fentanyl in low-value packages. While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that a reform on the de minimis provision could slow the spread of drug trafficking in the U.S. and help U.S. manufactures, some argue its effectiveness in both curbing illegal drugs and helping U.S. manufacturing, and are suspicious of the timing coinciding with his ongoing trade war.

And, as Reuters pointed out in a working paper published by National Bureau of Economic Research last year, eliminating the exemption "will cost U.S. consumers between $10.9 billion and $13 billion overall, but the relative cost per person will be higher for lower-income Americans."

These tariffs and the ending of the de minimis exemption don't only affect Shein, although it is one of the largest e-commerce companies effected. Influencers, content creators, and entrepreneurs, particularly those who sell their own goods and work with brands who sell under the de minimis exemption, are also feeling the pain.



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