Platforms like or Fanatical offer legitimate software licenses at a fraction of the retail price, with proceeds often going to charity. How to Protect Your PC

: Use a reputable tool like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender .

: Prevent any malware from communicating with its "home" server.

Many top-tier software developers offer a "community edition" or a free tier for students and personal use. 3. Subscription Deals and Bundles

Instead of Microsoft Office: Use or Google Docs .