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TL;DR: Own Microsoft Office 2024 for life and learn how to actually use it with included training courses for a one-time $114 payment (reg. $409.99).

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There’s something satisfying about having the full Microsoft Office suite ready to go — no subscription fees, no “trial expired” pop-ups. But having the tools is only half the story. Knowing how to use them well? That’s where things really start to click.

With Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business bundled together with a full training package, this setup is less about installing apps and more about actually improving how you work.

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You’re getting the essentials — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote — installed directly on your device for offline access and everyday reliability. It’s a one-time purchase tied to your Microsoft account, which means no recurring fees and no juggling subscriptions.

But the real standout here is the training bundle. Instead of figuring things out as you go, you get structured courses that walk you through everything from Excel basics to advanced formulas, filtering techniques, and even using Excel alongside tools like ChatGPT.

There are also dedicated courses for Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote, so you’re not just opening apps — you’re learning how to use them efficiently.

Office 2024 itself brings some thoughtful upgrades, too. Performance improvements — especially in Excel — make it easier to handle large datasets without slowdowns, while AI-powered suggestions help with writing, formatting, and data insights. Features like dynamic arrays, smarter research tools, and presentation recording in PowerPoint make everyday tasks feel more streamlined and modern.

It’s also designed to be more intuitive overall, with a cleaner interface and better collaboration tools like co-authoring and version history when you need them.

Whether you’re managing work projects, running a small business, or just trying to make spreadsheets less painful, this bundle makes the whole experience feel a lot more approachable.

Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business plus 8 courses for a one-time $114 (reg. $409.99).

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TL;DR: Mashable readers can save 30% on select Nomad eSIM plans with the code MASH30.

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If you have a big love for travel, or a lot of business trips planned in 2026, it's important to make sure you've got enough data to keep up with your adventures. This is where an eSIM comes in handy, as they provide international connectivity without relying on your carrier's (often expensive) roaming options.

Nomad can set you up with a solid eSIM data plan. And better yet, Mashable readers can score 30% off Nomad eSIM plans right now with the help of code MASH30.

With over 200 connected destinations worldwide, a Nomad eSIM plan makes a whole lot of sense (especially with this Mashable-exclusive discount). There are a few things to keep in mind with this deal: it's only valid for registered users and only applies to full plans, not add-on data. It also can't be applied to Day Plans or plans under $5.

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Speaking from experience, a Nomad eSIM is a very helpful investment. I recently used it on an international trip and found the setup to be quick and stress-free. Its app is very easy to navigate, and after finding the right data plan for my trip and location, it gave me a step-by-step process to activate my eSIM right from when I landed. I was able to text my friends and family immediately without any hiccups, which was a huge relief.

Another huge benefit was how the app let me keep an eye on how much data I was using, so I had no worries about going overboard while I was out and about. It's something I'd happily use again, and I definitely recommend Nomad if you're someone on the hunt for a reliable eSIM provider ahead of your next trip. And with this new discount code, it's very likely a cheaper option than your regular carrier's roaming charges.

Before finding a plan that works for you, you'll also want to double-check that your device is compatible with Nomad's eSIM plans. Thankfully, Nomad has a page dedicated to eSIM-compatible devices so you can see if it works with your handset.

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SAVE $5: As of April 20, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 17% discount on the list price.

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The Roku Streaming Stick HD is back on sale at Amazon, so if you've been looking for a simple and affordable way to upgrade your streaming setup, look no further. The HD streaming stick is the most affordable in the range, giving you access to HD streaming for just $24.99.

This is a nice and compact streaming device, with a design that limits unnecessary cables. It plugs directly into the TV without blocking other ports and, unlike many streaming devices, can be powered by the TV itself.

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It comes with a single remote that, once set up, will control both the TV and streaming functions (even the volume and power). The remote also has voice commands, so you can use it to search through multiple streaming apps at once or even ask the device to look up something online.

As well as access to the major streaming platforms (Netflix, Prime Video, and more), you'll also get over 500 free live TV channels.

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SAVE $250: As of April 20, the Google Pixel 10 is on sale for $549 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price.

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Looking to upgrade your phone without committing to a two-year contract? Check out the latest deal on the Google Pixel 10, down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

As of April 20, it's reduced by $250, bringing the price down from $799 to $549. And there's three colors to choose from: indigo, lemongrass, and frost. This is an unlocked device, meaning it works across major carriers so you have flexibility with provider and plans.

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This smartphone is built around Google’s Tensor G5 chip, so it's designed to give you strong performance for everything you do. It has integrated AI features through Gemini that will help make all your daily tasks easier and quicker. Other features include an advanced camera which has an upgraded triple rear camera system, including a 5x telephoto lens with up to 20x Super Res Zoom, along with Night Sight for low-light photography and tools to help guide shots.

And if you're clumsy, this phone is built with durable materials, including Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It's also IP68 rated for water and dust resistance.

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We're well and truly in the new lunar cycle, and after nights of no joy, keen moon gazers can finally spot some surface features again tonight. Keep reading to find out what you can spot on the Moon tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Monday, April 20, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 11% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

Visual aids or not, tonight you're in luck. If you're looking up at the Moon with just your naked eye, expect to catch a glimpse of the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. If you have either binoculars or a telescope, you'll see these as well as the Endymion Crater.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon is predicted to take place on May 1, the first of two in May.

What are Moon phases?

NASA says the Moon takes roughly 29.5 days to orbit Earth, going through eight distinct phases along the way. We always see the same side, but the part lit by the Sun changes as it moves around its orbit, creating the familiar sequence of full, partial, and crescent shapes. These changing appearances are known as lunar phases. There are eight in total:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

If you’ve even so much as dipped your toes in the online dating world, you’ll be aware of AdultFriendFinder. After all, it was founded all the way back in 1996 and managed to become one of the 100 most popular sites in the U.S. by the late 2000s. But despite its obvious popularity, it’s never managed to break into mainstream consciousness like Tinder or Hinge.

There’s a very good reason for that.

AFF, as it’s known among members, is explicitly an “adult” dating site — a badge it wears proudly, but one that also has hindered its mainstream reach.

But what if you’re curious about how it works, whether it works, or who it works for? What if you’ve always wondered whether you’re missing out on the best-kept online dating secret and want to join the party? Or maybe you’re worried it’s more hype and chatbots than organic, spicy fun. We did the work for you, breaking down the AdultFriendFinder experience and what you can realistically expect if you decide to dip your toes into these naughty waters.

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If you sign up for AdultFriendFinder expecting a traditional online dating experience, you’ll need to adjust your expectations — fast. It’s not that AFF members aren’t interested in serious dating; it’s that sex and sexuality are placed front and center, with everything else emerging from there.

That much is obvious almost from the moment you log in. Unlike mainstream dating sites, which ban nudity from profile photos, AFF allows it — meaning conventional dating-app selfies sit side by side with full-frontal nudity and live webcam feeds. There is a content filter, accessible in your profile settings, but it defaults to "off," so if you would rather not see any nudity, or only see it when you deliberately choose to click on a NSFW picture, you should navigate to this setting ASAP.

For some people who aren't looking for a bare-all experience, this might be off-putting, but to those who are looking for exactly that, it’s refreshing. Unlike traditional dating apps, where early conversations often revolve around figuring out what the other person actually wants, AFF members tend to be refreshingly upfront and transparent (wink wink) about their intentions.

How to meet people on AdultFriendFinder

Every online dating site lives or dies by its algorithm, with new platforms constantly rolling out novel ways to connect singles. AdultFriendFinder, however, takes a maximalist approach to interacting with strangers.

You can search for members the conventional way, using specific criteria like gender, sexual orientation, age, location, and more, but you can also jump into themed chat rooms or follow members’ live streams. Through the “Who’s Hot” tab, which highlights popular members as well as trending photo and video uploads, you can easily discover someone you might otherwise never have come across.

One thing you’ll notice quickly, however, is the presence of obviously fake profiles. When I searched for singles near me, I encountered a surprising number of stunningly beautiful women in a small rural town near my city — all with airbrushed photos and vague, AI-sounding profile descriptions.

SEE ALSO: How to cancel your Tinder subscription

AFF makes it extremely easy to sign up and create a profile, requiring little more than a username, password, and basic personal information. The upside is that it lowers the barrier to entry; the downside is that scammers can exploit that same simplicity.

To counter this (aside from relying on common sense), AdultFriendFinder offers a blue checkmark verification system and even incentivizes users to complete it by boosting their visibility. Verification requires a government-issued ID, which AFF uses to confirm your age, photo authenticity, location, and gender. It's an optional step, but one worth completing since it helps you signal to others that you are who you say you are.

If avoiding scammers and catfishers is a priority, looking for that blue checkmark before engaging is a smart move.

What kind of success rate can you expect from AdultFriendFinder?

So far, so good, but there is a catch. While you can browse and explore AFF for free, meaningful one-on-one interaction requires a paid Gold membership, available in one-month ($39.95/month), three-month ($26.95/month), or one-year ($19.95/month) packages, all of which renew automatically.

Understandably, most people hesitate to pay for a dating site without a clear proof of concept. And because AFF places many of its best features behind a paywall, there’s undeniably a leap-of-faith element here. That said, the premium membership largely justifies its price.

With an AFF Gold membership, you unlock unrestricted messaging, high-resolution member videos and webcam streams, expanded profile galleries, and advanced filters that make narrowing down potential matches far easier.

Does paying guarantee attention from everyone you message? Of course not. The usual dating-app dynamics still apply — heterosexual men, for instance, should expect to work harder for responses than heterosexual women. Being attractive, fit, or witty helps, and being all three helps even more.

SEE ALSO: A beginner's guide to sexting

What works in your favor is the sheer breadth of the AFF community. Members span a wide range of ages, body types, orientations, and interests, making it easier to find someone — particularly if you’re looking for something casual and fun rather than long-term commitment.

Based on my personal experience, as well as the limited statistics AFF has released, the platform skews male (roughly 60:40 in my area) and slightly older. That male/female ratio mirrors most dating sites. The older skew can actually be an advantage if, like me, you prefer connecting with people closer to your own age.

One final piece of advice: don’t ignore AFF’s broader community features. If you rely solely on search results and direct messages, you’ll face roughly the same odds as any other dating app. But if you explore the themed chat rooms — covering everything from erotic fiction to body modification — you’re far more likely to stumble into the kind of connection you’re actually looking for.

SAVE $600: As of April 20, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $698.99 at Amazon. That's a 46% discount off the list price.

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The powerful Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station with solar panels is back on sale at Amazon. If you're looking for a power solution to keep your whole house running, look no further. This impressive setup includes the power station as well as a 200W solar panel. And as of April 20, it's $600 off. Right now you can purchase this model for $698.99 at Amazon.

This unit gives you 1,500W of AC power (3,000W surge) with a 1,070Wh battery, so it is capable of running appliances like fridges, small AC units, and other everyday devices. But it's not just great for home use. Thanks to its lightweight build (just 23.8 pounds) and foldable handle, it’s great for use during camping, road trips, or anywhere where you need to carry it with you.

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It also supports fast charging, reaching full capacity in around one hour with the Jackery app’s emergency mode. There's also alternative options including alternator and solar charging. The unit uses a durable LFP battery rated for around 4,000 charge cycles while retaining over 70% capacity, giving you a lifespan of more than 10 years.

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TL;DR: Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box up for preorder at $59.99 with free shipping, while TCGplayer’s unopened listings start at $64.66 shipped.

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If you’re the type of Pokémon TCG collector who loves to play the actual trading card game, you can now preorder the upcoming Chaos Rising expansion’s Build and Battle Box for under market price. 

As of April 20, Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box listed for $59.99 with free shipping, sold and shipped by Cataclysm Games. By comparison, over at TCGplayer, unopened presale listings start at $64.66 with shipping included, with the listed median sitting at $64.67 and the current market price at $64.38.

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That makes Walmart the better buy right now by just under $5, which is a strong dip for a preorder price on a Pokémon TCG expansion — where newly dropped pricing can usually be pretty tight between retailers.

As for what you’re getting compared to Chaos Rising ETBs and Booster Bundles, Build and Battles Boxes are designed to get you gameplay ready with the new expansion from the get-go — by including both a pre-built deck and booster packs to tweak it with.

Specifically, each Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box includes: 

• A 40-card ready-to-play deck

• One of four unique foil promo cards

• Four Mega Evolution Chaos Rising booster packs

• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

The four possible promo cards are Delphox, Ampharos, Crobat, and Goodra. The Pokémon Company says these boxes will also be used at prerelease events starting May 9, ahead of the expansion’s official May 22 release.

Chaos Rising includes over 120 cards and continues the Mega Evolution series with Pokémon like Mega Greninja ex, Mega Pyroar ex, Mega Floette ex, and Mega Dragalge ex. 

For even more packs and extras from the new Pokémon TCG expansion, the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is also available to preorder for slightly under $115. If you haven’t had the chance to try the current expansion yet, the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Build and Battle Box is now ready to buy for less than $40.

TL;DR: Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Box up for preorder at $244.99 with free shipping, while TCGplayer’s market price is currently sitting at $245.34.

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Chaos Rising is already shaping up to be as big as Ascended Heroes in the list of Pokémon TCG releases this year, and collectors can now lock in a full Booster Box for under market price.

As of April 20, Walmart has preorders for the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Box listed at $244.99 with free shipping, sold and dispatched by Cataclysm Games. TCGplayer, meanwhile, has unopened presale listings starting at $243.99 before $2 shipping, totalling $245.99 at the lowest.

Compared to the Chaos Rising Booster Box’s current market price of $245.34 on TCGplayer and the listings on the dedicated trading card platform, Walmart is the cheapest option by a dollar while keeping the box slightly below market value. 

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Each Chaos Rising Booster Box includes 36 booster packs from the upcoming expansion. At Walmart’s $244.99 price, that works out to roughly $6.81 per booster pack before tax. 

This saves you major money compared to buying Chaos Rising Booster packs individually, which are currently available for $10.92 at the cheapest. Saving you $4.11 per pack from the Pokémon TCG expansion, buying the 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Box means you’re spending around $147.96 less compared to buying them individually. 

Among other best prices on Pokemon TCG preorders, the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is available to buy for just under $115 at Walmart and TCGplayer. As for other boxes of a few dozen boosters, the 36-pack Perfect Order Booster Box is also available for just over $200. 

If you've chatted with any single friend lately or scrolled through social media, you know the general consensus: People are exhausted by online dating. App fatigue is real, it's excruciating, and it makes finding a genuine connection online feel impossible. As someone who's been testing and reviewing dating apps for years, I get asked one question constantly: Which dating apps work?

My answer is always the same: The only "hack" is choosing the right app for what you actually want. Someone on eharmony is looking for a ring, while users on hookup apps like Tinder are... well, you know what they're looking for.

"Dating apps can feel overwhelming because there are so many of them, but the truth is the platform matters a lot less than the mindset you bring to it," Davide De Pierro, author of The Letters I Never Sent, tells Mashable. "You can download all of them if you want, but eventually you still have to show up as yourself, which is the scary part, but also the freeing part. Because once you do that, you don’t have to keep track of which version of yourself you’re pretending to be. If you’re honest about who you are and what you want, the right connection can happen anywhere."

I always follow up this advice with one more piece of wisdom: Don't give up! Despite burnout, the best dating apps remain among the most reliable ways to meet a partner. A 2025 SSRS Opinion Panel Omnibus found that 65 percent of people aged 18 to 29 have used a dating app, and a 2023 Pew Research Center report found that one in five young people met their significant other on one.

You just need the right tool. That's why I've put in the hours, the swipes, and the subscription fees to find the best dating app for every kind of single person. To help you find your match, these are all of the top dating apps worth downloading in 2026.

If you need even more personalized advice, check out our guides to the best dating apps for men, women, and the LGBTQ community.

The dating apps I'd skip (and why)

You'll probably notice a few popular apps are missing from my list. That’s intentional. Part of my job is to filter out the platforms that aren't worth your time, money, or sanity. An app doesn't get my recommendation just because it's well-known — it has to be effective and safe.

Here are a few popular dating apps I'd skip:

• Plenty of Fish (POF): I know this one shows up on a lot of lists, but in my opinion, it's a dating app ghost town. POF launched as a dating site back in 2003, and it shows. In my experience (and based on widespread user feedback), the platform is filled with bots and scams, and the odds of finding a quality connection are stacked against you. Unless you enjoy sifting through fake profiles, I think your time is better spent elsewhere.

• Raya: Raya is basically the Soho House of dating apps. It's exclusive, expensive, and not for the average person. You have to fill out an application to use it, and the vetting process can take anywhere from a few days to a few years. While it might be great for networking or bagging an influencer, it's just not a practical recommendation for most people who are simply looking for a date. (See also: The League.)

• Niche "hookup" sites (like BeNaughty, Fling, etc.): There's a chance you've seen ads for sites like these, which promise quick, no-strings-attached fun. Based on my research and countless user reviews, I'd advise you to steer clear. These platforms are notorious for being overrun with bots and having questionable billing practices, with users reporting unexpected and hard-to-cancel subscription charges.

TL;DR: TCGplayer has Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle presale listings starting at $59.49 with shipping included, while the current market price is sitting at $59.58. Walmart also has preorders live at $59.98 with free shipping, putting TCGplayer just under market value and slightly cheaper.

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Preorders for the Chaos Rising expansion from Mega Evolution have started appearing at Pokémon TCG retailers, and it turns out TCGplayer is currently the best place to get the coveted six-pack Booster Bundle. 

As of April 20, TCGplayer has unopened presale listings for the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle starting at $59.49 with shipping included. That puts it just under the current $59.58 market price, with the most recent sale at $59.61 and the listed median also sitting at $59.61.

For comparison, Walmart has the same Chaos Rising Booster Bundle listed for preorder at $59.98 with free shipping. Prices are likely to creep up in price as we get closer the expansion’s release date of May 22. 

Similar to those that came before in the trading card game, each Chaos Rising Booster Bundle includes six booster packs from the new Mega Evolution expansion. That works out to about $9.92 per pack at TCGplayer’s current lowest shipped price, before taxes. The lowest price you can currently buy single Chaos Rising booster packs is for $10.92 at TCGplayer, which means buying the Booster Bundle at this price saves you just over $1 per pack.

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Chaos Rising is following the theme of Perfect Order and Ascended Heroes by focusing on new and returning Mega Evolutions in the Pokemon TCG, including those featured in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, such as Mega Greninja ex, Mega Pyroar ex, Mega Floette ex, and Mega Dragalge ex among its 120+ cards —  including more than 20 Trainer cards and over 35 special illustration cards. 

For ETB fans, preorders for the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box are also available for just under $115. As for the Pokémon TCG’s current expansion, Perfect Order Elite Trainer Boxes are back in stock at Amazon for just over $80.

SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,049 at Amazon. That's over $500 off the list price of $1,599.

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What's in store for the drone market in 2026? We're honestly not sure. Legislative pressure is mounting on DJI imports, but we expected stock to be dipping already. That's clearly not the case, because stock is readily available on Amazon and some of the most popular drones are heavily discounted for a limited time.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is down to $1,049 at Amazon. That's over $500 off a beginner-friendly drone that offers professional specs without the hassle of FAA paperwork.

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Lightweight drones like this have historically had to compromise on quality, but that's not the case here. The Mini 5 Pro offers a massive 1-inch CMOS sensor, so whether you’re shooting 50MP stills or 4K/120fps slow-motion, the dynamic range is staggering.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro also makes use of forward-facing LiDAR that powers the new Nightscape Omnidirectional Sensing, allowing the drone to dodge branches, power lines, and buildings even when you can’t see them on your screen. The last thing you want to do is crash your brand new $1,099 drone. This helps avoid that haunting scenario.

You're also getting 42GB of internal storage with this discounted drone. That means you can actually capture a full afternoon of 4K footage without needing an external card at all. It's a simple feature that makes a huge difference for users.

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TL;DR: Get a free iPhone 17e when signing up for a T-Mobile plan with no trade-in required. You can also get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when signing up for an Experience More plan and trading in an eligible device.

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In the mobile carrier world, "free" is a word that usually comes with a whole lot of catches. Free deals usually force you into a premium plan and demand you trade in a pristine flagship phone to qualify for the discount. However, T-Mobile’s latest offer for the iPhone 17e is surprisingly straightforward.

For a limited time, you can score the newly-released iPhone 17e for free by simply opening a new line with T-Mobile. The standout feature of this deal? You don't need a trade-in. T-Mobile is covering the full $599 retail price of the iPhone 17e via 24 monthly bill credits.

Want something with a little more power? You can also pick up the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when signing on for 24 months of an Experience More plan and trading in an eligible phone. This deal gets you unthrottled 5G data, 4K streaming, and heaps of international roaming, but it's does fall into that standard trade-in/premium plan category of free deal.

SEE ALSO: The 12 best headphones of 2026 — we tested the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats

You might not need to upgrade to the iPhone 17, because the iPhone 17e packs a serious punch. It utilizes the same A19 chip found in the standard iPhone 17, meaning it’s fully compatible with the latest Apple Intelligence features. As Mashable’s Stan Schroeder notes in his first-hand look: "The combination of having Apple's latest chip and a decent amount of storage means this phone will be relevant for at least four to five years." So it sounds like you've covered for the forseeable future with this budget-friendly handset.

We should point out that you still need to pay taxes on the full retail price upfront, plus a $35 device connection fee. And, of course, you’re locked into a data plan for two years. But you've got a shiny new iPhone 17, so you're still winning.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, April 20, 2026:

AcrossAll-caps reply to a spammy political text

• The answer is Stop.

Number of seasons that "Seinfeld" and "The Office" each ran

• The answer is Nine.

Wild party, informally

• The answer is Rager.

Swedish furniture giant

• The answer is Ikea.

Long-lasting salon treatment

• The answer is Perm.

DownChinese zodiac animal

• The answer is Snake.

Chinese zodiac animal

• The answer is Tiger.

Hour following midnight

• The answer is One AM.

The "p" of m.p.h.

• The answer is per.

Tombstone letters

• The answer is RIP.

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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To exert.

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WIELD

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Plain.

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BLAND

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Postage.

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STAMP

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Rugged.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

ROUGH

Final Hurdle hint

Cheeky.

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SASSY

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Number (24): Everything in this purple space must add up to 24. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed horizontally; and 6-6, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Every domino half in this red space must have 0 pips. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 12. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed horizontally; and 3-3, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for April 20 Pips

Less Than (2): The domino half in this purple space must have less than 2 pips. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically.

Greater Than (5): The domino half in this red space must have more than 5 pips. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Every domino half in this light blue space must have 5 pips. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Every domino half in this yellow space must have 2 pips. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically; 5-2, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 5. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 4-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Every domino half in this green space must have 5 pips. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this purple space must add up to 12. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for April 20 Pips

Number (1): Everything in this purple space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 0-3, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (1): The domino half in this red space must have more than 1 pip. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally.

Number (0): The domino half in this light blue space must have 0 pips. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this yellow space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Every domino half in this dark blue space must have 2 pips. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (1): The domino half in this green space must have more than 1 pip. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically.

Greater Than (1): The domino half in this purple space must have more than 1 pip. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically.

Does Not Equal: Everything in this red space must have a different number of pips. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed vertically; 6-2, placed vertically; 0-0, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed vertically; and 1-6, placed vertically.

Number (2): The domino half in this light blue space must have 2 pips. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 12. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally; and 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): The domino half in this green space must have 0 pips. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this purple space must add up to 7. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): The domino half in this light blue space must have more than 3 pips. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (4): The domino half in this yellow space must have 5 pips. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 12. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically; 6-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this red space must add up to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically; 6-0, placed horizontally.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you enjoy angling.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 20, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Hazy

• Green: "Good catch!"

• Blue: Deadly bite

• Purple: Start the week

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Mass of smoke

• Green: Fishing gear

• Blue: Associated with Black Widow spiders

• Purple: ___ Monday

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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1044 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Mass of smoke: BILLOW, CLOUD, PLUME, PUFF

• Fishing gear: BAIT, HOOK, NET, ROD

• Associated with Black Widow spiders: CANNIBALISM, HOURGLASS, VENOM, WEB

• ___ Monday: BLUE, CYBER, MANIC, MEATLESS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a shining star.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to shine.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe things that shine brightly.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Catch the Light.

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NYT Strands word list for April 20

• Glisten

• Gleam

• Glitter

• Catch the Light

• Glimmer

• Glow

• Glint

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you knit.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 20, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Intertwine.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter W.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

WEAVE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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