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The Moon is just a few nights away from full, so there's plenty to spot on its surface.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Sunday, March 29, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 85% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Tonight, without visual aids, you can spot the Serenitatis, Imbrium, and Vaporum Mares. With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Mare Frigoris, Archimedes Crater, and the Clavius Crater. With a telescope, enjoy a glimpse of the Caucasus Mountains and the Apollo 12 landing spot, and the Linne Crater.

When is the next Full Moon?

In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon completes one orbit around Earth in roughly 29.5 days, cycling through eight distinct phases. While the same side of the Moon always faces us, sunlight illuminates varying portions as it travels, making it appear full, half, or a narrow crescent. These shifting appearances are known as the lunar phases, and 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 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.

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

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

Susceptible.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

PRONE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A two-legged stand.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 29, 2026 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

BIPOD

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A Greek letter.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 29 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 29, 2026 Hurdle Word 3 answer

KAPPA

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Pessimistic.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

CYNIC

Final Hurdle hint

To go in.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

ENTER

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a good dancer.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for March 29, 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: Street art

• Green: Old moves

• Blue: Not pronounced

• Purple: A spot

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Images seen on the street

• Green: Retro dance crazes

• Blue: Silent "P"

• Purple: ___ Mark

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

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 #1022 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Images seen on the street: GRAFFITI, MURAL, POSTER, STENCIL

• Retro dance crazes: HUSTLE, MASHED POTATO, ROBOT, TWIST

• Silent "P": CORPS, COUP, PSYCHO, RECEIPT

• ___ Mark: BEAUTY, CHECK, QUESTION, STRETCH

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 29, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you have a bird feeder.

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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 29, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: A bit peckish?

The words are related to food.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe animal food.

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 Correspondence.

NYT Strands word list for March 29

• Fruit

• Millet

• Berries

• For the Birds

• Seeds

• Nectar

• Suet

• Bugs

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

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

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 29, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

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 March 29, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Sucker.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

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...

CHUMP

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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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

TL;DR: Live stream Mexico vs. Portugal in a 2026 International Friendly for free on RTP Play. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Mexico are facing off against Portugal ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature in this International Friendly, but that doesn't mean we're not getting performances from star players at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes is being lined up to make his senior international debut. He's likely to feature alongside names like Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and Joao Neves in Portugal's incredible midfield. Mexico will need to be at their best to take anything from this talented Portugal side, with all eyes on Raul Jimenez in front of goal.

If you want to watch Mexico vs. Portugal in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Mexico vs. Portugal?

Mexico vs. Portugal kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on March 28. This fixture takes place at the Estadio Azteca.

How to watch Mexico vs. Portugal for free

Mexico vs. Portugal is available to live stream for free on RTP Play.

RTP Play is geo-restricted to Portugal, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Portugal, meaning you can access free live streams on RTP Play from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Mexico vs. Portugal for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Portugal

4. Visit RTP Play

5. Stream Mexico vs. Portugal for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Mexico vs. Portugal without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select games before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for RTP Play?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTP Play, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Portugal

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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Repairing things is one of the best reasons to get a 3D printer, and it might just give you the push you need to learn to model items for yourself. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some examples of how a 3D printer can come in clutch and save you money.

The SUV world has changed a lot in the past decade. What used to be all boxy, practical vehicles now puts design, style, and tech front and center—even in affordable crossovers.

An NVMe SSD is the fastest type of storage you can put in a PC, but it's also a lot more temperamental than the old spinning hard drives they've replaced. Lately, my system hasn't felt nearly as fast as when I first built it. I first noticed slightly longer loading screens, but sluggish file transfers between my PC and my NAS is what truly gave the problem away—it was my nearly full SSD.

TL;DR: Live stream Colombia vs. France in a 2026 International Friendly for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 World Cup feels like something for the summer, but it's really not that far away. Top international sides are starting to ramp up their preparations for this showpiece event. France overcame Brazil this week and now they face Colombia at the Northwest Stadium. Colombia are looking to bounce back after losing 2-1 to Croatia earlier this week.

Kylian Mbappe is closing in on France’s all-time scoring record. He needs two more goals to beat Olivier Giroud’s all-time record. Could they come against Colombia?

If you want to watch Colombia vs. France in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Colombia vs. France?

Colombia vs. France kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on March 29. This fixture takes place at the Northwest Stadium.

How to watch Colombia vs. France for free

Colombia vs. France is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams on ITVX from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Colombia vs. France for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Stream Colombia vs. France for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Colombia vs. France without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select games before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Colombia vs. France for free with ExpressVPN.

Building a homelab might sound like the kind of project that requires a big budget or an entire weekend, but it doesn’t have to. Any old PC or laptop collecting dust at home can be repurposed into a surprisingly capable homelab. With the right tools, the setup can be quick and beginner-friendly. Here’s how I turned my spare computer into a fully functional homelab for $0 in under an hour.

Dealing with an older car’s infotainment system is incredibly frustrating. Whether it’s an ancient, basic stereo from the era of CDs or an early touchscreen setup, the lack of Android Auto severely limits what you can do with it. So, you’re probably thinking about upgrading to an aftermarket head unit, but you’ve heard mixed things about their quality and reliability.

There are many streaming services out there, with a lot of underrated shows. Whether it’s underrated shows on Netflix or maybe the shows on MGM+ that get slept on, there are so many out there that people don’t know about.

I don’t like to see a bunch of notifications gather at the top of my phone, but I’m afraid to swipe them away for fear I’ll forget to do something important. Fortunately, there’s a tucked-away corner of Android where no notification goes forgotten.

I have a lot of gadgets in my smart home, and many of them can genuinely save me time. The trouble is, the list of things I want to do next with my smart home continues to grow, and there's simply not enough time in the day to get it all done.

Motion detectors are useful smart home devices for creating simple automations, such as turning on your lights when you enter a room or being alerted to motion in your home when you're away. Standard infrared motion detectors aren't always the best tools for the job. There are some compelling reasons to choose mmWave sensors instead.

SAVE $199.01: The 11-inch Apple iPad Air (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 256GB) is discounted to $649.99 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. That's 23% off its $849 MSRP, its biggest discount to date. It now costs the same as a WiFi-only model.

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Apple announced the M4 iPad Air earlier this month, which means Amazon is clearing out its remaining stock of the (very similar) M3 version during its Big Spring Sale this week. If you're hunting for a bargain on a pretty, peppy, and portable tablet, look no further.

In one of the sale's best last-gen tech deals, an 11-inch M3 iPad Air with 256GB of storage and cellular connectivity is marked down to just $649.99 on Amazon as of March 28 — a 23% discount on its usual retail price of $849. Not only has it never been cheaper before, but it now costs the same as its also-on-sale WiFi-only counterpart (normally $699, currently $649). You're effectively getting the cellular upgrade for free.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Spring Sale is surprisingly good this year: We found 150+ deals on Apple, Kindle, Bose, and Ninja

I wouldn't be surprised if this deal sold out well before the Big Spring Sale wraps on March 31. (For now, it applies to all four colorways: purple, blue, starlight, and space gray.) The 128GB version of the same iPad Air is now out of stock after Amazon gave it a $200 discount at the start of the event on March 25.

A new 11-inch M4 iPad Air with the same specs will cost you $840 at the moment, or $190 more, and I have a tough time justifying that upcharge since it's such an iterative update. It just features a little more RAM, newer wireless standards for some extra future-proofing, and a small performance bump. (Per Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck-Werth, "the M3 chip is still powerful enough for 99 percent of users.") Otherwise, the two iPad Airs have the same bright Liquid Retina display, 12MP cameras, Dolby Atmos speakers, and 1.03-pound build.

For what it's worth, I was only seeing this M3 iPad Air deal on Amazon at the time of writing. The same configuration was going for $799 at Best Buy; the Apple Store no longer carries it.

Check out our full list of the best Apple deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

The first graphics card I ever bought with my own money was a 16MB Voodoo 3 2000. That card introduced me to the world of hardware acceleration on PC. No more software-rendered Quake, only "real" 3D objects with smooth frame rates and sharp resolutions.

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale portable power stations deals at a glance: Best Bluetti deal Bluetti Elite 200 V2 $749 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best Anker Solix bundle deal Anker Soloix F3800 Portable Power Station, BP3800 Expansion Battery, and 400W Solar Panel $3,498.99 at Amazon (save $3,898.01) Get Deal Best Jackery deal Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 $429 at Amazon (save $370) Get Deal Best DJI deal DJI Power 1000 V2 $364 at Amazon (save $65) Get Deal Best deal for camping Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $428.99 at Amazon (save $370.01) Get Deal

I'll let you in on a little secret about portable power stations — they're almost always on some type of discount. It's rare that I see any of my favorite models listed at full price, which is not a bad thing. But it makes it harder to discern a good deal from a meh deal. To help out, I've scrolled the pages of the Amazon Big Spring Sale to find the deals I think are actually worth buying.

A portable power station has become a must-have tech item. It's like your favorite noise-cancelling earbuds — no idea how we survived without them. They've been my savior during power outages to keep the refrigerator running, my phone charged up, and the WiFi router connected. They're also well worth packing along on upcoming camping trips. Think of movie nights under the stars with a powered-up portable projector and fresh popcorn.

The one snag here is that batteries aren't cheap, and that's especially true of high-tech and long-lasting batteries found in portable power stations. Because of this, I recommend shopping for a power station during major sales like the Amazon Big Spring Sale is a wise move. Here are some of my favorite models seeing steep discounts during the sale. I'll keep this page updated as the sale rolls in and we see new deals pop up.

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If you need a large and in charge power solution, whether in an emergency or going off-grid, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a fantastic option. It comes with 2,600Wh of battery power, which is more than enough to charge larger items like laptops and small appliances. It's also capable of recharging your phones and keeping the WiFi router on for an extended period of time. If you find that you routinely lose power, this unit is something you'll want to keep on hand to make sure you can charge things up when you need them.

More Bluetti deals

• Bluetti Elite 10 — $112.98 $199 (save $86.02)

• Bluetti 60W Solar Panel — $126.65 $149 (save $22.35)

• Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $218.99 $299 (save $80.01)

• Bluetti X30 CPAP Battery Backup — $278.99 $329 (save $50.01)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $699 $1,399 (save $700)

• Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,099 $1,699 (save $600)

• Bluetti Elite 400 — $1,298.98 $1,899 (save $600.02)

• Bluetti Apex 300 — $1,444 $1,699 (save $255)

Best Anker deal Anker Solix F3800 $3,498.99 at Amazon
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The massive Anker Solix F3800 is ideal for home backup should the power cut out. On its own, the Solix F3800 comes with 3,8400 Wh of battery capacity to keep your tech running without grid power, but Anker made this deal even better during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The Solix F3800 comes bundled with a BP3800 Expansion Battery and a 400W solar panel. The extra battery brings the total capacity up to 7,680Wh while the addition of a solar panel puts you in line for recharging off-grid.

More Anker Solix deals

• Anker Solix C300 DC — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• Anker Solix C300 — $239.99 $299.99 (save $60 + get a free Anker Solix adjustable strap)

• Anker Solix C800 X — $349.99 $649 (save $299.01)

• Anker Solix C1000 — $429.99 $799 (save $369.01)

• Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $749 $1,499 (save $750)

• Anker Solix F2000 — $799.99 $1,999 (save $1,199.01)

• Anker Solix F3000 with 400W solar panel — $1,499.99 $3,498 (save $1,998.01)

• Anker Solix F3800 — $1,898.99 $2,599 (save $700.01)

• Anker Solix E10 — $4,299 $5,799 (save $1,500)

Best Jackery deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 $429 at Amazon
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If you're looking for a portable power station to take along to the campground this summer, the Jackery Explorer 100 V2 is an ideal model. It's a mix of portability, durability, solid port options, and it's on sale for under $430. This Jackery model comes with 1,070Wh for recharging your phones while camping, keeping the speaker ready to go, and powering up the projector for movie nights. Plus, it weighs under 24 pounds, so you won't have to struggle lugging it around camp.

More Jackery deals

• Jackery Explorer 240D — $139 $209 (save $70)

• Jackery SolarSaga 100W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel — $197.99 $299 (save $101.01)

• Jackery 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel — $698.99 $1,499 (save $600.01)

• Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $749 $1,499 (save $750)

• Jackery 1500 Ultra with two 100W Prime Solar Panels — $1,289 $1,799 (save $510)

• Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,598.99 $2,799 (save $1,200.01)

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$799 Save $370.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

After testing dozens of portable power stations, one of my go-to models for taking along on a weekend of camping is the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2. Sure, you can go lighter and even more portable models, but I love the Solix C1000's combination of 1,024Wh, three USB-C ports, and the excellent Anker Solix app. It's also incredibly easy to carry around the campground, weighing under 25 pounds. Plus, Anker won a Guinness World Record for the power station's ability to recharge in just 49 minutes.

More portable power stations on sale at Amazon

• EcoFlow Trail 300 DC — $146.99 $249 (save $102.01)

• Segway Cube 1000 — $312.99 $999.99 (save $687)

• EcoFlow River 2 Pro — $314.99 $529 (save $214.01)

• DJI Power 1000 — $349 $699 (save $350)

• DJI Power 1000 V2 — $364 $699 (save $335)

• Goal Zero Yeti 500 — $399.89 $499.95 (save $100.06)

• Segway Cube 2000 — $538.98 $899.99 (save $361.01)

• EcoFlow Delta 3 with 220W Solar Panel — $588.98 $999 (save $410.02)

• Goal Zero Yeti 700 — $599.89 $699.95 (save $100.06)

• DJI Power 2000 — $699 $1,299 (save $600)

• EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 — $2,099 $3,699 (save $1,600)

Laptops have become powerful enough that for most people it's not necessary to own both a laptop and a desktop PC. However, you don't have to put up with the cramped work environment of a laptop when you're at your desk. Here's how I use my laptops as desktop computers.