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Installing Linux is a fairly straightforward process, but my recent experience with a new Linux distro threw me completely off track. What should've taken no more than an hour turned into a full day of frustration, all because I approached troubleshooting the wrong way. Here's what happened.

Although it's nice to start afresh with a new or newly reset Mac, there are several essential changes that I make every time. It's good to have mainstays like the dock, trackpad gestures, and hot corners set up as you like (while disabling some of macOS more irritating features).

If you’re experiencing game stuttering on Windows 11, you have a few ways to tackle the problem. From updating drivers to making a few system changes, you can try making your games run smoother.

Minecraft is still a great game, all these years later. However, unlike most games in 2025, there's no native way to sync your saved games or worlds with other computers outside of Realms, which is only available for the Bedrock edition. Here's how I synced Minecraft between six computers (and how it could easily be even more).

The "Wait" action in Apple's Shortcuts app is a useful way to make the shortcut pause for a specific amount of time. You can set the action to wait for 30 seconds, for example, before the next action takes place. You might want to use this to let an app open or a page load before the next action happens.

It's always good to back up your data in multiple places, and save data from video games is no exception.

Many game consoles have at least a few features that go unnoticed by most players. In rare cases, some of these features never even see the light of day, even if they are already built into the hardware.

It seemed like Duke men's basketball was certain to advance to the championship game of this year's NCAA tournament after taking a commanding lead in its Final Four matchup against Houston. But, somehow, their 14-point lead disappeared, and the dream was over for the Blue Devils.

However, it was absolutely perfect for White Lotus memes. You see, in this season of The White Lotus, Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) is spiraling out of control in Thailand — even considering taking his own life — as his financial crimes are revealed back home in the States. And Ratliff, a Duke alum, is frequently spiraling in a Duke t-shirt.

So...obviously, the memes were more than ready. Pretty much everyone had White Lotus screenshots ready to go as Duke choked away the victory. In fact, the joke was so prevalent that jokes about it being everywhere kind of became the joke itself.

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For what it's worth, the actual Duke University isn't pleased with its depiction of The White Lotus either.

"Duke appreciates artistic expression and creative storytelling," Frank Tramble, Duke's VP for communications, marketing, and public affairs, told The New York Times. "But characters prominently wearing apparel bearing Duke’s federally registered trademarks creates confusion and mistakenly suggests an endorsement or affiliation where none exists."

The university might not be happy, but there's no stopping a meme.

I like to get the most bang for my buck, and there are plenty of Android brands that offer near-flagship specs at an affordable price. Yet, I'm inclined to buy and recommend Samsung's Galaxy A series phones, which often don't deliver the best value in the mid-range segment.

TL;DR: Give your old PC a new lease on life with a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, now only A$24 through 27 April.

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Need a new laptop but don't have the budget to buy one? We've found the next best thing — updating your operating system. 

If you've got an old PC that could use an upgrade, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is now just A$24, A$301 off the usual price. But you'll want to act fast because this deal ends 27 April.

Check out what Windows 11 Pro has to offer

Curious what Windows 11 Pro brings to the table? This operating system really focuses on user convenience, so first up is a seamless interface that helps boost your productivity. 

If you primarily use your PC for work, you'll enjoy helpful features like improved voice typing, a more powerful search experience, and tools like snap layouts and seamless redocking that allow you to work faster and more efficiently. 

Virtual desktops let you easily toggle between desktop setups for different functions — so you can swap from your 9-to-5 setup to your gaming or personal desktop and switch gears easily. 

If you plan on using your PC for gaming, you'll appreciate DirectX 12 Ultimate. It provides phenomenal graphics, while Auto HDR enhances the game's color and contrast. And you can enjoy all this while experiencing faster load times and smoother gameplay. 

Windows 11 Pro also includes Copilot, an AI assistant powered by OpenAI. It's essentially like having ChatGPT on your desktop, minus the annoying subscription fees. 

Everyone will appreciate the improved security features, like biometrics login capabilities, smart app control, encrypted authentication, and advanced antivirus defenses. 

Give your PC all these perks with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just A$24 (reg. A$325) if you purchase before 27 April.

Note: System requirements include 4GB of RAM, 40GB of hard drive space, an operating system of Windows 10 or higher, and a processor of 1GHz or faster. 

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Fans of Apple TV+’s Severance got an unexpected dose of corporate surrealism this weekend, as the Bell Works building in Holmdel, New Jersey — the same location used for Lumon Industries in the series — was reactivated for a limited-time immersive event.

SEE ALSO: I went to the 'Severance' pop-up at Bell Works. It was surreal.

On April 5, the architectural landmark morphed into an IRL Lumon experience, blurring the lines between fiction and fandom with a museum-style showcase. The event featured curated set recreations, Severance-inspired menus, exclusive branded merchandise, and the pièce de résistance: a waffle party.

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The one-weekend-only activation tapped into the show's meticulously crafted aesthetic, offering attendees a tangible slice of its unsettling officeverse.

The Bell Works building, once home to the legendary Bell Labs — a research and development hub now owned by Nokia — served as more than just a filming location for Severance. In an interview with CNBC Make It, production designer Jeremy Hindle said the space made "our heads explode," calling it a perfect fit for the show's unsettling tone.

He noted that Bell Labs was originally designed to be a welcoming environment for the families of scientists and engineers — a concept eerily mirrored by Lumon Industries, though, as Hindle put it, Lumon "went down the wrong path."

That Saturday night also featured a VIP event that included a cast Q&A session moderated by The Late Show host Stephen Colbert and attended by most of the show's stars.

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Windows' built-in archive manager is getting better these days. But for more advanced features, you'll likely need a third-party tool. After using 7-Zip for a long time, I found NanaZip. It impressed me so much that I quit using alternatives.

Indiana Jones has a particular look — one you rarely see on the street. That's pretty much the premise of this Saturday Night Live sketch starring this week's host, Jack Black.

SEE ALSO: 'SNL' cold open addresses Donald Trump's tariffs tanking the stock market

The sketch starts in familiar territory: a dating show where the male contestants are hidden from the single woman. Black is clearly the most personable of the options, but only the dating show host knows he's donning full Indiana Jones gear. When confronted with that fact — breaking the rules of the game — Black's character Gene denies even knowing about the character.

It grows sillier from there, and Black gets the chance to really ham it up. We won't spoil the fun, but get ready for Black to scream, "TELL THAT TO MY WHIP!"

Saturday Night Live opened this week with — what else, really — President Donald Trump's tariffs that have tanked the stock market.

SNL had cast member James Austin Johnson do his spot-on Trump impression and deliver the news about the tariffs.

"It's actually even better than a plan because it's a series of random numbers," Johnson says as Trump. "Like the numbers on the computer screen in Severance. You have no idea what the hell they mean."

Not to give too much away but Mike Myers shows up as Elon Musk again and, yes, they do address the IRL reports of a fracture between the president and his right-hand man.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, April 6, 2025:

AcrossNibble : food :: ___ : drink

• The answer is Sip.

Like a kid doodling in class, maybe

• The answer is Bored.

Popular Disney+ show about a family of Australian cattle dogs

• The answer is Bluey.

Fill in, as a puzzle

• The answer is Solve.

Perceive

• The answer is See.

DownSome first-chair performances in an orchestra

• The answer is Solos.

"Go me!"

• The answer is I Rule.

Loud chewing or talking during a movie, e.g.

• The answer is Peeve.

Ammo for a Red Ryder rifle

• The answer is BBs.

Part of an Easter egg kit

• The answer is Dye.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

How to watch the 2025 MLB season at a glance: BEST FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK GAMES MLB.TV 7-day free trial, then $149.99 per year (save $29.95) Learn More MOST RSNS AND NATIONAL BROADCASTS Fubo TV 5-day free trial, then $64.99 for your first month ($84.99/month thereafter) (save $20) Learn More BEST FOR FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES Apple TV+ 7-day free trial, then $9.99 per month Learn More BEST FOR SUNDAY MORNING GAMES The Roku Channel Free Learn More BEST FOR TBS BROADCASTS Max Ad-Free $169.99 per year (save $33) Learn More BEST FOR EXCLUSIVE YANKEES FANS Prime Video $8.99 per month Learn More

America's favorite pastime has returned for the 2025 MLB season, and with it returns the endless kerfuffle of figuring out which streaming services you need to keep up with your team. Watching sports has become particularly frustrating in recent years — particularly for cord-cutters just wanting to kick back and enjoy some baseball. If you can't fathom missing a single inning, we've got your guide to watching the 2025 MLB season, including all of the best streaming deals.

Read on for our top picks and everything else you need to know to tune in.

When is the MLB season?

The 2025 Major League Baseball season officially kicked off on March 18, with the traditional Opening Day falling on March 27. Now in full swing, the regular season runs through late September, with each team playing 162 games.

What channels do I need to watch baseball?

MLB games in 2025 will air across ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, TBS, NBC, Apple TV+ (exclusive streaming games), Roku Channel, plus a variety of RSNs (regional sports networks). In other words, you'll need a variety of channels if you want to catch every game. It's not as straightforward as simply subscribing to a single streaming service or having cable. Let's get into it.

What is an RSN?

While the NFL offers national broadcasts of most games with specific in-market choice games, the MLB, NBA, and NHL complicate things exponentially with regional sports networks (RSNs). These are basically sports-specific TV networks dedicated to a specific local market or geographic area. If you live in the same region as your favorite team, you'll need to know which RSN broadcasts your team's games. Examples include FanDuel Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network, Victory Plus, and MASN. Take a peak at the MLB schedule if you aren't sure which RSN your team plays on. For a complete list of each team's RSN, see the FAQs below.

In-market versus out-of-market games

If you really only care about your local team, you'll be able to tune into most games through your team's RSN since you're considered in-market. Most RSNs offer direct subscriptions for you to watch online (with the exception of the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners) or subscriptions through MLB.TV. These vary in price from about $18 to $30 per month, or some offer annual or seasonal subscriptions as well. Of course, these subscriptions won't include nationally broadcast games on ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, and TBS but will include the majority of the season. For the four teams that don't offer direct subscriptions, you'll need a pay-TV subscription (like Fubo or DirecTV Stream) that includes your team's RSN (more on that below).

If you want to watch a team that's out-of-market for your region (say you're an Orioles fan living on the West Coast), you don't necessarily need to know which RSN your team plays on. Instead, you'll want to opt for MLB.TV instead. MLB.TV is Major League Baseball's official streaming service. It shows almost every game of every team for the entire regular season, with the exception of your local in-market games. In other words, Orioles fans living in Baltimore won't be able to watch Orioles games on MLB.TV. Orioles fans living outside the Baltimore region will. MLB.TV costs $29.99 per month — learn more below.

In short, for in-market games, you'll need an RSN subscription or a pay-TV subscription that offers your RSN. For out-of-market games, you'll need MLB.TV.

Which streaming service has the most MLB games?

As stated before, subscribing to your team's RSN is the best way to catch the most games throughout the regular season. However, there are also nationally broadcast games that your RSN won't broadcast, plus a few games on Apple TV+, Roku Channel, and Prime Video. Watching sports in 2025 is so complicated, y'all.

Here's a breakdown of which streaming service has what games, how much they cost, and the best deals available to save a few bucks.

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MLB.TV All Teams package gives you access to every out-of-market game. If you live in a different region than your favorite team, this is your best bet to getting the most bang for your buck. It'll run you either $29.99 per month or $149.99 for the entire season, which will save you about $29.95 or 17%. If you want to save a little more, you can opt for a single-team package for $129.99. Just scroll down to where it says "additional packages" to select your team. With any package you choose, you'll also get a seven-day free trial to kick things off.

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If you're looking to stream your home team's games on not only their RSN but also national broadcasts, Fubo TV gives you the most comprehensive coverage. Be sure to double-check that your team's RSN is listed in the Fubo channel list before committing (just search on the main page). Beyond the widest RSN coverage, it also gives you access to most of the main networks for national broadcasts — ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, NBC — with the exception of TBS. The Pro plan usually costs $84.99 per month, but you can get your first month for only $64.99 after a five-day trial.

Other live TV streaming options

While Fubo TV is the most comprehensive option for MLB coverage, there are also some honorable mentions worth noting:

• DirecTV Stream — Choice package includes RSNs and major broadcast channels for $109/month

• Sling TV — A la carte channel selection, starting at $26/month for your first month (no RSNs)

• YouTube TV — Base package includes major broadcast channels, free 21-day trial, then $59.99/month for two months (no RSNs)

• Hulu + Live TV — Base package includes major broadcast channels, 3-day free trial, then $82.99/month (no RSNs)

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Once again, Apple has partnered up with the MLB to offer an exclusive doubleheader every Friday for Apple TV+ subscribers. The best part is there are no local broadcast restrictions. Subscribers can enjoy two marquee matchups as their Friday night ritual. If you're new to Apple TV+, you'll get a free seven-day trial, then it'll cost you $9.99 per month. As a bonus, you'll unlock the entire Apple TV+ catalog along with MLB games.

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For the second year in a row, the Roku Channel will stream 18 games on Sundays starting in mid-May. Called the MLB Sunday Leadoff, the free channel will stream one of the first games of the day on Sunday mornings. You can access the Roku Channel via Roku devices and TVs, the mobile app, streaming devices, and smart TVs for no cost.

Other streaming services you may need

While our picks above cover a good chunk of the MLB 2025 season, there are a few other things to note. Since Fubo TV, our top pick for a live TV streaming service, doesn't give you access to TBS, you may also want to sign up for a Max subscription. Max shows TBS and TruTV broadcasts on Tuesday nights this season. You'll need the ad-free standard plan to watch, which costs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year.

Yankees fans, in particular, will also need Prime Video to stream 21 exclusive games this season (the first falling on April 2). Yes, that means even though you have the YES app or pay for a live TV streaming service with the YES network, these games won't be viewable. Prime Video on its own costs $8.99 per month.

On Jan. 20, wasting little time during his first 24 hours in office, president Donald Trump issued a memorandum terminating federal remote work arrangements for millions of government employees. It was a pleasing move to many Republican lawmakers, the authors of a fistful of bills seeking to monitor or cull remote workforces, and to Trump's corporate supporters, many of whom have rolled out their own in-person work requirements over the last year. Return-to-office (RTO) mandates — eschewing the opinions of experts who have found numerous positive benefits to telework — followed, as the new leader established a hardline on telework. 

Such moves, paired with slashes to the federal workforce, have been praised by RTO's proponents as wins for productivity and reduced spending, with portions of the employees forced to choose between in-person work or leaving their position. But few have acknowledged that the brunt of these decisions will be shouldered by already at-risk workers. 

SEE ALSO: The end of remote work doesn't work for women The real people weighing the RTO ultimatum  

"Really good people — who are federal employees who have disabilities — are losing their job, not because of their performance, but because of something else," explained Katy Neas. Neas is the president and CEO of disability rights organization The Arc and a former legislative assistant within the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy, a federal body that oversaw historic legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). "The federal government has always been a place where people with disabilities have thrived, because it's big enough that they could get health insurance, and they could get the accommodations that they need in order to be successful in the world of work."

And that's underselling it. The federal government boasts the highest percentage of people with disabilities in its workforce, with state governments following closely behind. Neas explains that before the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits health insurance discrimination and opens up Medicaid access for people with disabilities, many flocked to the federal government because of its stable health coverage.

"For as long as the record has been kept, people with disabilities are in the workforce at a significantly lower rate than people without disabilities," said Dan Stewart, managing attorney for education and employment for the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Across all demographics, people with disabilities have lower employment rates and are much more likely to be self-employed or take on part-time work — many more people with disabilities are employed without pay or at subminimum wages than with. 

But those numbers have finally shifted. In the five years since workforces moved en masse to work from home arrangements amid a global pandemic, remote work has, on the whole, increased productivity and led to higher wages across sectors, and it's also increased the number of people with disabilities in the workforce. Employment for people with disabilities was at 22.7 percent in 2024 — a historic high since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began compiling the numbers. 

"As technology has evolved, more people can demonstrate their abilities than ever before," said Neas. Greater shares of the disabled workforce are working remotely than those without disabilities, according to recent reports, and flexible work schedules were among the most granted accommodations for workers with disabilities.

If a societal goal is to have people working, [remote work] is a tool to do it — especially for people with disabilities, but not exclusively for people with disabilities. - Dan Stewart

A historically wrought battle, workplace accommodation processes were positively impacted by the pandemic's normalization of remote work — a necessary cultural shift in an increasingly unhealthy work-life relationship. The ADA, which requires employers provide reasonable accommodations for their workers, does not specifically necessitate the option of remote work. Workers, instead, argued for remote work options with their respective employers for decades. Five years ago, as the majority of workers moved online, those conversations became immeasurably easier. 

"What the pandemic did was broaden our horizons about what a reasonable accommodation is," Neas explained. "We also learned that one size has never fit all. [E]verybody's going to have unique needs during the work day that are necessary for them to get the work done. We've learned to be a little more accepting of that nuance within the work day, which I think is good for all of us."

Inadequate support for workers with disabilities has repercussions not just on individuals, but the economy as a whole, Stewart explained. "From one standpoint, more workers is just simply good business. We're tapping into the skills, the talents, the contributions of people with disabilities, and remote work does tend to facilitate that. If a societal goal is to have people working, this is a tool to do it — especially for people with disabilities, but not exclusively for people with disabilities."

Going further, nearly 45 million Americans live with a disability — about half of those people are between the ages of 60-64, which is still well within the age range for employed Americans. The older workforce, usually defined as workers 65 years and older, has doubled since the 1980s and is steadily growing, as well. And as the average ages for an American worker increases, a higher percentage of the labor force will need disability-related accommodations in their lifetimes. 

"It's critical to see people with disabilities as productive, contributing citizens of not only local communities, but also over the national economy — to see people with disabilities as having an immense untapped social and economic capital that is being imperiled by the different cuts that we're seeing," said Stewart.

Diverse workforces, made up of women, parents, caregivers, and workers with disabilities, are squaring up against a harsher workplace reality under the narrative of the "great return." And, even as the country celebrates the 35th anniversary of the ADA this year, people with disabilities may be entering a new stretch of accessibility barriers.

The impact of attacking workplace accommodations

While many workplaces have leaned into remote hybrid work, the longevity of telework has remained in question, and the recent push for federal RTO policies is not the first attack on remote work that's raised alarm bells among disability advocates. In 2023, as corporations like Amazon and Google shifted back to in-person work, disability rights groups argued the shift would disproportionately affect workers with disabilities, many of whom required greater transportation and workplace accommodations. Many argue that forced in-person work could lead to a rise in workplace discrimination or ableist micro-aggressions, as well. 

The removal of universalized remote work policies may also dangerously single out employees in need of accommodations — a kind of surveillance that will make it easier to pinpoint and potentially target workers with disabilities.

More recently, Amazon revised its disability policies, making it more difficult for employees to receive remote work exemptions as part of disability accommodations.

A broad reversal of such protections, coupled with the anti-DEI narrative pushed by the Trump administration, may lead to a revitalization of discriminatory, or even segregationist, policies that silo workers with disabilities into specific, unskilled jobs, negating years of effort to enter the "real" workforce. The removal of universalized remote work policies may also dangerously single out employees in need of accommodations — a kind of surveillance, Stewart explained, that will make it easier to pinpoint and potentially target workers with disabilities. The same behavior has the potential to negatively impact students with disabilities, as well, as the Department of Education comes under fire.

The Trump administration has done little to reinforce the country's current commitments to its disabled citizens, instead introducing a sweeping anti Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) agenda, part of a wave of executive orders directing severe cuts to federal agencies. The president has refashioned the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), led by Trump appointee Andrea R. Lucas, into a vessel for reinforcing the anti-DEIA policies of his administration.

Legal and civil rights advocates have been outspoken against such moves, including the American Federation of Government Employees and American Civil Liberties Union, which has specifically outlined the rights of federal employees with disabilities under the administration's new directives. 

SEE ALSO: Five years of remote work? Try 25 years.

In this case, and somewhat ironically, bureaucracy may work in the workforce's favor. "You still have the law," said Neas. "With some of these big tech companies asking people to come in five days a week — the ADA still applies to them. My fear is that we set these arbitrary standards that somehow have to be applied uniformly, when we have laws that say that is, in fact, the absolute wrong way to go."

It's ultimatums like these, however, that Trump (and federal allies like Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk) hope will thin out the federal workforce And who among employees will be impacted first? Those with little choice. 

"There's more to come," said Stewart. "What I worry about is the lack of funding or lack of staffing for civil rights enforcement at the Office for Civil Rights or at the EEOC. So while the laws themselves, like the ADA, the IDEA, and Section 504 are still on the books, there needs to be an effective way for people to avail themselves of their rights. If the administrative options are being lost or are not effective due to reductions in force… Justice delayed is justice denied."

There's still work to be done for those who are choosing to go back to work, too. Federal workers relocating to central offices have been confronted by the impact of years of telework, including certain infrastructure expenditures that had since been rendered moot, like basic physical accommodations such as parking spots, desks, and even toilet paper. Workers with disabilities, now even more reliant on federal protections through laws like the ADA, may face additional hurdles.

"We are going to lose their expertise and their confidence," Neas said of disabled workers who choose or are forced to leave the workforce due to new policy decisions such as these. "That brain drain is a really bad thing for us all." 

Both Neas and Stewart reiterated that the goal of strengthening a workplace accommodation like remote work isn't to force everyone to follow suit. It's to offer choice. Couched in productivity-first language, "the great return" brews greater distrust about employer flexibility and care, threatening to exacerbate misconceptions about disabled workers and reinforce the social stigma around workplace accommodations and "laziness." 

"Why do people need accommodations? They need accommodations so they can do the job," reiterated Neas. "There are tangible, pragmatic, job-related reasons people need these accommodations, and we need to not lose sight of that."

TL;DR: Is your PC in need of a good reboot? Give it a whole new set of tools with a license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows, now $29.97 (reg. $229) through April 27.

We all need a makeover every now and then. If your trusty PC could use a revamp, a license for Microsoft Office is an affordable way to make it feel new again. 

Rediscover Microsoft Office classics and get acquainted with new favorites thanks to this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 license for Windows. It's now just $29.97, $200 off the usual price, now through April 27. 

Revamp your PC with these Microsoft staples

Give your old PC a new lease on life with this fleet of Microsoft Office apps. They're great for work, play, and everything in between, and you're probably already familiar with half of them.

This Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 license gives you lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access.

Don't let the older edition give you pause — it's a cost-effective way to outfit your computer with a whole new set of tools. You only pay once, unlike the monthly subscription fees that Office365 requires. It also allows you to work offline if needed since you don't have to rely on the cloud like more modern versions. 

After purchase, you'll receive an instant delivery of the software license keys and download links to get everything up and running immediately. It's compatible with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, which makes it an awesome option if you're not running Windows 11 yet. 

Enjoy the Microsoft Office apps for life with this Windows license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019, now just $29.97 (reg. $229) through April 27. 

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TL;DR: This refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2.6GHz Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) comes with the now-discontinued Touch Bar for only $489.99 (reg. $2,399). Act while inventory is still available.

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Have you been in the market for a MacBook? You'd likely laugh if we told you that you could score a MacBook Pro, Apple's top-rated laptop, for less than $500. Don't believe us? It's possible to pay a fraction of the retail price for your own MacBook, at least if you shop refurbished.

This refurbished 2019 Apple MacBook Pro (2.6GHz Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) makes it possible for you to save over $1,900 on the retail price (and score now-discontinued features like the Touch Bar). Instead of going to the Apple Store and paying $2,399, you could pay only $489.99 for this model. The only catch? This was a pre-loved model — though it arrives in near-mint condition — and supplies are limited.

Check out what this MacBook Pro arrives with for your daily computing:

• 16-inch Retina display with True Tone technology and AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU: The screen delivers vibrant colors and sharp details, whether you're scrolling through websites or watching YouTube videos.

• 2.6 Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM: For multitasking, running intense programs like Adobe editing software, and keeping your 20+ Chrome (or Safari) tabs open without any lag.

• 512GB SSD: For easy local storage of apps, files, photos, and other media, as well as speedy boot times.

• Up to 11 hours of browsing and video playback, meaning you can stay productive and entertained without having to stay close to an outlet.

• Six-speaker sound system: Comes with force-canceling woofers for pro- and studio-quality audio for your Netflix streams and other projects.

• The infamous Touch Bar: This MacBook Pro arrives with the Touch Bar (which Apple discontinued in 2021). This touchscreen strip changes depending on the apps you have open, and control buttons include volume, text tools, a color picker, or fast forward and rewind buttons.

• Touch ID: For secure and simple fingerprint log-ins into your device, social media accounts, etc.

Don't wait too long to grab this 2019 MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, now $489.99 — hurry, inventory is selling out.

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Cloud storage subscriptions are expensive, even if they don't seem like it at first. Dropbox's cheapest plan is $9.99 per month for 2TB of cloud storage. It seems cheap, but that's a little under $120 every year, and you're never actually done paying for it. 

If you want a cheaper alternative to Dropbox, Internxt just dropped the price for a 10TB cloud storage lifetime subscription. Now it's only $279.99 with code STORAGE20. 

Pay once for a lifetime of cloud storage

Space isn't the only thing this cloud storage has going for it. Internxt is committed to keeping your data safe. That's why they use end-to-end encryption to secure files during transfer and at rest. Its zero-knowledge architecture means that files are encrypted in a way that Internxt itself cannot access. You're the only one who has access to your files.

You don't even have to manually upload. You can sync all your files and photos across platforms, even Linux. This focus on privacy even extends to its open-source design, so users can inspect the code for transparency and security.

This subscription lasts for life with no recurring payments of any kind. You can access your cloud storage on unlimited devices, too. 

Use code STORAGE20 by April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get an Internxt 10TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription on sale for $279.99. 

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