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It's always frustrating when you can no longer use a perfectly functional gadget because the company behind it shuts down the service or stops developing the software. Thankfully, the open-source community has found plenty of ways to keep using old devices that would otherwise become e-waste.

One of the perks of Linux is that both the operating system and the vast majority of apps are free. Yet if you try to buy a PC that comes with Linux, you might end up spending more than buying one with Windows. Why spend that extra money when you can install Linux on an existing computer for free?

Time is a valuable thing. As much as I would love to watch and finish a show in one sitting, it's unattainable to do every weekend. If you're like me, you're always on the go. Thanks to streaming, you can take your favorite shows on the road and watch them on a phone.

For most of my Windows-using life, there was an annual ritual we all got to know very well. When your computer started getting slow and creaky, you'd back up all your files to a separate medium, format your system disk, and reinstall Windows.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $119.98 at Amazon, down from its $139.48 typical price.

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The MTG Marvel Super Heroes expansion has not recorded any new record-low prices in the trading card market for a while, but the Jumpstart Booster Box has come close once again with this latest Amazon deal. 

As of Sept. 14, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box is $119.98 at Amazon through third-party seller Collector’s Cache. With that $19.50 price drop, that’s a 14% discount altogether — with free delivery set for Sept. 21-25 at the time of writing. However, for just a cent more at $199.99, you can buy the listing sold and shipped directly by Amazon itself, with free delivery marked for as soon as Sept. 19, or next-day delivery if you’re a Prime member. 

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TCGplayer has once again marked itself as the cheapest place to buy, with listings for as low as $112.63. That’s not only a mere 9 cents higher than the trading card selling site’s own market price of $112.54, but also beats Amazon’s lowest-ever price of $114.94 — confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel. 

There are 24 Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Boosters in each display box, with 20 cards packed into every one. Rather than asking you to construct a deck before playing, each booster comes with its own theme and the Land cards it needs. Pick any two packs, combine their contents, and you have everything required to start a game. 

There are 51 possible Marvel-themed configurations spanning Heroes and Villains, and these boosters can also be paired with packs from other Magic Jumpstart releases. 

While SSDs get all the glory these days, mechanical hard drives are not only still in use, they're advancing in both speed and capacity. These devices hold huge amounts of data all over the world, but that data is just not likely to be in your house.

TL;DR: The new Apple iPhone 18 Pro is available for free right now with T-Mobile. To claim, trade in a qualifying device and activate a new line on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan. New customers who switch to T-Mobile and keep their existing number will also qualify.

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We've been treated to some major smartphone drops in recent months. We got the new Motorola Razr lineup, new Google Pixels, and foldable phones from Samsung. All the major players had their moment in the spotlight, but now it's time for the main event: Apple's annual iPhone launch.

After months of speculation, rumors, and leaks, Apple has finally announced the new iPhone 18 Pro, and preorders are now live, with the phone set to release on Sept. 18.

Any new smartphone announcement causes a stir, but none more than the iPhone. Nothing gets the people going quite like a shiny new iPhone, especially if it folds. And mobile carriers like T-Mobile know that, so they tend to drop seriously tempting iPhone preorder deals to persuade you into upgrading. And this launch is no different.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is available for free right now with T-Mobile. There are two ways to take advantage of this preorder deal:

• Switch to T-Mobile and bring your existing phone number

• Trade in a qualifying phone (in any condition) on an Experience Beyond plan

The full savings are distributed as monthly credits over a 36-month payment plan. As long as you intend to stay locked into T-Mobile’s top data tier for three years, it's easily one of the best ways to score Apple's premier hardware without a major hit to your budget.

SEE ALSO: Apple announces iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone

T-Mobile requires you to pay local sales tax on the phone's full retail value upfront, plus a standard $35 device connection fee per line at checkout. But come on, that's a small price to pay for the latest iPhone.

Score the iPhone 18 Pro for free from T-Mobile.

TL;DR: The Motorola Razr is available for free with T-Mobile when you activate a new line on an Experience More plan. The new Motorola Razr+ is also free when you activate a new line on an Experience Beyond plan.

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Samsung garnered all the attention recently in the wake of its new product announcements, Google had its own moment in the spotlight with Made By Google, and now Apple is dominating the news cycle after dropping a new range of iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods.

Where does that leave Motorola? Fear not, because Motorola's popular line of foldables is quietly impressing. And better yet, you have the opportunity to pick up these handsets without actually spending anything, thanks to T-Mobile:

• Motorola Razr — free when you activate a new line on an Experience More plan (no trade-in required).

• Motorola Razr+ — when you activate a new line on an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in required).

The total cost is covered via up to 36 monthly bill credits. If you cancel or switch carriers before the three-year mark, you’ll owe the remaining balance on the phone’s full retail price. You will also need to pay taxes and a one-time connection charge with this "free" deal, but that's a small price to pay for the latest Motorola tech.

The Motorola Razr offers a 3.6-inch external display that's big enough to reply to Slack messages, check Google Maps, and sort through emails without flipping the phone open. Under the hood, the 4,800mAh battery outlasts most compact foldables on the market, and the 50MP main camera sensor handles quick WFH video calls and casual shots with ease.

Score the new Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr+ for free with T-Mobile.

Two years ago, I refused to use AI in any way, shape, or form. Today, I use it heavily, but not necessarily in the ways you might think. I don't use AI to think for me, but I have definitely turned my $100 ChatGPT Pro subscription into a virtual assistant for my small business. Here are three projects that have justified my subscription, and I can't wait to find more ways to continue justifying it without increasing what I spend.

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 14, the Bluetti AC180 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount on the list price.

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Portable power stations can be useful for everything from camping and road trips to keeping essential devices running during a power cut. They give you access to extra power without relying on a wall outlet. And with summer coming to an end and fall on the way, having something on hand for unexpected outages could be a smart move.

Amazon has plenty of options to choose from, but as of Sept. 14, the Bluetti AC180 has dropped in price. Normally $499, it's now $449. This deal saves you $50 on list price for a limited time.

SEE ALSO: Belkin just revealed a massive new collection of power banks, dual-network trackers, and magnetic stands — here’s what’s coming

This is a powerful unit, with a 1,152Wh capacity and 1,800W continuous output, which can increase to 2,700W in Power Lifting mode for appliances that need a little more power. It can reach 80% charge in around 45 minutes, so you don't need hours of prep time, plus external B300K battery packs can be added for longer runtimes. The LFP battery is designed for durability, too, giving you more than 3,500 cycles.

It weighs just 36lbs, so it's a portable option to move between home, vehicles, and for outdoor use.

Find this portable power station deal at Amazon now.

Anania's latest Gaydar episode puts content creator and (and Mashable 101 alum) Boman Martinez-Reid, aka Bomanizer, to the test, and it's a delight to watch.

Between crucial questions like what's gay about Canada, what's the male equivalent of getting bangs, and who's on Bomanizer's personal Mount Rushmore, the creator of the internet's beloved TikTok series The Bodashians teaches Anania a crucial lesson: how to sound like a Kardashian.

"For me, the starter word I say in my head is 'Bible,'" he says. "There's a rhythm to it. You go up in the wrong spots."

Give it a try.

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $41.92 at Amazon, down from its $59.99 list price.

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If you’re still playing catch-up on expansions on the Pokémon TCG before the 30th Celebration comes out later this week, you can still grab six packs of the Greninja-centric Chaos Rising expansion for around the $40 mark with this new Amazon deal.

As of Sept. 14, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set’s Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is now down to $41.92 at Amazon, cutting $18.07 from its $59.99 list price through regular low-price third-party seller reVend. This new price means you’ll be effectively paying only $6.99 per pack, which is a whole $1.21 cheaper per pack compared to buying single Chaos Rising boosters at Amazon for $8.20 — saving you $7.26 in total.

Standard with Pokémon TCG boosters, each pack contains 10 trading cards and one Basic Energy, giving you 60 cards across the six packs before Energy cards are counted. 

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reVend’s listing only has 12 units left at the time of writing, but seller Bleacher Seats Sportscards & Collectibles also has an on-sale listing at Amazon for a slightly more expensive $43.33. However, you can save the most at TCGplayer with listings going as low as $38.65 — which is even lower than the site’s own estimated market price of $36.90. 

Chaos Rising is a solid collection of 120 cards with some nice $150+ Special Illustration Rares you can pull — including those for Mega Greninja ex, Cinccino ex, Mega Dragalge ex, and Mega Floette ex.

On the other hand, you can also buy individual Chaos Rising cards at TCGplayer. 

When you buy an iPhone or an Android phone, you'll not only get the underlying operating system, but also the apps that form part of a specific ecosystem. So, for example, you'll find Google Drive, Google Play, and various other Google apps that are not actually part of the core Android build.

TL;DR: As of Sept. 14, T-Mobile is offering shoppers the chance to get an iPhone 18 Pro on them when you switch or trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan.

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Apple's latest Surprise and Shine event was a real treat for fans. We got exciting announcements about new AirPods, Apple Watches, and even brand-new iPhones.

If the sleek new iPhone 18 Pro has your attention, T-Mobile is actually offering a way for you to grab it on their dime, which is a welcome preorder offer at a time when tech prices just keep climbing.

Those looking to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro actually have a couple of ways to go about this at T-Mobile: The first route is to switch to T-Mobile and bring your number over to start a new line and port it onto an Experience Beyond plan. The second option is to trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 20 rumors: Why Apple may skip iPhone 19 for a radical redesign

No matter which option you choose, T-Mobile states that you'll receive up to $1,200 back as up to 36 monthly bill credits. And as for which phones you can trade-in to get up to $1,200 credit, they are as follows:

• Apple iPhone: 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max

• Samsung Galaxy: S26, S26+, S26 Ultra, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE, S24+, S24 Ultra, Z Fold7, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Flip7, Z Flip6, Z Flip5

T-Mobile also notes that you will have to pay sales tax on the device, along with a $35 device connection charge. This preorder offer on the iPhone 18 Pro is well worth checking out from T-Mobile ahead of the Sept. 18 launch.

You thought Ziwe Fumudoh's interview with Law Roach was as iconic as it gets? Enter Wanda Sykes.

In the latest episode of Iconic Guest, the characteristically deadpan host chats with the legendary comedian, actor, and writer about everything from "violating the Geneva Convention" to what the hell looksmaxxing is to remembering balls, with an array of hard-hitting interview questions that have Sykes asking whether it's happy hour yet:

"How would you describe today's political news cycle to Harriet Tubman?"

"Marry, F***, Kill: Roe V. Wade, Loving V. Virginia, or marriage equality."

"Do you feel pressure to speak out on behalf of short women or is it every pipsqueak for themself?"

Let's absolutely go.

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SAVE $170: As of Sept. 14, the Skyrover X1 drone is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price.

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Looking for a new drone? The Skyrover X1 drone has dropped in price at Amazon, and you can save $170. Normally $619, it's now priced at just $449. And according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the best-ever price for this drone.

This drone is a compact option, weighing under 249 grams. It has a 1/1.32-inch CMOS sensor and f/1.7 aperture for capturing 48MP photos and 4K/60fps HDR video.

SEE ALSO: Avian flu, drone swarms, and mass surveillance included in Anthropic's safety report

For helping keep footage smooth and steady, there's a 3-axis gimbal plus an AI Night Mode feature that helps to keep detail sharp during dusk and nighttime filming. For flying, 360° obstacle sensing and Smart Return to Home give you an extra layer of support, and the SkyBridge transmission delivers a 1080p/60fps live view from up to 9.32 miles away.

In the bundle, you'll get the remote controller, gimbal protector, shoulder bag, three pairs of propellers, 18 propeller screws, a screwdriver, three Smart Flight Batteries, a battery hub, a USB-C data cable, Lightning and Type-C adapter cables, and a quick guide. Each battery provides up to 32 minutes of flight time, or up to 96 minutes with three batteries.

Get this drone deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $90: As of Sept. 14, the Anker 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $139.99 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount on the list price.

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If you dream of one cable that can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, meet the Anker 3-in-1 charger.

It gives you a way to charge multiple Apple devices at once without cluttering your desk with cables. And even better, it's currently $90 off at Amazon, bringing the price down to $139.98 from $229.99.

It uses 25W Qi2.2 charging to power an iPhone 17 Pro to 50% in just 22 minutes, plus the active TEC cooling helps keep temperatures down during charging, so you don't need to worry about your devices overheating. There are also three charging modes to choose from, depending on what you need. There are options for quick top-ups, cooler charging, or silent overnight use.

Plus, the adjustable 80-degree stand also makes it easy to view your phone while charging. It also has a 1.65-inch HD touchscreen display that shows the charging status, wattage, and temperature for each device, with on-screen safety alerts and further controls available through the Anker app.

Get this Anker charger deal at Amazon now. It's listed as a limited-time deal, so don't miss out.

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 14, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $199.95 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price.

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If you're looking for a pair of workout earbuds that can do a little more than just play music, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 won't disappoint. They have built-in heart rate monitoring for tracking your workouts, plus the secure ear-hook design to keep them right in place. And right now, Amazon has them down to $199.95, saving you $50 on the usual price.

As you'd expect, the sound quality is second to none, plus they come with varying levels of noise cancellation. When you need to focus during a workout, the Active Noise Cancellation helps block out distractions, while Transparency mode lets outside sounds through when you need to hear what's happening around you, like traffic or other runners.

But the major selling point for these earbuds is, of course, the heart rate monitoring. They use sensors inside the earbuds to monitor your pulse during exercise, taking readings more than 100 times per second. They're also rated IPX4, so they can handle sweat and splashes of water or rain during a workout.

Battery life lasts up to 45 hours of listening time with the charging case, and if you need a quick top-up before heading out, a five-minute Fast Fuel charge gives you up to 1.5 hours of playback.

You can find these earbuds on sale online at Amazon now.

SNL UK returned for its second season this weekend, and the show certainly didn't pull any punches with its opening sketch.

In the clip above Harry (Jack Shep) and Meghan (Ayoade Bamgboye) visit King Charles (Larry Dean) and Queen Camilla (Emma Sidi) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where Charles wastes no time in chastising Harry for returning home ("Don't tell me you've spent all your Netflix money already").

The most brutal joke? "What a waste you've become," Charles says to Harry. "You're lucky your father isn't around to see this."

Yikes.

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle is on sale for $52.70 at Amazon, down from its $59.99 list price.

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The Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration expansion is set to make huge waves in the trading card space on Sept. 16. In the meantime, you can catch up on one of 2025’s most popular collections at up to 12% off on Amazon.

As of Sept. 14, the Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle is $52.70 at Amazon through third-party seller San Diego Cards. Compared to the standard $59.99 list price, that’s 12% off. Delivery is included with this one, and at the time of writing, it is set to arrive at your doorstep between Sept. 18-22. 

At this new price, you’ll only pay $8.78 per pack and save $1.19 compared to buying single Journey Together boosters for $9.97 each on Amazon.

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Granted, TCGplayer and Walmart are continuing their streak of undercutting Amazon, saving you even more. The former has listings going as low as $46.58, while Walmart’s best price is even lower at $45.77 — actually going below its market price of $46.46 (which is estimated by TCGplayer, ironically). 

Journey Together may not be home to the most valuable pulls on the market, but its most stunning chase cards with Special Illustration Artwork are still worth adding to your collection — with market prices up to $100, including Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Salamence ex, and N’s Zoroark ex. 

If you’re simply hoping to get one of these, you can also buy any single Journey Together card right now at TCGplayer directly. 

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