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Microsoft Visio Pro is just $12.97 for the holidays

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:53

TL;DR: Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional is now just $12.97 (reg. $249.99) for a lifetime license — ideal for anyone who needs clearer diagrams, smarter data visuals, or simplified collaboration.

Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for Windows $12.97
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If you’ve ever tried to explain a process, workflow, or system and realized halfway through that a visual would’ve made your life 10 times easier, you already understand why Microsoft Visio exists.

And you can currently grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for just $12.97 — a huge drop from its list price of $249.99. It’s one of those offers that’s hard not to call out, especially if you work in anything from project management to IT to HR or operations.

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Visio’s whole purpose is to turn complex information into something people can look at and immediately get. You’ll have access to dozens of templates, thousands of shapes, and Microsoft’s entire online shape ecosystem — more than 250,000 options in total.

Whether you’re making a flowchart, an org chart, a network map, or even a floor plan, Visio gives you a clean starting point so you’re not shaping everything from scratch.

One really handy perk: you can automatically generate org charts from an Excel file, a directory, or Microsoft Entra ID. You can also link visuals to live data, so your diagrams stay up to date as your information changes.

Visio Professional adds even more templates and collaboration tools, plus support for standards like BPMN 2.0 and UML 2.5, which is great if you work in technical or business-heavy fields.

It’s a one-time purchase that won’t be around forever at this price. Get lifetime access to Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for just $12.97 (reg. $249.99) while you can.

StackSocial prices subject to change.

Categories: IT General, Technology

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 10, 2025

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:49

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 SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025:

AcrossBrief snooze
  • The answer is Nap.

With 1-Down, not under any circumstances
  • The answer is No way.

Busiest airport in the Midwest
  • The answer is O'Hare.

Doesn't take vacation, say
  • The answer is Works.

Anderson who directed "The Phoenician Scheme"
  • The answer is Wes.

DownSee 4-Across
  • The answer is No how

Cognizant (of)
  • The answer is Aware.

"___ and Recreation" (2010s sitcom)
  • The answer is Parks.

Right this moment
  • The answer is Now.

"Amen to that!"
  • The answer is Yes.

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

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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Pokémon TCGs Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is near market value on Amazon vs. TCGplayer

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:47

NEAR MARKET VALUE: Pokémon TCG's Mega Lucario ex Premium Figure Collection is $41.34 at TCGplayer, which is undercutting Amazon's $47.75 listing by just over $6.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Kangaskhan ex Box $47.75 at Amazon
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There's no real reason why you should be paying over $6 more for the same product, even if you do get faster shipping, but if you really want to only wait a day with prime shipping, Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is near market value on Amazon right now. At the same time, this product is available for only $41.34 on TCGplayer, which is the deal I'd take every day of the week.

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Mega Khangaskhan ex is a great card to have for card farming early on in a battle by using its Run Errand ability, that allows trainers to draw two draws per turn. Unfortunately this ability can't be stacked, which would also be ridiculously overpowered and game breaking. It's also a basic Pokémon, so you can get this into play as soon as you draw it.

The best chase cards you can pull from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

Big box Pokémon TCG products aren't usually great for trying to pull chase cards considering you only get a handful of booster packs, but there's always a chase. It usually works out cheaper over time just buying the card you want straight up, which is where TCGplayer shines by offering a tracked marketplace with rated sellers.

Here's the top five chase cards you can pull or buy right now from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution:

Destined Rivals
  1. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $434.49
    Market price: $443.29
    Most recent sale: $420

  2. Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $215
    Market price: $232.09
    Most recent sale: $226.98

  3. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $174.90
    Market price: $175.27
    Most recent sale: $139.95

  4. Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $119.99
    Market price: $125.55
    Most recent sale: $129.99

  5. Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $70.01
    Market price: $70
    Most recent sale: $69.01

Mega Evolution
  1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $334.75
    Market price: $394.70
    Most recent sale: $325

  2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $286.72
    Market price: $307.92
    Most recent sale: $286.70

  3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $202
    Market price: $207.38
    Most recent sale: $230.88

  4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $193.01
    Market price: $197.50
    Most recent sale: $195

  5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $151.36
    Market price: $150.99
    Most recent sale: $140.74

Categories: IT General, Technology

Amber Ruffin sticks up for Seth Meyers after Trump comments

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:44

Donald Trump's Truth Social rants about late night hosts have seen Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers as targets, with each taking more than one moment on their shows to respond to the president's onslaught.

It's kind of hard to keep up with Trump's continuous tirades against the hosts, as Late Night with Seth Meyers regular Amber Ruffin pointed out during her "Amber Says What" segment on Tuesday night's show.

During her show-favourite news recap, the comedian noted that Trump had taken aim at Meyers yet again in November, posting on his own social media platform, "Aside from everything else, Meyers has no talent." Ruffin was having absolutely none of that, and stuck up for her colleague.

"Someone told me that Trump tweeted about Late Night and I was like, 'What? I already know that.' And they were like, 'No, he did it again.' And I was like, 'Whaaaat? This man is obsessed," she said.

"So this time, Trump said, '[Seth] Meyers has no talent,' and that’s simply not true. Show him Seth."

Throwing to a nonchalant Meyers, the late night host responded, "Show him what?"

"Show him you can sing!"

"Oh, I don’t sing."

"Well, show him you can dance!"

"I can't dance."

"Seth, you gotta help me out here buddy."

Meanwhile, David Letterman was over on Jimmy Kimmel Live! also sticking up for his friend.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Apple AirPods 4 are back at their Black Friday price — get them for under $100 at Amazon

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:41

SAVE $79.01: As of Dec. 10, the Apple AirPods 4 ANC are on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount on the list price.

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Whether it's a Christmas gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, if AirPods have been on your shopping list for a while, now is your time to buy because Amazon has a great deal on the Apple AirPods 4. As of Dec. 10, they've dropped below $100, now just $99.99. That's a saving of nearly $80 ($79.01 to be exact), and only 99 cents off its best-ever price.

This deal is for the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) model. So if you want to reduce outside noise, you'll be set with these. They also include a Transparency mode so you can still hear the world around you. For example, when using your AirPods outdoors and you still need to hear cars or cyclists passing.

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They’re powered by the H2 chip, which supports Adaptive Audio to balance Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, while Conversation Awareness automatically lowers your music when someone nearby is talking. The Voice Isolation feature helps make your calls sound clearer, and the Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking creates an immersive listening experience.

For battery life, you'll get four hours of listening with ANC on. This increases to 20 hours using the case. With ANC disabled, you can get up to 30 hours of listening.

Find this impressive AirPods deal at Amazon now.

Categories: IT General, Technology

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