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Have you ever received a photo from a friend on a messaging app and thought, “Man, Patrick’s phone sucks”? It turns out it might not be their phone at all—many messaging apps lower image quality on purpose. Let me explain why, and if you stick around, I’ll show you how to fix it.

There's a certain kind of dread when seeing a massive block of text fill the formula bar in Microsoft Excel. When everything is crammed onto one line, your eyes skip over the mistakes that end up breaking your data. Luckily, one simple keyboard shortcut fixes the chaos instantly.

While there is certainly no shortage of Christmas films to choose from, holiday-themed TV shows are harder to come by. But thankfully, Netflix has the perfect festive series that also just so happens to be a quick binge. In fact, you can easily watch it in one day. So, instead of trying to pick which Christmas movie to watch, you should check out Dash & Lily on Netflix.

Lexus has built its reputation on luxury, reliability, and durability—traits that set it apart from most other brands. But even within Lexus, some models rise above the rest.

Who doesn't love Christmas football? The NFL's still-rare holiday tradition returns for another consecutive year — and this time, it lands perfectly on a Thursday. That means three full games instead of the usual two, giving fans an all-day slate of football alongside the festivities.

This season marks the second year of the NFL's three-year agreement with Netflix to stream Christmas Day games, guaranteeing at least one holiday matchup each year during the deal. And because Christmas falls on a day the league already reserves for games, the schedule gets an extra boost: a third matchup airing on Amazon Prime as part of the regular Thursday Night Football lineup.

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This year's Christmas slate features three divisional showdowns, with a mix of teams already out of playoff contention, one squad battling for a division crown, and another clinging to faint postseason hopes. Here’s the full breakdown — and how to watch every game:

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders

Kicking off the festivities are two down-on-their-luck NFC East teams with little left to play for this season. When I wrote the Thanksgiving how-to-stream guide, the Cowboys were actually trending up, fresh off a win over the Chiefs that capped a three-game streak. At 6-5-1, Dallas still had faint playoff hopes and needed a road win in Detroit to keep them alive. That didn’t happen. Instead, the wheels came off, with two more losses soon after sealing their fate.

Now sitting at 6-8-1 and officially eliminated, it’s hard to call Dallas’ season anything but a wash.

For Washington, the year has been even rougher. The Commanders (4-11) are stuck at the bottom of the NFC East just months after their shocking run to the NFC Championship Game. Injuries have defined their collapse, none more damaging than the repeated setbacks to star sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels. What once looked like a promising follow-up campaign has instead unraveled into a season fans will want to forget.

You can watch this on Netflix at 12 p.m. CST / 1 p.m. EST

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings

Here’s an NFC North matchup with playoff implications — if literally everything breaks right. The Detroit Lions, once the league’s lovable underdogs, turned Super Bowl contenders, are getting a hard reality check this season.

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Playing a rare holiday game outside their traditional Thanksgiving slot, the Lions essentially must win to keep even the faintest playoff hopes alive. After finishing last season at 15–2, Detroit now sits at 8–7, with injuries and a coaching exodus taking much of the bite out of what was once a blistering offense. Since starting 4–1, the Lions have alternated wins and losses almost weekly, before finally dropping their first back-to-back games since 2022 with defeats against the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Even a Christmas Day win may not be enough. If the Green Bay Packers take care of business on Saturday, Detroit’s season effectively ends. To survive, the Lions would need to beat a Vikings team starting its third-string quarterback, then upset the 11–4 Chicago Bears — coached by Detroit’s former offensive coordinator — while also hoping the Packers stumble again against that same Minnesota squad.

In other words, Detroit is running low on both margin and miracles.

As for the Vikings, there’s far less drama. Minnesota has already been eliminated from playoff contention, and its plan to build around sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick, never took off. A revolving door of injuries derailed the season early, leaving this matchup more about pride than postseason stakes.

You can watch this on Netflix at 3:30 p.m. CST / 4:30 p.m. EST

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs

A Christmas Day game in name only, this AFC West matchup could help decide the division crown between the Denver Broncos and — surprisingly — the Los Angeles Chargers. Yes, for the first time since 2012, the Kansas City Chiefs are headed for a losing season, and for the first time since 2014, they’ll miss the playoffs altogether.

Like the Cowboys, the Chiefs — and the face of the league, Patrick Mahomes — endured a strangely flat year. A sputtering offense and an aging defense exposed the possibility that this chapter of the Kansas City dynasty may finally be closing. That suspicion became reality in a divisional loss to the Chargers when Mahomes tore his ACL. The injury ended his season and, given its late occurrence, could also threaten his availability early next year.

Meanwhile, things couldn’t look better in Denver. Following a promising 2024 campaign that culminated in a surprise playoff appearance, the Broncos have made a significant leap forward. Sitting at 12–3, Denver currently leads the AFC West over the 11–4 Chargers and controls its own destiny. A Christmas Day win over Kansas City, combined with a Chargers loss on Saturday, would clinch the Broncos’ first division title since 2015 — the final season of the Peyton Manning era.

There's even an outside path for Denver to lock up the AFC's top seed with a little help elsewhere, but that’s a scenario best left to the calculators.

You can watch this on Amazon Prime at 7:15 p.m. CST / 8:15 p.m. EST.

SAVE $20: As of Dec. 24, you can grab the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $39.99 instead of $59.99 and get same-day delivery for Christmas. That's 33% in savings.

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Sometimes procrastinating pays off. Case in point: If you put off Christmas shopping until now, you can still score a sweet deal on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and get it today.

As of Dec. 24, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 instead of $59.99. That's a savings of 33% or $20, and just $7 shy of its best price ever. Not to mention, it's one of only a few devices that features free same-day delivery (if you're a Prime member in select locations).

The 4K Max is the Fire TV Stick to get for those who have bougie taste on a budget. It offers the ability to turn an existing TV into artwork like Samsung's The Frame TV, but without the need for a major TV upgrade. The Ambient Experience, as it's named, lets you choose from over 2,000 works of fine art or use AI art to design your own masterpiece by asking Alexa to generate an original image and choosing a painting style. You can also customize your screen with Alexa widgets like calendar, to-do lists, weather, and more, and control your smart home devices from your TV.

The 4K Max features WiFi-6E, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos support, as well as the most storage of any Fire TV Stick. Translation: smooth streaming that looks and sounds great. It also doubles as an Xbox, basically, giving casual gamers the ability to play Xbox games without a console. Just pair it with a compatible controller and stream games just like shows and movies.

This 33% off Fire TV Stick 4K Max deal is only available through the end of the day on Dec. 24, so snag it ASAP if you want to save $20.

SAVE $35: As of Dec. 24, get Madden 26 for PlayStation 5 for $34.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $69.99. That's a discount of 50%.

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The end of 2025 has finally arrived, and while it's a little too late to still get something in time for holiday gifting for many, there's still the matter of what you should do with your downtime over the winter break. If you aren't working, there are always video games, of course. And whether you're a football fan or you just know one, you can't go wrong with the premier football gaming experience every year: Madden. The latest edition is on sale now.

As of Dec. 24, get Madden 26 for PlayStation 5 for $34.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $69.99. That's a discount of 50%.

SEE ALSO: 50+ gift ideas that gamers would actually want as gifts

Madden 26 just arrived in August of this year, and it's got everything you'd usually expect from the long-running sports series. It's all about football, as it lets you play games with NPC teams or other players online, of course. But it's much deeper than that if you want to go that far.

Ultimate Team lets you create your own football dream team to play wth legends of the NFL and current, real-life NFL players. Create your dream roster and take your team on the road to see how it does against other human players' creations.

Franchise mode lets you choose a team to coach as you control drafting players, plays to run, and just about every other little tidbit you'd need to decide about your team's career.

Finally, Superstar mode lets you create your own player with their own position and likeness, as well as custom stats and attributes, so they can have a chance to get drafted by an NFL team.

There's a ton to do here for big football fans, but seeing as this new game is already discounted, it's well worth picking up and jumping into at this price. So grab yours while it's still in stock at Best Buy.

SAVE 20%: As of Dec. 24, you can get the 2024 Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $479, down from $599, at Amazon. That's a $120 price cut and just $10 more than its all-time low price.

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Apple has been surprisingly generous with deals lately, and honestly, I'm not complaining. If you’ve been looking for a stationary setup that doesn't take up your entire desk (or your entire paycheck), the Mac mini is probably the most cost-effective way to get into the M4 ecosystem. And as Tech Reporter Matt Binder points out in his comparison of the M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro, you can get nearly the same power for more than half the price if you don't need the portability of a laptop.

SEE ALSO: The 4 best iPads of 2025: Which iPad should you put on your holiday wishlist?

As of Dec. 24, you can get the 2024 Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $479 at Amazon. That's $120 off its $599 list price and just $10 more than the all-time low we saw earlier this year. While it won't arrive before Christmas, it's a great "belated gift" to yourself to start the new year with a much faster workstation.

This redesigned model is only five by five inches, but don't let its size fool you. It's built for Apple Intelligence, features a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, and, for the first time, includes front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack for easier access.

Are you currently learning Bash? Have you seen things like $0 and $EUID and wondered what they mean? Or what the difference is between $UID and $EUID? I'll cover these and more: what they do and why they're important.

SAVE $271.98: The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $248, down from the list price of $399.99 and they come with free Sony WF-C700N earbuds. In total, this bundle saves shoppers 52% compared to the standard bundle price of $519.98.

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Getting something for free in 2025? In a year with constant price increases, seeing something that's actually desirable at zero cost is a true delight. For some reason, Amazon is feeling generous this holiday season and has bundled excellent headphones with free earbuds.

As of Dec. 24, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $248 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $399.99. They also come with free Sony WF-C700N earbuds. In total, this bundle saves shoppers a major $271.98 compared to the standard bundle price of $519.98. That's a 52% discount.

Considering the Sony XM5 headphones are on sale on their own for $248 at Amazon, there's no reason why you wouldn't take advantage of scoring them with free Sony WF-C700N earbuds. Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard noted the sale price on the XM5 headphones is "one of the best headphone deals of the holiday season," which means getting free earbuds on top of this sale is peak Christmas present.

SEE ALSO: What time do stores close on Christmas eve: Shopping hours for Walmart, Target, more

Sony launched the new XM6 headphones earlier this year, replacing the XM5 headphones as the latest flagship model. But the XM5s are still well worth your attention, especially bundled into this deal. The Sony XM6 headphones do come with some improvements over the XM5 headphones, like folding earcups. But once we consider the current sale price on the XM6 headphones of $398, paying $248 for the XM5 headphones and getting free WF-C700N earbuds feels like we've stumbled into some kind of life hack.

Before this deal vanishes, upgrade your 2026 listening experience with the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones bundled with free Sony WF-C700N earbuds for a grand total of $248 at Amazon.

I'm not sure I've ever seen an unreleased video game generate more anxiety on the internet than Grand Theft Auto VI.

That's exactly what happened this week, as a doctored screenshot of the game's Xbox Store page featuring a laughably large file size went viral on the site formerly known as Twitter. User @TheCanadianGTR posted the image early on Christmas Eve, claiming that the game would have a storage footprint of 676.7GB on an Xbox console.

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The signs that this is fake are numerous and obvious. For starters, the official Xbox storefront page for the game doesn't list a storage size at all. This is likely due to the fact that GTA VI isn't launching for another year; it's very possible Rockstar Games doesn't even know what the file size will be yet. Beyond that, while some bigger games like recent Call of Duty releases have approached 200GB in size, absolutely nothing at this point has even come close to 600GB, which is more or less the entirety of the functional hard drive space on a base PS5 or Xbox console. GTA VI is probably going to be large, but I can guarantee that it won't be triple the size of the largest existing big-budget games.

Oh, and the screenshot is clearly a 6-7 joke, so there's that, too.

Anyway, despite all of those signs, X users are still freaking out, even at the time of publication.

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This is an object lesson in "don't believe everything you see on the internet." Just remember that it will be at least a year or so before any of us are playing GTA VI, and in that time, a lot of BS will appear online about it. If it didn't come from Rockstar itself, it's probably not worth engaging with.

I don't spend any more time on Facebook than I need to, and even then I get exposed to countless AI slop videos in my feed. Given what I do for a living, I can spot them pretty easily. However, a worrying number of people in the comments don't seem to understand that they're looking at something that never happened.

SAVE $50: As of Dec. 24, get the Google Pixel Watch 4 for $399.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 11%.

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Looking for a new smartwatch to kick off 2026? There are plenty of options, but if you have an Android phone, Google's Pixel Watch lineup is a particularly great pick. And if you want to save some money on one, now's the time to lock one in, thanks to this excellent Amazon deal.

As of Dec. 24, get the Google Pixel Watch 4 for $399.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's $50 off and a discount of 11%.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best smartwatches of 2025 include some surprises

The Pixel Watch 4 is a massive step up from its predecessor, with a brighter screen, faster interface, and better audio to boot. It may look just like the Pixel Watch 3, but it has a few significant upgrades you'll want to keep an eye on if you're coming from the previous watch or entering the Pixel ecosystem anew.

The screen features domed glass with adaptive brightness and a loud speaker, with a strong haptic engine. It comes equipped with Gemini access for AI features if you choose to use them; but if you don't, all the usual smartwatch features are still there, so you can call and text all you like from your wrist.

There are also a host of fitness tracker features you can access, including sleep and workout tracking, training and cardio load information, and much more.

If it's time to get a new smartwatch to go with your Android phone, the Pixel Watch 4 is a no-brainer, especially at this price. Kick off the new year with a new watch and stay productive while running just about everything in your life from your wrist.

Best streaming subscription add-on deals at a glance: Paramount+ Premium (Prime Video add-on) $3.99/month for 2 months (save $10/month come Jan. 15) Get Deal Apple TV+ (Roku Channel add-on) free for 3 months (save $12.99/month) Get Deal Screambox (Roku Channel add-on) $2.99/month for 2 months (save $2/month) Get Deal MGM+ (Prime Video add-on) $1.99/month for 2 months (save $6/month) Get Deal

Don't say Amazon never got you anything. As a bit of a Christmas miracle, Prime Video has brought back several add-on subscription streaming deals. Even better, Roku is joining in the fun, so both Roku and Prime Video users can score some popular and not-so-popular streaming services for a discount this holiday season.

Obviously, these streaming deals aren't going to rival the epic Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts we saw a few weeks ago (Black Friday is always the best time to sign up for streaming services), but the add-on subscription deals still offer a way to enjoy a new streaming library without spending an arm and a leg.

I've rounded up some of my favorite options below, but be sure to check out the Prime Video add-on page and the Roku Season's Savings page to browse every deal available. Looking for even more streaming deals? I rounded up the best streaming deals of the week last week, and several of those options are still live.

Best Prime Video add-on streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium (Prime Video add-on) $3.99/month for 2 months (save $10/month come January) Get Deal Why we like it

Paramount+ is getting a price hike in January. On Jan. 15, the monthly cost will go up $1 to become $8.99 per month or $13.99 per month (depending on which tier you choose). This Prime Video add-on deal lets you not only avoid the price hike for two months of the Premium plan, but also save an extra $10 each month. You'll need to be an active Prime Video subscriber to be eligible for the add-on, as well as a new or returning Paramount+ subscriber.

While there's no end date listed for the deal, most of the other Prime Video add-on discounts are available until Jan. 2. We expect this deal to follow the same timeline, but you might want to lock it in sooner to be sure.

Best Roku Channel add-on streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV+ Apple TV+ (Roku Channel add-on) free for 3 months (save $12.99/month) Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple TV+ Black Friday deal was extremely popular, offering new and returning subscribers half-priced subscriptions for six months. While that discount was pretty impressive, nothing really beats free. With this Roku Channel add-on deal, new and returning subscribers can sign up for Apple TV+ for free for three months. That's $12.99 per month or $38.97 in savings. Apple TV+'s lineup has become better and better over the years, with sci-fi smash hits like Severance and Pluribus and comedies like Shrinking and Ted Lasso really hitting it out of the park. This is your chance to catch up on all the buzzworthy shows without spending a cent. The only catch? You'll need to sign up for Apple TV+ through your Roku device.

More streaming dealsPrime Video add-ons

• BET+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $4/month)

• Hallmark+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $6/month)

• MGM+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $6/month)

• MovieSphere+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $3/month)

• PBS Kids — $1.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $3/month)

• Starz — $1.99/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $9/month)

Roku Channel add-ons

• BET+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $4/month)

• frndlyTV — free for 30 days $6.99/month (save $6.99/month)

• Hallmark+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $6/month)

• howdy — $0.99/month for 2 months $2.99/month (save $2/month)

• Lifetime Movie Club — $1.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $/month)

• Screambox — $2.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $2/month)

• Starz — $1.99/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $9/month)

• Sundance Now — $1.99/month $7.99/month (save $6/month)

OpenMediaVault 8 was released on December 24, bringing with it a Christmas wishlist of improvements, including a package base upgrade and an improved update interface. There is a little bit of coal in the stocking though if you're running OpenMediaVault (OVM) on older hardware.

SAVE 48%: As of Dec. 24, you can get the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Xbox Gaming Headset for $104.99, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 48% discount or a $95 price cut.

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If you're waking up today realizing you forgot someone on your list (or if you've got some fresh holiday gift card balance burning a hole in your pocket), this is a solid way to use it.

As of Dec. 24, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Xbox Gaming Headset is on sale for $104.99 at Amazon. That’s a 48% discount off the $199.99 list price, saving you about $95 on one of the best-reviewed headsets for competitive play. This deal actually matches the record-low price it just hit on Dec. 13, so you're catching it at a perfect time.

SEE ALSO: PlayStation Wrap-Up sums up your 2025 console gaming habits. Here's how to get yours.

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is a Mashable Choice Award winner (we reserve this award for the absolute best gear we've tested). Former Lead Shopping Reporter, Dylan Haas, called it the best gaming headset he's ever used, praising its "divine" sound quality and FlowKnit memory foam ear cushions that stay comfortable even during multi-hour marathons (it has a 70-hour battery life).

Even though this specific model is "Designed for Xbox," it’s compatible with PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac via Bluetooth or USB-C.

SAVE $50: The Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is on sale at Best Buy for $449.99, down from the normal price of $499.99. That's a 10% discount that matches the brief Cyber Monday sale price. Most shoppers will be eligible for free same-day delivery or in-store pickup.

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It's some kind of Christmas miracle. Not only does Best Buy have the hottest gaming console of the year in stock and on sale, but you can also likely still snag it today. Santa is not forgetting gamer friends this year.

For the rest of Dec. 24, Best Buy is offering the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle for $449.99, marked down from the normal price of $499.99. That's a rarely seen 10% discount that saves you $50. If you're still shopping for Christmas gifts, you could be lucky with free same-day delivery or in-store pickup options.

Without a doubt, the Nintendo Switch 2 is the "must-have" gaming console of the year. And since it's Nintendo, you must have Mario Kart World. We don't make the rules, but we do follow them. It's no surprise that Mashable has the Nintendo Switch 2 listed as one of the best tech gifts of 2025.

SEE ALSO: What time do stores close on Christmas eve: Shopping hours for Walmart, Target, more

In the chaos of Cyber Monday, both Amazon and Best Buy dropped the bundle Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World price down to $449.99, but it disappeared quickly. Today, you have all day to snag this sale price. But if you're gifting this on Christmas, it's in everyone's best interest to buy it as soon as your fingers allow.

You'll need to add the Nintendo Switch 2 bundle to your cart to see the sale price of $449.99. If you live near a Best Buy, you're likely to be eligible for free in-store pickup today. If that's not an option, you can probably snag free same-day shipping. I checked delivery to zip codes in Seattle, Boston, New York, Atlanta, and even small-town Arizona, and still got the option for free delivery by tonight. That means you'll even have time to wrap before Christmas.

If you're not in a hurry to snag the Nintendo Switch 2 in time for tomorrow, this is still a great sale price to secure your own console. While the $449.99 deal isn't unheard of, it's been a fleeting sale that sells out within hours.

Before the same-day shipping option vanishes or the deal sells out, grab the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle for $449.99 at Best Buy. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, this deal is an invitation to endless joy.

You can get a gift card for just about anything — and now, that includes TikTok Shop.

The social media giant, which launched its e-commerce business on TikTok Shop in 2023, has just rolled out a new feature that allows users to purchase digital gift cards.

SEE ALSO: This 20-year-old earns $50K a month from TikTok Shop. Here's how she did it.

The feature was released just in time for those who may have forgotten to give a holiday gift, and might encourage shoppers to consider buying a TikTok Shop gift card instead of an Amazon or eBay option.

According to TechCrunch, you can give gift cards from $10 to $500, and you can personalize them with animated designs that celebrate the holidays, birthdays, weddings, and more. And once you accept the gift card, you can send a thank-you note in return.

This comes during a pretty busy time for TikTok. Just a few days ago, TikTok officially changed ownership, the app launched a fairly messy award show, and TikTok Shop itself has faced a deluge of products that violate its terms.

Are monthly software subscriptions draining your wallet? Wondering whether you can replace your premium tools with free alternatives? Well, here are five free, open-source apps that don’t just match their paid counterparts—they often surpass them.

Do you have old hard drives lying around in a drawer doing nothing? I did—until I found a purpose for them. Here’s how I rescued my old hard drives and gave them a new lease on life.