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Some of the most effective innovations of the last ten years have not come from large, expensive platforms, but from small, community-driven projects. These programs show that some major computing annoyances can be fixed by the smallest, most essential applications, if you know where to find them. Sure, they don't have much hype in the mainstream, but they save money and are incredibly important.

Photoshop can do almost anything—if you're willing to pay for it. Like many casual users, I've been switching between free and open-source alternatives to Photoshops for a while now. There are several good alternatives out there, including Canva, but there is one option that is a much better option than all the others.

Ryobi is a popular, reliable brand loved by DIYers everywhere, and you'll even see its bright neon tools on job sites thanks to its wide assortment of power tools. Ryobi makes a little bit of everything, and while that's great, it also means the company is bound to miss the mark on occasion and release a tool you'll probably want to avoid.

It's frustrating moment when an important, low-power device like a TV remote or a tracking tag starts acting up for no clear reason. It might respond slowly, lose its connection, or flash a low battery warning, even after you've put in a new battery.

The Toyota RAV4 has become the default answer for buyers looking for a dependable compact SUV. Its reputation for reliability, strong resale value, and everyday practicality makes it one of the safest choices in the segment. But for drivers who want something that feels a little more distinctive, sticking with the obvious option isn’t always the best move.

TL;DR: Score the iPhone 17e or iPhone 17 for free when signing up for a T-Mobile plan with no trade-in required.

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March was massive for Apple. After months of anticipation, new iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads were finally released to the public.

So what now?

Is the expectation that we all just sit around and wait for the next announcement from Apple? No, this is the time for finding the best deals on this fresh lineup. And there's a special offer available right now for anyone interested in upgrading to the new iPhone 17.

For a limited time, you can switch to almost any T-Mobile plan and get a free iPhone 17e (no trade in required). Alternatively, you can claim the iPhone 17 for free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience Beyond or Better Value plan. It's important to note that T-Mobile will charge taxes on these deals and a $35 device connection fee, but that's pretty much always the case with these "free" deals.

SEE ALSO: How the iPhone Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 differ, according to leaks

The Experience Beyond plan is as good as its gets. It is designed for power users who want 4K streaming, huge hotspot data, and international roaming that can keep up with even the most frequent flyers. You're therefore faced with a higher monthly bill than more limited plans. The Experience Beyond plan does include perks like Hulu, Apple TV+, Netflix, and MLB.TV, which helps to offset some of that cost.

The iPhone 17 is the first base model built to handle Apple’s most advanced AI features. Mashable's Stan Schroeder said it's an "excellent phone that matches the iPhone Pro models in many ways that matter." Content creators should note that the camera is "almost as good as the one on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max."

Score the Apple iPhone 17 for free with T-Mobile.

Most people who own two or more PCs put the more powerful one on their desk and relegate the weaker one to server duty. From personal experience, though, I’ve found doing the opposite has far more practical benefits. Here are five reasons I turned my powerful machine into a home server and use a weaker one as my daily driver.

The most popular Android phones are big—it’s just a fact. Most of us have giant screens in our pockets, but most of us don’t have giant hands. Thankfully, there are some tools at your disposal that can make it easier to use your phone without needing a two-handed grip.

People everywhere use Android Auto for its excellent traffic and navigation tools, streaming music, and more. And while it has some pretty good voice commands that help you keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, I'm not a fan. As a result, I've started messing with powerful automations and home screen shortcuts, and here are a few you'll absolutely love.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC has become one of the default choices in the compact luxury SUV segment, offering the prestige, comfort, and polish buyers expect from a premium badge. But in 2026, that badge alone is no longer enough to guarantee the best experience. One Korean rival is making a strong case that luxury and driving enjoyment can come from somewhere unexpected.

Excel mastery is a slow-burn obsession. You start by color-coding cells, but soon you're living in the Power Query Editor and building automated pipelines. It's a steep learning curve, but you might be higher up than you think. To see how much of a nerd you've become, here are the five levels.

While you might think having one drill, sander, or router is totally fine, you really should have multiple. Not every power tool needs a twin, but there are a handful that definitely do. Here are four power tools that I own multiples of, and why I think you should too.

Save $149.01: Amazon has the M5 Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) nearly down to its lowest price ever as of April 27. At $949.99, this 14% discount puts it just 99 cents away from the record low of $949, and a good deal cheaper than the $1,099 list price.

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The MacBook Neo is an incredibly affordable MacBook, but its not necessarily the absolute best value for everyone, especially when a good deal strikes elsewhere.

Mashable's laptop expert Haley Henschel determined the M5 MacBook Air to be a better value, and as of April 27, it's getting the deal treatment at Amazon. Specifically, you can grab the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD for $949.99, putting it nearly back down to its record low price of $949 even. All told, that's $149.01 cheaper than its list price. And the deal is available in all four colorways.

SEE ALSO: We've tested over 30 laptops in the past year. Here are the 12 best for 2026.

So what makes the M5 Air such a great value? For starters, Apple bumped the starting storage to 512GB over the 256GB of the M4 Air. Yes, they also bumped up the price of the M5 Air by $100, but its still $100 cheaper than the M4 model with the same amount of storage, actually making the newer model a better value. While Mashable tested the 15-inch version, but Henschel still recommends the 13-inch model as a slightly cheaper, more portable option, with the main trade off being two less speakers and GPU cores.

For most everyday tasks, the M5 chip is more than capable to power you through. Only folks who are doing video editing on the daily might appreciate the fans of the Pro over the fanless Air. The Air also comes equipped with a nice 12MP webcam, and true to its name, plenty of portability. The 60Hz refresh rate is its major con, but if that doesn't bother you too much, this an excellent option for a new MacBook — and is much more futureproof than the cheaper Neo.

I'm pretty deep in the Roku ecosystem at this point. Between multiple Roku TVs and a couple of media PCs, it's what I use every day for streaming. In fact, this is the second time I've written about Roku in recent weeks. Last time, I focused on features most people never touch. This time, I'm going in the opposite direction and looking at something I care about a lot more: privacy.

SAVE OVER $10: As of April 29, the Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram is on sale for $84.64 at Amazon. This is $15.35 off its list price of $99.99.

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It's a great time to be a Star Wars fan right now, with May the 4th on the horizon and the brand new The Mandalorian and Grogu movie releasing soon. If you're particularly excited about the latter, Lego has some sets that are perfect to build ahead of the film, like the adorable Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram. As of April 29, it's even on sale at Amazon for $84.64.

This discount slashes just over $15 off this Lego Grogu with Hover Pram set's full list price of $99.99. It certainly looks like a delightful set to piece together, and one anyone from the age of 10 and up can enjoy.

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In total this Lego set comes with 1,048 pieces that create adorable little Grogu alongside his hover pram and an information plaque for when you have the whole build on display. Grogu's arms, head, and ears are all posable as well, and it even comes with some fun extras, like a brick-built Sorgan frog, a shifter knob, and a cookie.

If the Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram set is one you've had your eyes on, this is a great opportunity to pick it up and save at Amazon.Alternatively, if you're curious about other Star Wars Lego set deals, Amazon has quite a few more discounted right now that are worth checking out.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle on sale for $38.95, down from its $46.99 list price. That's its lowest-ever price on Amazon, and saves you $8.04 on a six-pack box.

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Perfect Order has recently secured itself as the most affordable modern Pokémon TCG set on the market, but Amazon has just activated a price drop that’s made it the best place to buy the expansion’s most popular product.

As of April 29, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle on sale for $38.95. That’s a 17% discount from its $46.99 list price, and price tracker camelcamelcamel has confirmed that this is a new all-time low for Amazon. 

That price puts Amazon just ahead of TCGplayer, where unopened listings start at $38.98 with shipping included. Walmart is a little higher at $41.77, so Amazon is now the easiest pick for buyers.

At Amazon’s current price, you’re paying roughly $6.49 per booster pack before tax. TCGplayer comes out almost identical at about $6.50 per pack, while Walmart lands closer to $6.96 per pack. What’s more, TCGplayer’s current market price is $38.68, meaning Amazon is only 27 cents above market value.

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The Perfect Order Booster Bundle includes six booster packs from the expansion. Each pack includes 10 cards, one Basic Energy, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card, making this a great way to rip through a decent chunk of the set without jumping to a full booster box.

The expansion itself is built around Mega Zygarde ex, with Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, and Meowth ex among its headliner cards. If you’ve been waiting for the Booster Bundle to drop under $40 at Amazon, this is the best chance you’ll get.

Amazon is also selling the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box for $83.90. As for the elusive Ascended Heroes, you can grab the Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Mega Feraligatr ex Box on sale. 

Hybrid. It is a word that used to be almost synonymous with the Toyota Prius, and because of that, car enthusiasts treated hybrids like pariahs. When the first-generation Prius debuted in the United States about 25 years ago, it changed the world. It was one of the first mass-produced hybrid cars ever made, boasting an EPA-estimated 41 mpg combined rating and setting the benchmark for the eco-conscious car buyer.

The Raspberry Pi first rose to prominence as an educational tool before it was catapulted into the mainstream by hobbyists. Several hardware revisions later, this single-board computer has its own actively-maintained operating system and features prominently as the go-to pint-sized project computer.

Jimmy Kimmel has been under attack from the right over the past few days, with Melania Trump calling for him to be fired after a joke he made during an "alternative" White House Correspondents' Dinner he hosted the week before the event itself was called after after an armed man attempted to breach security.

And now, even after issuing a response on Monday, Rudy Giuliani is having a pop too, calling Kimmel "one of the most distasteful human beings in this country."

"I have to be say it hurst to be called distasteful by a man who farted his own pants off in front of Borat's daughter," says Kimmel, before playing another clip of Giuliani calling him an "incompetent jackass."

"I have to say it's confusing to be called an incompetent jackass by a man who accidentally held a press conference outside a dildo store."

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Do you spend most of your time in the terminal, or are you trying to learn? Bash is very mature, and it packs a lot of hidden features. Today, I have seven command-line tricks that will save you time typing and editing.