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  Apple would probably prefer you didn’t see this $510 MacBook Air deal

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  Perfect for work, travel, and procrastination—all at a way better price. Buying a brand-new MacBook Air might seem tempting—until you check your bank account and realize what new means in dollars. But here’s the thing: the 2020 M1 MacBook Air is still a powerhouse, and a grade-A refurbished model …

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  Shrink your smartphone for just $90

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  The NanoPhone offers smartphone perks in a shrunken size. A smartphone the size of a credit card? What will they think of next? If you’re wondering what one might do with NanoPhone, a teeny tiny smartphone, you may be surprised to know there are numerous uses. The Nanophone can be used as an …

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  Unsubscribe from Microsoft 365’s fees for Microsoft Office 2024’s one-time payment

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  Plus, you won’t have to worry about your favorite apps randomly disappearing. Microsoft 365 keeps changing, but one thing stays the same: you pay for it every month. And now, they’re killing off Microsoft Publisher, proving you can’t even count on getting the same apps you subscribed for. These …

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  How to turn your laptop into a desktop computer

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  Get more screen space, better input devices, and a more comfortable overall setup for when you're sitting at your desk using the computer. There are, broadly speaking, two types of computer: The desktop and the laptop. Laptops’ portability has made them the more popular option, letting you work or …

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  Get up close and personal with this $23 HD monocular telescope

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  Enjoy a fresh perspective with this powerful, portable telescope. Got nosebleed seats to the game? Maybe you’re planning on bird watching during a nature hike, or you’d like a better view of your favorite singer at their next show? One gadget can help with all these scenarios—a telescope! This …

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  Hunt down hidden cameras, bugs, and GPS trackers with this detector, now $20 off

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  This Hidden Camera, Bug, GPS, and RF Detector lets you sleep easy. If you’re a frequent traveler—and especially if you love a good deal on an Airbnb—you’ve probably seen videos circulating on TikTok about a new threat under rented roofs. Thanks to technological advancements, tiny hidden cameras are …