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Free Microsoft Office? Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for $0 with these tips

Free Microsoft Office? Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for $0 with these tips

Yes, you can use every tool in Microsoft 365 without spending a cent. Just note there are some caveats.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

This Hulu Cyber Monday deal ends tomorrow: Get a year's worth of streaming for just $12

You have just hours left to lock in on when of the best streaming deals ever.

by Shelby Brown

Don't wait to install Windows 11. Download it now with this workaround

Microsoft's new OS is rolling out in phases, but the Windows 11 Installation Assistant can help you get the upgrade today.

How to check if your PC is compatible with Windows 11

Using tools like the PC Health Check app and WhyNotWin11, you can find out if your PC can handle Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade.

Gift card scams are growing, and we're all paying the price

Every year, scammers trick Americans into handing over millions of dollars in gift card payments. Retailers aren't doing much about it.

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The best VPN sales and deals right now

These Cyber Monday deals make it the perfect time to sign up for a virtual private network.

by Tuong Nguyen

This 2-step trick deletes that embarrassing Google search history for good

We'll walk you through how to get rid of the last 15 minutes of your Google search history.

by Queenie Wong

Google always knows your location. Turn off these settings to stop it

Your location and data history might be stored when using any Google app. But turning off location services and deleting your location history can help.

by Kelsey Fogarty

Free Microsoft Office? Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for $0 with these tips

Yes, you can use every tool in Microsoft 365 without spending a cent. Just note there are some caveats.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

NBA League Pass subscriptions will be 50% off for Cyber Monday weekend

All the rest of the regular-season NBA action at half the regular price.

by Eli Blumenthal

Use secret Netflix codes to find hidden Christmas movies

Scrolling through Netflix takes forever, but there's a simple trick for finding the genres you want, fast.

by Shelby Brown

Best VPN for Windows

There's no need to compromise on VPN choices if you're a Microsoft fan, whether you're using Windows 10 or Windows 11.

by Rae Hodge

This Hulu Cyber Monday deal ends tomorrow: Get a year's worth of streaming for just $12

You have just hours left to lock in on when of the best streaming deals ever.

by Shelby Brown

15 games for kids on Apple Arcade

Kid-friendly doesn’t have to mean boring.

by Shelby Brown

9 great reads from CNET this week: Gift cards, Amazon reviews, Oculus Quest 2 and more

We look into why con artists want you to buy them gift cards, how Amazon deals with fake reviews, what parents need to know about VR and their kids, and then some.

by Jon Skillings

Holiday gift ideas you can send instantly, no shipping required

These gifts won't go out of stock, even with supply chain shortages.

by Shelby Brown

Best photo books to give as gifts this holiday season

Here are the top photo-book services for turning your photo albums into the perfect gift or keepsake.

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Best antivirus software for 2021

Antivirus software provides needed malware protection for your Windows PC -- and free software may not be enough. Here's what's worth paying extra for.

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Sling TV Black Friday deal: Buy one month, get one month free

Now's the time to try out Sling TV, but you've only got a couple days to grab the savings.

by Shelby Brown

This Black Friday Philo deal is perfect for Hallmark movie fans

New Philo subscriber? You'll pay only $5 for the first month.

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Lego Star Wars: Castaways online multiplayer available on Apple Arcade

The new adventure game combines the best of Star Wars and Lego. You can download and play today.

by Shelby Brown

Forget Black Friday and gift a TV streaming service subscription instead

There's a streaming service for almost every interest, and a subscription makes a great gift.

by Shelby Brown

6 easy ways to host a virtual watch party with your friends and family

It's easier than ever to watch a movie with a group of people who can't meet in person.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Gift card scams are growing, and we're all paying the price

Every year, scammers trick Americans into handing over millions of dollars in gift card payments. Retailers aren't doing much about it.

by Ian Sherr

Pinterest settles lawsuit alleging racial and gender discrimination

It'll also spend $50 million on reforms based on the discrimination allegations.

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