Get three months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a discount right now. Stack Social If you’ve been thinking about trying out Xbox’s subscription gaming service Game Pass, now is a great time to get started: Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for […] More
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drees Abbas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images I’ve been using Android since version 1.5, so it’s not often that a feature catches me off guard. You can imagine that when I do come across an unfamiliar Android feature, it’s an exciting moment. For more casual (or newer) users of Google’s mobile operating system, there are probably […] More
Save big on this lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle. Kerry Wan/ZDNETIt doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading to a new laptop or just upgrading your existing system — access to Microsoft Office and Windows is a necessity for getting things done on your computer these days. And right now, you can buy a bundled lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro from Stack Social for $53 — that’s 87% off. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 includes all of the classic and essential Microsoft offerings, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and Teams. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles, check out this deal for Microsoft Office 2019, which offers all the same features except for Teams. Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is an operating system perfect for working professionals or at-home users. Get an easy-to-navigate interface, biometrics login, Smart App Control, Windows Studio Effects, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and top features like snap layouts, desktops, seamless redocking, improved voice typing, and a powerful search experience. You’ll also get access to Microsoft Copilot, an AI platform designed to upgrade your workflow experience. Also: How to use Copilot (formerly known as Bing Chat)There’s one caveat, though. While Stack Social is an authorized Microsoft partner and offers “lifetime” access to Office, it is possible that Microsoft could end the license. But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years now, and ZDNET’s Alison DeNisco Rayome can personally vouch for them — she purchased an Office license from Stack Social about two years ago, and it’s still working on her personal MacBook today. While this bundle deal offers a lot, you won’t get the benefits of the latest Microsoft Office 365 subscription, so if you’re looking for Microsoft 365, this deal may not be for you (though Stack Social does have a discount on Office 365, too.) Windows users must update their OS to Windows 10 or 11 to access these software deals. Get your lifetime license bundles for Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro right now. More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETI wrote about half of this article on my Apple Watch. Seriously. It’s easy and efficient. If you keep reading, I’ll show you how you can turn your Watch into a powerful writing assistant.Also: The best Apple Watches of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedThis is new. It’s made possible by the iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia updates. The key is the Voice Memos app, which iOS and MacOS can now automatically transcribe. First, I’ll explain where this can fit into your writing workflow, and then I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to use it every day. My new Voice Memo writing workflow We’ve had the Voice Memos app for quite some time, but getting the text transcribed involved listening to the audio and hand-typing what you said in the memo. That was just way more work than it was worth, especially for day-to-day use. Also: I replaced my Apple Watch Ultra with the 46mm Series 10, and it’s surprisingly capableBut this new ability to record a memo and then just cut and paste the text transcription right into your writing is a huge time saver. It removes a tremendous amount of tedium, substantially boosts productivity, and possibly increases the quality of your writing. That last paragraph was dictated into my Watch. I brought it into this article, gave it a quick edit, and now it’s in the article just as if I’d written it using a keyboard while sitting in front of my computer. I think about my articles for quite some time before I hit the keyboard and start putting down words on the screen. During that pre-writing time, elements of the article tend to flow in and flow out of my head. I do try to rush back to my computer if I have a really good idea that I want to write down, but it doesn’t always happen. As a result, a lot of good and useful thoughts for my articles wind up forgotten. More
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThe Bose QuietComfort series has been my go-to travel headphones since the company released the QuietComfort 35. But in my quest for better noise cancellation, I tried out Sony’s WH-1000XM5, which also feature a sturdier build than the QC45 headphones. During my time with the Sony headphones, however, I realized that the grass wasn’t always greener. I missed the folding earcup design of the Bose headphones, and I’m glad the company has stuck with it for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra More
Score a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount. StackSocial Whether you’re setting up your new laptop or using a machine you’ve had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a lifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Soundcore’s new AeroFit 2 open earbuds are currently on sale for $99.99. This new model boasts rich audio performance, a comfortable design, and a stellar battery life. However, the AeroFit 2’s bass can be too much and overwhelm the rest of the audio output. more buying choices I’ve never been a […] More
