Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%. BJ’s is similar to Costco and Sam’s Club (both of which […] More
Get access to Rosetta Stone with this discounted lifetime subscription. StackSocial Winter is coming, and it’s a great time to catch up on language learning. This deal on a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone gives you access to lessons in 25 different languages for $180 (reg. $399). You’ll begin with matching images to words then move […] More
Stack Social/ZDNETProject management is key for companies, no matter the size, but can be a challenge. Software solutions can help maximize precision and efficiency. Two popular options are Microsoft Project Professional 2024 and Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for Windows — both of which are currently on major discount through Stack Social. Both platforms are on sale for $80, down from their usual prices of $1,130 for Project Professional and $580 for Visio Professional.Microsoft Project Professional is a user-friendly option for managing projects from start to finish, and includes pre-built templates, timesheet submissions, and visual representations of complex schedules and timelines. It syncs with Project Online and Project Service, and supports Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and is compatible with Office LTSC and Office 2024. Microsoft Visio Professional is a diagramming software that helps visually represent complex data, processes, and workflows across different industries, including IT, engineering, business, and architecture. It offers a number of different diagram types (including flowcharts, process maps, floor plans, network diagrams, and organizational charts), templates, and real-time collaboration. A caveat: While Stack Social is an authorized Microsoft partner and offers “lifetime” access to Microsoft Project Professional and Visio Professional, it is possible that Microsoft could end the license. But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years, and I can personally vouch for them — I purchased an Office license from Stack Social about two years ago, and it’s still working on my personal MacBook today. Save big when you buy either Microsoft Project Professional 2024 or Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for Windows right now. ZDNET Recommends More
A new Costco membership comes with a $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance and […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera is available now on Amazon for $349. This action camera has some of the best stabilization of any action camera on the market. The default settings on the Action 5 Pro aren’t exactly the best for action shots, so you’ll need to customize it […] More
TCL makes some impressive TVs using advanced display technologies, specifications, and optimizations for the best picture quality possible. Yet sometimes, they put all that aside and say, “Hey, let’s just make a really big TV for the sake of making a really big TV.” And that’s what this 98-inch set More
Charlie Osborne/ZDNETHere at ZDNET, we extensively cover the virtual private network (VPN) market and keep an eye out for any worthwhile deals. Over at Stack Social, we’ve spotted an interesting promotion for anyone who wants to use VPN software to mask their online activity from prying eyes, including ISPs, marketers, and other groups that may track what websites you visit and what online services you use. Also: The best VPN servicesThe VPN in question is from AdGuard, a company well-known for its ad and tracker-blocking technologies. Now, you also have the option to try out their standalone VPN, which could provide an additional layer of privacy to protect your browsing. What I like about this deal is the price. For $35 (90% off), you can sign up for a five-year plan, which gives you access to a VPN for the equivalent of around $0.58 per month. The subscription includes 10 simultaneous device connections, and AdGuard operates a no-logging policy. One- and three-year subscription AdGuard VPN deals are also available for $15 and $25, respectively, and while inexpensive, they are more in line with typical promotions offered by other VPN providers. Also: The best VPN for streamingThe mobile iOS and Android versions of this VPN are easy to set up, with a clean layout and a simple menu bar. You can opt for the default “smart” location just by clicking a button, or you can wander through the server and country list (over 60 locations) to find your preferred location. Its speeds are fine, and I didn’t notice any real difference in my browsing or app usage. There is a caveat, though: I can’t recommend this VPN for purely MacOS usage. During my testing, I found it a challenge to even sign in, and it is extremely slow. In short, the mobile user experience is what you would expect from a decent VPN, but the MacOS app needs a lot of work. (We do have a list of VPNs that are great for Mac, if you need one.) A free option is available, but keep in mind that VPN traffic, connection speed, and server locations are very limited. More
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