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In my opinion, the most helpful use case for this feature would be to share it with your colleagues so they can watch it asynchronously while still having the opportunity to watch you present. Luckily, you are able to do so with the “Rec” button, found in the top right corner of the toolbar. Once you click on it, you can click “record a new video,” which will bring you to a new page where you can click through your presentation, see yourself in the upper right-hand corner, and click Record to start. You can click through your slides, change your background, pause, and more. There is a 30-minute limit.  More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETAfter a year of rumors and speculation, Apple’s M4 processor came to the MacBook Pro laptop line earlier this month. The new lineup improves upon the already powerful M3 Pro and M3 Max with even faster performance, a more efficient battery, and the new Thunderbolt 5 port for blazing-fast data transfer speeds. Also: The 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live nowOne of the best things about the the new M4 MacBook Pro is that it starts at the same price as last year’s M3, making it that much easier to consider. But with Black Friday one week away, we’re already starting to see some deals, namely this one at B&H offering the MacBook Pro M4 for $1,749 More

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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.  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 $55 — 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