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    Buy Microsoft Project Pro or Microsoft Visio Pro for $20 with this deal

    Get Microsoft Project 2021 Pro or Visio 2021 on sale right now.  Stack Social Project management is the bread and butter of the professional world, but actually getting things done can be a challenge. Professional software can optimize many operations to maximize efficiency and productivity when you need it most. You might want to consider […] More

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    Looking for a Google Workspace alternative? OnlyOffice DocSpace is ready for the job

    Screenshot by Matene Toure/ZDNETI’ve been using Google Workspace for a very, very, very long time. In fact, I’ve had a Google account long enough that I had to beg, borrow, and steal for an invite to get into the beta program of Google’s service.Over the years, I’ve watched Google’s offerings grow and stretch… sometimes to my benefit, and sometimes not.But, AI is one of my biggest concerns with the evolution of Google’s offerings. Yes, Google has stated it isn’t using documents to train its LLMs, but how long will that statement hold water? And with anti-trust lawsuits against Google, you never know what the future has in store. Also: Report: DoJ may want to break up GoogleSo, yeah, I’ve been on the lookout for a replacement.One of the first services I tested was ONLYOFFICE. I’ve known about the company for some time, deployed instances of its self-hosted offering, and worked with the ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors quite a bit (more on that later).ONLYOFFICE has been around, but it’s been slowly releasing services and features to appeal to Google Workspace users, and it finally succeeded.ONLYOFFICE DocSpace includes:DocumentsRoomsArchivesPDF FormsFoldersSharingCollaboration toolsDocument encryptionDownload documents in DOCX, ODT, PDF, RTF, TXT, FB2, EPUB, HTML, JPG, and PNG formatsTemplatesVersion HistoryAnd so much more More

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    TP-Link Tapo’s new video doorbell with AI detection and no monthly fees is now $75 with this code

    Tapo Tapo has released two new video doorbells, including the flagship Tapo D225<!–>, a dual-powered device that supports 24/7 continuous recording. Tapo, a smart home brand from tech company TP-Link, is also releasing a budget-friendly alternative, the battery-powered Tapo D210–>, though both new video doorbells are priced quite competitively. The flagship Tapo D225 is priced […] More

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    How to connect a PS4 controller to a smartphone

    David Gewirtz/ZDNETAccording to mobile game advertising agency Udonis, the mobile game market produced $90 billion in revenue in 2023. However, because most mobile devices are limited to touchscreen interfaces, the smartphone gaming experience is sub-optimal.Fortunately, you can elevate the mobile gaming experience from underwhelming to console-level awesome by pairing an actual console controller with your phone. As it turns out, a number of games are compatible with console controllers. Also: The best gaming PCs you can buy: Expert testedLet’s walk through how to use a Playstation 4 Dualshock 4 wireless controller with an iPhone. 1. Choose your controller and mount First off, I chose PS4 controllers for this example because inexpensive PS4 controller clones are available on Amazon. If you don’t already have a compatible console controller, you don’t have to spend $60 or more for an original PS4 or PS5 controller — this clone More