Save 20% on eBay with this Black Friday voucher code

SAVE 20%: eBay has launched its early Black Friday sale, with 20% off from selected sellers using the code PURCHASE20. 

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Black Friday deals are picking up pace as many leading online retailers launch early Black Friday promotions. eBay is the latest big name to drop a sale, with 20% off from selected sellers until Nov. 19.

The discounts won't be automatically displayed on the site, but all you need to do to access the deals is use the code PURCHASE20 at the checkout. There's a minimum spend of £15, maximum discount of £75, and maximum of three redemptions, but that's all you need to remember. Read more...

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Save up to £144 on iPhones before Black Friday

SAVE UP TO £144: Apple iPhones are on sale in Mobiles.co.uk's early Black Friday sale, saving you up to £144 on list price.

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There is probably going to be quite a lot of excitement generated by Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2020. There is always a bit of commotion around deals on things like the Nintendo Switch, 4K TVs, and games consoles, but nothing comes close to Apple.

Everyone loves deals on all things Apple. We're talking about discounted AirPods, Macbooks, iPads, and of course, iPhones. These are the deals that get everyone really worked up, and we're happy to report that you can already save up to £144 on a range of iPhones on Mobiles.co.uk. Read more...

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This is your last chance to save with NordVPN's Cyber Month deal

SAVE 68%: A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £2.86 per month as of Nov. 14, saving you 68% on list price.

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As a sort of warm up to Black Friday, a bunch of VPN providers are offering special deals to get you in the mood to save. 

A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £2.86 per month as of Nov. 14, saving you 68% on list price. This also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can always back out with your cash if you're not satisfied.

SEE ALSO: This is your last chance to save 81% on Ivacy VPN

You could also win up to two free years of coverage if you subscribe to NordVPN. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is subscribe to a two-year plan, and depending on luck, you’ll be gifted a one-month, one-year, or two-year plan on top of the one you’ve bought. Just log into your account or check your email to find out which plan you’ve snatched. The process is random, but the bigger the prize, the rarer it is.  Read more...

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Kickstart a coding career with this beginner-friendly programming bundle

TL;DR: The Complete Ruby on Rails and Ruby Programming Bundle is on sale for £15.94 as of Nov. 14, saving you 97% on list price.

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With so many different programming languages out there, it can be tough trying to kickstart your coding career. 

How do you know where to start? Well, Python and JavaScript are often dubbed as the most beginner-friendly options, but there's another that actually gives them a run for their money: Ruby (and it's add-on framework Rails). 

SEE ALSO: This stacked cybersecurity bundle includes 22 online courses for under £50

Ruby on Rails may not be the most traditional starting place for coders, but it's designed to be both logical and resourceful, making it easy to dive into. This all-purpose programming language is used to build some of the most complex websites in the world – like Hulu, Airbnb, and Kickstarter, just to name a few. And unlike other popular languages and frameworks, it's designed for both front and back end-use. So, you can build an entire app or website from scratch without having to outsource work to programmers versed in other languages.  Read more...

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Give your CV a boost with this stacked Microsoft Excel bundle

TL;DR: The Complete Microsoft Excel & VBA Bundle is on sale for £22.77 as of Nov. 14, saving you 90% on list price.

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Microsoft Excel is everywhere, in practically every industry. It's the closest thing to an "essential" software that exists in the modern workforce. The vast majority of us learn Excel basics in school or on the job, but very few know how to tap into the wide array of features Excel offers — and trust us, there are a lot.

You might claim to be "proficient" in Microsoft Excel on your CV, but what happens when your manager asks you to run a VLOOKUP on the spot? From organising and analysing data to automating tasks and visualizing trends with charts and graphs, being a pro at Excel will make you everyone's favourite person in the office. Read more...

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What to buy and where to find the best deals on Black Friday

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season has sort of merged with the delayed Prime Day this year, which has basically left everyone with months of non-stop deals. Depending on your outlook, this is either a fantastic opportunity to save or an overwhelming period of stress.

We can help you through to the end of this busy shopping season, whichever side of the line you fall on. If you are relishing the prospect of more deals, we can pick out the very best offers for your consideration. If you're feeling drained by all the promotions, we can save you time and hassle by directing you to what actually might be of interest. Read more...

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Stephen Colbert's monologues are missing something. See if you can guess what.

We're almost a week into the U.S. President's big sulky sore loser tantrum, and there's still no sign he'll concede the election any time soon. Nearly 80 percent of Americans recognise President-elect Joe Biden as the victor, but the baby-in-chief continues to throw applesauce all over the walls while Republicans wipe his chin and hand him more plastic spoons.

The country is exhausted, fearful, and angry, yet the GOP is stubbornly committed to joining the President in his playpen. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien reportedly even told his staff not to mention Biden's name.

"Oh, so the President-elect is He Who Must Not Be Named," quipped Late Show host Stephen Colbert. "He's Lord Old-emort!" Read more...

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Elon Musk may have COVID-19, and of course, he has a theory

Elon Musk may have contracted COVID-19. 

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO shared the news on Twitter, saying he's got "symptoms of a typical cold." He also said he was tested four times in the same day, with two tests coming back negative, and two positive. 

"Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse. Rapid antigen test from BD," he tweeted. 

Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse. Rapid antigen test from BD.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2020 Read more...

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Master the world's most popular programming language for under £30

TL;DR: The JavaScript Masterclass Bundle is on sale for £29.61 as Nov. 13, saving you 98% on list price.

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In an industry where the spotlight is always focused on shiny new things, it's basically unprecedented that a two-decade-old programming language like JavaScript is still thriving. If JavaScript were a person, it could now buy alcohol, rent a car, and blow money in Vegas.

The backbone of over 95% of all websites, it's considered to be the world's most popular programming language. But even with its ubiquity, JavaScript also remains the most misunderstood language, too. Novice coders usually mistake it for Java, or relegate it to a mere scripting language rather than a full-blown programming language. Little do they know that JavaScript is also used for databases, servers, animations, visual effects, and a whole lot more. Read more...

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Save 95% on a lifetime subscription to this clever language learning app

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Mondly is on sale for £75.91 as of Nov. 13, saving you 95% on list price.

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This might be a distant memory, but learning can be fun. Just because we're adults now doesn't mean we can't learn new things, and it certainly doesn't mean we can't have fun doing it. Enter: Mondly. 

It's definitely not too late to master a new language, and there are some pretty fun ways to do it as a fully-fledged adult. Mondly is a top-rated language learning app that uses state-of-the-art speech recognition software to listen to your words and give positive feedback only when you speak clearly and correctly.  Read more...

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Save up to 55% on Sennheiser headphones before Black Friday

SAVE UP TO 55%: Sennheiser headphones are on sale this Black Friday, saving you up to 55% on list price.

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We know aesthetics are important when it comes to headphones, because nobody wants something ugly wrapped around their head. Style is key, but this shouldn't come before sound quality.

Fortunately, there are plenty of brands that deliver on both fronts, like Sennheiser. This popular brand provides the best of both worlds, with excellent sound quality delivered from a wide range of stylish devices.

SEE ALSO: Amazon has dropped new Nintendo Switch bundle deals for Black Friday

We haven't come across a lot of headphone deals in early Black Friday promotions, but Amazon has dropped a bunch of deals on Sennheiser. You should check out everything on offer, but if that sounds like too much work, we have lined up a selection of the best deals for your consideration: Read more...

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All the best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals this Black Friday

SAVE UP TO 53%: Smartwatches and fitness trackers are on sale this Black Friday, including top brands like Samsung, Honor, and Huawei.

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It's not always the case, but sometimes early Black Friday deals omit the biggest brands. You'll come across loads of great camera deals, for example, without the likes of Canon and Nikon. This year seems to be different though, as we've seen impressive discounts on some of the biggest names in the tech game.

There are already loads of smartwatch and fitness tracker deals as part of Amazon's pre-Black Friday sale, including top brands like Samsung, Honor, and Huawei. There's a lot to consider, so we've helped you out. Read more...

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What is Newsmax? Everything you need to know about the obscure pro-Trump TV network.

With its simple red, white, and blue lower third chyron and utterly innocuous name, Newsmax TV could be a minor news network like any other. Except it’s not. Newsmax TV is an ultra-conservative outlet that’s been operating on the fringe since 1998. But in recent weeks, it’s been catching on. 

The typically conservative Fox News has not gotten behind Trump’s lie that there has been voter fraud, and that Biden is therefore not yet the president-elect. Seeing this as a betrayal, Trump, his allies, and subsequently his followers, have been turning to other sources of information willing to spread the message they want to hear.  Read more...

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Unblock American Netflix for under £2 a month with Surfshark

SAVE 83%: A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.68 per month as of Nov. 12, and includes an extra three months for free.

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Surfshark is one of the most popular VPN services, even though it hasn't been around for as long as some of the other leading names. It's clear to see why, given that subscribers get unlimited connections, fast content delivery, advanced security and privacy, and personal customer support.

All of this is great, but most users don't care about these long lists of helpful features. Most users only care about one thing: whether a VPN can unlock streaming services from around the world. Read more...

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Save £100 on any mattress in Nectar's early Black Friday sale

SAVE £100: Nectar has launched its early Black Friday sale, with £100 off any mattress plus two free premium pillows, up to £450 off bundles, and up to 30% off accessories as of Nov. 12.

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We all know that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great opportunities to save on things like headphones, speakers, consoles, and TVs. It's not all about consumer tech though. There are other products that always seem to cause a stir at this time, like mattresses.

In recent years, all the leading online mattress retailers have competed to offer the best deals and lowest prices at this time. You're the winner in this competition, as you can walk away with a great deal on your bedding. Read more...

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Get 6 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free when you buy an Echo Dot

SAVE 55%: Purchase an Echo Dot for £39.99 on Amazon, and get six months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free.

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Black Friday can be stressful. There are a lot of deals on offer, and it can be tricky to know which ones are actually worth considering. It's not always like this though, because sometimes the best deals are totally obvious.

Amazon is giving away six months of Amazon Music Unlimited with all purchases of the Echo Dot. The Echo Dot is available for £39.99 on Amazon, and a six-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription would normally cost close to £50. We don't need to tell you that this is a good deal.  Read more...

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Twitter meme identifies things that feel racist, but technically aren't

What's something that ISN'T a joke but still FEELS like a joke to you?

A new Twitter meme has users listing things that feel suss to them, despite being fairly innocuous on the face of it. Subtler than microaggressions, these objects and actions don't hold any particular connotations at first glance, but are so frequently accompanied by certain behaviour that they're now guilty by association.

It's the doctrine of joint criminal enterprise, but with bigotry.

The meme was kicked off on Tuesday by Twitter user abcdrih, who asked, "What's something that ISN'T racist but still FEELS racist to you?" Read more...

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YouTube videos won't play right now, and maybe that's for the best

What in the world are Flat Earthers going to do?

Everyone's second-favorite radicalization engine came crashing to a halt late Wednesday afternoon as YouTube videos refused to play. The website itself loads just fine, but videos only display error messages when users attempt to play them. 

According to DownDetector, which is owned by Mashable parent company Ziff Davis, reports of problems with YouTube started pouring in around 3:44 p.m. PT.

"If you're having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you're not alone – our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix," explained a YouTube spokesperson. "We'll follow up here [on Twitter] with any updates." Read more...

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Google warns Google Drive users: Use it, or lose your files

It's 10 p.m. Do you know where your files are?

Google announced a new storage policy Wednesday governing user accounts, and while most of the resulting headlines focused of a new price tag for Google Photos, an important change went mostly overlooked. Notably, going forward, Google says that if you don't check in on your Google Drive files every now and then, it may delete them. 

Google frames this change as a way to tidy up abandoned digital detritus, perhaps left over from long-forgotten accounts. Which, maybe, sure. Or, alternatively, it may be that a Google user simply stored some valuable files away for a while — like one might with physical documents in a fire-proof safe — and simply hasn't peeked at them in a few years.  Read more...

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Get a Tineco cordless vacuum for $99 as part of Walmart's Black Friday sale

Save $50: The Tineco A10 Dash cordless stick vacuum is on sale at Walmart for $99 starting at 7 p.m. EST Nov. 11 in an early Black Friday deal. 

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Surprise: you shouldn't have to go over the same spot on your floor a million times in order for your vacuum to actually pick up the mess. Seriously. It should take one or two sweeps and — voilà — you're done. So if cleaning your small living has been taking you hours that never seem to end, it's time for an upgrade. 

Luckily, you're just in time for Black Friday. Well, actually, you're a bit early but time doesn't seem to exist this year because the sales are in full effect — especially at Walmart. (Check out their 2020 deal plans here.)  Read more...

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