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Dani/Getty Images It’s no secret that X (formerly Twitter) has been in flux since Elon Musk took over the company. The platform has undergone a series of controversial changes, alienating users with each new decision. The most recent privacy shift, which allows blocked users to view your posts (though they can’t engage with you directly), has sent many of X’s most loyal users scrambling for the exits. Also: Cash App users have a few days…

Qi Yang/Getty Images There is no denying that ChatGPT is a highly capable tool that can assist you with many different tasks. However, using the chatbot can present challenges, such as requiring extensive prompting and raising privacy concerns. Lucky for you, a few quick and easy settings can help tackle those issues.  To get the most out of OpenAI’s chatbot, you simply have to tweak a few settings. Even though toggling these settings takes only…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The NUU N10 Android phone is available now on Amazon for $99. This phone is about as impressive as it gets on a tight budget. The NUU N10 does suffer a bit of lag with animations, and the camera won’t blow you away. I’ve seen just about every type of Android phone on the market, from the suspiciously inexpensive to the ridiculously overpriced. Some of these handsets impressed me with their combination…

The JBL Clip 5 speaker produces a lot of sound for such a small device. JBL/ZDNET What’s the deal? Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the JBL Clip 5 has been discounted by about $30, going from $80 to $50 on Amazon. This price drop affects all the different colorways, from the simple Black to the more elaborate Squad green. ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Clip 5 is available for $79 on Amazon. This…

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 Plus for either Windows or Mac from Stack Social for $28 — that’s 87% off.  The only major difference between Office…

Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for $150 — that’s 74% off.  Not everyone has the time or resources to study a brand-new language. Babbel keeps you organized with…

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 also are offering membership deals right now through the links provided), in that you can save up to 25% off…

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 on to the interactive lessons covering basic conversations such as ordering things, shopping and more. From there, the platform’s proprietary…

Stack Social/ZDNET Project 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…