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Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNET A Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $25 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 50% off.  Your Sam’s Club membership will…

Sign up for Costco and get a $45 gift card — cutting down your membership price to just $20 for the year. Stack Social Thinking about joining Costco to save ahead of the holidays? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (stores now scan cards at the entrance and require the member to be present), it’s a good…

Richard Drury/Getty Images Managing people effectively is a balancing act — you’ve got to ensure people are productive without being a pushy boss. Get the balance wrong, and your team won’t deliver the right outcomes. Unfortunately, only a quarter of workers (27%) describe their manager as “highly effective,”, according to the UK’s Chartered Management Institute. The research suggests ineffective management affects employee motivation and makes staff more likely to leave their roles. Also: 5 ways to…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If your family has been looking to upgrade to the latest iPhone 16, you won’t want to miss this T-Mobile holiday deal: Get four new iPhone 16 Pro phones free when you sign up for four lines at $25 each right now. The fine print: You’ll still have to pay taxes and fees, and a $35 per line connection charge. You’ll get credit for the new phones through 24 monthly bill credits. But…

Apple/ZDNET If you have an Apple aficionado in your life, consider gifting them the new Apple Watch Series 10 — now on sale for $349 at Walmart, or $50 off.  Also: Review: Apple Watch Series 10 I’ve been covering Apple Watch sales for the past year, and I don’t recommend waiting to buy any model watch if you’re in the market. Deals have been selling out quick, as are band sizes and color options. If you’re…

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 StackSocial for $33 — that’s 85% off.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Plugable Folding Keyboard and Case is on sale for $45. It’s a travel-friendly keyboard that has a nice typing feel and supports multiple operating systems. However, its design isn’t the most ergonomic. more buying choices If you’ve ever read my computing reviews, you’ll know I’m a sucker for a good keyboard. I enjoy the comfort and haptic feedback they provide, and it’s a major reason why I prefer laptops over tablets….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is on sale now at Best Buy for $1,699, which is $200 off the regular price. It pairs powerful hardware a suite of customizable options for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. more buying choices Asus’ ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for creatives. At the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Twelve South ButterFly SE is available for $100 in Midnight Plum, Iridescent, White, Black, and Pink. This charging station is highly compact, making it ideal for travelers and habitual end-of-night nightstand charging folks. You can only charge two devices at the same time, which may not be enough power for some. more buying choices I like traveling but hate remembering to pack everything, especially my chargers. I have Apple products: an…

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 $130 — that’s 78% off.  Not everyone has the time or resources to study a brand-new language. Babbel keeps you organized with…