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Enterprise sustainability initiatives and regulatory pressures are converging with rising energy costs and the massive power demands of AI workloads to make energy and sustainability certifications some of the fastest-growing credentials in the industry. Uptime Institute Certified Data Center Energy Professional (CDCEP) The CDCEP program focuses specifically on energy efficiency and management in data center operations. Focus: Energy efficiency and sustainability Format: Five-day class and pre-class study of about 20 hours, delivered in person or…

J Studios/Getty Images There is a dangerous chemical in your home that’s affecting your productivity. 😲 If you’ve been wondering: How to improve your productivity? How to work from home and still get things done? How to manage unexpected interruptions? This article is for you. Also: There’s a new king of online shopping, and it’s built an unstoppable monopoly  I’ll share what this little-discussed chemical is and how it’s quietly destroying your productivity (and yes,…

Save big on this lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle.  Kerry Wan/ZDNET It 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 $73…

Apple/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics,…

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…