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Is a computer really a computer without Word, Excel, or PowerPoint? Sure, there are alternatives, but Microsoft Office is the standard productivity suite for a reason. Right now, you can get the newest version of Office for just $129.97 (reg. $149.99) without signing up for a Microsoft 365 subscription. Let's face it: Microsoft can raise those fees whenever they want.
This one-time purchase works on Mac and PC, and it's tied to your Microsoft account (not your device), so you can re-download it when you upgrade.
What comes with Microsoft Office 2024?
Word: Your favorite word processing app, now with Smart Compose and real-time collaboration
Excel:
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Well, if you have gremlins like me, it's not a bad idea to stock up on charging cables, especially super-fast USB-C cables like this one by Anker. Right now, you can get a two-pack of 3-foot cables for $6.39 or a two-pack of 6-foot cables for $8. Not bad at all!
These are 60W USB-C cables, which means they'll recharge your devices quite fast as long as you have a power adapter that supports up to 60W of charging. And these are USB-C-to-USB-C, by the way, so you'll need a USB-C power adapter. They're covered in braided nylon, so they're a lot more resistant to twists and bends and will last you longer.
Obviously, if you like charging devices while at your desk, you can get away with the shorter ones. But if you like to charge your phone while doomscrolling in bed, the longer ones may fit your needs better.
Stock up on charging cables (or upgrade the ones you already have) with these Anker two-packs now that they're even more affordable. Whether you get the 3-foot cables or the long
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The problem when looking for a good free VPN, though, is that there are a ton available on the Google Play Store and many aren't trustworthy. So how do you determine which ones are worth your time? I've personally tested heaps of VPNs, both for PCs and Android devices, and have curated a list of the best free options you can feel confident in using. Check out my top picks below.
You can also check out my guide to the best VPNs covering multiple devices.
Proton VPN - Best free VPN for Android
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 Apple is investigating generative AI to accelerate its custom chip design, according to remarks by hardware chief Johny Srouji last month.
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Well, if you have gremlins like me, it's not a bad idea to stock up on charging cables, especially super-fast USB-C cables like this one by Anker. Right now, you can get a two-pack of 3-foot cables for $6.39 or a two-pack of 6-foot cables for $8. Not bad at all!
These are 60W USB-C cables, which means they'll recharge your devices quite fast as long as you have a power adapter that supports up to 60W of charging. And these are USB-C-to-USB-C, by the way, so you'll need a USB-C power adapter. They're covered in braided nylon, so they're a lot more resistant to twists and bends and will last you longer.
Obviously, if you like charging devices while at your desk, you can get away with the shorter ones. But if you like to charge your phone while doomscrolling in bed, the longer ones may fit your needs better.
Stock up on charging cables (or upgrade the ones you already have) with these Anker two-packs now that they're even more affordable. Whether you get the 3-foot cables or the long
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If you can't afford Microsoft's $150 suite of office tools, there's a web-based version that's free to use—and nearly just as capable.
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Imagine the tree of life. The tip of every branch represents one species, and if you follow any two branches back through time, you'll hit an intersection. If you keep going back in time, you'll eventually find the common ancestor for all of life. That ancestor is called LUCA, the last universal common ancestor, and there is no fossil record to tell us what it looked like.
Luckily, we have Jonathan Lambert. He's a science correspondent for NPR and today he's talking all things LUCA: What we think this single-celled organism may have looked like, when it lived and why a recent study suggests it could be older and more complex than scientists thought.
Have other questions about ancient biology? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!
Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
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