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If you’re looking for a VPN that doesn’t charge extra to protect all your devices, Surfshark is what you want. Unlike many of its competitors, this VPN app offers unlimited device connections under one account, meaning you can safeguard all your household’s phones, tablets, and computers at one price. Right now, Surfshark’s best deal is on its 24-month One plan, which is a massive 88 percent off. That means you can get more than two years of basic VPN protection for just $59.13. That brings the cost down to just $2.19/month for 27 months (three months are free), saving you…

Cloudflare wrongly suspected that the widespread outage that took numerous websites offline on November 18 was caused by a DDoS attack, the company’s CEO has admitted. In his blog post that breaks down what happened, however, Matthew Prince explained that after realizing their mistake, his team was able to fix the issue. “The issue was not caused, directly or indirectly, by a cyber attack or malicious activity of any kind,” he wrote. It was instead caused by a change to its database systems’ permissions, which led to an issue with a file used by its Bot Management system.The company’s Bot…

The air fryer is popular for a reason. With one, you can cook crispy chicken wings, chicken nuggets and fries. What you may not have realized is that it’s also more than capable of cooking up delicious crispy veggies that can steal the show at dinner. I wanted expert input about which vegetables are best for the air fryer, so I chatted with Executive Chef Ryan Ratino of Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale, who told me you can make restaurant-quality mushrooms at home with your trusty air fryer. “We may not use an air fryer in the restaurant, but we do…

Costco is no stranger to incredible prepared dishes, and with the holidays right around the corner, the warehouse is pulling out all the stops, from beloved desserts to a brand-new salad with its iconic rotisserie chicken. Eagle-eyed Costco shoppers recently spotted a new Kirkland Signature heat-and-eat meal, and the deli find might be one of Costco’s most decadent dishes yet. Kirkland Signature Lobster Mac & Cheese Now at Costco Just in time for the chilly winter months ahead, Costco is upping its prepared meal game with a new find that’s perfect for holiday hosting and potlucks: Kirkland Signature Lobster Mac…

Google announced the release of its latest AI model update, Gemini 3. “And now we’re introducing Gemini 3, our most intelligent model, that combines all of Gemini’s capabilities together so you can bring any idea to life,” Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai wrote. Gemini 3 is now being used in AI Mode in Search with more complex reasoning and new dynamic experiences. “This is the first time we are shipping Gemini in Search on day one,” Sundar Pichai said. AI Mode with Gemini 3. Google shared how AI Mode in Search is now using Gemini 3 to enable new generative UI…

Contact management automation has to do with delegating your contact-related workflows—like storing contact details to a spreadsheet, or following up with contacts—to computers, saving you time and ensuring accuracy.As a kid, I used my mother’s old physical address book, wrote fake contact information, and pretended I was an important person. (I was a weird kid.) Back when phone numbers and addresses were stored in physical address books and Rolodexes, all you had to do was not lose them and write clearly. With digital address books, it’s more complicated. The ease of digital communication means there’s more contact information to store than…

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? There were a couple tough clues, so read on for the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini CrosswordLet’s…

For coffee fans, that first cup is best when it’s still warm. But that can be a challenge during busy mornings. If you’d rather not reheat (and reheat) your coffee in the microwave, check out this Ember Mug 2 deal. This app-controlled smart mug is discounted on Amazon and might be the perfect solution for keeping your cup of coffee or tea your ideal temperature. Here’s what we like about this mug: It keeps your beverage at 120 to 145 degrees for up to 80 minutes when fully charged.If you keep the mug on the charging pad, you can warm…

I’ve never been big on meal-prepping. What I’m in the mood for changes day to day, so cooking ahead doesn’t make sense. Plus frankly, I’m never organized enough to do it. I do, however, do something I like to call “mom-prepping,” which is getting some of the dinner prep out of the way before the evening rush without actually cooking anything. Let me explain. If I don’t want to spend an hour prepping and cooking when everyone is home and hangry, I prepare as much as I can and set it on a sheet pan in the fridge until I’m…

This edited excerpt is from B2B Content Marketing Strategy by Devin Bramhall, ©2025, and is reproduced and adapted with permission from Kogan Page Ltd. Modern content strategy is no longer about being a brand megaphone, shouting messages across digital space. Modern content strategy that works is a blended approach designed to create community around shared experiences, build lasting relationships, and establish genuine trust and influence. It’s about leaning into individuality within niche communities by creating content that resonates with individuals and small groups rather than trying to appeal to the masses. And it’s definitely not a pursuit of ubiquity, in…