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9to5Toys Last Call: GoPro HERO3+ Black $320, WD 3TB desktop HD $100, FitBit WiFi scale $104, iOS 7 Dev. Course $59, more

Avatar for Feb 27 2014 - 10:16 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals:

GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Helmet Cam – Surf Package $320 (Reg. $400)

Western Digital 3TB Elements USB 3.0 desktop drive: $100 shipped (Reg. $130)

Daily Deal Roundup: FitBit WiFi Aria scale $104, Monster Portable Battery Pack $20, MyBolt USB Charger $10, much more

The Complete iOS 7 Developers Course: Learn XCode 5 + Objective-C in Over 31 Hours of Training + Build 14 iOS 7 Apps $59 (Reg. $499)

Best Buy iPad Savings Event: Save on nearly all current iPad models and configurations ($20-$200 off)

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9to5Toys Last Call: Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5 $60, Logitech Ultrathin iPad keyboard (Refurb.) $25, extra 10% off open box Apple gear, more

Avatar for Feb 26 2014 - 10:01 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Cowboom 10% Off Sitewide: Open-box (like new) AirPort Extreme $144, Apple TV $62, iPad Air $414, more

Seagate Hard Drives: 2TB Expansion desktop $70 (Reg. $130), 2TB Backup Plus portable $120 (Reg. $180)

Game/App Deals: Infinity Blade III: $3 (Reg. $7), The Room Two: $1 (Reg. $3), 50% off XCOM (iOS), Limbo $2, iOS freebies, more

Best Buy iPad Savings Event: Save on nearly all current iPad models and configurations ($20-$200 off)

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9to5Toys Last Call: Best Buy iPad Sales Event $20-200 off, JBL Lightning/BT speaker $69, OtterBox deals, more

Avatar for Feb 25 2014 - 9:52 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Refurb Speaker/Docks: JBL Sound $49, JBL On Beat Venue LT $69, many more

RAVPower Element 10400mAh external power bank: $26 (Reg. $38)

OtterBox cases: 50% off its entire Armor Series of cases

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Other great deals from today:

  • New! Daily Deal Roundup: Otterbox Defender Cases for iPad $30, Logitech UE Headphones $90, Roku HD $40, much more
  • New! Game/App Deals: 50% off Bridge Constructor & Metro Last Light, Weather Magic Pro: $1 (Reg. $3), iOS freebies, more
  • New! Anker Portable Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker $25 (Reg. $40)

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New Products:

  • Lacie Begins Shipping Their First 5TB External Hard Drive
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9to5Toys Last Call: Bose AE2 headphones $80, Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD $140, gaming headsets, more

Avatar for Feb 21 2014 - 10:08 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Bose AE2 fold-flat headphones $80 shipped (Reg. $150)

Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SATA III 2.5″ Solid-State Drive $140 shipped (Reg. $210)

Gaming Headsets: Logitech G430s w/ surround sound: $40 (Reg. $80), Turtle Beach Z300s: $128 (Reg. $200), more

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Other great deals from today:

  • New! Daily Deal Roundup: iPad Air 16GB $460, WD My Passport 2TB $100, Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard Cover for iPad $40, much more


More great deals still alive:

New Products:

  • Lacie Begins Shipping Their First 5TB External Hard Drive
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9to5Toys Last Call: $100 iTunes gift card for $75, Western Digital 6TB NAS $310, daily deals, more

Avatar for Feb 20 2014 - 9:39 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:


$100 iTunes gift card for $75: Save 25% on future apps, music, movies, more

Roku 3 Streaming Media Player Refurb $70 shipped (Reg. $95), Roku Stick $50 (Reg. $70)

Daily Deal Roundup: RCA 46″ LED 1080p 60Hz HDTV $400, Google Nexus 7 16GB or 32GB Refurb $169.99–$199.99, much more

PNY 128GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50 shipped (Reg. $80)

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9to5Toys Last Calll: PNY 128GB USB3 flash drive $50, Kingston SSDs, JBL Lightning speaker docks, more

Avatar for Feb 19 2014 - 10:01 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

PNY 128GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50 shipped (Reg. $80)

Kingston 120GB V300 2.5″ Solid State Drive $60 shipped (Reg. $110), 240GB $120 (Reg. $200)

JBL OnBeat Lightning Speaker Docks: Micro/Mini: $40/$50 shipped (Reg. $100/$150)

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Other great deals from today:

  • New! Game/App Deals: Mini Ninjas (iOS): FREE, OfficeSuite Pro 7: $1 (Reg. $15), Humble Bundle w/ Guacamelee, Dust & more, iOS freebies
  • New! Daily Deal Roundup: Slingbox Pro $100, Apple Wireless Keyboard Refurb $50, Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 4/4s $15, much more
  • New! Moga Pro Power Android Gaming Controller $50 shipped (Reg. $80)


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9to5Toys Last Call: Samsung 60″ HDTV $880, Netgear AC router w/ free cable modem $160, Mac app bundles, more

Avatar for Feb 18 2014 - 1:10 pm PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Samsung 60″ 1080p 120Hz Clear Motion HDTV $880 shipped (Reg. $1800)

Netgear R6300 v2 wireless 802.11ac router w/ FREE cable modem $160 shipped ($300 value)

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9to5Toys Last Call: Dell 28″ 4K display $560, Brother Laser Multi-Fuction Copier $86, Coboc 6′ MFi Lightning cable $10, more

Avatar for Feb 17 2014 - 10:06 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:


Dell 28-inch Ultra HD P2815Q 4K display: $560 shipped

Brother Printer Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Copier $86 shipped (Reg. $180)

Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 w/ free shipping (Reg. $35)

Free Apple media: $100 iTunes Gift card for $85 at Best Buy


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$80 Full Parallels 9 bundle: 1Password, Fantastical, Kaspersky, CleanMyMac and more

Avatar for 9to5 Staff Feb 15 2014 - 6:06 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

Parallels again offers its $79.99 bundle of impressive apps at the retail price of Parallels alone.  Each one of the below apps is a keeper and they are all free with the purchase of the Parallels 9. You even get 6 free months of use of the Parallels iPad App.

Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac

The #1 choice of Mac users for more than 7 years to run Windows on Mac. Ready for Mavericks OS X(10.9) and 40% faster disc speed. MSRP $79.99

Fantastical

Plan your day in style with the most attractive calendar you’ve ever seen. The Mac calendar you’ll actually enjoy using. MSRP $19.99

CleanMyMac 2

Simple yet surprisingly powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, organized, and free of files that slow it down. MSRP $39.95

Parallels Access for iPad

6-month subscription – use PC and Mac applications like they were made for your iPad. MSRP $29.95

1Password

1Password gives you the security you need in today’s online world without slowing you down. Super secure passwords and more – 21st century digital wallet on any device. MSRP $49.95

Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac

Keep your Mac, your data and your children safe! Real-time protection against Mac, PC and Linux malware. MSRP $39.95

MacHider

The easy way to hide files and folders, put your confidential information out of sight from third parties or other unwanted eyes. MSRP $9.99

We reviewed Parallels 9 in September and said:

PD9 is definitely the most noticeable Parallels Desktop upgrade ever. The performance boosts are the best part of the upgrade, but the sticky multi-monitor setup has been extremely helpful for me and saved quite a bit of time. As a Mavericks user, the software hasn’t been giving me any issues even though the operating system is still in beta.

Already have an older version of Parallels? Save $30 and get the ‘v9 Update bundle’ for $49.99.
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How-to: Use Preview to put signatures on PDF’s, Pages Documents, and Mail messages

Avatar for Feb 15 2014 - 12:00 pm PT
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As we have written about in previous articles, Preview is a valuable tool in OS X that does not get a lot of press. In this article, we will review how you can use Preview to capture your signature using the iSight camera on a Mac, then use it in Pages documents, to sign PDF documents, and as an image in your signature in the Mail app.


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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin Thunderbolt dock $200, Sony Lightning clock radio $68, Anker iPad Air cases $6.50, Galaxy Gear $150, more

Avatar for Feb 14 2014 - 10:21 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock: $200 shipped ($100 off)

Sony Lightning iPhone/iPad clock radio speaker dock $68 (Reg. $100), Bluetooth dock $98 (Reg. $179)

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smart Watch (various colors) $150 shipped (50% saving)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXZp5H95ujI]$50 Parallels update bundle: 1Password, Fantastical, Kaspersky, CleanMyMac and more

https://twitter.com/iDannyOcean/status/434387468616347648
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9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes gift cards 15% off, home deals from Hoover and others, OUYA game bundle $85, more

Avatar for Feb 13 2014 - 10:00 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Apple iTunes/App Store Gift cards at Best Buy 15% off: $25-$50 cards now $21.25-$42.50

Home Deals: Hoover Windtunnel Air $80, Nespresso espresso maker $150, FitBit Aria 10% off, Jamba Juice BOGO, much more

OUYA game console, controller, and $25 game credit for $85 ($125 value)

iOttie Easy Flex 3 car mount/desk stand for iPhone $12.50 w/ free shipping (Reg. $25)


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$50 Parallels update bundle: 1Password, Fantastical, Kaspersky, CleanMyMac and more

Avatar for 9to5 Staff Feb 12 2014 - 11:38 am PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

Parallels again offers its $50 bundle of impressive apps at a $20 discount off the retail price of Parallels alone.  Each one of the below apps is a keeper and they are all free with the discounted purchase of the Parallels update. You even get 6 free months of use of the iPad App.

Note this is a Parallels update so you’ll need an older copy laying around, The full Parallels 9 bundle is $79.99

Save $319.99 – Buy Parallels Desktop for Mac and Parallels Access bundle

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9to5Toys Last Call: $150 off Macs, Anker iPad Air keyboard case $20, V-Day 20% off clothing/jewelry, more

Avatar for Feb 12 2014 - 10:17 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

 

Take $150 off MacBooks and iMacs at Best Buy with .edu email

Anker iPad Air Magnetic Bluetooth Keyboard Case: $20 shipped

Valentine’s Day Bailout: Amazon free 1-day shipping and 20% off jewelry/clothing/shoes


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9to5Toys Last Call: 6′ MFi Lightning cable $10, rare Roomba discounts, 1-day Seagate hard drive sale, more

Avatar for Feb 11 2014 - 9:54 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Coboc 6′ MFi Lightning cable $10 shipped (Reg. $20), Mota 10′ in various colors $20 shipped (Reg. $30)

iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robots: Model 630 $280, Model 770 $400

Amazon Gold Box Seagate Hard Drives: 3TB Backup Plus desktop $95, 1TB Expansion portable $55


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9to5Toys Last Call: Yamaha 4K A/V receiver $200, HP 27″ IPS monitor $209, iPad mini Retina $50 off, iOS apps, more

Avatar for Feb 10 2014 - 4:50 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Yamaha RX-V375 5.1 Channel 3D A/V Home 4K Theater Receivers: $200 shipped

HP Pavilion 27″ IPS HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor $209 shipped (Reg. $360)

Save $50 on all iPad mini w/ Retina display models, deals start at $350 shipped

Game/App Deals: Line Birds: FREE, 50% off Sonic Racing & Badland, Plex: $2, Final Fantasy 14: $15, iOS freebies, more


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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad 2 $299, ZAGG PROfolio BT iPad keyboard $40, Logitech UE Mobile Boombox $50, more

Avatar for Feb 6 2014 - 10:08 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Walmart rolls back price on iPad 2 in Black or White to $299 ($100 off)

ZAGG PROfolio Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad 2/3/4 $40 shipped (Reg. $60)

Logitech UE Mobile Boombox Portable Bluetooth Speaker $50 Shipped (Reg. $80)

ZAGG MFi Lightning cables (various colors) $10 w/ free shipping (Reg. $19)


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9to5Toys Last Call: Seiki 39″ 4K UHDTV $400, Lightning cables $10, headphones from $10, daily deals, more

Avatar for Feb 5 2014 - 9:54 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Seiki 4K TVs/displays drop again: 39-inch now under $400 shipped

Audio-Technica Solid Bass In-Ear Headphones $30 (Reg. $70) + others from MEElectronics, Klipsch, Sennheiser, more

Daily Deal Roundup: Car Digital Media Receiver $60, 24-inch 1080P TV w/DVD: $149, iPad 4 128GB: $599, much more

Anker Astro E5 15000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $40 shipped (Reg. $100)

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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin iPad theater case $130, Anker 15000mAh power bank $40, Logitech UE4000 ‘phones $25, more

Avatar for Feb 4 2014 - 2:25 pm PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Belkin Thunderstorm iPad home theater speaker case 30-pin/Lightning: $130 shipped (Reg. $170/$200)

Anker Astro E5 15000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $40 shipped (Reg. $100)

Logitech UE 4000 on-ear headphones w/ mic and controls $25 shipped (Reg. $100)

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9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 50% off Kingston SSDs, Free Super Bowl music, PNY 128GB USB3 flash drive $57, more

Avatar for Feb 3 2014 - 10:20 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Computer Components & Peripherals:

Free and discounted music from Super Bowl Halftime performers on Google Play

PNY 128GB USB 3.0 flash drive: $57 shipped (Reg. $100)


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How to change OS X banner notification duration using Terminal

Avatar for Zac Hall Jan 30 2014 - 11:59 am PT
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I’ve recently found myself wishing there was a space between banners and alerts with OS X’s notification system. Alert style notifications that require manually dismissing can be rather annoying, but quick banner notifications often fly by before I’ve had time to glance at the information. It turns out despite not having a toggle in the system preferences, a little Terminal code shared by OS X Daily allows you to toggle the duration down to the second…


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9to5Toys Last Call: AirPort Extreme $169, JBL/Bose/Denon headphone deals, HooToo USB 3.0 hubs from $11, more

Avatar for Jan 30 2014 - 10:03 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

 

Apple AirPort Extreme (6th gen) 802.11ac wireless base station $169 shipped (Reg. $199)

Headphone Deals:

HooToo USB 3.0 Hubs: 7-port $27 (Reg. $65), 4-port slim bus-powered $11 (Reg. $15)

Other great deals from today:

  • New! Game/App Deals: Mini Ninjas, City Maps 2Go Pro and Car Club go free on iOS, Terraria for Android: $2 (Reg. $5), iOS freebies, more
  • New! iOttie Easy View Universal iPhone car mount $13 shipped (Reg. $23)


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9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 33% off Belkin WeMo home automation, Chromecast from $25, LifeProof Frē iPhone 5 $30, more

Avatar for Jan 29 2014 - 9:59 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Amazon Gold Box: Up to 33% off select Belkin WeMo home automation products

Google Chromecast $25 for .EDU emails or $30 for everyone else

LifeProof Fre case for iPhone 5 (black): $30 shipped (Reg. $80)

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: $30 off Retina iPad mini, Virgin iPhone 5s $440, 15″ Retina MacBook Pro (newest) $1700, more

Avatar for Jan 28 2014 - 9:58 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals: 


Apple Tablet Roundup: $30 off all iPad mini w/ Retina display WiFi models, iPad 4th gen 128GB $520, more

Virgin Mobile cuts unsubsidized iPhone 5s to $440 or iPhone 5c for $360 shipped (Update)

Apple 15″ MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (current gen) 2.0GHz/8GB RAM/256GB $1,700 shipped (Reg. $1999)

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