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1800flowers. com offers Summer Flowers and Gifts Starting at $29.99 plus shipping. Choose from a wide variety of gift ideas that will surely bring a smile to someone you love. This deal ends on September 30.

Amazon cuts 50% off select Carhartt men's apparel, with prices starting from $12.97. Plus, Prime members qualify for free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts at around $5.) Click the provided link to see the items included in this sale.

Dyson via eBay offers the factory-refurbished Dyson DC59 Motorhead Bagless Cordless Vacuum in Fuchsia for $199.99 with free shipping. That's $180 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. It features a direct drive cleaner head, easy-empty dirt container, extension wand, and wall mount charger. A 6-month Dyson warranty and 6-month ABC Vacuum Warehouse warranty apply.

Amazon offers Prime members the Freshware 3-in-1 Vegetable Chopper, model no. KT-402GT, for $14.73. Clip the 15% off coupon to drop it to $12.52. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $20. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $7.15.) It features three inter-changeable stainless-steel blades and a cleaning tool.

Instant Replay Electronics via eBay offers the refurbished 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 13.3 Inch Laptop, model no. MC700LL/A, for $529.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current low for a refurb by $79.) Features include an Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3 inch 1280x800 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, Thunderbolt, media card reader, and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Factory Direct Sale via eBay offers the Globalway 3-Piece Luggage Travel Set in Grey, model no. BG22353GR, for $89.96 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find in any color by $34. It includes 20 inch, 24 inch, and 28 inch hardshell trolley cases, spinner wheels, push-button telescopic aluminum handles, and locks.

Walmart discounts a selection of apparel, laptops, tablets, groceries, and more during its Back to Class Cyber Days Sale, with prices starting from $1.95. Shipping adds $4.97 or get free shipping on orders of $35 or more. (Some oversize items incur additional fees; many items are available for in-store pickup.)

Electronics Valley via eBay offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.5GHz 13.3 Inch LED-Backlit Laptop in Silver, model no. MD101LL/A, for $799.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a new unit. (It's a current low by $93.) Features include an Intel Core i5-3210m 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3 inch 1280x800 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, SuperDrive, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, SDXC card slot, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion).

Crocs via eBay takes up to 65% off a selection of Crocs men's, women's, and kids' shoes and accessories, with deals starting from $7.99. Plus, all orders receive free shipping. Note that some style and sizes are limited.

OontZ by Cambridge SoundWorks via Amazon offers the Cambridge SoundWorks Oontz Angle3 Bluetooth Speaker in Black, Blue, or Red for $49.99. Coupon code MYANGLE3 cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's $70 off list and the lowest total price we could find. This 10-watt speaker is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices and features a 33-foot range, purported rechargeable 7-hour battery life, IPX5 water resistance, and built-in microphone.

AnkerDirect via Amazon offers the Anker 3,100mAh Battery Case for iPhone 6 for $69.99. Coupon code 289K7RHW drops it to $26.99. With free shipping, that's $93 off list and the lowest total price we could find. This MFi-certified case is impact-resistant and purportedly provides 130% longer battery life.

Secondipity via eBay takes up to 78% off a selection of refurbished Sony electronics. Plus, it takes an extra $20 off each item in-cart, dropping starting prices to $29.99. (Click the provided link before adding items to your cart and the discount will apply automatically.) Better yet, all items bag free shipping. Combined, that yields several all-time low prices.

This is the system I kept on my desk at work. Electronic City Inc. via eBay offers the Keurig B130 In-Room K-Cup Brewing System for $59.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $11. It's designed for hospitality and hotel use and features a mug sensor as well as auto off.

Know anyone who's about to have a baby? Are you expecting? Amazon now offers Prime members the Gerber Newborn Baby Boy 22-Piece Layette Shower Gift Set with Bonus Keepsake Box, model no. 38595, for $25 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $5.48.) That's about $1.37 per piece and the lowest total price we could find by $5. The set includes two bodysuits, a snap-front union suit, t-shirt, three pairs of socks, printed booties, two pairs of mittens, two caps, diaper pants, six terrycloth washcloths, terrycloth hooded towel, and two bibs. It comes with a keepsake box.

Our first resource post on Windows 10 debuted shortly after the initial launch of the new operating system one month ago.
With 75 million devices now running Windows 10, and Windows Insider builds back on the fast ring for the bleeding edge crazy testers,
Microsoft is ramping up the hype machine for the launch of Office 2016. That release might garner its own fanfare, however, we thought we would revisit Windows 10 with another list of informative links and resources. We've broken out the topics again for those who want to just drill down to the "How To" section. Enjoy!

Apple has posted an accessibility overview page for its new TVOS, the software powering the new Apple TV and many of the standard accessibility features are included as expected. For new users, press the Menu button three times to activate VoiceOver. Many of the same gestures including flicks, taps, and the rotor are included. While the Zoom magnification feature is enabled, users can double click the Siri button to speak the focused content and magnify text up to 15X. Bold text, increased contrast, and reduced motion are also included, features standard on other Apple products. While closed captions are specifically noted, there is no mention of audio description on the accessibility page, though it certainly may be available under settings or in specific apps. The accessibility shortcut (pressing the Menu button 3 times) can be enabled to toggle VoiceOver, Zoom, captions, or other accessibility features though like on other Apple devices, the shortcut isn't enabled by default. Here's a link to the TVOS accessibility page.

Amidst the flurry of announcements from Apple today, a new program is being launched which lets users upgrade to the latest iPhone every year. But with a little bit of effort, there's likely a better deal to be had. Apple will sell you the latest iPhone starting at $32 a month, which includes AppleCare+, a $64.50 annual value. So assuming you want the AppleCare+, that's $334.50 a year for your phone. So, what's the alternative?

If you purchased your iPhone 6 16GB for $649, you can sell it now before the new models hit. many of the trade-in programs will let you lock in a price now and send in the phone once you get your new one. Amazon is currently offering up to $414.27 for this model. assuming your phone is in good shape and you get this amount, that's a net cost of $234.73. This particular example pays you in the form of Amazon credit which you may or may not want, but other services offer similar value, often in cash.

You can up your game further by selling your iPhone through eBay, Craigslist, or our own classifieds, where current models are still commanding $500 to $600. Apple's new program is based in part on convenience, and you'll want to determine if the extra $100 or more cost is justified given your budget and priorities.

Update: The original version of this article did not take into account the new increased prices for AppleCare+, which is now $129 for the 6S and 6S Plus.

Apple announced a major update for its Apple TV hardware at its keynote earlier today, and Siri's Voice Search is a cornerstone of its design. Borrowing a concept from set-top boxes such as TiVo, Apple's Universal Search will find your favorite movies or TV shows across Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, HBO, and other sources. Siri is activated using a button on the new Bluetooth remote, which features both a touch interface and physical buttons for volume, play, and other functions. As expected, the New Apple TV will include VoiceOver support, as confirmed by iMore's Rene Ritchie. The new Apple TV starts at $149 with 32GB of storage and will be available in late October.

Midwest Service Closeouts via eBay offers the open-box Wolfgang Puck Bistro Elite 19-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, model no. WP19PC0814, for $119.99 with free shipping. That's $160 off list and the lowest total price we could find. The set includes an 8-quart stockpot with glass lid, 5-quart essentials pan, 3-quart saucepan with glass lid, 2-quart cook-and-stir pan with glass colander lid, 11 inch saut pan with 10 inch roasting rack and stainless lid, 10 inch and 8 inch omelet pans, 12-1/2 inch universal lid, skimmer, slotted and solid saute spoons, whisk, long turner, and slotted tongs. Deal ends September 15.

After being down for over a week the National Library Service's BARD website and mobile apps are back online. The outage started shortly after regularly scheduled maintenance to the James Madison Building caused several systems including BARD to go offline over a week ago. During this time, patrons were unable to download books or magazines using the website or the iPhone or Android apps. The site was online briefly after the maintenance but then experienced the longer outage.