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Apple’s Sleek iMac M1 Returns to All-Time Amazon Low With Almost $200 Off

Here’s a rare chance to save big on Apple’s stylish all-in-one computer.

Whether you’re working from home full time or you just need an easy-to-use family computer, it’s hard to beat Apple’s iMac M1. One of our favorite desktop computers, Apple’s stylish iMac is available is available from just $1,100 at Amazon right now. Not only is that $199 less than its regular price, but this limited time sale returns the machine to its lowest ever price there and matches the Presidents Day deal we saw on it last month. There’s no expiration listed, so this offer could end at any time. If you’re hoping to get your hands on one at this price, we recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later.

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At just 11.5 milimeters thick, this latest iMac model packs a lot into its sleek and compact package with no need for a separate tower. It’s powered by Apple’s custom M1 chip which includes an eight-core CPU and seven-core GPU, plus a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM for powerful performance. Other neat features inlcude two USB-C /Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and Spatial Audio-enabled speakers. Its integrated 24-inch display offers a 4.5K resolution and you can choose between silver, green and pink colors at this discounted price. Your purchase includes a color-matched keyboard and mouse, and you can opt for a higher-spec model with the same level of savings.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Nov. 29 #636

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Nov. 29, No. 636.

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a real puzzler. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: What a piece of work!

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: You can build it in a shop.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

CREW, REAM, LANE, WHEE, DELL, CANE, PULL, REVEL

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

WHEEL, AXLE, LEVER, WEDGE, PLANE, PULLEY, SCREW

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is SIMPLEMACHINE. To find it, start with the S that’s three letters to the right on the top row, and wind over and down.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Nov. 29, #902

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Nov. 29, #902.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is tough. If you need help sorting them into groups, you’re in the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Middle of the body.

Green group hint: Fill-in.

Blue group hint: Nice place to hang out.

Purple group hint: Card game.