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1. Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Dec. 3

   Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 3.

2. The Ultimate Value Laptop Is Still on Sale: Why This Model Beats Everything Else for Just $220

   If you need a versatile laptop and tablet, this highly rated Lenovo Duet 11 is still on sale.

3. My Entire Job Is Based on Testing 3D Printers and These Are the Ones I Recommend

   No matter what you're looking for in a 3D printer, we've found the best around in 2025.

4. McDonald's Grinch Meal or Burger King's SpongeBob Menu? We Pick a Winner

   Do you prefer the sour-faced green guy from Dr. Seuss or the happy sponge fry cook from Bikini Bottom? I tried all the themed menu items.

5. I Already Slashed My Heating Bill. You Can, Too, but This $54 Off Nest Deal is About to End

   If you want to cut utility bills, the Nest thermostat is $54 off as Cyber Week continues.

6. Here's Why You May Still Need a Landline

   If you've still have your old cordless phone, it could be the only thing keeping you connected to the world in the event of massive mobile network outages.

7. How to Tip Your Amazon Driver $5 for the Holidays at No Cost to You

   Amazon is letting you thank your driver with a $5 tip again as part of a limited-time "Thank My Driver" promotion. Here's how to do it.

8. You Can Use AI to Manage Your Time as a Student. Here's How It Can Help

   I spoke with students about common time-management pitfalls and came up with a list of artificial intelligence tools that can help you find your balance.

9. Netflix Bans Streaming From Your Phone to Your TV

   On most TVs, you'll now need to use the official Netflix app to watch the streaming service.

10. I Tried Using AI to Design My Holiday Card. It Kept Giving Me a Fake Family

    It's time to send out your 2025 holiday card -- but you may want to reconsider using AI to create one.