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If you have a passion for photography but don't know where to start, National Geographic has a simple guide to the basics. Whether you're using your digital camera or your smartphone, Joel Sartore breaks it down for you in short lessons. Also: The best cameras for beginners: Canon, Panasonic, Nikon, and more, compared"Photography has been a passion of mine since a young age; however, it wasn't until college that I decided to take a class to actually polish my skills," ZDNET's Sabrina Ortiz said. "It was there that my…

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These days, it's perhaps more difficult than ever to buy someone a video game as a gift. Not only are there thousands of options, your intended recipient may already have access to a given game on another platform or it may already be included in a subscription service they pay for. A gift card is likely a safer bet. To that end, you can save 10 percent on Xbox and PlayStation gift cards for Black Friday. At both Amazon and Target, you can snap up a $50 Xbox gift card for $45.XboxXbox gift cards are 10 percent off for…

As part of our gift guide series, we bring you some of the best gifts under $500. Well, some of our favorites below that level, as there are a ton of products out there to consider. All of the products on this list are techie, one way or the other. We did our best to compile a diverse list, so that there’s something for everyone here. We’ll focus on 5 products here, but below them, you’ll also find some honorable mentions to check out. Another thing to note is that we’re focusing on products between $250 and $500, as we…

Person holding car key.Manusapon Kasosod | Moment | Getty ImagesDonating your used car to a charity may bring you joy for helping another person in need, especially as prices for both new and used cars remain high.However, don't expect the move to make a huge difference in your taxes, experts say. That's because charitable contributions are claimed as itemized deductions on Schedule A — and most taxpayers don't itemize.More from Personal Finance:3 things to learn about taxes from San Francisco 49ers' Arik Armstead's…

Gather ‘round, weary shoppers, and rest with me for a moment beneath the veil of the celestial canopy, where stars twinkle like forgotten spells and the moon casts its silvery incantations upon the world. As the world around us transforms into a realm of holidays and merriment, I, a grizzled explorer of the online abyss, invite you to embark on a journey where the boundaries of conventional gifting are pushed to their limits.The Hunger Games Director Francis Lawrence on Adapting a PrequelIn a realm where memes and…

Black Friday isn't just a great time to pick up the best Apple deals for yourself, it's also a great time to buy gifts for friends, family, and loved ones ahead of the holiday season. But there are so many gift choices and ideas that knowing where to start can be a daunting prospect. Depending on who you're buying for, there are so many factors to consider. Thankfully, there's a wide ecosystem of accessories for every Apple product on the market, and even Apple products themselves that are cheap enough to land in our…

Climate-related disasters can trap people in their homes, leave them without power for extended periods, trigger mass evacuations, and many other disruptions to the safety and conveniences most of us are accustomed to. As these events become more frequent and more extreme, it’s not just preppers who aim to keep a go-bag stocked with emergency supples. The ideas on this list may not be the flashiest, but nothing says “I love you” like the gift of preparedness.Mississippi’s Water Crisis | Extreme EarthWaterproof and…

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Apple has finally confirmed the details of its annual Black Friday sale, this year dubbed "The Apple Store Shopping Event." While the best Black Friday Apple deals are usually found beyond the walls of the Apple store, if you buy (almost) anything from Apple next weekend, the chances are you'll also pocket a free gift card that's perfect for buying a new case or some AirPods. So what is Apple offering this year and how do you qualify? Here are all the details. Black Friday at Apple(Image credit: Future)Apple's Black…