November 2025

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You Can Get Microsoft Visio 2021 Pro on Sale for Just $10 for Black Friday

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Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. 

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If you’ve ever had to sit through a meeting with a whiteboard full of scribbles and arrows, you probably understand the need for a good diagramming tool. Right now, Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional is on sale for just $10 for a lifetime license on StackSocial for new users. The deal runs through Cyber Monday. It’s priced low enough to justify adding to your digital toolbox, whether you use it often or just occasionally. It’s the same full version of Visio Pro, licensed for one Windows PC, no subscription required.

Visio turns overwhelming data into clean visuals. Visio keeps things intuitive, whether mapping a new office layout, building org charts from Excel data, or sketching a workflow diagram with a stylus on your touch device. The interface is packed with over 250,000 shapes and templates (that aren’t included in the web version), including standards-compliant options like UML 2.5 and BPMN 2.0. It’s more than just drawing boxes and arrows—it lets you link diagrams to live data and keep everything dynamic. It’s ideal for IT, architecture, business analysis, and other professionals who don’t want to start from scratch whenever they plan something out.

That said, it’s not the most plug-and-play experience for everyone. While the standalone license is solid, unlocking features like cloud collaboration, editing Power BI dashboards, or syncing with OneDrive requires additional Microsoft 365 subscriptions. If you’re already in Microsoft’s ecosystem, this will slide right into place. If not, it could feel limited depending on how much integration you need. But this lifetime license offers an extremely cheap entry point into serious visual planning for single-PC users looking to diagram efficiently with powerful, pro-grade tools. Just be sure to redeem the code within 30 days, and make sure your system meets the basic Windows 10/11 or Server 2019 requirements.

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This Black Friday Sale Cuts the Price of Microsoft Visual Studio Pro and a Full Coding Course to Under $40

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Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. 

  • Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best sales we find.

  • Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and more.

  • Subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.

  • Sales are accurate at the time of publication, but prices and inventory are always subject to change. 

If you want to begin coding—either for a career shift, a hobby, or just to better understand your favorite apps—you can get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 together with the Learn to Code Certification course pack currently on sale for just $40 on StackSocial. The deal runs through Cyber Monday. The standout here is that you’re not just getting a license for Visual Studio, which is already a powerhouse development environment, but also lifetime access to more than 60 hours of beginner-to-advanced coding instruction.

Visual Studio Pro 2022 itself is widely used in professional environments, built for serious dev work—think C#, Python, .NET, and more. You get tools like IntelliCode for AI-assisted coding suggestions, built-in Git support, debugging, and advanced testing features, all of which are useful whether you’re building a small app or working on enterprise-level projects. Normally, licenses for just the IDE can get expensive, so getting it bundled with a full curriculum covering JavaScript, React, Python, CSS, and more is the kind of package that feels designed for someone starting out with ambition or a side hustle in mind.

That said, this is a Microsoft-centric deal. If you’re aiming to become a Mac-based developer or work heavily with Xcode and iOS projects, this probably won’t be your best fit. The same goes if you’re already deep into development and just looking for a few advanced certifications, as some of the coursework may feel too foundational. But if you’ve been stuck in tutorial limbo, this bundle provides structure, software, and real-world tools at a reasonable price. For under $40, it’s hard to beat the value, especially for learners who want both a development platform and a guided roadmap in one place.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Black Friday Deals Right Now


Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)


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$69.99

(List Price $139.99)

Sony WH-1000XM5


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$248.00

(List Price $399.99)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus


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$24.99

(List Price $49.99)

Deals are selected by our commerce team

Report: Mavericks have no interest in trading Kyrie Irving; Anthony Davis might be different story

Buzz is growing around the league that — with a new front office in place — Dallas is going to be active around the NBA trade deadline next February.

Just don’t expect Kyrie Irving to be one of the players moved. Anthony Davis on the other hand…

On his Howdy Partners podcast, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon echoed his previous reporting, and that of others, that Irving is off the table in trade talks with Dallas. The focus, instead, is likely on what the Mavericks might land for Anthony Davis.

“What I would tell you about Kyrie is the Mavericks do not want to trade him…

“Trading AD is a real possibility—and I would even say likelihood—this season. Trading Kyrie is not something that’s on the Mavericks’ priority list, or it’s just straight up not something that they are interested in doing right now.”

Irving, who is still out recovering from ACL surgery (but could return later this season), is on a reasonable contract ($35.6 million this season, a guaranteed $39.5 million next season, followed by a $42.4 million player option for 2027-28), which is part of the reason for the interest in him. However, it likely would take an over-the-top, Godfather offer to get the Mavericks even to consider it.

Davis is a different story.

He is set to return to the court tonight against the Lakers after missing 14 games with a calf strain. Any serious discussion of a Davis trade has to start with him staying on the court through December and January, putting up big numbers and showing teams that he is still an All-Star, maybe an All-NBA level player.

Dallas’ challenge in trading Davis is that there is a very limited market for his services — he is a 32-year-old (33 in March) with a history of nagging injuries who is making $54.1 million this season, has a guaranteed $58.5 million next season, and will be seeking a contract extension this summer.

Teams have been mentioned in Davis rumors — Chicago, Golden State, New York and Phoenix (though those final two are highly unlikely) — but even if they are interested, actually constructing a trade is next to impossible. AD’s huge salary and the fact that Dallas is right up against the second-apron hard cap make it incredibly challenging to actually put together a trade that works financially and makes sense for both sides. For example, to make a trade to “win now” and struggling Golden State work, the Warriors would have to send back either Jimmy Butler (straight up) or a trade package built around Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga, and neither of those makes much sense for both sides.

That’s not going to stop the Davis rumors. Just know the ones about Kyrie are not coming together this season.

Lakers forced to scrap NBA Cup court vs. Mavericks due to reported unplayable conditions

When the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup on Friday, it will not take place on the NBA Cup court, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Techs from the league’s court vendor determined that the court is unplayable and sent it back to the vendors for repair.

The NBA Cup courts feature bright colors, team names and a trophy displayed on the court. Despite the different look this brings to NBA games, some players have not been pleased with how the court feels.

Luka Dončić called the court slippery and dangerous after a 135-118 win over their cross-town rivals Los Angeles Clippers. Dončić finished the game with 43 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura used the words bad, weird, slippery and oily to describe the court. Hachimura finished the game with 13 points.

No matter the court they play on, this will be a significant game. It will be the first time Mavericks center Anthony Davis will face the Lakers since being traded to the Mavericks in a blockbuster deal that sent Dončić to the Lakers last February. Davis has played 14 games since joining the team and has missed the previous 14 games this season due to a calf strain he suffered on Oct. 29.

Davis has averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds. Despite his productive numbers, his unavailability and the Mavericks’ 5-14 start have led to trade speculation.

On the other side, Dončić and the Lakers have gotten off to a hot start. Dončić is the team’s leading scorer with 35.2 points per game, averaging 9.2 assists and 8.8 rebounds. The Lakers are 13-4 and second in the West.

This is the NBA’s third season of hosting an in-season tournament. The NBA Cup was first called the in-season tournament before changing the name to the Emirates NBA Cup last season. The Lakers were the in-season tournament champions in 2023.

The Lakers lead Group B of the Western Conference at 3-0 in the NBA Cup so far and have clinched a knockout round spot. The Mavericks are already eliminated from advancing to the knockout round and are 1-2 in the NBA Cup.

The semifinals take place on Dec. 13 and the championship game is on Dec. 16. The winner will get a trophy and prize money.

Lakers forced to scrap NBA Cup court vs. Mavericks due to reported unplayable conditions

When the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup on Friday, it will not take place on the NBA Cup court, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Techs from the league’s court vendor determined that the court is unplayable and sent it back to the vendors for repair.

The NBA Cup courts feature bright colors, team names and a trophy displayed on the court. Despite the different look this brings to NBA games, some players have not been pleased with how the court feels.

Luka Dončić called the court slippery and dangerous after a 135-118 win over their cross-town rivals Los Angeles Clippers. Dončić finished the game with 43 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura used the words bad, weird, slippery and oily to describe the court. Hachimura finished the game with 13 points.

No matter the court they play on, this will be a significant game. It will be the first time Mavericks center Anthony Davis will face the Lakers since being traded to the Mavericks in a blockbuster deal that sent Dončić to the Lakers last February. Davis has played 14 games since joining the team and has missed the previous 14 games this season due to a calf strain he suffered on Oct. 29.

Davis has averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds. Despite his productive numbers, his unavailability and the Mavericks’ 5-14 start have led to trade speculation.

On the other side, Dončić and the Lakers have gotten off to a hot start. Dončić is the team’s leading scorer with 35.2 points per game, averaging 9.2 assists and 8.8 rebounds. The Lakers are 13-4 and second in the West.

This is the NBA’s third season of hosting an in-season tournament. The NBA Cup was first called the in-season tournament before changing the name to the Emirates NBA Cup last season. The Lakers were the in-season tournament champions in 2023.

The Lakers lead Group B of the Western Conference at 3-0 in the NBA Cup so far and have clinched a knockout round spot. The Mavericks are already eliminated from advancing to the knockout round and are 1-2 in the NBA Cup.

The semifinals take place on Dec. 13 and the championship game is on Dec. 16. The winner will get a trophy and prize money.