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The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid option for American Airlines travelers looking for their first checked bag free on domestic flights. Sure, it may seem counterintuitive to apply for an airline credit card during a time when many of us aren’t flying due to coronavirus concerns. But although you can’t take advantage of many of the card’s benefits while you aren’t flying, you can spend toward Million Miler status and build up your AAdvantage mileage balance for when you’re ready to travel again.

If you’re considering applying for the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select, you may be uncertain whether you have a high enough credit score to be approved. Let’s lo…

Working from home just got a lot easier.

The global pandemic has forced a lot of us to adapt to new work methods while we stay at home, and a big part of that is teleconferencing with your coworkers.

Google Meet is included as part of your G Suite account, but even those with a personal Gmail account can use Meet for free. However, you will be limited with the number of tools you have access to and each meeting is capped at 60 minutes total. You can find Meet listed under the Google apps after you’ve signed into your account, or download it from Google Play for your mobile device. Here are all the steps to take in order to set up a meeting with Meet

Products used in this guide

Desktop version: Google Meet (See at Google)
Mobile app: Google Meet (See at Google Play Store)

How to set up a video conference in Google Meet

Click the app icon (it looks like a video camera) to open the dashboard and get started.

In the upper right-hand corner you will see the settings icon. C…

While some fitness fanatics are perfectly content with the original band that comes with their smartwatch, others crave more. Whether you want a different material for better comfort or a more eye-catching look, there are plenty of options. Keep your active lifestyle in mind as you shop for a new band for your Garmin Forerunner 245. This wearable also comes in a music version, both of which are compatible with 20mm quick release bands. We’ve found some of the best options for you to choose from.

For the elite

Barton Elite Silicone Watch Band

Staff pick

If you’re looking for a high-quality watch band that can go the distance on every workout, this is an ideal choice for you. The durable silicone combined with the proprietary locking feature ensures your watch will stay in place during all of your adventures.

$20 at Amazon

Personalize it

JIELIELE LIghtweight Soft Silicone Band

For a skin-friendly band that’s lightweight and available in many unique designs, you’ll lov…

Parks and Recreation is returning to the air five years after the show’s finale for a new 30-minute reunion special on Thursday, April 30 and we have all the details on how you can watch the original cast return on TV or online. Staying connected with family and friends is more important than ever during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and that is exactly what Pawnee’s most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope will be trying to do in the new reunion special. It will be a must-watch event for anyone who enjoyed the series.

In addition to Amy Poehler, all of the show’s original cast including Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Jim O’Heir, and Retta will return along with a few special guest stars from the Parks & Rec universe. The whole cast has filmed the episode from the comfort of thir own homes.

If the news that the show is returning for a special reunion episode isn’t enough, it will also help raise funds for Feeding…

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What you need to know

Arizona Sunshine is a critically-acclaimed virtual reality game.
It just got its final expansion called The Damned on Oculus Quest.
The expansion is cross-buy, so you own it on the Oculus Rift, too.
You can purchase Arizona Sunshine for $40 on the Oculus Store.

Arizona Sunshine is an incredibly popular virtual reality (VR) shooter that puts you dead center of a zombie apocalypse. A day ago, the game got its final expansion called The Damned. According to the team, The Damned precedes the events of the main story, sending you and a team of American Special Forces to reactivate the generators of a massive hydroelectric dam to restore power to the military’s nuclear missile systems.

As expected, events don’t go according to plan and you have to slaughter legions of zombies to do what you have to do. The Damned is just as good as the Dead Man content that hit Oculus Quest a few weeks ago. Both offer desperate struggles and are a nice change o…

When we reviewed the Google Nest Hub Max late last year, it scored four and a half out of five stars for adding a number of enhancements to a device that we already love. The Nest Hub Max is bigger, louder, and more powerful than its predecessor, the Nest Hub, and a bit more expensive as well. However, thanks to this latest deal at Verizon, you can pick one up for its best price yet while supplies last.

Verizon offers 30% off your order when you add the Google Nest Hub Max to your cart along with two accessories. With two of these 6-packs of leather cable straps for instance, the total drops to just $174.97. That saves you $55 off the Nest Hub Max’s regular price of $230. There are a number of other accessories you could add to your order in place of the straps, though the total will change depending on which you choose.

The Google Nest Hub Max features a large 10-inch HD display that lets you check on the weather, view YouTube videos, or even watch live TV. You can video call frie…

Best for quick meetings

Google Meets

From $6/ mo. at Google

Pros

Share screen
Send files through chat
Free for everyone to use
No additional fee for call-in participants
Additional tools with G Suite subscription

Cons

Messy dashboard compared to Zoom
Can host fewer participants
Clunky and unreliable for Mac users

Google Meet comes free with your G Suite subscription for unlimited video conferencing or free to everyone for meetings up to 60 minutes long. This program is pretty basic but has all the collaboration tools you’ll need to conduct productive meetings.

Best for larger groups

Zoom

From $15/ mo. at Zoom

Pros

Collaboration tools
Free account available
Connects to conferencing equipment
Works with all operating systems including Linux
Host up to 500 people

Cons

Call-in access costs extra
Must disable popup blockers to use

Zoom is the best program for connecting to conferencing equipment such as telecoms and webcams to allow several people to join…

Don’t let social distancing ruin this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Altísimo Live! is set to bring some of the world’s hottest celebrities and performers straight to your living room in a free livestream that’s scheduled to take place this coming Tuesday, May 5. Featuring hosts Eva Longoria and Enrique Santos, as well as celebrity co-hosts such as J Balvin, Rosario Dawson, Kate Del Castillo, and Alejandro Sanz, the festival is packed with entertainers you won’t want to miss.

Along with celebrity appearances, comedy skits, and more, audiences will also be treated to performances by musical acts including Maluma, CNCO, Luis Fonsi, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Steve Aoki, Juanes, and more.

Altísimo Live!: When and where

Altísimo Live! is coming to your home as a free livestream on a variety of platforms. Though the musical performances start at 5p.m. EST on May 5, the full livestream event actually begins at 1p.m. EST. You’ll be able to find the event streaming on platforms s…