7 of the best desk chairs for any UK office in 2019

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Sure, some jobs are a dream and some are soul crushing. Some provide prestige while others merely a paycheck. But the one office gig equaliser? The fact that most positions require employees to spend the majority of their day sitting down. And if you’re on your butt for hours on end, you definitely want a well crafted chair at your disposal.

That’s right, don’t underestimate the importance of a good desk chair. A solid, comfortable chair lends itself to a productive and efficient work environment. An uncomfortable chair leads to constant fidgeting and shifting, which can be highly distracting. Even worse, it may result in leg issues, back strain, or carpal tunnel syndrome. And having a day job is painful enough already.  Read more…

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Doing your own taxes? Here are the best tax software options for freelancers.

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Freelancing isn’t all sweatpants and snooze buttons. 

Well, sometimes it is. But most of the time, it’s cabin fever, caffeine withdrawal, fickle cash flows, and fierce competition for clients. 

When you boil it down, being your own boss is really hard work — and no time is that more apparent than during tax season. 

Compared to those with a typical 9-to-5 job or even small business owners, freelancers and self-employed workers face a unique set of challenges in terms of filing an annual income tax return. For one thing, you need to maintain thorough records of all your business-related expenses throughout the year so that you’re organized once it’s time to start prepping your return. You’re also responsible for completing relevant paperwork on your own while hoping-slash-praying that you haven’t missed any deductions or tax breaks. Perhaps most frustratingly, you then have to cough up the year’s worth of taxes all at once because the money wasn’t automatically deducted from your paychecks. Read more…

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Uber just made the largest tech deal in Middle East history

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Uber spent $3.1 billion to dominate competition in the Middle East. 

It announced Tuesday that it reached an agreement to buy Dubai-based Careem, which operates in 15 countries including Morocco, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

The deal was for $1.4 billion in cash, $1.7 billion in loans — and marks the biggest tech industry deal in the region outside of Israel, according to the Associated Press

The company will operate with its two co-founders under Uber as its own brand — for now. On Careem’s website, the company wrote, “We are still Careem.” Read more…

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Hey, small business owners: These tax software programs make filing (almost) painless

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As a small business owner (SBO), you can handle the occasional hiccup or headache like it ain’t no thang. It’s basically part of your job description. In fact, the thrill of it all is probably part of the reason why you decided to pursue entrepreneurship in the first place. You relish the challenge of doing it all yourself. You’re not just a businessman (or woman) — you’re a business, man.

There’s an impressive amount of gutsiness that’s associated with small business ownership, one that’s essential to your company’s growth. But research has shown that if there’s one aspect of the gig that intimidates you, it’s getting your shit together come tax season. Read more…

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Get 2 smart plugs on sale for less than $30 — and an instant smart home upgrade

Everyone is ready to turn their house or apartment into the smart home of the future. A smart home promises the convenience of turning on your coffee maker while still in bed, or switching on a lamp that’s just out of arm’s reach. If you’re ready to …

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A French Muslim group is suing Facebook and YouTube for hosting the Christchurch shooting video

When that little white box on Facebook asks you, “What’s on your mind?”, could Facebook be responsible for what you have to say?
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Believe it: Amazon has AirPods on sale for $9 off

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This deal rarely happens. The Apple AirPods are back in stock and on sale for $149.99 on Amazon — that’s only $9 off but we’ll take it.

Compatible with the iPhone 7 and up (and even a few Android smartphones like the Google Pixel 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 via Bluetooth), the Apple AirPods are one of the most popular products from Apple. 

Thanks to Apple’s W1 chip, these sleek and stylish true wireless earbuds automatically sync to your iPhone once you take them out of their handy magnetic charging case, which can give the AirPods an extra 19 hours of battery life. The chip is also responsible for their increased Bluetooth range and improved battery charge, while it even helps stop your music when you remove one AirPod from your ear. Your music will then resume once you place it back in your ear. (Like magic!) Read more…

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Believe it: Amazon has AirPods on sale for $9 off

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This deal rarely happens. The Apple AirPods are back in stock and on sale for $149.99 on Amazon — that’s only $9 off but we’ll take it.

Compatible with the iPhone 7 and up (and even a few Android smartphones like the Google Pixel 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 via Bluetooth), the Apple AirPods are one of the most popular products from Apple. 

Thanks to Apple’s W1 chip, these sleek and stylish true wireless earbuds automatically sync to your iPhone once you take them out of their handy magnetic charging case, which can give the AirPods an extra 19 hours of battery life. The chip is also responsible for their increased Bluetooth range and improved battery charge, while it even helps stop your music when you remove one AirPod from your ear. Your music will then resume once you place it back in your ear. (Like magic!) Read more…

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