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Daily Tech: The Latest Mac OS X Is Now Available For Download

GeekSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:25:20 PST

Apple has just released its latest OS X update - 10.5.6, which offers many improvements and fixes. - Gizmodo
Here's a pretty sweet deal from Best Buy. If you purchase a second-generation iPod Touch (8GB), you'll get a $50 gift card in return. - CNET
Optimal Home Location is a neat new site that uses Google Maps to help you find a central home location between your family's daily stops. - Unplggd
Here are some cool camcorder suggestions for those who are looking for a quality camcorder at a decent price. - USA Today
We're not only giving away one Palm Centro this holiday season - but seven - thanks to our friends over at Palm! Be sure to log in for your chances to win! - geeksugar

Save Space With Stylish Banquettes

Angela Swinderman Elias — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:19:30 PST

I don't know about you, but I'm always the first to pounce on a table with a booth when I'm eating out. I don't know if it's the cozy communal allure of sharing a seat while you break bread, solving the puzzle of optimizing a small space, or the countless opportunities for making a serious style statement in your home, but I'm dying to have one of these. I pulled together a gallery of rooms that utilize banquettes in different ways. Some of them include a few chairs, and some of them don't. Some reside in typical places, like a kitchen, and others are located in surprising spots. Click through this slideshow of my favorite examples and see if you're inspired to place one in your home.

Where to Go Now: Getting the Most of Your Dollar

LearnVest — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:15:59 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

March is always a tough month to get through. The festivities of the holidays are over, the gleam of the new year has worn off, and the warmth of spring is not…quite…here yet.

Consider packing your suitcase and taking a spontaneous trip to one of these places that are currently offering great deals. Here are three destinations where your dollar will go far right now.

Istanbul, Turkey

No longer the undiscovered gem that it was just a few years ago, Istanbul is still under the radar for many American travelers. That’s why it is possible to experience this amazing city and its legendary hospitality for a fraction of what you’d pay in London, Paris, Rome, or any of the other more traditional European destinations.

Spring is the optimal time to visit since the mild climate is perfect for sightseeing, the tourist hoards of summer have not yet descended, rates are lower, and restaurants are not overbooked. Plus, you’ll avoid the mosquitoes that arrive around mid June.

Two airlines have direct flights to Istanbul from the U.S.: Delta (from JFK) and Turkish Airlines (from Dulles, LAX, and O’Hare). A roundtrip flight in March and April will run you around $700, a steal given that (a) many indirect flights on other airlines cost as much or more and (b) stretching the 9-hour haul into several layovers would waste valuable time exploring this historic metropolis.

One of the many beauties of Istanbul is that it’s not cluttered with hotels, but two options include the posh and pricey Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, where rates in March begin at $700 per night, and the charming Empress Zoe, where your $165 room includes a delicious buffet breakfast. (Bonus tip: Pay in cash and get a 10% discount off your room rate). Both of these properties are right smack in the middle of the historic center, a stone’s throw from the incredible Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Marmara Sea.

Check out more Spring travel recommendations after the break!