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Black Friday is done, but there are still some incredible deals at Sam's Club as Cyber Monday deals begin to open up. There's still time to snag great discounts.Like Costco, Sam's Club is a membership-based wholesale retailer. While non-members can shop at Sam's Club with a guest account online, only members can access the full savings for the store's holiday deals and sales events. Customers looking to start a Sam's Club membership can pay $50 a year for a Club membership or $110 a year for a Plus membership. For a limited time, you can join Sam's Club for $20and get a 60% discount (you can find this membership deal through StackSocial, too).Our favorite Sam's Club deals for Black Friday 2024Apple Watch Series 10: $379 (save $40): Save $40 on the latest 46-mm Apple Watch. Alternatively, you can get a 42-mm Series 10 Apple Watch for $349.TP-Link Deco AX4300 Pro: $169 (save $60): This is a great deal for a three-pack, whole-home mesh Wi-Fi 6 system for up to 150 connected devices.Dyson Outsize Extra Cordless Stick Vacuum:$400 (save $150): This vacuum has attachments for any sort of surface, and it comes with the reputation Dyson carries, so you know it's good. Save $150 with this special.bObsweep Dustin Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop:$200 (save $400): This robot vacuum and mop is an amazing $400 off. It self-empties into a 4.6L bag that holds up to 100 days of dust and debris, meaning you don't have to empty it often.Apple AirPods Pro: $189 (save $10): Get the second-generation AirPods Pro with USB-C charging at $10 off.Bose QuietComfort headphones: $169 (save $150): These Bluetooth headphones offer up to 24 hours of battery life and rich, vibrant audio.Acer Aspire 3 Spin laptop: $299 (save $100): This Windows laptop features a 14-inch spinning touch display, Intel Core i3, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD.Samsung 11.1.4 home theater system: $1,499 (save $500): You can get a Q-Symphony Samsung home theater system with Dolby Atmos Audio support at $500 off. Apple/ZDNET Current price: $380Original price: $469The sixth-generation iPad Mini with 64GB of storage is down by $89 thanks to this Black Friday deal. This smaller iPad features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the A15 Bionic chip, and support for Wi-Fi 6 and the Apple Pencil 2. View now at Sam's Club Samsung/ZDNET Current price: $1,298Original price: $1,998Save $700 on a 65-inch Samsung The Frame smart TV. This QLED panel delivers crisp 4K resolution images in an aesthetically pleasing package. The Frame is a class of televisions designed to look like art pieces when not in use, giving your TV extra life. Act fast because the sale ends on December 2. View now at Sam's Club SimpliSafe/ZDNET Current price: $129Original price: $229This is a great home security starter kit or a way to expand a SimpliSafe system. This eight-piece indoor security bundle is a great deal at $129. It includes four entry sensors, a keypad, a motion sensor for human detection, an indoor security camera, and a Base Station with a siren and battery. Act fast because the sale ends on December 1. View now at Sam's Club JBL/ZDNET Current price: $89Original price: $149If you're in the market for a great Bluetooth portable speaker, you can't go wrong with this JBL Charge Essential 2. This waterproof Bluetooth speaker features surprisingly booming sound in a small package, up to 20 hours of playtime, and a hefty Black Friday discount. View now at Sam's Club Best Black Friday Sam's Club tablet dealsApple iPad (10th Gen): $639 (save $80): The 10th-generation iPad is my go-to iPad at home. This 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model is discounted by $80 and is available for $639.Apple iPad Mini (6th Gen): $520 (save $109): This more compact, 8.3-inch iPad Mini features Wi-Fi + Cellular support and 64GB of storage.Samsung A9+ tablet: $189 (save $60): The 11-inch display on this Samsung tablet offers all the real estate you need for entertainment, playing games, and other everyday activities.Best Black Friday Sam's Club TV dealsSamsung Class Q80D 85-inch TV: $1,748 (save $650): The popular Q80D series Samsung smart TV features QLED technology and up to 120Hz refresh rate.Vizio 2.1 soundbar: $99 (save $30): This Vizio all-in-one soundbar supports Dolby Atmos and DTS.LG StanbyME Go portable TV: $799 (save $400): Yes, LG made a briefcase smart TV that you can take anywhere. At 27 inches, it's a full HD TV with WebOS and the portability to watch it in your backyard or while tailgating.Vizio Elevate SE soundbar: $399 (save $100): This Vizio 5.1.2 channel soundbar boasts Bluetooth support, Dolby Atmos, and 3D spatial audio.Samsung Class Q60D 65-inch TV: $698 (save $100): This QLED Samsung TV offers a vibrant image and up to 4K resolution.Best Black Friday Sam's Club headphones dealsBose Ultra Open earbuds: $249 (save $59): The Bose Ultra Open earbuds let you enjoy full audio without blocking your ear, making them comfortable enough to wear all day.Beats Studio Buds: $79 (save $70): The Beats Studio Buds offers an immersive music-listening experience. Each device lasts up to eight hours on a single charge. They offer both Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode.Altec Lansing kids Bluetooth headphones: $9 (save $6): Do your kids go through headphones like kindergarteners go through crayons? Then this $9 deal is made for you.Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth earbuds: $149 (save $30): Get noise canceling and up to 8.5 hours of battery life for only $149.Sony WH1000XM4 Bluetooth headphones: $199 (save $150): With up to 30 hours of battery life, these Sony headphones offer an over-the-ear fit and touch sensor controls. Sam's Club is also offering a free $20 digital Apple Gift Card.Best Black Friday Sam's Club laptop and PC accessory dealsLG Gram 17-inch laptop: $899 (save $500): Score a hefty $500 discount on a 17-inch LG Gram Windows 11 laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor.Logitech M317 mouse: $10 (save $7): I'm on team 'you can never have too many mice,' so I keep this Logitech mouse as a backup for my other Logitech mouse.LG UltraWide 34-inch monitor: $179 (save $120): A wide, 34-inch monitor is the perfect gift for that remote worker, gamer, or developer who can never have too much monitor real estate.HP Envy Inspire 7252e printer: $99 (save $70): Snag a great deal on an HP Inkjet printer that can be a staple in any home office.Best Black Friday Sam's Club smart home dealsArlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen): $79 (save $40): This is an amazing deal on a great Arlo video doorbell. At $40 off, this is the lowest price we've seen this device hit.Reolink Argus Series B340 security camera: $89 (save $50): The Reolink B340 supports smart detection of people, pets, and vehicles, and local with an included 64-GB microSD card for no monthly fees.TP-Link Tapo indoor camera: $27 (save $18): The 2K-resolution indoor security camera features a magnetic base and automated privacy shutter.Arlo 2K Pro 5S camera 3-pack: $199 (save $200): This huge discount on Arlo's flagship Pro 5S 2K-resolution security cameras. This bundle includes three battery-powered cameras and one solar panel for convenience.Reolink 4K+ PoE camera system: $449 (save $150): Security enthusiasts love these wired PoE camera systems, and this is a great deal for a 6-channel, 6-piece wired security system with a 2TB HDD.FAQsWhen is Black Friday?Black Friday is a big shopping event that occurs each year on the day after Thanksgiving. This year, it fell on Nov. 29.Since Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, many people are off through the weekend, so retailers have capitalized on this day, the last national holiday before Christmas. This makes Black Friday a great chance to finish checking off your holiday shopping list.When is Cyber Monday?Cyber Monday happens on the Monday following the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, Cyber Monday falls on Dec. 2.Are Sam's Club deals really better on Black Friday?Yes, Sam's Club and many other retailers offer better deals during Black Friday than the rest of the year. Historically, we have seen the biggest discounts during the holiday shopping season at Sam's Club. This year is no different, with even bigger discounts than last year.What's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?Though there are many online deals, Black Friday has been historically a mostly in-person shopping event where people visit a brick-and-mortar store. With most big box stores featuring an online store, Black Friday online shopping has become as common as Amazon Prime Day shopping. Cyber Monday began and remains an online shopping event for online stores to capitalize on customers who may have missed a Black Friday deal and can shop from home or work on Monday.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?As a product reviewer at ZDNET, I've become familiar with many tech devices' unique features and tested different models in every price range. This experience helps me discern which products are worth their retail price and when a discount is a good deal.I often check for deals on robot vacuums, tablets, and smart home devices, always choosing the ones that deliver the most features for the least money. Using our expertise and different tools to track deals, we can determine when a deal is worth it and ensure we only cover those. This list of deals will be updated as new deals appear and others sell out.Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?While retailers hold store-specific shopping events throughout the year, like Amazon with Prime Day, you can expect Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to appear everywhere. This includes your local businesses and big box stores. Black Friday is a huge shopping event, both in-person and online, with stores like Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Costco, and more offering eye-popping discounts on different products.What are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?ZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:And more Black Friday deals:Top holiday deals

FortniteCredit: Epic Games Post updated 11/30/24. See updates below.Fortnites current Remix Season has been incredibly popular, but its about to end. Not only is the season drawing to a close Saturday, the new Season will be the first of Chapter 6. Fortnite players will get an entirely new map, new movement mechanics, a brand new Battle Pass and much more this weekend.Chapter 6, Season 1 is called Hunters (Demon Hunters) and will feature an Asian/anime theme, with lots of new locations with a distinctly Japanese look, including pink cherry tree blossoms, Asian markets and creatures that look like theyve popped out of a Studio Ghibli film. There will also be Yokai demons, Titans, new mystical powers and the arrival of King Kong and Godzilla. A giant floating turtle will be one of the cool new additions. Its not only adorable, it moves around the map. New movement mechanics include rolling and wall-running, making this the most parkour of all Fortnite seasons.Before Chapter 5 ends, players can join in on the big season-ending event, The Finale, which will not only be a massive Juice WRLD concert, but features the return of The Device. This is something of an odd event, given that the rapperreal name Jarad Anthony Higginspassed away in 2019. A new Snoop Dogg track also be part of the event, which you can read more about right here. A free Juice WRLD skin and other goodies are available in the store now, but only until the end of the season.When Does Chapter 5 End And Chapter 6 Begin?FortniteCredit: EpicThe official end-time for Chapter 5 and this Remix season is 11pm PT / 2am ET on Saturday, November 30th / Sunday, December 1st but since this is the end of an entire Chapter, its also possible that the season will end directly after The Finale event. If thats the case, well see the season end and servers go down sometime after 11am PT / 2pm ET, since the event is roughly 20 minutes long. Its possible that the game will remain live until later. Edit: Clearly, now that the event is over this is not the case, so the original downtime should be accurate.MORE FROMFORBES VETTEDThe new Chapter will go live Sunday morning barring any hiccups, and players will be able to update their games the moment servers go back online and dive into the map. Without official confirmation, we can only speculate on when Chapter 5 will end but its a safe bet that by Sunday morning youll be cruising around the new map. Ill update this post if we get a more specific end-time, or if the servers go down.Heres the trailer:The other bit of exciting news is the return of OG Fortnite, which includes the games original map and will let players go battle it out on original locations with the games original loot. According to Epic Games youll be able to play through older seasons as well. This new (old) mode will go live permanently on December 6th.Its an exciting weekend for Fortnite, basically. Im excited to drop in!Update: Fortnite servers are down and the big Chapter 6, Season 1 update is in progress. Server downtime is expected to last around 8 hours, with downtime beginning at 10pm ET. That means the game should go back online at around 6am ET / 3am PT. Obviously, this is an estimate and downtime could take longer or the game could go live earlier than expected. Either way, Fortnites new season will go live early Sunday morning. Heres the new map:Fortnite Chapter 6 MapCredit: EpicAs the wind blows, the sun rises on a beautiful new island, shrouded in mystery and mystical energy. In its darkest corners, demons dwell, wreaking havoc with their masks of chaotic power. Great heroes must rise to drive back the ancient evils that roam this land. Become a ronin and cut through the darkness to find the light in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 1: HUNTERS (Demon Hunters)! Epic Games posted in the new Chapters official blog post.Epic also released new information about the new Simple Edit function that promises to make building edits much easier to pull off, giving those of us who were never the best builders to begin with new hopeand master-builders even more of an edge:Simple Edit, a new build setting you can toggle on in the Settings menu, allows for editing builds with a single button press. The resulting edit is based on the part of the building youre looking at rather than being painted manually it automatically executes building edits immediately, removing the step of selecting tiles altogether. Simple Edit makes editing on the fly a breeze, and it should also prove helpful for players who are new to building in Fortnite or interested in learning. Simple Edit allows for a smaller subset of edits to choose from, and masters of the current edit system will have more edit options available. As with any major addition to Fortnite, well be gathering data and feedback on Simple Edit and may make adjustments to the system in the future.This, along with all the new movement mechanics, magical powers and a brand new map should give Fortnite players a ton to play around with as December kicks off. Ill be diving in tomorrow to try to earn the new Umbrella.

Navy SEALS endure rigorous training followed by multiple deployments to war zones, often leading to ... [+] devastating acute and chronic health problems.gettyIn Waves and War tells the story of Navy SEALS who are deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan time and time again, only to return stateside and experience a different type of war: a battle on their bodies and brains. The documentary, which premiered at the DOC NYC film festival, reveals how nightmares, explosive outbursts, severe pain, alcoholism and depression consumed the lives of these wartime heroes. Hopelessness and suicidal thoughts were the only way out, until they discovered an experimental treatment called ibogaine.Directors Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen describe the arduous physical and mental demands of training endured by these highly specialized servicemembers through the lenses of three SEALS, Marcus Capone, Matty Roberts and DJ Shipley. Through interviews, flashbacks and animation, we learn about the devastating impacts of multiple deployments to combat zones on the physical and psychological wellbeing of these SEALS, some of whom were only 17 when they first joined.In one harrowing scene, Roberts arm is blown off. In rehab, his many diagnoses include traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Discharged due to injury, Roberts was riddled with survivors guilt and frustration with his inability to help his brothers in arms on the battlefield. Shipley describes 2005-2010 as a very busy time, being deployed to nearly 200 missions. He later struggled with a constellation of symptoms including depression and memory loss but didnt tell anyone for five years.Veterans Health CrisisFor over a decade, I have treated multiple veterans in my roles as a former primary care physician and now as an addiction medicine specialist. Nearly every veteran patient shared the same experiences as the SEALS did in this film. Chronic back pain, headaches, panic attacks, memory loss, depression and substance use disorders (SUD) were just a few of the many health problems faced by my patients.In fact, veterans mental health is a national health crisis. PTSD and depression are the most publicized mental health problems but anxiety, schizophrenia, SUD and increased suicidality are also common. Roughly 20 veterans die each day by suicide. According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the suicide rate among veterans is 57% higher than that of the general population. In addition, 88% of veterans caregivers report increased stress or anxiety. Treatment is available but many veterans dont access the help they need and deserve. Others receive all sorts of medicines and therapies without much success, including the SEALS featured in this documentary.MORE FROMFORBES VETTEDAn Experimental Treatment To The RescuePsychedelic substances such as ibogaine, LSD and psilocybin can have profound effects on the brain ... [+] by altering perception, cognition and emotional experiences.gettyAfter countless tours and a whirlwind of health issues, Capone asked for a medical retirement. Reasons noted in the letter included a life permeated by alcohol, depression, nightmares and guilt. I grabbed my pistol every time the doorbell rang, recalls Capone. Thoughts of taking his life consumed him: I thought my family would be better off without me. At the VA hospital, Capone underwent a cornucopia of diagnostic tests including sleep studies and brain imaging as well as treatments such as talk therapy and ten different medications.He was getting worse, which prompted his wife, Amber, to seek alternatives online. She found a program in Mexico where veterans were getting better after receiving ibogaine, a psychoactive compound found in the root bark of Gabon, Africa, and 5-MeO-DMT, a psychedelic substance secreted by the Sonoran Desert Toad. In fact, I first learned and wrote about these ibogaine treatment centers in Mexico from Lucy Walkers documentary, Of Night and Light: The Story of Iboga and Ibogaine, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival The film told the story of Howard and Norma Lotsof and their heroic, pioneering efforts in increasing research and safe access to ibogaine in the United States.Why Mexico? Despite decades of research showing psychiatric and medical health benefits, psychedelic drugs such as ibogaine remain as Schedule I by the Controlled Substances Act. That is, the federal government deems these substances as having no medical benefits and having high abuse potential.But if you ask the Navy SEALS in Waves, theyll tell you a different story, one infused with hope. All three SEALS travelled to Mexico and underwent five days of ibogaine treatment followed by 5-MeO-DMT. Their traumatic experiencesfrom childhood to warcame to life through animation in deeply personal and individualized ways. Each individual was monitored closely by staff, before, during and after the medications were administered. Afterwards, each SEAL felt that the psychedelics helped them. They felt uplifted, as if a dark cloud was lifted. They saw the world from a different perspective, not one laden with guilt, shame, loneliness or depression. It was a new day, reflected one SEAL.Ibogaine In The U.S.?In the film, Nolan Williams, MD, a psychiatrist and researcher in the Stanford Ibogaine Brain Study, describes TBI as the signature injury among these veterans. His team published a study early this year in Nature Medicine of 30 U.S. special forces veterans who showed a significant reduction in PTSD, depression and anxiety after treatment with ibogaine. We have a tool that can mend the mind, explains Dr. Williams.But if you ask the Navy SEALS in Waves, theyll tell you a different story, one infused with hope. All three SEALS travelled to Mexico and underwent five days of ibogaine treatment followed by 5-MeO-DMT. Their traumatic experiencesfrom childhood to warcame to life through animation in deeply personal and individualized ways. Each individual was monitored closely by staff, before, during and after the medications were administered. Afterwards, each SEAL felt that the psychedelics helped them. They felt uplifted, as if a dark cloud was lifted. They saw the world from a different perspective, not one laden with guilt, shame, loneliness or depression. It was a new day, reflected one SEAL.In fact, the health benefits of psychedelics have been long known to scientists. Clinical applications of ibogaine include management of depression, addiction and psychological trauma.The biggest challenge in the U.S. remains regulatory, not medical. Ibogaines classification as a Schedule I controlled substance prohibits easy access or availability. Another challenge is administration. Unlike other chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypothyroidism that can be treated with a daily pill, patients receiving ibogaine must do so under medical supervision due to the drugs potential cardiac toxicity and other side effects. I would also like to see wider use of the medication as trauma, sadly, is not limited to veterans. Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes could also benefit from psychedelic therapy. We need a lot more research, advocacy as well as declassification of psychedelic substances.In the meantime, there is reason for hope. Speaking to these brave Navy SEALS and their equally courageous wives reinforced my belief in the human spirit in the face of hardship. We just need to keep on fighting for health and humanity.

A new video shows what it would be like to cruise over the surface of Mars, zooming in to the planet from orbit and into a channel called the Ares Vallis. Created from data taken by the European Space Agencys (ESA) Mars Express mission, it shows the region where NASAs Pathfinder mission landed in 1997.Fly around Ares Vallis on MarsCredit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin and NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS. Data processing/animation: Bjrn Schreiner, Image Processing Group (FU Berlin)Recommended VideosThe important stops along the journey are labeled in the video so you can see the sights of Mars as the camera passes over them. The flight is across a region called Oxia Palus, which covers a huge area of over 300,000 square miles, which hosts the famous Ares Vallis channel.ESA/DLR/FU Berlin & NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSSThe tour begins with Mars as seen from orbit, with a rectangle indicating the area where the tour will be focused. On zooming in to the region, you can see the varied terrain of the Mars surface, beginning with the Pathfinder landing site where the Sojourner rover explored. Then the channel of the Ares Vallis comes into view stretching over 1,000 miles in length, it is one of Marss longest outflow channels.RelatedChannels like this are important for scientists to study as they show where water once flowed on the planets surface, allowing researchers to build up a picture of which regions were rich in water and where life could possibly have evolved.As the tour continues, two craters come into view. Named Masursky and Sagan, there is also evidence that water was here, too, as the rim of the Masursky crater shows erosion likely caused by water from the Tiu Valles system located nearby.Another notable feature of the crater is the jagged, jumbled rocks located within it. Known, rather dramatically, as chaos terrain, these ridges and plains are often seen on Mars and are related to the historical presence of water as well. Its distinctive muddled appearance is thought to arise when subsurface water is suddenly released from underground to the surface, ESA explains. The resulting loss of support from below causes the surface to slump and break into blocks of various sizes and shapes.Further craters are visible along the tour, many of which also have evidence of once being filled with water. You can see the direction in which the water once flowed from the tail shapes left on the surface.Finally, the channel comes to an end in the smooth Oxia Planum region, where ESAs Rosalind Franklin rover will land following its launch in 2028, before the camera zooms out to show the whole region in all its fascinating glory.Editors Recommendations

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" While youre busy shopping through all of the Best Black Friday deals, heres a little something that might pique your interest. Youll be even more excited if you spend a lot of time outdoors or off-grid. You might want to wait on grabbing that Black Friday portable power station deal. Allow me to explain. The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a backpack, like any other outdoor pack you might encounter, except for one thing. Its also a power station and solar generator. Believe me when I say this thing is insane and super useful. But for Black Friday, theres a deal that includes the BLUETTI Handsfree 2 and a 100-watt solar panel to charge it on the go. Normally $799, its yours for just $550, saving you $249. Wow. You have to read what it can all do, so dont leave just yet.BLUETTIAt first glance, it looks like any regular outdoor or hiking backpack. It has a lot of functions that would serve you well on the trail or while camping, too. For example, there are MOLLE hangable points to hang your sleeping bag, tent, or solar panels. It has a travel essentials zone for stowing shoes, clothing, medicine, and necessities. It has a photography gear zone for lenses, cameras, and even drones. It also has the much-needed, power station zone where the power station tech is stored.Like any other power station, the integrated one can be charged via solar, auto ports, AC outlets, and generators. The solar panel that comes with it can plug right into the station, and then hang from your backpack while you travel. That entire time it powers up the station inside. The entire pack is IPX4 splash-resistant and has load-bearing belts, back panel support, waist pads, waist belts, shoulder straps, and chest straps. So, basically, its super comfortable and supportive everywhere it needs to be. Its also large enough to carry everything you need for the day while youre out hiking or camping.RelatedWhile all of that is incredible. Whats truly exciting to me is the Black Friday price. Maybe Im alone here but saving $249 on something like this is awesome. Normally $799, its yours for $550 after you clip an on-page $50 off coupon. I have no idea how long this deal is going to last but Im going to shop it myself I think. When I get my hands on one Ill let you know what I think, but if I were you, I wouldnt wait around for that info. The deal will be long gone by then.Editors Recommendations

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Apple always did things differently The upside-down capacitor in mid-90s Macs, proven and documented by hobbyists A "copy/paste error" on a Mac logic board has led to some restoration problems. Kevin Purdy Nov 29, 2024 7:02 am | 121 The capacitor is not upside-down, visually/orientation-wise, but in voltage. You'll notice if you try to replace it and smell ozone. Credit: Doug Brown The capacitor is not upside-down, visually/orientation-wise, but in voltage. You'll notice if you try to replace it and smell ozone. Credit: Doug Brown Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn more"Am I the first person to discover this?" is a tricky question when it comes to classic Macs, some of the most pored-over devices on the planet. But there's a lot to suggest that user paul.gaastra, on the 68kMLA vintage Mac forum, has been right for more than a decade: One of the capacitors on the Apple mid-'90s Mac LC III was installed backward due to faulty silkscreen printing on the board.It seems unlikely that Apple will issue a factory recall for the LC IIIor the related LC III+, or Performa models 450, 460, 466, or 467 with the same board design. The "pizza box" models, sold from 19931996, came with a standard 90-day warranty, and most of them probably ran without issue. It's when people try to fix up these boards and replace the capacitors, in what is generally a good practice (re-capping), that they run into trouble. The Macintosh LC III, forerunner to a bunch of computers with a single misaligned capacitor. Credit: Akbkuku / Wikimedia Commons The Macintosh LC III, forerunner to a bunch of computers with a single misaligned capacitor. Credit: Akbkuku / Wikimedia Commons Doug Brown took part in the original 2013 forum discussion, and has seen it pop up elsewhere. Now, having "bought a Performa 450 complete with its original leaky capacitors," he can double-check Apple's board layout 30 years later and detail it all in a blog post (seen originally at the Adafruit blog). He confirms what a bunch of multimeter-wielding types long suspected: Apple put the plus where the minus should be.Specifically, in the corner of the LC III board, near the power supply connector, there are three capacitors nearby, C19, C21, and C22. Each is boxed in with white silkscreen markings, to guide the factory assemblers and future repairs. Each capacitor sits on one of the "rails" (DC power from the supply). While C19 and C21 are properly taking on +5V and +12V lines from the power supply connector, the bottom C22 capacitor is taking a -5V rail into its positive terminal. This capacitor (an SMD electrolytic) is not supposed to take negative voltage.Brown notes that the predecessor Mac LC and LC II had the correct connections, as did the LC 475, which uses the same power supply scheme. This makes him "confident that Apple made a boo-boo on the LC III," or "basically the hardware equivalent of a copy/paste error when you're writing code."Making sure rehabbers don't make the same mistakeWhy was this not noticed earlier, other than a couple forum threads seen by dedicated board rehabbers? There are a few reasons. For one thing, the rail was only used for a serial port or certain expansion card needs, so a capacitor failure, or out-of-spec power output, may not have been noticed. The other bit is that the original capacitor was rated for 16V, so even with -5V across it, it might not have failed, at least while it was relatively fresh. And it would not have failed in quite so spectacular a fashion as to generate stories and myths.As to whether Apple knew about this but decided against acting on a somewhat obscure fault, one that might never cause real problems? By all means, let us know if you worked at Apple during that time and can clue us in. Ars has emailed Apple with this tremendously relevant question, the day before Thanksgiving, and will update this post with any comment.By posting his analysis, Brown hopes to provide anyone else re-capping one of these devices with a bright, reflective warning sign to ignore Apple's markings and install C22 the electrically correct way. Brown, reached by email, said that he heard from another hobbyist that the reverse voltage "would explain why the replacement cap" they installed "blew up." Some restoration types, like Retro Viator, noticed the problem and fixed it pre-detonation.Modern rehabbers tend to use tantalum capacitors to replace the fluid-filled kind that probably damaged the board they're working on. Tantalum tends to react more violently to too much or reverse voltage, Brown wrote me.Should C22 or other faulty capacitors destroy your LC III board entirely, Brown notes that 68kMLA member max1zzz has made a reverse-engineered full logic board schematic.Kevin PurdySenior Technology ReporterKevin PurdySenior Technology Reporter Kevin is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering open-source software, PC gaming, home automation, repairability, e-bikes, and tech history. He has previously worked at Lifehacker, Wirecutter, iFixit, and Carbon Switch. 121 Comments

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29 countries offer residence visas for remote workers, or "digital nomad visas."Spain and Italy have joined the growing list of countries offering digital nomad visa programs.Governments hope the visas will help develop more sustainable tourist economies.In the lead-up to the election, Business Insider reported millions of Americans were considering leaving the country if former President Donald Trump won his 2024 campaign. After his victory was announced, searches for the phrase "moving to Canada" spiked along with inquiries about international digital nomad visas.The specialized visas allow remote workers to live and work in countries like Malta, Portugal, and Costa Rica as long as their income comes from outside the country.And as some American tourists consider moving abroad, dozens of countries have, in recent years, launched special visas designed specifically for remote workers to drive tourism in their countries.In some countries, the visas have become so popular that they've had to start turning people away. As of October 2024, for example, Cyprus is no longer accepting digital nomads after it filled the 500 slots it had available for its visa program.Nonetheless, there are still plenty of options elsewhere. Here are 29 countries that offer visas specifically for remote workers, the minimum income required to apply, and how much they cost.Europe digital nomad visasMalta Malta, an island south of Italy, allows nomads to legally stay in the country for one year with a chance of renewal. Yuriy Biryukov/Shutterstock Malta, an island south of Italy, has a permit that allows nomads to keep their jobs elsewhere and legally stay in the country for one year with a chance of renewal.To be eligible, you must be from a country outside the EU and EEA and have a minimum gross annual income of 42,000 euros.The Nomad Residence Permitrequires applicants to have health insurance, hold a valid travel document, have a rental or purchase agreement, and pass a background check. There is noapplication deadline, but there is a 300-euroLatvia Latvia launched its digital nomad visa in 2022. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Latvia introduced its digital nomad visa in February 2022, allowing applicants to spend up to a year in the country with the opportunity to renew for another.Digital nomads must either work for a company based in a member state of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe) or a company registered in one of those countries for at least six months.They must also have health insurance and make at least 2.5 times the country's average monthly salary of the previous year, which the government website reports is about $4,043 (3,843). There's also a $63 (60) state fee for the visa application.Romania Digital nomads in Romania must make three times the gross average monthly salary in the country. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images To apply for Romania's digital nomad visa, digital nomads must show proof they can work remotely, either as freelancers, business owners, or employees of a company registered outside the country.Applicants are also required to have a clean criminal record, medical insurance for the duration of the visa with a minimum liability of $31,580 (30,000), make at least three times the average gross monthly salary in Romania, around $3,467 (3,300), and pay an application fee of $126 (120).Hungary Digital nomads must make at least $3,146 to get Hungary's remote worker visa. Tanatat pongphibool ,thailand/Getty Images Known as the White Card, the digital nomad visa in Hungary requires applicants to be employed by a company outside the country, have shares in a company outside the country, or work as a freelancer.In addition to providing proof of health insurance and proof of accommodation, those keen on getting a White Card must earn at least $3,146 (3,000) a month. Application fees can cost as much as $297 (284).Croatia Digital nomads can move to Croatia under the country's temporary residence permit. Ian.CuiYi/Getty Images Croatia allows non-EU citizens to apply for its digital nomad visa program, which grants up to one year of residency for remote workers.The program also allows residency for close family members of the visa applicant so long as the family meets the country's income requirements. To be eligible, applicants must make a minimum of 2,870 euros a month (or $3,035) or have a minimum of 34,440 euros (or $36,430) already available in their account.Iceland Iceland's long-term visa for remote workers can grant residency for 90 to 180 days while working. Talia Lakritz/Insider In Iceland, a long-term visa for remote work can grant you 90 to 180 days while working. The program requires that you are from a country outside the EU and EEA and also from a country that does not need a visa to travel to the Schengen area (US citizens can travel to Iceland without a visa).Applicants must also have a monthly income of 1,000,000 Icelandic krna (or $7,156) or 1,300,000 Icelandic krna if they bring a spouse.Greece Greece's Digital Nomad Visa program lets non-EU digital nomads with a 3,500-euro monthly income stay in the country for up to 12 months. Maglara/Getty Images Greece started its Digital Nomad Visa in 2021 and is still operating today. The program lets non-EU digital nomads, with a 3,500-euro monthly income, stay for 12 months.The application fee is refundable at 75 euros, and there's also an administration fee of about 150 euros.Portugal Portugal offers temporary residency to digital nomads who meet income the country's requirements. proslgn/Shutterstock Portugal has been kind to digital nomads. With its "Temporary Residence Visa for the Exercise of Professional Activity Provided Remotely Outside the National Territory," or D8 visa, launched in 2022, non-EU nomads can still freely work there.Applicants must be over 18 years old, prove income over 3,280 euros a month, and show proof of accommodation for at least 12 months. The application fee ranges from 75 to 90 euros.Estonia Digital nomads can apply for a visa to work remotely in Estonia. Pavel Tochinsky/Getty Images Estonia launched its Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) program in 2020, offering up to a year of residency for eligible workers looking to live in the Northern European country bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland.Eligible remote workers must prove they earn at least 3,504 euros a month (or $3,706) and apply in person at their nearest Estonian Embassy or Consulate. Application fees range between 80 and 100 euros ($84 and $105).Spain Spain's Digital Nomad Visa Program allows remote workers to reside there for one year. Sina Ettmer Photography Spain's Digital Nomad VisaProgram allows remote workers, their spouse or unmarried partner, and dependent children to reside in the country for one year.Applicants must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a "University, College, or Business School of prestige" or have at least 3 years of work experience in their current field, in addition to earning at least 200% of the monthly Spanish national minimum wage currently set at 37.8 euros/day ($39) or 1,134 euros/month ($1,199).Italy Italy's digital nomad visa lasts up to one year for the applicant, their spouse, and dependent children. Aleh Varanishcha/Getty Images Italy'sDigital Nomad Visais available to non-EU citizens who are highly specialized workers with careers that require post-secondary degrees or at least three years of professional training or experience.The visa lasts up to one year for the applicant, their spouse, and dependent children. To be eligible, the applicant must prove that their salary is at least three times the annual minimum wage of 24,789 euros (or $26,221) and that they have at least 30,000 euros (or $50,000) worth of medical insurance coverage.Asia and Africa digital nomad visasBali, Indonesia Bali is a province of Indonesia that allows foreign workers to live in Bali for up to a year. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images In April, Bali introduced a Remote Worker Visa (E33G), which allows digital nomads to work from Bali for a year. Foreign workers in Bali must be employed by a company outside Indonesia and receive a yearly income of at least $60,000.The application fee for a standard single-entry visa costs 12,900,000 Indonesian rupiah, or about $810.Thailand The Destination Thailand Visa allows digital nomads to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The Destination Thailand Visa allows digital nomads to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit, on a multiple-entry basis, within five years. The visa fee costs 10,000 Thai baht, or $284.Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have at least THB 500,000, or about $14,400 USD, in their bank. Employed workers are required to have a foreign employment contract, while freelancers need a professional portfolio.Japan Japan introduced a visa that authorizes remote workers to work in the country for up to six months. Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Japan introduced a new digital nomad visa in April. This visa allows holders to work remotely in the country for up to six months. Visa holders must be nationals or citizens of selected regions, including the US and UK.Applicants must have an annual income of at least 10,000,000 Japanese yen, or $65,000, and submit their applications in person or by mail to the nearest embassy or consulate general of Japan. A single-entry visa costs $22, while a multiple-entry visa costs $43, but some countries, including the US, are exempt from this fee.United Arab Emirates Dubai is a hot spot for expats, and its virtual work residence visa allows holders to live and work remotely in the country. Lu ShaoJi/Getty Images UAE's virtual work residence visa allows holders to live and work remotely in the UAE including Dubai and Abu Dhabi for up to a year. Applicants must make at least $3,500 a month and have sufficient health insurance coverage within the country.The service fee to apply for the visa is 300 United Arab Emirates Dirhams, or about $80.Cabo Verde Remote workers can stay in Cabo Verde, a country comprising islands in the West of Africa, for up to six months. Peter Adams/Getty Images Cabo Verde's Remote Working Program allows remote workers to stay for up to 6 months, with the option of renewal after. Individual applicants must have an average bank balance of 1,500 euros, or $1,570, in the past 6 months.The visa fee costs 20 euros, and applicants must submit an online form to indicate their interest.South Africa South Africa's remote work visa allows holders to stay for at least 3 months and up to 3 years. Johannes Mann/Getty Images South Africa recently launched a remote work visa, which allows holders to stay for at least 3 months and up to 3 years. While details are still being finalized, the latest visa requirements state that applicants must have a salary of at least 650,796 South African Rand, or about $36,000, and a valid foreign-based employment contract.Caribbean digital nomad visasGrenada It costs $2,000 for a family of four to apply for a digital nomad visa in Grenada. Orietta Gaspari/Getty Images To receive a digital nomad visa from Grenada, you need a valid passport, an annual income of at least EC$100,000 a year, or about $37,000, full COVID-19 vaccination, and valid health insurance.There is no application deadline. The fee is $1,500 for individuals, $2,000 for a family of four, and $200 for each additional dependent.St. Lucia St. Lucia's Digital Nomad Visa program has no income threshold. David C Tomlinson/Getty Images St. Lucia's Digital Nomad Visa program, "Don't Just Visit, Live It," has no income threshold. The one-year visa is available to remote workers, freelancers, and students.The application fee costs $125 XCD (about $47) for a single-entry visa or $190 XCD (about $70) for a multiple-entry visa.Curaao Curaao's Digital Nomad Visa has no salary requirements. FrankvandenBergh/Getty Images Curaao's Digital Nomad Visa, the At Home in Curaao program, has no salary requirements. Still, you must be employed, own a business, or have freelance clients outside the country.Health insurance, a clean criminal record, and proof of accommodation or a lease on the island are also required. The visa application fee is about $294.Dominica To qualify for Dominica's Digital Nomad Visa, you must be 18 years old and have a clean criminal record. BriBar/Getty Images To qualify for Dominica's Digital Nomad Visa, the Work in Nature (WIN) Program, you must be 18 years old and have a clean criminal record.You will also need an income of at least $50,000 or have sufficient funds to support yourself and any family members accompanying you during a 12-month stay.The application fee is $100. The individual visa costs $800, and the primary applicant can also apply for their spouse and dependents for a total fee of $1,200.Anguilla The digital nomad visa in Anguilla has no income requirements. stevegeer/Getty Images The digital nomad visa in Anguilla has no income requirements, but interested travelers must fill out an application at least 7 days before arrival.Digital nomads also need proof of a negative COVID-19 test 3 to 5 days before they step foot on the island and proof of a health insurance policy covering COVID-19 complications.Antigua and Barbuda Applicants to Antigua and Barbuda's two-year digital nomad visa must earn at least $50,000 a year. Maria Ehrlich / EyeEm via Getty Images To nab Antigua and Barbuda's two-year visa through theNomad Digital Residency Programme, applicants must be 18 or older, earn at least $50,000 a year, and have a clean criminal record.Their employer must be outside Antigua and Barbuda as well. Application fees range from $1,500 for a single person to $3,000 for a family of three, plus another $650 for each additional dependent.Barbados The Barbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp offers a one-year visa for digital nomads. Kavitha Surana/AP Introduced in June 2020, the Barbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp offers a one-year visa for digital nomads interested in the island and the opportunity to renew.Applicants must make at least $50,000. Fees are $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a family bundle and must be paid within 28 days of application approval.North, Central, and South America digital nomad visasBermuda The Work from Bermuda certificate was created for remote workers. Cavan Images/Getty Images The Work from Bermuda certificate was created for "remote workers, self-employed digital nomads and university students engaged in remote learning," according to the program's web page. It lasts for 12 months and is renewable on a case-by-case basis.The application fee is $275, and interested applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a clean criminal record, and have valid health insurance.There is no official salary requirement, but applicants must demonstrate that they "have substantial means" or a "continuous source of income," though no official range is provided.Colombia Colombia's program allows expats to work remotely in the tropical country for up to two years. Arturo Rosenow/Getty Images Colombia's "Visa V Digital Nomads" program allows expats from more than 100 countries to live and work remotely in the tropical country for up to two years. Applicants must make a minimum income of three times the current legal monthly minimum wage in Colombia, which currently equals about $885 a month.The application costs $54, and if approved, the Visa itself costs another $177. People hoping to become digital nomads in Colombia must also provide a contract or employment letter detailing their employment agreement and compensation details. Entrepreneurs may alternatively submit a letter outlining their business project and financial resources.Belize Applicants to Belize's program can secure a six-month visa by proving they make a minimum annual income of $75,000. Shutterstock Belize offers citizens of the European Union, the United Kindom, the United States, and Canada the chance to live and work in the country via its "Work Where You Vacation" program. Applicants can secure a six-month visa by proving they make a minimum annual income of $75,000 or $100,000 if applying with dependants. Kids under 18 are eligible to enroll in the country's school system.Applicants must submit a notarized banking reference, a police record, and proof of travel insurance. The visa costs $500 per adult and $200 per child.Costa Rica Costa Rica's digital nomad program offers residency for a full year. Gianfranco Vivi Costa Rica's digital nomad program extends the country's 90-day tourist visa to a full year with the option to renew for an additional year. Applicants must be foreign nationals who earn a minimum of $3,000 a month or $4,000 a month if applying with dependants.All application materials must be submitted in Spanish. The application costs $100, while the visa is an additional $90.Brazil Brazil's digital nomad visa allows foreign nationals to work remotely in the South American country for one year. Carlos Alkmin/Getty Images Brazil's digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) allows foreign nationals from more than100 countriesto work remotely in the South American country for one year andto renew for longer.The visa is available to remote workers who can prove a monthly minimum income of $1,500 or an available bank balance of at least $18,000. Applicants must submit a background check, a copy of their birth certificate, proof of valid health insurance in Brazil, and documents proving digital nomad status.The visa costs $290 for US applicants and between $100 and $215 for UK applicants. Expats from all other countries will pay $100 for the visa.