Whether you like smart tech or daft videos, either way you’ve come to the right place today. For the latter, check out the video above. It’s rather amusing, which is quite a feat given that it’s advertising a bit of wire.

Having said that, the MicFlip is a pretty cool piece of kit for your collection. It’s the first-ever reversible USB cable, meaning you can’t accidentally try to plug it in upside down. It works both ways, saving you that precious second or two. It does make you wonder why all USB cables aren’t like this.

The general spec is solid too. Gold coated plugs to resist corrosion and super strong nylon braided cable which resists tangling. It’s about as pimped out as a USB cable can get, which makes it the perfect accompaniment to the rest of your system.

There’s some great discounts on the MicFlip right now, and the more you buy the cheaper it gets of course. We’d recommend the 3-pack at just $37.99, which is about half the retail value. However you can pick up one for just £13.99.

If the persuasive powers of the goofy guy (him in the video, not me) have lured you in, get your MicFlip before the offer ends via the link below.

If you’ve got the wherewithal to make it to this page then we’re pretty confident you’ll know what a VPN is by now. These days being without a VPN is like leaving your front door open. If you actually do leave your front door open then you have more faith in humanity than me.

Nevertheless, it seems like malware is one of the defining features of 2017. You’re vulnerable at home, and even more vulnerable when you use public WiFi hotspots on your smartphone. Unless you want to become a statistic, every expert out there would recommend a VPN.

Being without a VPN is like leaving your front door open.

We can’t tell you which VPN to choose, but we can tell you that Windscribe is a favorite of our readers, who are (and they won’t mind me saying this) the type of people who would know.

Windscribe does everything a VPN should. It hides your IP, encrypts your connection, and doesn’t keep logs of your activity. So far, so VPN. But the folks at Windscribe pride themselves on going the extra mile. Windscribe is an extension of your browser, giving you an extra layer of protection from marketeers trying to harvest information about you.

They also think about the first-timers. The non-techies. The Windscribe gang take pride in the ease of use of their interface. Nothing complicated or unintuitive. At the most basic level you just open the browser and press the on button. Bingo! You’re protected.

Most VPNs will relieve you of a fair few bucks per month, but this is AAPicks for a reason. While the offer lasts you can get a lifetime subscription for just $49.99. There are tempting promotions on the 3 and 5 year deals too.

Delectable isn’t it. Get it while it’s on offer by hitting the button below.

At AAPicks we’re always extolling the virtues of VPNs, but some people really don’t care about security or anonymity. They just want to be able to get round geo-restrictions so they can watch their favorite online services. If this sounds like you, then Getflix might be your ideal alternative to a VPN.

The thing about a VPN is, it’s either active or it’s not. If you’re streaming your favorite show on a VPN, you’re browsing on it as well. This might be nice and secretive, but if it’s a busy server then it’s your bandwidth which takes the hit. Why slow your browsing speed using a VPN when you could care less if people know what you’re doing?

The rest of your traffic is completely unharnessed.

Geflix is a new way. A compromise. They have 50 worldwide nodes through which you can stream Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Prime, BBC, etc. so you can watch anywhere in the world. However, this is the only part of your bandwidth which is re-routed. The rest of your traffic is completely unharnessed, so you can enjoy whatever connection speed you would usually be rocking.

Incidentally, if you have Getflix and then decide you need a VPN for a bit of secure business, that’s an option too. As part of your subscription you can get a free SmartVPN account to encrypt all your traffic with a 256Bit SSL encryption.

Getflix usually has a subscription set-up, so to have it for years could end up costing you $100’s. However, for a very limited time you can get a lifetime subscription for just $35. There are very few VPN’s which could even come close to that sort of bargain.

Start streaming straight away. Grab this offer before it expires by hitting the button below.

You might not instinctively relate a VPN to your mobile devices. But VPNs are arguably more important to your smartphone as you probably use your phone for banking, email, streaming, and social media more than your laptop. How often do you connect to the hotspot in a bar, coffee shop, concert, or anywhere else that free Wi-Fi is available? Every time you do that you’re on a public connection, making yourself vulnerable to nearby hackers and ISP tracking. But don’t panic; IPVanish VPN has your back.

We gave you the lowdown on IPVanish VPN last week. In a big field of VPNs which vary massively in class, IPVanish is a bit of a shining star.

You’re paying for quality, but it won’t break the bank.

It might sound obvious, but IPVanish’s selling point is quality. There are some great sounding deals on VPNs out there, but many providers aren’t what they’re cracked up to be. IPVanish give you simple facts – Secure, encrypted connections. No logs of your activity. And 850+ servers in 60+ countries.

The result is anonymous, lightning-fast browsing on all your devices.

Naturally you’ll be keen for a second opinion, and the IPVanish reviews don’t disappoint. The likes of CNET, PCMag and TechRadar all rank it among the best VPNs out there. For what it’s worth, we tend to agree.

IPVanish isn’t the cheapest VPN on the market; you won’t find huge discounts anywhere, but that’s kinda the point. You’re paying for quality, but it won’t break the bank. Right now the monthly cost is $10, but we’ve arranged a special deal for you at $7.50 per month. However, there are big savings to be made on a longer subscription. For a 1-year plan the price is just $58.49 – the equivalent of just $4.87 per month.

And you needn’t be hesitant to commit for a year. The IPVanish folks are so confident in their quality service that they’ll throw in a 7-day money-back guarantee.

If you want to step up to the top table of VPNs, give IPVanish a go by hitting the button below.

Okay, programmers can get labelled as nerds, but the pay is great and you can work by the pool. I think we know who’s winning. If you’re thinking of making that career change, The Python Programming Bootcamp 2.0 is an ideal first port of call.

Python is often touted as a great first language for beginners. It’s comparatively easy to learn and widely used across many industries. It’s also a good one if you’re looking to get that ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle as a lot of remote programming jobs are Python-centric.

Here’s the full bootcamp:

Fast Track Python for Newbies – $50 value
Learn Python Image Processing by Making Instagram-Style Filters – $200 value
Create a Raspberri Pi Smart Security Camera with Python – $200 value
Master Data Visualization with Python – $200 value
The Complete Python Programming Boot Camp: Beginner to Advanced – $199 value
Learn Python with 70+ Exercises – $50 value
Python Programming for Beginners: Learn Python in One Day – $50 value
Machine Learning with Python – $149 value
Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics – $195 value

As well as covering all the core principles, there are also many hands-on examples of this code for you to build yourself. From data visualization and financial analysis, to machine learning and building a smart camera. Not only will you get a broad understanding, you’ll see for yourself the versatility of the language.

There’s well over $1,000 value in these 9 learning kits, but it’s always your lucky day at AAPicks. The limited time 96% discount on this bundle means right now you can get the lot for just $39. That’s over 37 hours of content and access for life.

No time like the present. Sign up before the offer expires by hitting the button below.

Imagine if you could triple your reading speed. Think how much more you could get done in the day? Websites, articles, books, work documents, textbooks – If you could fly through those in a third of the time then the possibilities are endless. The Speed Reading Bundle is the award-winning learning kit which can make this a reality.

Let me be clear – This isn’t a tool to assist those who struggle with reading. It will improve your reading speed. Yes you.

Here’s what’s included:

7 Speed Reading EX 2017: Lifetime License – $259 value
Spreeder CX: Lifetime License – $219 value

7 Speed Reading EX 2017 employs various interactive exercises and training methods allowing you to learn to read faster and comprehend more. You’ll also be able to track your reading speed as it increases. Little wonder that it’s a TopTenReviews Gold and Excellence Awards Winner.

Spreeder is more of a tool to facilitate your increased reading speed. You can simply upload an eBook, document or whatever else you want to read. The software will display it in a way conducive to be read more quickly by reducing eye-movement. By combining this with your training you can absolutely tear through your reading list.

You can absolutely tear through your reading list.

As is the AAPicks way, we’re spotlighting this bundle today because there’s a huge 96% discount on the total value of the bundle. While the offer lasts, you can pick it up for just $19. And we’re talking lifetime licenses here, so if there are any major updates to the programs in the future they’ll be all yours.

This offer ends in a few days, so grab it while it’s hot by hitting the button below.

Forbes magazine today estimates that Cisco is 15 times bigger than it’s nearest rival in the networking game. Whether networking floats your boat or not, it’s absolutely integral to every big company on the planet. Naturally then, network engineers are in high demand, and Cisco engineers are top of that pile.

If you’re thinking of clambering up there with them, the Cisco CCNA Training Suite is an excellent place to start. And thanks to an offer we’ve sourced today’s a great time to sign up.

Here’s what’s in the training suite:

Cisco CCNA R/S (200-125): The Complete Course – $190
Cisco CCNA IPv4 Course – $75 value
Cisco CCNA CCENT / ICND1 (100-105): The Complete Course – $140 value

Don’t let the acronym overload put you off. What you essentially get here is an introduction to the core principles of networking. Over 37 hours of content which gives you an intimate knowledge of routers & switches, LANs and WANs, and many other networking concepts which go right over my head.

As you may have noticed, these courses don’t just give you the know-how. They fully prepare you for two of the CISCO CCNA exams, setting you well on your way to a career in network engineering.

Right now there’s a chunky 90% discount on the training suite, so you can get lifetime access to all that materials for just $39. The clock is ticking on this great offer though, so if it’s peaked your interest then don’t delay.

Sign up now by hitting the button below.

Do you ever feel that you’re stagnating? Feeling like a one-trick pony? Even if you’re killing it at work, it’s tempting to feel that you need to expand your repertoire. Virtual Training Company is the perfect portal to self-improvement.

Virtual Training Company is the ultimate learning kit. A veritable library of over 1,000 online courses across a wide range of disciplines. Animation & 3D, Audio, Game Design & Development, Programming, and Project Management to name but a few. And those are just the tip of the iceberg.

The opportunities within are worth considering. If you want to improve your skills in your current field then Virtual Training Company can oblige. If you want to change career direction then VTC is the ideal jumping off point. Even if you’re completely undecided on the next step, dabbling with some different courses on VTC might trigger your decision.

Virtual Training Company is the perfect portal to self-improvement.

The courses are led by experts in their respective fields, and each course has an associated certificate of completion. You’re gonna need a longer resume!

Such a mass of learning materials has a combined value of $2,500, but you can get lifetime access to the VTC right now for just $79. So affordable that you could justify the price for just one of the courses. The rest are a bonus.

It appears this offer will only last a few days, so don’t miss the opportunity. Sign up now by hitting the button below.

Today’s deal from Degoo is simple but effective. All the highly-secure cloud storage space you could ever need. Forever.

I’m not an organised person. I have files on my laptop hard-drive, a Dropbox account holding various other nonsense, and a load of photos on my Google Drive from various holidays and miscellaneous events. All three are approaching capacity. The security levels of each, both from hackers and from the risk of a rogue splash of coffee, are questionable. Sound familiar?

All the highly-secure cloud storage space you could ever need.

Degoo cloud storage is my logical port of call. With an enormous 2TB space I could, and should, move all of the above into this one place, safe from beverage attacks. Thanks to the Ultra secure 256-bit AES encryption on the cloud storage, it would also be safe from hackers and viruses too.

On top of this stellar service, Degoo naturally offers high speed transfers, and automatic backup of files when they’re added or edited. It’s the full package.

If that’s not eye-catching enough, right now you can get this lifetime storage for just $59.99. That’s a one-off payment and a chunky 95% discount. To put that in even more context, 2TB storage on iCloud is $10 per month. I think we know who’s winning.

Secure your stuff by hitting the button below before the offer ends.

We love it when the Loot Crate offers come around so we can throw them your way. Today’s pick is the biggest Loot Crate saving we’ve seen in some time.

For the uninitiated, Loot Crate is a mysterious package which is delivered to your door once a month. Inside is an exciting collection of goodies which will appeal to the geeks and gamers among you. Each month it’s a complete surprise, and the items are professionally curated to ensure they’re fresh and up to date from your favorite titles.

Go on, treat yourself. You’ve earned it.

The offer we’ve picked up on today is the 4-item Loot Crate. It’s not the biggest of the range, but that means it’s a lot easier to justify as a gift to yourself. If you’re feeling extra generous you could always begrudgingly get it as a gift for some other lucky nerd.

The value of the items in each crate is around $70, and usually that bundle would cost you just $25. In today’s deal the same crate is on offer for just $12! A better than half-price saving on an already bargainous bonanza box.

Go on, treat yourself. You’ve earned it. Hit the button below to get your hands on a Loot Crate while the offer lasts. You can also check out a few more teasing pictures hinting on the type of bounty which could lie within.