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There’s something special about sitting around a dinner table, eating the season’s best dishes with your loved ones. Avoiding political talk is already a big enough of a chore, but for some of us, there’s an even bigger issue: Family Tech Support. Yes, it’s an official role, and one many have come to dread over the years. (Particularly if, like …

For last-minute shoppers and deal-hounds alike, Sprint will give you a free iPhone 8 when you buy the phone using its Sprint Flex plan. Or, if you’d rather take a savings, you’ll be able to knock $300 off the bill of the same iPhone 8 or even an iPhone X when you trade in your old device. Those trade-in savings …

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