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A new report from Bleeping Computer suggests the hacker infiltrated the entire PowerSchool userbase, but PowerSchool declined to confirm or deny the numbers to PCMag.

By Emily Forlini
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Send your kids to these sites to help them learn, study, indulge their curiosity, and get a fresh perspective on academic subjects.

By Jill Duffy
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Learning ASL is different from learning orally spoken and written languages. We've vetted the best ASL sites to help you start signing today.

By Jill Duffy
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You have until midnight PT on December 31 to get lifetime access for $130.

Babbel lifetime subscription

Pay $129 once and get lifetime access to lessons in 14 languages through this exclusive deal.

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Pay once and get lifetime access to lessons in 14 different languages.

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Consumer-grade dev software helps turn your concepts into real products, with no previous coding experience required. Chase your game-making dreams with the top tools we've tested.

By Jordan Minor
The Best Game Development Software

Whether you're looking to get ahead in your schoolwork, improve a business skill, edit video, or even master French pastry, the top online learning sites we've tested can help.

By Jill Duffy
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Rosetta Stone and StackSkills combine to deliver a lifetime of learning for less than $150.

Rosetta Stone and StackSkills

Your key to gaining fluency in another language is Babbel's lessons for 14 language offerings.

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Twine is the easiest and most accessible game development tool, as long as the games you want to develop are text adventures.

By Jordan Minor
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Although most of the nine-lesson course encourages teachers to use the chatbot, one chapter does acknowledge AI's limitations.

By Jibin Joseph
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We've tested all the major apps for learning a language. These are our top picks, no matter your budget, goals, or prior experience.

By Jill Duffy
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Stencyl offers an easy way to get started making games for mobile and the web, but a handful of coding and publishing limits dampen its usefulness.

By Jordan Minor
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Learn how to order at restaurants, ask for directions, and greet people in up to 14 different languages.

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AppGameKit Studio divides its many useful features into pieces, and all require text-coding knowledge. Still, it's capable game development software, especially if you use its mobile apps.

By Jordan Minor
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If you can wrap your mind around its complex 2D and 3D capabilities, Godot’s free game development software surpasses far more expensive rivals in terms of raw power.

By Jordan Minor
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Get lifetime access to 14 language lessons for less! This deal translates into serious savings.

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Core is free game development software that lets you make 3D multiplayer shooters without knowing how to code.

By Jordan Minor
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