How To Start A Business: Ideas To Success Udemy Course for FREE

hoetostartabusinessudenyUdemy is offering the How To Start A Business: Business Ideas To Success Online Course for FREE ($49 value) for a limited time.

How to start a business: stop procrastination, learn from 300,000 entrepreneurs & create YOUR successful business. It features courses in the pros and cons of being first to market, how to build momentum and stop procrastinating by building good habits, how to raise money, and three strategies for doing a fantastic product launch.

Unlocked Sony Xperia Z Ultra Android Phone for $299.97, $269.97 for Students

sonyxperiazultraSony has their Unlocked Xperia Z Ultra LTE Android Smartphone in black, white, or purple, model no. XZUC6806, for $299.97 with Free Shipping for a limited time. Plus, qualifying students can sign up to receive a unique coupon code that drops it to $269.97. A valid .edu email address is required to get student discount.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is dual-band GSM smartphone that features a 2.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8974 quad-core processor, 6.4″ 1920×1080 (1080p) touchscreen, 16GB of internal storage, 8MP rear-facing camera, 2MP front-facing camera, and Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean). The phone is carrier unlocked and can be used on all compatible worldwide GSM wireless carriers.

For Students: FREE 1-Year .me Domain Name w/ about.me Premium

NameCheap is offering eligible students a 1-year .me domain name for FREE for a limited time. This deal is valid for students with a .edu email address from select universities in the US, UK, and Canada. If you find that your university is not eligible, you can drop them a note and they’ll consider adding your school.

This deal includes a Free 1 year .me domain name, about.me Premium account or GitHub Pages 1-­click setup, private email account, and discounts on .com, .io, .rocks, .link, .club or .website for 1 year.

Autodesk Software for Students for PC and Mac for FREE

autodesk Autodesk is offering students and educational faculty downloads of select AutoCAD and Autodesk design and publishing software for FREE for limited time. You must have a valid school email address to get this deal. Choose from 3ds Max, Maya, Smoke, Civil 3D, and much more titles. The student version of the software has the same functionality as the professional versions, but all projects a user creates will feature a “watermark” border that notes it was made with an educational product.

Apple iPad mini with Retina Display 16GB Wifi Tablet for $324.99 or $274.99 for Students

iPadminiwhiteBest Buy has the Apple iPad mini 16GB WiFi Tablet with Retina Display in silver, model no. ME279LL/A, or space gray, model no. ME276LL/A, for $324.99 (regularly $399) with Free Shipping for a limited time. Plus, if you are a student with a valid .edu email address, you’ll get an additional $50 off, making it just $274.99 with Free Shipping for a limited time. To get the student discount, enter your edu email address here and they will instantly send you a unique coupon via email.

The iPad mini has a stunning 7.9-inch Retina display with over 3.1 million pixels. It also comes with the A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, ultrafast wireless, iSight and FaceTime HD cameras, powerful apps, and up to 10 hours of battery life.1 Yet it still fits easily in one hand.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit – OEM for $74.99

windows81oemNewegg has the Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit OEM, model no. WN7-00615, for $74.99 (99.99 – 25 coupon) with Free Shipping for a limited time. To get discount, use the coupon code: EMCPEWD37 at checkout.

The Microsoft Store is offering eligible students, faculty, and staff Windows 8.1 Pro Upgrade for $69.99 for limited time. This student-only discount requires verification of student status prior to purchase.

If you are currently running Windows Vista or XP, you will need Windows 8 Pro Upgrade; which the Microsoft Store is also offering for students for $69.99 for limited time. Upon installation you can update to 8.1 for Free.

If you currently have a personal computer running Windows 7, then you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro (Professional). With Windows 8.1 Pro, you can connect and share your files with built-in SkyDrive. It also adds enhanced features if you need to connect to company networks, access remote files, encrypt sensitive data, and other more advanced tasks. The Pro Pack makes your PC or tablet ready for business by adding professional-grade features like BitLocker for encrypting your data, Smart Screen, Remote Desktop, and Windows Media Center.

Microsoft Virtualization 2 Certification Exam for FREE – EXP 6/30/2014

microsoftMicrosoft is offering a FREE voucher good for the Microsoft Virtualization 2 Certification Exam (regularly $150) for a limited time. They are also offering FREE training that can help you prepare for the Microsoft Specialist Exam 74-409: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center for a limited time. The exam must be taken by June 30, 2014 to qualify.

With nearly two-thirds of businesses on more than one virtualization platform, adding Hyper-V to your wheelhouse can help improve your career options and prepare you for the world beyond virtualization. It’s time for Virtualization. In an increasingly multi-hypervisor world, more and more IT organizations are using Hyper-V from Microsoft in addition to VMware solutions.

Spotify Premium Access for Students for $4.99/month

spotifySpotify has a new Student Program that offers premium access for students for $4.99 per month. That is $5 less than what they normally charge for premium access.

To qualify for this deal, you must be a student attending a U.S. accredited institution located in the United States. The discounted rate is good for one year and can be renewed up-to three times at the discounted rate. Premium access provides no ads, no limits, offline access, and a higher quality stream.

Off-Contract Motorola Moto X 16GB Android Smartphone for Students for $339

motorolamotoxMotorola has their off-contract Moto X 16GB Android Smartphone for students for $339 (399 – 60 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. They are customizable using the Moto maker. A .edu email address is required to receive discount. Deal expires April 15, 2014.

The Moto X is the first smartphone to meet your desire for responsiveness with the best delivery of Google services. It’s faster because it hears your voice and responds with Google Now. It tells you what you need to know, even when you’re not touching it. You’ll also be able to stay informed without constantly turning on your phone thanks to the new ultra-low power notification system.

Pick it up, and the Moto X is curved to fit your hand. With a twist of your wrist, it becomes your camera. Use a simple gesture to instantly launch the 10-megapixel rear camera without unlocking the phone. An easy-to-use interface allows you to capture images faster — just touch anywhere on the screen to snap a photo and quickly shoot a burst of photos. The comfortable Moto X features a custom shaped battery that filled the curved space and powers your Moto X through a whole day.

Running the Android 4.2.3 operating system (Kitkat), the Moto X is powered by the Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System, which includes a software optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (1.7 GHz Dual-Core Krait CPU, quad-core Adreno 320 GPU), a natural language processor, and a contextual computing processor.

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player for $30, $24.99 for Students

Staples has the Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player for $30 (35 – 5 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. Amazon has it for the same price for a limited time.

If you are a student, Amazon is offering Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player for $24.99 (35 – 5 instant savings – 5.01 coupon) for Amazon student members for a limited time. To get discount, use the coupon code:7CGHXJ2C at checkout. Coupon expires February 1, 2014.

The Chromecast plugs into any HDTV with an HDMI port and connects to your wireless network, allowing you to control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Send your favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button.

Student Deal: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro Upgrade for $69.99

microsoftwindows81proThe Microsoft Store is offering eligible students, faculty, and staff Windows 8.1 Pro Upgrade for $69.99 for limited time. This student-only discount requires verification of student status prior to purchase.

If you are currently running Windows Vista or XP, you will need Windows 8 Pro Upgrade; which the Microsoft Store is also offering for students for $69.99 for limited time. Upon installation you can update to 8.1 for Free.

If you currently have a personal computer running Windows 7, then you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro (Professional). With Windows 8.1 Pro, you can connect and share your files with built-in SkyDrive. It also adds enhanced features if you need to connect to company networks, access remote files, encrypt sensitive data, and other more advanced tasks. The Pro Pack makes your PC or tablet ready for business by adding professional-grade features like BitLocker for encrypting your data, Smart Screen, Remote Desktop, and Windows Media Center.

HitFilm 2 Express for Windows and Mac for FREE, Ultimate for $299

hitfilmexpressFXHome is offering downloads of HitFilm 2 Express for Windows and Mac for FREE (regularly $149) for a limited time. To get this deal, you will need to share this offer on Facebook or Twitter. Deal expires February 4, 2014.

FXHome also has HitFilm 2 Ultimate for Windows and Mac for $299 (regularly $399) for a limited time. Deal expires February 4, 2014.

HitFilm 2 Express from Fx Home simplifies the process of making your own movies. Take advantage of a massive range of features from powerful visual editing tools to enhanced visual effects, 3D extrusion and more. Take advantage of free online tutorials and a friendly online community to further your video editing expertise.

With tools like ripple editing, transitions, 3D extrusion, and color correction you have everything you need to complete your movie masterpiece. Choose from over 100 incredible visual effects including 3D computer generated gunfire, 3D text and realistic lens flares. Along with the intuitive visual effects, you can also utilize new background with the ability to shoot on a green screen. Once your movie masterpiece is completed, you can then easily upload to YouTube right from HitFilm 2 Express.

HitFilm 2 Ultimate has all the power of Express plus a world-class 3D particle simulator, 3D model import and animation, 3D camera tracking and over 50 additional cutting edge effects. Professional post-production tools at a remarkable price.

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player for $29.99, $24.99 for Students

Amazon has the Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player for $29.99 (35 – 5.01 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. Best Buy has it for the same price for a limited time.

If you are a student, Amazon is offering Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player for $24.98 (35 – 5.01 instant savings – 5.01 coupon) for Amazon student members for a limited time. To get discount, use the coupon code:7CGHXJ2C at checkout. Coupon expires February 1, 2014.

The Chromecast plugs into any HDTV with an HDMI port and connects to your wireless network, allowing you to control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Send your favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button.

Pebble Smart Watch for iOS and Android for $119.99, $89.99 for Students

pebbleBest Buy has the Pebble smart watch in black or red for $119.99 (149.99 – 30 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time.

Best Buy is offering an additional $30 off the Pebble smart watch for students, making it just $89.99. A valid .edu email address is required to get student discount.

Control your Apple or Android device’s functions from your wrist with the Pebble smart watch, which features low energy Bluetooth technology for easy pairing and an E-paper display that promotes visibility. The waterproof design ensures long-lasting use. It’s compatible with Apple’s iPhone 4, 4S and 5 and iPod, as well as most Android devices with OS 2.3 or later for wide-ranging use.