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Flipping through The Manual: Flyboarding, knife sharpening, the ultimate steak

Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life this weekend! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from unspoken suit rules you need to know, to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming and culture. Here are a few of our favorite stories to appear on The Manual lately.

Adventures in Florida: 5 killer outdoor experiences in the Sunshine State

Adventures in Florida: 5 killer outdoor experiences in the Sunshine State
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Florida isn’t all about day-drinking on the water. Here are five of our favorite outdoor experiences in the Sunshine State that don’t involve the beach.

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How to cook the ultimate steak

How to cook the ultimate steak
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Is there an upper limit on how “good” a steak can be? Could you, in theory, create “the ultimate steak” if you got the best possible cut of meat known to man and cooked it in the most scientifically perfect way possible? The answer, as it turns out, is most definitely yes.

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Boodles: A proper British Gin

Boodles: A proper British Gin
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This gin goes well with tonic, or with cocktails.

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Weekend kit: Surviving in a mountain town

Weekend kit: Surviving in a mountain town
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From spring skiing to muddy mountain biking to late summer rock climbing, living in a mountain town is as close to heaven as some of us will ever get. Whether you’re a Jackson or Aspen local or just trying to avoid looking like a tourist, read on for the best mountain town gear.

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How to keep your knives dangerously sharp

How to keep your knives dangerously sharp
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Of all the implements in your kitchen, your knives deserve the most respect. Think of them as mini swords, and imagine you live in a time of knights and kings. You wouldn’t face a legion of belligerents with a dull sword, would you? Well, neither should you face a legion of tomatoes with dull knives.

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Minimize bathroom clutter with these multi-use marvels

Minimize bathroom clutter with these multi-use marvels
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Clean up your act (and bathroom) with grooming products that do more than one job.

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Amazon Prime members: This electric shovel is 36% off for Cyber Monday
The MZK 20V 13-inch Electric Snow Shovel.

Snow shoveling is one of the biggest bummers of the winter season, especially if you’re a person who despises the cold. Thankfully, we’ve been seeing a lot of great Cyber Monday discounts on outdoor tech (including a ton of great Cyber Monday snow blower deals). And if you’ve been looking for a way to take some of the strain out of shoveling the front walk, today is your lucky day: 

Right now, when you purchase the MZK 20V 13-inch Electric Snow Shovel, you’ll save either $40 or $73 (Amazon Prime members receive the maximum $73 discount).

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Hurry! The TP-Link Tapo MagCam is only $70 in this Cyber Week deal
The TP-Link Tapo MagCam C425 security camera on a white background.

You can never have too much home security. From security cameras to motion detectors and floodlights, there’s a way to keep tabs on just about every part of your home or business, both indoors and outdoors. A lot of this smart gear is getting a lot cheaper, too, though it’s always a good idea to stick with top-rated surveillance brands. Speaking of surveillance, a brand we like to recommend whenever we can is TP-Link, and we just came across a fantastic offer:

While this sale lasts, you’ll be able to purchase the TP-Link Tapo MagCam 2K Battery Outdoor Camera for only $70. At full price, this model sells for $120.

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Want a cordless vacuum for under $100? This one’s just $65!
The PrettyCare W200 cordless vacuum on a white background.

If you're searching for the ultimate bargain from the available cordless vacuum deals, look no further than Walmart's offer for the PrettyCare W200. Originally sold at $400, you can get this cleaning machine for an unbelievably low price of only $65. That's $335 in savings! We're not sure how much time is remaining before this discount expires, so if you don't want to miss this opportunity, you're going to have to add this cordless vacuum to your cart and complete the checkout process immediately.

Why you should buy the PrettyCare W200 cordless vacuum
The PrettyCare W200 cordless vacuum offers two suction modes: it can run for about 20 minutes in the stronger power mode and for about 48 minutes in the normal power mode. It's capable of picking up different kinds of dirt, debris, and pet hair across all floor types, and it stores all of them in its 1.3-liter dust collection cup that's easy to empty once you're done. The cordless vacuum is also equipped with a stainless steel filter filtration system and a six-stage HEPA filtration system, so that it will capture pollutants and fine dust and only discharge clean air back into your home.

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