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Wear this featherweight Bluetooth headset to the gym for just $14

Wear this featherweight Bluetooth headset to the gym for just $14

by ben patterson | Oct 20, 2017 | deals

Here’s a pair of lightweight, long-lasting and noice-cancelling Bluetooth earbuds that won’t get in your way while you’re breaking a sweat. Selling on Amazon for just $14 (you’ll need to use discount code X5M26Q4T at checkout), the Otium X6...
One of the best portable chargers is selling for less than $25

One of the best portable chargers is selling for less than $25

by ben patterson | Oct 19, 2017 | deals

Here’s the perfect antidote to your iPhone battery woes: a pocket-sized portable charger with its own Lightning and MicroUSB cables, and you can grab it today for cheap. On sale for $24.64 (normally it’s closer to $30), the Jackery Bolt 6000 mAh External...
Mac tip: 10 handy tips every MacOS user should know

Mac tip: 10 handy tips every MacOS user should know

by ben patterson | Oct 18, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

From snapping screenshots to signing PDFs with your fingertip, your iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini has scores of useful—and in some cases, well hidden—tricks up its sleeves. Read on for 10 gotta-know tips that every MacOS user should have under their belt. Take a...
Give your aching wrist a break with this $9 cushioned mouse pad

Give your aching wrist a break with this $9 cushioned mouse pad

by ben patterson | Oct 18, 2017 | deals

Is your mouse hand throbbing after clicking all day? Maybe it’s because your wrist is resting on your desk in a bent position, leaving you prone to wrist and tendon pain. One option is to switch mouse hands every once in awhile, but here’s a better one:...
Snap the perfect iPhone photo with this $8 tripod and Bluetooth remote

Snap the perfect iPhone photo with this $8 tripod and Bluetooth remote

by ben patterson | Oct 17, 2017 | deals

Nothing beats a tripod when it comes to head-to-toe selfies or handlebar videos, and here’s a bargain-priced model that comes with its own remote. On sale for $8.25 (25% off), the KCool “Octopus”-style tripod has a clamp that fits just about any...
iOS tip: 4 ways to take charge of the new iOS 11 Control Center

iOS tip: 4 ways to take charge of the new iOS 11 Control Center

by ben patterson | Sep 28, 2017 | how-tos, phones, tablets

Ever wish you could pick which buttons and controls appear in the swipe-up control panel for iPhone and iPad—a.k.a. Control Center—that lets you quickly turn on Do Not Disturb mode, skip or pause your music, toggle Airplane mode on and off, and more? Now you can,...
This $25 Bluetooth speaker boasts stereo sound and a 24-hour battery

This $25 Bluetooth speaker boasts stereo sound and a 24-hour battery

by ben patterson | Sep 27, 2017 | deals

Want to take your tunes on the road? A Bluetooth speaker makes for a great way to bring your music to the beach, the backyard or the kitchen, and one of the most popular models on Amazon has never been cheaper. On sale for $25.49 (68% off), the one-pound Anker...
Let this top-rated Wi-Fi robot vacuum sweep dirt and dust off your floors

Let this top-rated Wi-Fi robot vacuum sweep dirt and dust off your floors

by ben patterson | Sep 26, 2017 | deals

Watch out, crumbs: there’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to top-notch robot vacuums, and for now, it’s a lot cheaper than you might think. Selling on Amazon for $200 (or 33% off), the EcoVacs Deebot N79 is The Sweethome’s new top pick for robot...
MacBook too hot for your lap? This $20 lapdesk will keep your legs cool

MacBook too hot for your lap? This $20 lapdesk will keep your legs cool

by ben patterson | Sep 25, 2017 | deals

Ouch! That’s what my legs are saying after 20 minutes or so with my MacBook Air in my lap. Luckily, you can give your burning lap a break with a lapdesk, and this one’s even got a built-in trackpad. On sale for just shy of $20 (that’s 72% off), the Logitech Touch...
iOS tip: 3 things to know about the new iPad dock in iOS 11

iOS tip: 3 things to know about the new iPad dock in iOS 11

by ben patterson | Sep 21, 2017 | how-tos, tablets

Anyone who goes ahead and updates their iPad to iOS 11 will notice a big change—a welcome one, if you ask me—to the app dock at the bottom of the home screen. No longer just a shaded area for your six favorite apps, the new iOS 11 iPad dock looks and acts a lot more...
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