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Now’s a good time to snap up a 2TB external hard drive

Now’s a good time to snap up a 2TB external hard drive

by ben patterson | Mar 30, 2017 | deals

Seventy bucks for a portable two-terabyte backup drive? That’s about as cheap a price as you’re going to find, and there are at least a couple of these deals available right now. Seagate Backup Plus Slim portable hard drive Price: $70 on Amazon (13% off)...
Connect an old VCR to your HDTV with this bargain converter box

Connect an old VCR to your HDTV with this bargain converter box

by ben patterson | Mar 28, 2017 | deals

Want to hook up your dusty VCR to your brand-new HDTV? If your HDTV set has a composite-video input (which, not all that long ago, they mostly did), then you’re all set. But if you’ve got a newer HDTV that lacks a composite-video connector, you’ll...
Peek inside walls, behind cabinets with this Wi-Fi snake cam

Peek inside walls, behind cabinets with this Wi-Fi snake cam

by ben patterson | Mar 27, 2017 | deals

So, what exactly is going on behind your kitchen stove? Nothing too gross, hopefully, but you can find out for sure with help from this wireless endoscope—or in other words, a snake cam. About three yards long and barely a third of an inch thick, the flexible Depstech...
Keep your floors dirt-free with this tireless robotic vacuum

Keep your floors dirt-free with this tireless robotic vacuum

by ben patterson | Mar 24, 2017 | deals

Having tested robotic vacuums in the past, I can tell you that they’re awesome—expensive, but awesome. And I thought that even before I had an adorable five-year-old crumb monster. Luckily, there’s a well-reviewed robovac that won’t break the bank....
This $15 iPhone thermometer takes a kid’s temperature in 10 seconds

This $15 iPhone thermometer takes a kid’s temperature in 10 seconds

by ben patterson | Mar 23, 2017 | deals

Timing is everything when it comes to taking a toddler’s temperature—the less time the better. Sixty seconds feels like an eternity when you’ve got a wiggle worm in your arms, but 10 seconds? That’s more like it. On sale for $15 (normally it’s...
For $30, you can turn any wall outlet into a Wi-Fi “smart” plug

For $30, you can turn any wall outlet into a Wi-Fi “smart” plug

by ben patterson | Mar 16, 2017 | deals

Nope, you don’t have to do anything fancy—or expensive—to control your living room lights with your iPhone or Android phone. Just plug the Wemo Mini Smart Plug (on sale for $30) into any power socket, then (with the help of a free mobile app) connect the plug to...
One of the best Wi-Fi routers around (and my personal favorite) is on sale

One of the best Wi-Fi routers around (and my personal favorite) is on sale

by ben patterson | Mar 14, 2017 | deals

If you’re in the market for a new Wi-Fi router, now might be a good time to strike. Known as one of the best all-around Wi-Fi routers—and in fact, it’s the same router I use in my office—the TP-Link Archer C7 normally sells for north of $90, but it’s...
Track your weight loss online with this Wi-Fi-enabled scale

Track your weight loss online with this Wi-Fi-enabled scale

by ben patterson | Mar 8, 2017 | deals

One of the original Wi-Fi-enabled scales, the Withings Body has never been all that cheap, but Amazon is currently offering a 25% off digital coupon that you can apply at checkout, bringing the price down to $75 (close to an all-time low). So, what’s the big...
Put 128GB of storage in your pocket with Lexar’s $25 USB flash drive

Put 128GB of storage in your pocket with Lexar’s $25 USB flash drive

by ben patterson | Mar 6, 2017 | deals

You can usually expect to pay $30 and up for 128GB thumb drive, particularly one that supports speedy USB 3.0 ports. That’s what makes this compact drive from Lexar worth a serious look. Previously $40 but on sale now for $25, the Lexar JumpDrive S37 boasts...
Instead of renting a cable modem for $10 a month, buy your own for $40

Instead of renting a cable modem for $10 a month, buy your own for $40

by ben patterson | Mar 3, 2017 | deals

If you’re looking to trim a few dollars off your monthly nut, look no further than your cable bill—and specifically, the monthly fee you’re paying to rent your cable modem. Indeed, your cable carrier could be charging you up to $10 a month for your modem,...
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