Dave Johnson

Beat the heat: Four personal fans for $8 or less

Air conditioning doesn’t solve every summertime heat problem. Sometimes you just need a fan to push some air past you, whether it’s while you sit at your desk, lounge on the sofa or wander around outside sweltering under the angry sun. A personal fan might be just the ticket; you can get one with its …

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This portable Bluetooth projector has HD resolution for just $133

Update: I’ve heard from a Cheapskate who purchased this projector that the specs are, let’s say, somewhat inflated on the Amazon product page. According to the reader, this is a 720p native device, not a 1080p projector. I’d say that changes the calculus substantially, and I would probably not recommend the projector with that in mind.  Perhaps you saw that the …

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Google Pixel 4A: Super

Google unveiled the new Pixel 4A on Monday, a phone that’s about $50 cheaper than its closest competitors and packed with one of the best cameras money can currently buy — for sure, the best camera on a $350 phone. You can preorder your Pixel 4A right now, so it makes sense you might want to order a case at …

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This $12 iPhone case looks like a Game Boy and really plays 36 games

Update: Looks like most of these have sold out. As of Aug. 7, there are only a few cases still in stock: iPhone XR, iPhone X/XS and the iPhone XS Max. Yes, of course your iPhone can play games. But for a moment, imagine an iPhone case that looks like a Game Boy — and actually works like one, complete with a …

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Give your PC a 12

No computer ever seems to have enough ports, which is why USB hubs are a thing. But forget about those weakling four-port hubs; I’ve got what might be the ultimate USB hub, especially if you are interested in running multiple monitors. It’s the Aukey 12-in-1 USB-C hub. And while it usually costs $70, right now you can get the Aukey …

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Get this Electrohome Bluetooth speaker that’s also a real guitar amp for $100

I love Bluetooth speakers that have a vintage look, whether they’re dressed up like a prewar radio, hi-fi system or ’70s-era guitar amplifier. Electrohome’s Birmingham Bluetooth speaker is similarly retro, styled to look like a classic Fender guitar amp. But here’s the twist: It has a 1/4-inch input for your guitar, meaning it can do double duty as an actual …

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Get the combo wireless Pandora portable power bank for $36

Power banks are a dime a dozen (well, they’re not that cheap, but they are that common), but I’ve been waiting for an innovative power bank to come along that offers more than a couple of USB ports and a built-in LED flashlight. My wait might be over: The Pandora Portable Power Charger is a wall charger, power bank with …

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Last chance to save $45 organizing your garage with a Fleximount overhead storage rack

Summer is a good time to clean up and organize the garage, and there’s probably no better way to remake your garage than by getting your stuff off the floor. Fleximounts overhead racks are ideal for the job — they’re easy to assemble, modular and give you a lot of easily accessed storage space. Right now, you can get a …

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Save 33% on a gaming fantasy with this 43

Ultrawide curved monitors are still rare enough that they turn heads. Literally, because at 40 inches or more, you have to turn your head to take it all in. But ultrawide displays are increasingly popular alternatives to standard monitors and side-by-side dual monitors. The Lenovo Legion Y44w-10 is a real beast at 43.4 inches, and right now you can get …

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Get this 6

Sometimes when engineers throw every idea they have into a product, it comes out like the car Homer Simpson designed that bankrupted his brother’s company. But sometimes you get a charming does-everything product like the Pitaka Air Omni 6-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. Usually retailing for $159, I’ve gotten an exclusive deal for Cheapskate readers: You can get the Pitaka Air …

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