Dave Johnson

Save 20% on a charming photo gift from Still Novel

You can get 20% off a custom Signature Art Print that turns a photo into an adorable infographic. Most photo gifts feel a little played out. There hasn’t been anything especially exciting about digital photo frames since about 2010, and no one really needs a picture of their dog printed on a coffee mug, either. …

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Get this $20 electronics organizer bag for $10.59

I have a giant plastic tub in the garage filled with cables, adapters, chargers and other assorted electronics accessories. When I need something, I typically root through the tub for a half hour, picking through ancient DVI cables and PCMCIA cards. Then, eventually, I acknowledge defeat and drive to the store to buy what I was looking for. Don’t be …

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No single portable Bluetooth speaker is perfect for everyone — your preference will depend upon whether you care more about battery life, portability, bass response or whether there’s a built-in bottle opener. Despite the variety among speakers, some are beloved, like the Sony XB20 Portable Wireless Speaker. The fun pill shape, the bright blue color and the sound quality all …

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Alienware’s kick

You don’t buy an Alienware computer because your old PC died and you urgently need to finish that PowerPoint deck. No, an Alienware is an indulgence, from the high-end components and faster-than-it-needs-to-be processor on the inside to the streamlined styling on the outside. If you’re about to spend more money than your loved ones would want you to on a …

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The Xerox Phaser 6022/NI wireless color laser printer is now just $70

Every once in a while I run across a printer so inexpensive that it’s cheaper to replace your current printer rather than swap out ink cartridges. Case in point: Right now, you can snag the Xerox Phaser 6022/NI Wireless Color Laser Printer for $70 at Staples when you apply coupon code 48492. That’s about 75% off the list price of …

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Get 25% off any Totallee phone cases or accessories through Halloween

I have always thought of phone cases sort of like the way I think about socks. They’re both essential purchases, but they kind of feel like wasted money. I don’t enjoy owning socks or a phone case, but as a grown-up, I’m expected to have them. At least, that’s the way I used to feel. I recently got Totallee’s Thin …

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Embiggen your monitor: This 27

There was a time when 27 inches was considered big for the TV in the living room. Times change. These days, a 27-inch display is table stakes for the desktop PC in your home office or gaming room. And if you’re picking up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, why would you play it on anything smaller? That’s why you might …

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