It’s finally starting to warm up around here, and I couldn’t be more eager to start planting stuff in the garden, shooting hoops in the driveway and sitting on the back porch with a mojito in my hand. For those and other outdoor activities, you can’t beat a good portable speaker — especially when it’s …

The phone rings. It’s a support tech calling from Microsoft: They’ve identified a virus on your computer, and a serious one at that. Fortunately, they can remotely connect to your PC and eliminate the threat. They’ll just need a credit card number and permission to take control of your system to do it.  That’s just the kind of scam that’s …

Cheeps, I’m feeling a little gun-shy about today’s deal, because it’s sure to be hugely popular and Staples has a reputation for short-lived printer promotions. That said, here it is: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Staples has the Brother P-Touch PT-M95 personal label printer for $9.99, with free in-store pickup or free shipping via ShopRunner. If Staples …

Can’t swing a Spotify subscription? (Even if it’s combined with Hulu?) Fear not: Following its IPO earlier this month, the music-streaming giant just overhauled its free-listening tier for mobile users. That means you’re about to get more bang (and other noises) for no bucks. Let’s take a look at some of the key aspects of the new free Spotify. You’re …

Hey, cheeps, a quick update about yesterday’s super-popular (but ultimately disappointing) earphone deal: According to the vendor, only Cheapskate readers had access to that code — and there were some 500 units available when the post went live. That inventory got scooped up in a flash. #cheapskateeffect If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, though, you know that I …

There’s something weird afoot in the world of Gmail. As widely reported earlier — first by Mashable, then by our sister sites ZDNet and TechRepublic — some people have noticed spam messages in their Gmail Sent folders. That can only mean one thing, right? Those accounts have been compromised, meaning a password change is in order, stat. Here’s the thing: The spam problem …

Today’s deal is a rerun of the best kind: Lower price, vetted (by me) product. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Smartomi HAP-1 Bluetooth neckband earphones for $9.90, shipped free with Prime. That’s after applying promo code 551KV4KE at checkout, or you can just click this link and it’ll get applied automatically. Update: Alas, these …

If you’ve ever had to juggle two mobile phones, you know it’s a special form of torture. Two phones to carry. Two phones to keep charged. Two phones to answer! Unfortunately, that’s the reality for so many folks who need a second number. It might be one phone for work, another for personal. Or maybe you’re active on Craigslist, Etsy …

Psst. You with the phone. How does a $20-per-month service plan sound? With unlimited everything and 5GB of LTE data? Pretty great, right? Here’s the catch: You have to pay for a full year up front. So pony up $240 right now and you’re good to go until April, 2019. You may think I’m talking about Mint SIM, a mobile …

I know I just posted a drone deal a few days ago, but hear me out. This is too good to pass up. Today only, and while supplies last, B&H Photo has the Propel Star Wars Quadcopters Fighting Kit for $99.99 shipped. That’s two drones, mind you. The last time I wrote about these, they were $75 apiece — and not long before …