Rick Broida

How to protect your Apple ID

Here’s some sobering news: Hackers are reportedly selling Apple IDs on the dark web for about $15 a pop. Yep, someone has literally put a price on your personal information — and it’s the equivalent of one month’s worth of HBO Now. Of course, a compromised Apple ID could cost you a lot more than …

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Print, scan, copy and fax for $80

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! That’s a lot of printer for $80. Canon Every home needs a printer, but I’ll go a step …

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A 4K Blu

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Start building your 4K Blu-ray library with this excellent freebie. Best Buy I’m on record as saying 4K …

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Is Night Shift really helping you sleep better?

You probably know that excessive exposure to electronic screens before bed can disrupt your sleep. That’s why Apple introduced Night Shift back in iOS 9.3, then added it to Macs in 2017. The setting aims to minimize the adverse effects of the blue light emitted by your phone, tablet and computer. However, according to a new Light Research Center study on …

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The best Qi wireless charging pad for your nightstand: How to choose

Half the joy of owning a Qi-capable phone is the ease of charging it: Just lay it down on a pad and presto.  Actually, who am I kidding? That’s 100 percent of the joy! This is especially nice at night, when you can just plunk your phone down on the nightstand without fumbling for a charging cord — and, if …

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iPhone deal bonanza: refurb iPhone 6 ($185), iPhone 6s ($235), $10 GC, win an iPhone X!

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! CNET Welcome to Total-Coincidence Phone-Deals Week! Last Thursday, it was the iPhone X. Tuesday, I brought you an …

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An $80 smartwatch with GPS and HR monitoring!

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! This is the Amazfit Bip under sunlight. The reflective color screen is lovely and easy to read. Photo …

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Galaxy S9 deal: Bring the phone to US Mobile and save $200

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Andrew Hoyle/CNET The Galaxy S9 has arrived — or, at least, been announced — and although it’s not …

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A free iPhone SE is yours when you switch to MetroPCS

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! An iPhone SE can be yours for free when you switch to MetroPCS. Sarah Tew/CNET Ah, the ol’ …

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The Galaxy S9: How to get the best deal

The Samsung Galaxy S9 ($198 at eBay) has arrived, and by all accounts it improves on the already-pretty-good Galaxy S8 ($180 at eBay). It also comes with a higher price tag: The S9 will cost between $720 and $800 in the US, while the S9 Plus will sell for anywhere from $840 to $930. We’ve already covered how to preorder …

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