Rick Broida

Getting started with Android Auto

It’s virtually impossible to stop folks from using their phones while driving, illegal and insanely dangerous though it may be. Thankfully, Google‘s newly updated Android Auto now works in every car, not just a handful of models with fancy infotainment systems. (Your move, Apple. Seriously, what’s the hold-up?) Android Auto effectively adds a “car mode” …

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Filter the politics from your Facebook feed

It’s almost over. We’re almost there. In just a few more hours, this disgusting display of political jackanapery will be finished. If you’ve sworn off social media until then, I wouldn’t blame you. Lately it feels like Facebook should add a tagline: “Brought to you by politics!” Because, let’s face it, most of our feeds are rife with political news …

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Monday two

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. I don’t know about you, but my brain needs a break. I’m appalled by what this election has revealed about our country, sad …

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Get a $315 software bundle for $15

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. I dislocated my pinky yesterday, and although I popped it back into the socket like a manly-man, it’s pretty swollen. So I apologize …

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Get a 50

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Now playing: Watch this: Roku TV 2015: The best smart TV meets the lowest price 2:14 Okay, Black Friday — beat this. For …

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Get a Samsung Galaxy S7 and free mobile service for $439.99

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Now playing: Watch this: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is how a phone should be 2:32 Cheap things come to those who wait. If, …

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Get a Tylt mobile charger for $4.99

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Once upon a time, and not too long ago, today’s deal would have cost you $59.99. While supplies last, however, Techrabbit has the …

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Enter for your chance to win* an $800 Home Chef meal package

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Being a cheapskate doesn’t always lend itself to eating well. Indeed, a real cheapskate’s diet may look a lot like the average college …

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It’s $5 Friday: Four deals priced at five bucks or less!

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Cheeps! It’s the weekend, and that means it’s time to kick back, put your feet up and relax. Read a book, maybe, or …

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Get an Alexa

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. About a year ago, a company called Invoxia rolled out an interesting product: the Triby. It’s a speaker, speakerphone and message center designed …

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