Calling all artists, budding and otherwise: There’s a software deal going on right now that’s not to be missed. For a limited time, the Humble Creative Superhero Bundle can be yours for $30. Combined value of everything that’s included: $1,957. See it at Humble This definitely sounds like a too-good-to-be-true, what’s-the-catch kind of thing, but …

PC gaming has rarely been more popular than it is now, what with the pandemic and all. If you’re limping along with old hardware or just looking for an alternative to consoles, Dell has a deal that might be just the ticket. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Alienware Aurora R9 Gaming Desktop drops to $833 with …

This won’t last long, so I’ll make it quick: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the refurbished seventh-generation Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (32GB) with Show Mode Dock for $69.99. That’s the best price I’ve seen for this combo, though an earlier Woot deal was just $1 more. The current-gen Fire HD 10 sells new by …

In case you haven’t heard (ha!), Prime Day is coming. We know a thing or two about Amazon’s big sale, so we’ve devoted this entire episode to Prime Day tips and tricks — not including this sweet late-breaking deal, which emerged after we’d recorded. We also circled back on a couple earlier discussions. Is it possible I was wrong (gasp!) about …

Amazon Prime Day 2020, otherwise known as Oct. 13 and 14, will attract zillions of buyers seeking Black-Friday-in-October pricing on zillions of products. But here’s the thing: While there are sure to be some solid bargains, it’s a mistake to assume that every deal is the best deal. This is akin to what I call the “Costco fallacy,” which is …

Save the dates: Amazon Prime Day 2020 starts Tuesday, Oct. 13 and runs through Wednesday, Oct. 14. We’re here to help you cut through all the noise, to find the best deals in all the categories and get the most for your money. First things first: Some Prime Day deals are already available, like a pair of Echo Dot smart …

This deal is a rerun from last year, but it’s back in stock — and for the lowest price ever. Do you like music? And showers? Most speakers shouldn’t go anywhere near water, but this one can: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller Patozon has the VicTsing SoundHot C6 5W wireless water-resistant speaker for $8.90 when you …

Here’s a shocker (not): Dave pays for Microsoft Office! Why, Dave, why?! There are so many totally free alternatives that can get the job done. So here’s the question: Should you stop paying for Microsoft Office and use a free suite instead? We shared the scoop on some of our favorites. Elsewhere in the show, we talked about (OK, slobbered …

Cheeps, I’m increasingly frustrated with coupons and promo codes that disappear or stop working — as I’m sure you are. I’m working with Amazon sellers to try to prevent this from happening so often. But the reality is that a few zillion Cheapskate newsletter subscribers and Facebook and Twitter followers often end up clamoring for what might be a few …

True wireless earbuds are all the rage these days, but some aren’t great for exercise. They can fall out of your ears or get knocked loose, sending them flying. And they have to be held or pocketed when you take them out; there’s no place for them to just hang. For those reasons and more, I sometimes prefer old-school “regular …