There’s something uniquely satisfying about a camera that snaps a picture and then spits out a printed copy. You might have fond memories of that from the 20th century, or you might be too young to know what the heck I’m talking about. Either way, this new giveaway is just for you. CNET and Kodak …

I’m just going to say it: The New Wave Toys Replitronics Hotline 16000 Power Bank is the coolest thing I’ve seen all year. But it’s also incredibly useful. And, for Cheapskate readers, it’s on sale. Trifecta! Just add it to your cart and apply promo code CNET20, which saves you 20% and brings the price down to $32 — right …

Update (April 20, 2:40 p.m. PT): Several aspects of this deal have changed since it first went live on the morning of April 17, most notably the unlock policy: It’s now 360 days, not six months as previously indicated. However, Red Pocket has promised to honor the six-month agreement for anyone who purchased (or purchases) a phone using the promo code …

A smartwatch is anything but essential right now — unless, I guess, you’ve started a new home-fitness routine and want heart-rate monitoring? Or you have health issues and want heart-rate monitoring? In which case this deal might prove very much essential. And if not, well, it’s still a $275 product on sale for $99. For a limited time, and while …

Thinking about a phone upgrade? I still think the iPhone XR is an ideal choice, especially if you can do better than the $600 list price. You can. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Cheapskate readers can get a pre-owned unlocked iPhone XR (64GB) for $449.98 with promo code RICKXR. That price includes a full one-year extended protection plan. …

Well, friends, we made it to the end of another week. I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and home — and finding things to do during these crazy but often downright boring times. With that in mind, I’ve rounded up a whole mess of cheap or free reading material, along with a few essentials and, for those making exercise …

Want to raise your TikTok-video game? Add a sky camera to your toolkit in the form of a drone. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, B&H has the preowned DJI Mavic Mini for $329.95. That’s one of the lowest prices I’ve seen to date. The Mini still sells new for $400 pretty much everywhere. (Consequently, …

Once upon a time, you needed a VPN (virtual private network) primarily for working on public Wi-Fi networks, like the ones at coffee shops and on airplanes. Now, with so many of us working from home, you may need a VPN in order to connect to your company network. Whatever your situation, here’s your chance to score a pretty sweet …

Anyone new to working from home may find themselves frustrated by all the noise. Me, I’ve got kids clanging around, neighborhood dogs barking their heads off and an endless parade of delivery trucks. This can make it really hard to focus, let alone hear what’s being said on Zoom meetings. So before I get aggravated, I reach for noise-isolating earbuds …

I continue to look for upsides to this pandemic nightmare. One: I get to spend plenty of quality time with my family. Two: Free stuff everywhere. You may have already seen my post on free entertainment to help you survive social distancing, as well as Dave Johnson’s mega-roundup of all the freebies you can get right now. But today I …