As a general rule, I don’t care for modular products, which are often disproportionately expensive and/or more hassle than they’re worth. But the SwitchLok phone-mount system is an exception; I didn’t expect to like it, but it won me over by deftly solving three key problems: protecting my phone, mounting my phone in my car …
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Still shopping for a school laptop? Lenovo has just about the best deal I’ve seen yet, thanks to not only a discounted price, but also a couple great bundled extras and an unexpected extra savings. Here it is: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Lenovo Yoga C630 two-in-one laptop is $660 (plus tax where applicable) with promo code …
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College may be expensive, but other aspects of student life can be pretty reasonable. Indeed, I recently rounded up some of the best free and cheap perks for college students, and here’s a brand-new addition: SiriusXM Premiere for just $4 a month. Note that CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products featured on this …
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I won’t go so far as to say a dashcam is an automotive essential, but there are plenty of benefits to owning one. Not convinced? Check out Nicolas Towner’s article on how to choose the right dashcam, which lists the various benefits of owning one, or Roadshow’s Brian Cooley on the key features of dashcams and the best features of …
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I have mixed feelings about today’s deal, but it’s one of those things that’s in the “you decide” category. Because while I’m not convinced phone germs are a real problem, I strongly believe in “better safe than sorry.” So let me start with the deal, then explain my thinking. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the …
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Strict Dad says, “College is for learning, not binge-watching Netflix all day!” Cool Dad says, “You can’t study 24/7, and you’ll just end up bingeing on your phone, so you might as well have a TV and invite some friends over.” Of course, both dads think the kid who wants the TV should buy the TV — but at least …
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Google Inbox was, for many, the Marie Kondo of Gmail — an organizational tool unlike any other, and indispensable to the Gmail experience. Alas, Google pulled the plug on Inbox back in April, leaving many to wax poetic about the beloved mail client. Good news: Darwin Mail aims to fill those big Inbox shoes, at least for desktop Gmail (mobile …
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Think you missed your chance to score Prime Day-level Apple Watch deals? Think again. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Walmart has the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS and Cellular 42mm in black for $259 shipped — a full $160 off the current Apple price and the lowest I can recall seeing. Note that CNET may get a share …
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Cord-cutting is more popular than ever, but one of the big challenges is how to retain local channels. Sure, you can connect an antenna for over-the-air (OTA) viewing, but how can you pause playback and/or record those channels — without paying added monthly fees (which was the whole point of cutting the cord)? One popular solution: Amazon’s Fire TV Recast. …
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is now available for preorder, and no doubt you’re looking for ways to save money on the pricey flagship, which starts at $949. I already rounded up a few of the best Galaxy Note 10 deals, but nearly all of those require a trade-in, a lengthy lease/service plan or both. US Mobile just offered Cheapskate …
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