I often see deals for security cameras paired with smart displays, but doesn’t pairing a tablet make more sense? You still get a spacious screen so you can check what’s happening, but it’s fully portable rather than fixed in one spot. If you like that idea, check this deal: Today only, Amazon is offering the …

Today, let’s get our Boy/Girl Scout on and “be prepared.” If you own a car, you should probably own a portable air compressor in case of low or flat tires. My old one was a hassle because you had to add air, check the pressure with a separate gauge, add air again, and on and on. Hassle city. Ah, but …

This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Mixtiles are 8×8-inch framed photos — “tiles” — you can easily hang and rehang, no nails required. They rely on residue-free sticky pads, which make them simple to adjust or even relocate. I’m a big fan of the product, a …

With vaccines and whatnot, the world is starting to open back up again, and I’m actually traveling this weekend. Like, an actual trip on an airplane to a different place. It’s been well over a year, and honestly I can’t wait.  I mention the trip because today’s first item is sort of travel-related. See, I’m only flying one way; for the …

I’ll just say it: Projectors are fun. There’s something cool about sitting in the dark with giant moving images splashed on your wall. That’s true whether you’re doing the TikTok Fake Window Challenge or having a special everyone-on-the-bed movie night with the kids. Yesterday I wrote about some pretty cool portable projectors from Xgimi, but most of those deals are …

Not a fan of true wireless earbuds? Maybe you prefer something corded, so if a bud pops out while you’re running, lifting or whatever, it just dangles instead of flying into a sewer grate. (Hey, don’t ask me why your gym has sewer grates, I’m just the deal guy.) For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get …

Projector tech is getting good. I continue to be amazed at the big-screen power that comes from a device not much larger than a box of Pop-Tarts. Xgimi’s Mogo and Halo models, for example, deliver native 1080p resolution, baked-in Android TV, Harman/Kardon speakers and hours of battery-backed play time. And right now, three of them are on sale. I recently …

Quick: What’s the chief reason you replaced your last phone? If you said “battery,” you probably replaced that phone while cursing under your breath. The vast majority of modern models are sealed up tight, meaning you can’t easily swap in a new battery. If your reason was “cracked screen,” you probably cursed upon learning how much it would cost for …

The Cheapskate’s Words to Live By™: Cheap things come to those who wait Always use a password manager Turn off your TV’s horrific soap-opera effect …and while you’re at it, add a soundbar “Wait,” you say, “a soundbar? Why do I need that?” Because you probably don’t realize just how bad your TV’s built-in speakers are. For starters, they’re necessarily …

I’ve tried many a cheap earbud that sounded good when listening to music but came up short on calls — Zoom, voice and otherwise. If that’s a priority for you, consider this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller MpowTech has the Mpow M9 true wireless earbuds are just $21 when you clip the on-page $6-off coupon …