Can’t find a Chromebook for the upcoming virtual school year? Consider an iPad, which is surprisingly affordable at the moment and can handle many classroom activities just as well as a laptop. How affordable? For a limited time, and while supplies last, Walmart has the Apple iPad 10.2 in space gray or gold for $279. …
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A few months back I shared a deal on the Duex Pro, a slide-out second screen for your laptop. Creator Mobile Pixels is back with a couple new versions, and once again I’ve got an exclusive for you: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Cheapskate readers can save 20% on the Mobile Pixels Trio and Trio Max with …
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Yamaha has added two sub-$200 soundbars to its range, the SR-C20A and SR-B20A, which offer an all-in-one design and HDMI connectivity. The models also include Bluetooth. The $180 C20A is the compact option at 23 inches long and 2.5 inches, and it includes a “built-in subwoofer” and dual passive radiators. It offers four different sound modes (standard, stereo, game, movie), …
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Already using a music-streaming service like Apple Music or Spotify? Consider pausing it for three months while you check out Amazon Music HD. It’s home to some 60 million songs that stream at up to 10 times the bitrate — meaning you’ll hear audio that’s better-than-CD-quality. Oh, and it’s free. For a limited time, new subscribers can get Amazon Music …
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Now that Apple has released the public beta of MacOS 11 Big Sur — with the iOS 14 and Watch OS 7 public betas already in the wild — anyone with a compatible Mac can try out the new software that offers a fresh coat of paint and new ways of working on MacBooks, iMacs, Mac Minis and Mac Pros. …
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Update: I’ve heard from a Cheapskate who purchased this projector that the specs are, let’s say, somewhat inflated on the Amazon product page. According to the reader, this is a 720p native device, not a 1080p projector. I’d say that changes the calculus substantially, and I would probably not recommend the projector with that in mind. Perhaps you saw that the …
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Android is getting a feature that’s been beloved among iPhone users for years. Google, which makes the Android mobile operating system, on Tuesday said it’s launching a tool called Nearby Share that lets people quickly send files to the devices of people around them. The feature is similar to Apple’s AirDrop, which debuted for Mac computers in 2011, then came …
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Broken-record time: A good soundbar will elevate your TV- and movie-watching experience like few other accessories. Ah, but which one? Here’s a good option at a particularly good price. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon once again has the Polk Audio Command Bar for $199, a savings of $100. There are cheaper soundbars, to be sure, but this …
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I love Bluetooth speakers that have a vintage look, whether they’re dressed up like a prewar radio, hi-fi system or ’70s-era guitar amplifier. Electrohome’s Birmingham Bluetooth speaker is similarly retro, styled to look like a classic Fender guitar amp. But here’s the twist: It has a 1/4-inch input for your guitar, meaning it can do double duty as an actual …
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Google is working to dramatically increase the power of web browsers. There’s one big problem: The plan could create new security problems that undermine the web. The web has had a remarkable track record of thwarting attacks. You can generally click a link and trust that your browser will protect you. By contrast, app stores require constant monitoring to keep …
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