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7 ways to make your old phone feel like new

Some industry experts believe we’ve reached “peak phone,” the point where there’s no longer any real need to upgrade. Once you find a phone you like, why spend a bunch of money just to get a slightly faster processor or slightly improved camera? I have an iPhone 6S Plus, for example. It’s over two years …

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On eBay, Apple’s space

What’s in a color?  You can buy an Apple Magic keyboard with a numeric keypad for $129 (£129, AU$179), but it comes in the company’s usual shade of silver with white keys. Boring. Truly classy Mac owners want the rarest of animals: a space-gray keyboard, trackpad and mouse that only comes bundled with a $5,000 iMac Pro. For that, they’ll …

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How to make the most money from old gadgets

Selling old electronics needn’t be a hassle if you want to make a little money. That sweet cash return can help subsidize your new device.  But if you want the absolute best price possible, shop around and compare deals. Here are a few ways to do that. Before you start Make it appealing: Find the original box, chargers and manuals …

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What the rich bought on eBay in 2017

eBay is home to some of the rarest — and priciest — finds on the internet. This year brought plenty of those gems, particularly at the top of the market. The items included a rare set of Wonder Woman comic books, a mint-condition Willie Mays trading card and Elvis Presley’s baby grand piano. (If you’re curious about last year’s top-sellers, …

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Ban sale of mini mobiles used in prisons, says justice minister

Online retail companies should ban the sale of mini mobile phones designed to be smuggled into prisons, said justice secretary David Lidington on Monday. Often marketed as “Beat the Boss phones”, the tiny feature phones can be bought for around £20 to £30 online on sites including Amazon, eBay and Gumtree. On the inside, they can change hands for up …

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