Cheeps! Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a safe and healthy holiday. Looking for a new game to play with the family? Here are my picks for the best outdoor games. Need a new podcast? Why not check out The Cheapskate Show, which debuted this week. Think of it as an extra helping of …
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How are you going to spend your long weekend? If you want to pop some homemade popcorn and run a movie marathon, here’s a way to watch some of the hottest new films without spending more than a few dollars. Fandango Now is holding its own “Mega Movie Weekend” by putting hundreds of its movie rentals on sale with prices …
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Time for a TV upgrade? Even if you own a model that’s only a few years old, I suspect you’d be mighty happy to swap it out for a 65-inch Hisense H8G. This model does all the things — like, all the things, including a few things you probably didn’t know were things. For example, it incorporates quantum-dot technology, meaning …
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I’ve seen more people in my neighborhood out for a routine run recently — that’s especially comforting in a time when nothing is routine. Those joggers have encouraged me to think about exercising outdoors again. I’ve been doing all my workouts indoors, a combination of the Oculus Quest fitness game Supernatural and some time on the elliptical. If, like me, …
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Is this a smart time to buy a flagship phone? That’s up to you, your budget and how you think the planet’s future is going to unfold. I’m just the messenger, and the message right now is this: For a limited time, Amazon has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phone with US warranty for $800. Pay with your Amazon …
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As an all-around, general-purpose tablet, the 2017 Amazon Fire 7 is just so-so. The processor? On the slow side. The screen resolution? On the low side. But watch how easy it is to forgive those limitations: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Woot has the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet (8GB) with Special Offers for $19.99, with free shipping …
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With everyone quarantined at home, you may find yourself with a computer deficit. Mrs. Cheapskate, for example, needs remote access for the first time, but there’s no extra machine for her to use. Sure, we could buy a new laptop, but I’m eyeballing another option: a mini-PC. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller …
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I’m a sucker for single-use kitchen appliances. Just look in my cupboards to see a vast wasteland of pizza makers, risotto makers, ice cream topping mixers (don’t even ask) and more. But one cheap little gadget is the smartest purchase I’ve ever made: Colonel Popper is a silicone bowl that makes perfectly popped popcorn in your microwave. I paid $25 …
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Looking for ways to lower expenses? Consider a cheaper phone plan. Because if you’re spending most of your time at home, you probably don’t need a pricey unlimited plan — not when you have Wi-Fi. Not everyone understands this concept, so let me explain. Most of the activities you do on your phone — downloading apps, streaming music and video, …
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Spotify is CNET’s favorite music streaming service, and right now it’s my favorite as well — because they’re giving it away. For a limited time, you can sign up to get three months of Spotify Premium absolutely free. That would normally cost you $9.99 per month, or $14.99 if you opt for the six-user Family Plan — which you can …
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