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Accessories

Make DIY cases for Apple products

Posted on 4/1/2011 16:46 EST

Erica Domesek describes on Mashable how you can craft your own cheap iPad case, which retails for about $39, with kitchen drawer liner, Velcro strips, colored tape, and scissors. It's a nifty idea... Read more on Mashable »

Frugal Tips to Help You Afford Your Inner Diva

Posted on 3/4/2011 15:33 EST

Just in case you want to know how to be a frugal diva, Wallet Pop is ready with the answers. This post offers strategies for saving bucks on all sorts of beauty treatments: haircuts, hair colorin, Read more on Wallet Pop »

10 Places to Find Inexpensive Accessories

Posted on 3/2/2011 14:07 EST

Cheap accessories are easy to find if you know where to look. WiseBread shares its favorite sources, which include low-cost retailers, craft e-commerce sites, and friends and family. But don't automatically... Read more on WiseBread »

How to Build a Car Mount for Your Cellphone from Office Supplies

Posted on 2/2/2011 18:00 EST

A cheap cellphone car mount is one of those must-have accessories for anyone with a smartphone apps habit. See how Lifehacker attacks this challenge. Read more on Lifehacker »

Turn your iPad into the world's cheapest iMac

Posted on 10/23/2010 8:44 EST

So, you've got yourself an iPad but you really want an iMac. Mobilemag.com has a nifty and cheap solution to your dilemma. Read more on mobilemag.com »

Toshiba Unveils Inexpensive Canvio Basics Hard Drives

Posted on 9/22/2010 13:56 EST

Psst, need a cheap external hard drive? PC Magazine says Toshiba has a deal for you: a no-frills, entry-level 320GB device that's retailing for about $80. Read more on PC Magazine »

Thrifty Wi-Fi That Travels With You

Posted on 6/3/2010 20:55 EST

For those of us on the go, here's a handy idea: take your hot spot with you. The New York Times tells us how this is done, but more importantly, how we can do this cheaply. Read more on The New York Times »