Tech
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15 Tips to Make Technology Last Beyond the Warranty
Investing in laptops, tablets, and smartphones is a necessary evil, so it’s frustrating when pricey technology needs an upgrade every couple years — which is about how long most Americans keep their smartphones, according to a Gallup survey. But it…
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11 Low-Tech Things That Still Beat Their Digital-Age Upgrades
There are hundreds of thousands of devices and digital applications designed to make life easier and more organized, but we often forget that pen and paper, though they might get lost now and then, don’t require loading times, learning curves,…
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10 Ways to Turn an Old iPad Into Something New
Did you get a new iPad for Christmas? Not sure what to do with your old, slow, clunky tablet now that it’s obsolete? No matter how outdated the old one may be, if it’s working, it can be tapped for…
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19 Useful Things to Make With a 3D Printer
Until recently, 3D printers were used mostly in specialty applications by businesses and manufacturers or as toys by the wealthy. Today, however, they’ve become affordable enough to tempt many consumers. Still think they seem frivolous? Here’s a look at 19…
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Best All-in-One Printers Under $100
All-in-one printers, also known as multifunction printers, offer lots of versatility for consumers and home office users. Budget printers are quite capable of producing professional-looking documents, even with full-color graphics, and the best ones can print photos that pop with…
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More Bang for the Buck: 11 Products That Hold Their Value Best
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for a good deal. But a low price doesn’t result in a smart buy if the product loses a substantial portion of its value once purchased. New cars are often cited as poor…
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15 Contracts That Can Be Painful to Cancel and How to Get Out of Them
Companies make it very easy for consumers to start using their services — by offering a free trial or requiring only a brief online form. Canceling is often more difficult.…
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12 Sites Putting a Unique Twist on Online Shopping
Looking for something different? These 12 websites offer novel goods or a unique shopping experience, and potentially good value for the money. Find the latest crowdsourced products, get lower group…
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10 Cool Gadgets From CES 2016 That You Can Actually Afford
Every year the brightly lit floor of the Consumer Electronics Show is packed with companies displaying the most cutting-edge tech products. The latest crop of drones, phones, smart cars, and…
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10 Cheap Ways to Stay Connected With Your Family
Considering how busy families always seem to be these days, it’s a good thing to have technology to keep in touch. There’s little excuse for letting weeks go by without…
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10 Workout Apps That Beat the Gym
Getting to the gym isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially as the weather gets colder. Who wants to pay for a gym membership they may not be motivated…
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2015 Technology Trends: 5 Hot Products for Less
The Next Big Thing in technology almost always hits the market with a high price tag. Wait just a little while, though, and a new technology will spawn a number…
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13 Money-Saving Apple Watch Apps
With a starting price of $349, the Apple Watch is anything but cheap. Money-saving apps available on the latest smartwatch, however, can help recoup some of the cost. From budget…
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10 Apps that Put Cash in Your Pocket
Smartphones increasingly dominate our lives. We use them while waiting for friends, for listening to music, taking pictures, playing games, and reading the news. So why not put a smartphone…
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7 Essential Wedding Sites and Apps for Couples on a Budget
Congratulations, you’re getting married! Now hand over the credit card. Seriously. The average couple spent nearly $30,000 on their wedding in 2013, according to a survey by The Knot, surpassing…
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Get Money Back at the Grocery Store With These 11 Apps
Anyone who has visited a grocery store lately knows that food is only getting more expensive. Fortunately, a new generation of digital grocery apps give consumers a high-tech way to…
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5 Best Weight-Loss Apps for 2015
The start of the new year means resolutions, many related to healthy living and weight loss. Hitting your weight target and keeping yourself accountable for the calories you eat has…
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10 Top Gadgets You Can Get for Less
Consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to gadgets, including a range of options in categories that didn’t even exist a few years ago. In 2014 we saw…
