Tech
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I Signed Up for Trump Dating and Here’s What Happened
There are already hordes of extremely specific dating sites, in addition to the popular ones used by millions of hopeful romantics. A site for farmers? Howdy. A site for clowns? No joke. There’s even an Amish dating site, which is…
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19 Reasons You Need to Have MoviePass
In these days of digital streaming and comfy home theaters, the movie theater attendance numbers are on the decline. One innovation aimed at bucking that trend has come in the form of MoviePass, an app that lets users see unlimited…
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Best Laser Printers Under $200
Inkjets are the go-to choice for most consumers shopping for a personal printer. They’re often cheap and good for printing photos at home. But for students or small businesses that primarily print pages and pages of text, a laser printer…
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10 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Data Online
If you haven’t thought much about how to stay safe online, it’s high time — especially after the massive hack of the consumer credit reporting agency Equifax, which may have compromised 143 million people’s Social Security numbers and other personal…
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13 Best Coupon and Deal Sites
With coupon and deal sites continuing to sprout, Cheapism has updated its roundup of the best coupon and deal sites for 2017. Use this guide to fight the flood of promotional emails and discover discount codes that actually work and…
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10 Ways to Prevent Ransomware Hacks Amid the Global Attack
An unprecedented “ransomware” attack has hit tens of thousands of organizations in 150 countries around the globe. Victims of this epic attack include Britain’s National Health Service, universities, and delivery company FedEx. In these types of attacks, cyber-criminals infiltrate a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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More Bang for the Buck: 11 Products That Hold Their Value Best
Buying smart means thinking long-term. These 11 products hold their resale value best, helping consumers recover more of what they spend.
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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 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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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 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…
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12 Gadgets That Help You Save Time and Money
Smart thermostats are all the rage these days. If you don’t want to make the large initial investment — or you’re wary of omniscient mobile apps and electronics — you…
