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Avoid unwanted phone calls from scammers

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Rozette Rago

“We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty...”

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Spam calls are just as annoying as they are predictable. And thanks to new technology, they’re also more common than ever. Here’s what you can do to reduce the barrage of scam calls.

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Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker

Deal price: $88 | Street price: $100

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Mitigate the stress of a missing wallet by investing in some Apple AirTags. Our favorite Bluetooth trackers for iPhone users boast impressive accuracy to help you quickly and easily monitor your tracked devices (even when out of range). This deal is available for a 4-pack.

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Coway Airmega 200M Air Purifier

Deal price: $150 | Street price: 200

If you find yourself deep in the throes of allergy season, consider the Airmega 200M as a potential solution to your air quality problems. Our runner-up air purifier pick is nearly identical to our top pick in terms of noise level, controls, and overall performance. We appreciate the display-shutoff feature, which turns off the bright lamp and makes this model much easier to keep in the bedroom. This deal is available in black.

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Lifelong Upryze Ergonomic Laptop Stand

Deal price: $60 | Street price: $70

A laptop stand can align your shoulders and correct your posture as you work from a desk. The Lifelong Upryze was the sturdiest of all the tall laptop stands we tested. Perfect for a wide range of working positions, it can raise a laptop as high as 17 inches—though the stiff hinges may require some elbow grease to adjust.

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Topgreener TU21558AC Wall Outlet (USB-A + USB-C)

Deal price: $15 | Street price: $18

We recommend the Topgreener TU21558AC for folks who need a versatile and convenient wall outlet with built-in USB-A and USB-C ports. We found this to be the best outlet to charge an older USB-A device and a newer USB-C device at full speeds simultaneously. Topgreener’s included, interchangeable faceplates are a nice bonus, if you’re concerned about aesthetics.

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Uni USB-C to HDMI Cable

Deal price: $15 | Street price: $17

Uni’s USB-C to HDMI Cable extends beyond basic functionality. This premium nylon braided cable offers extra durability with aluminum plug housings and user-friendly non-slip grips that allow for easier plugging and unplugging. Like all the HDMI cables we recommend, it also properly transmits a 4K signal at 60 Hz. This deal is for the 6-foot cable.

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