You Should Never Buy These Amazon Gadgets at Full Price

October 10, 2022

Did You Know?

Despite the numerous things that were rationed in Britain during World War II, the British government went to great pains to never ration fish and chips in order to keep morale in Britain high.

Prime Day is almost here! No, it’s not July again—Amazon is holding their Early Access Sale on October 11 and 12, and the comparisons to the company’s summertime sales event are strong.

Looking to see the best deals and maybe even get your holiday shopping out of the way early? We’ll round up all the best deals for you, so you don’t need to try and find them among the 1,000s of items on sale. Make sure to subscribe to our Deals Newsletter, too! You’ll get a tailored list of the best sales items available during the sale.

– Elizabeth

We won’t tell you not to buy popular Amazon products like those found in the Kindle, Echo, and Fire product lines. We will tell you—with great confidence—that you can and should avoid paying full price for them. Read More »

On Linux, an application without a desktop file won’t integrate with your desktop environment. Most applications provide one, but occasionally you’ll need to create one. It’s quite easy, just follow these steps. Read More »

Looking to set up a mesh Wi-Fi network? You’ll want to pick up a good mesh Wi-Fi router, and Amazon’s eero routers are some of the best. Thanks to the Prime Early Access Sale, you can get the eero 6+ router for just $90.

This mesh router supports up to gigabit speeds, has two Ethernet ports that can also support that high speed, and even has a built-in smart hub. Given the sales prices, it’s worth trying out!

There isn’t a room in the house that’s been given the futuristic treatment in science fiction more than the kitchen, not the garage, not the family room, and certainly not the solarium. I don’t actually know what a solarium is either, but I want one. Read More »

Read any article about measuring power usage or saving money on your electric bill, and you’re sure to hear about phantom loads. But what are they exactly? Read More »

One of the most important additions to the iPhone 14 lineup, and the new Apple Watch range, is car crash detection. It can be a life-saving feature when it works, but right now it’s flooding 911 call centers with calls from riding roller coasters. Read More »

Samsung’s smart TVs use the company’s own software experience, called Tizen. The next TV you buy could have Samsung’s software experience — even if it’s not a Samsung TV. Read More »

Pro Tip: The best controllers aren’t always the ones that come with your console. Whether you need a new controller for your Windows PC, Xbox, Playstation 5, or even your smartphone, you’ve got options. Here are our top six picks. Read More »

Roku’s streaming devices are excellent options for watching shows, movies, and videos on any TV, especially if the built-in “smart” software on your TV isn’t cutting it anymore. Roku players are always inexpensive, but now they’re even cheaper ahead of Amazon’s “Prime Early Access Sale.” Read More »

The safety of your company and customers rely on the security of your network. In 8 Steps to Better Security: A Simple Cyber Resilience Guide for Business, you’ll learn how to protect your business against internal and external cybersecurity threats by building an effective team, complying with regulatory guidelines, testing your cybersecurity infrastructure, and more. Download your free copy today to get started. This offer ends on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Prices on Amazon change constantly. Knowing the price history can give you an edge in finding good deals on Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other major sales. So how do you track those prices? Read More »

A Kindle is a great way to read, and eReaders have many advantages over paper books. However, there’s not just one Kindle to choose from. From Paperwhite to Oasis to Kids Editions, we’ll help you find the right one. Read More »

Amazon normally charges $139 a year for Prime. But you don’t have to pay that much to get access to the sales on Prime Day, the Prime Early Access Sale, or any other sale events. There are some cheaper (even free!) ways to score Prime. Read More »

If you (like me) are a sucker for a Starbucks product, you know buying them can get costly quickly. Thanks to a TikTok, though, you might be able to DIY one of the brand’s famous syrups at home. Read More »

Imagine parking your electric vehicle, walking off, and returning to a full or partially-charged battery without plugging it in. Similar to wireless charging on phones, brands and manufacturers are working on wireless EV charging. And while it sounds like a futuristic dream, it actually already exists. Read More »

Want more spooky content for the kids? Do the adults need a few laughs? Well, Netflix is giving it all to you this week. Read More »

Did you get an Amazon Prime membership, maybe for Prime Day or another exclusive event, that you plan to cancel? Or maybe you rotate streaming services, and this month is Prime’s turn. Either way, here’s how to take full advantage of it before you hit that unsubscribe button. Read More »

Amazon Prime members have access to a slew of features beyond free shipping. If you use Prime Gaming, you could be missing out on exclusive in-game content, free bonus games, and perks on Twitch each month. Read More »

If you’ve forgotten your router’s password, acquired a used router, or are just helping out a friend with their setup, you can reset the router’s password to its factory default. Read More »

Chromebooks may not be as feature-packed as a Windows laptop or MacBook, but they’re still incredibly useful devices. There are probably some features you don’t know about that can extend the functionality of your Chrome OS device. Let’s dive in! Read More »