12 useful things under $20 that are well worth the money
Everyday life can be stressful, but there are ways to make things a lot easier. All it takes is an extra gadget here and there, and suddenly challenging tasks become simple.
Turn to Amazon, the most convenient place to buy everything we need. Tap or click here for the top Bluetooth speakers to take on the go.
Whether you’re looking for kitchen gadgets or space-saving tech, Amazon has it all. Here are 12 useful things under $20 that everyone needs in their home.
1. Rice cooker and steamer
Are you tired of making rice on the stove? It’s so easy to lose track of time, and suddenly you’re left with burned rice. Don’t repeat that mistake over and over. Instead, reach for this three-cup rice cooker. It’s available in black, red or white and includes a steamer. Steam your veggies while cooking rice to save space on the stove.
Promising review: “You add the rice, add the water, press the (only) button and walk away. When it’s done cooking the rice, it automatically goes into ‘warm’ mode. Dead simple to use, easy cleanup and stupid cheap. You can’t go wrong with this little beauty.”
2. Night-lights
Are you sick of stubbing your toes on furniture on your way to the bathroom or kitchen late at night? Turn to these GE Ultrabrite LED light bars. This pack includes two simple nightlights that use LED tech that is cool to the touch, even after they’ve been on all night. Choose between flipping a switch on/off or setting it to detect a lack of light in the room automatically.
Promising review: “My dog can’t see really well because she’s getting older so I always put night lights but they never really helped her until I found this GE product. Very bright!!! I love it and she loves it! I can even monitor her better on her camera at night time.”
3. A comfortable tool
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Apple MacBook Pro 16
When the 16-inch MacBook Pro 16 first hit the scene back in 2019, tech critics rejoiced. Finally, Apple’s butterfly keyboard design flew away on a breeze. In its place, Apple inserted a ton of user-friendly features. From a more comfortable keyboard to a physical escape key, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 prioritizes your experience.
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Google Pixelbook Go
Want a high-quality Chromebook without spending a grand on Google’s previous Pixelbook? Try the Google Pixelbook Go. It has an incredible battery life and a super comfortable keyboard.
It comes equipped with a 1080p webcam and has an excellent overall design. It’s a great entry-level laptop: thin, light and easy to use. Check out the specs below.
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Razer Blade 15
Game in style with the Razer Blade 15. No PC game is a match for it — this laptop has the strength for them all. Plus, it’s stylish and well-built.
Powerful and stuffed with ports, the Razer Blade 15 is a luxurious gaming machine with a lot to offer. Check out its specs below.
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Dell's new monitors prove working from home is here to stay
Thanks to the pandemic, many of us have been working remotely for the past year. That work from home shift has meant that most of our normal, in-person meetings have been traded for video calls.
There’s a good chance we’ll still heavily utilize video conferencing to meet with clients and coworkers well after the pandemic. Companies have realized the benefits of letting employees work remotely and many are opting to keep this new setup. Tap or click here for top work from home jobs.
15 affordable tech gifts you’ll want to buy for yourself, too
This year’s shopping season kicked off months ago — yes, months — and you can expect killer sales will last through the new year. I’m compiling all my favorite gifts, from practical to gags, here on my site.
Finding the right tech gift is tricky. You want to make sure, first and foremost, it works the way it should. Then it would be best if you considered whether your recipient would use it.
25 deals on the best headphones, speakers and other audio tech
You can find sales on just about anything you’re looking for right now, from cheap tech devices to discounted stocking stuffers. You may even find a few deals on the best holiday toys, too.
We get that all of these sales can be a little overwhelming and that’s why we’re here to help. And if you’re shopping for the best deals on audio gadgets like wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers, you’ve come to the right place.
10 best soundbars to improve your home theater on any budget
Building a home theater is pretty easy, but for a truly theatrical experience, you need great sound on top of great visuals.
Soundbars are an excellent option to get that great quality, as they can improve the sound on any TV or projector. They’re also much more affordable than getting speakers, subwoofers, or separate A/V receivers for your home theater.
10 best Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now
We’ve all had moments of weakness where, in a pinch, we’ve been forced to play music off our phones. We’re all familiar with the tinny, threadbare sounds of tiny mobile phone speakers struggling to fill a room. But there is a better way: Bluetooth speakers are cheaper and more convenient than ever.
Bluetooth speakers for your phone that won't listen in
It’s the end of the day, and you want nothing more than to kick back and relax. You whip out your phone, turn on your Bluetooth speakers and start playing your favorite tunes in crystal-clear HD sound. Everything is working fine and dandy when all of a sudden your music is interrupted because you said something that sounded like “Alexa.” What gives?
8 Memorial Day tech deals you can't afford to miss
It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’d like to begin by thanking everyone who has served in the U.S. military. So, thank you!
Now, with Memorial Day picnics and parades, we’ve also come to expect another major seasonal milestone: Memorial Day sales. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to score these awesome tech deals.
Windows 10 fail: Latest update creates more problems
We’re always advising you to keep all of your devices current with the latest updates. Not only your gadgets, but also all of the apps you have installed.
That’s because most updates come with patches to vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers. Tap or click here for a recent example.
How to choose the Android tablet that's right for you
Apple and Android have both come a long way since their initial tablet models. Today, there’s a wide selection of Android tablets, some of which offer features that surpass those of Apple’s iPad.
As with Android smartphones, many manufacturers like Samsung, Google and Lenovo lend their names to suped-up tablets. With such a large number of producers, you’ll notice variations in style, function and price when shopping for the right device, but it’s all in the name of amazing features and capabilities.