Even when an old computer won’t start up anymore, the hard drive is still in there. From financial data to private photos, that drive could hold all sorts of private information.

It makes sense, given that context, that you might be nervous about just dropping it off at the recyclers. We’ve talked about how to recover files from a dead computer, ( Read more... )

Black Friday isn’t just for gift shopping and finding bananas prices on big TVs. It’s also a chance to just pick up something cool that you wouldn’t be able to afford (or be able to justify) at full price. If you’ve had enough of early sunsets and want to get back into the wild, these Mini Night Vision Binoculars are an awesome little treat, and ( Read more... )

Want concert sound without having to pay Ticketmaster prices? We’re loving the deep discount on the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 right now at Amazon for Black Friday. This is the transportable party speaker we wheeled around all BRAT summer and fall to hype teams, kill it at Wicked karaoke, and enjoy Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kendrick Lamar ( Read more... )

As the New Year approaches, it’s time to set goals that truly elevate your life. Why not make 2025 the year you learn a new language? With Babbel’s lifetime subscription for just $129.97 (regularly $599) as part of a limited-time Black Friday offer, you can unlock the power of multilingualism forever.

Whether planning an international adventure, ( Read more... )

Electric garage heaters keep us going in that screen-free sanctuary that is the tinkerer’s garage. From keeping the hands warm and pliable to preventing a wobbly shiver, having a nice heater in your garage will keep you working even during the coldest winter or late autumn freezes. Plus, they reduce fumes and gasses being poured into a confined ( Read more... )

You’d be shocked how much a garage door opener can improve your life. It’s more than a little convenience. It can provide essential access during cold weather and to people with limited mobility. While there are a number of very solid models on the market, we’ve chosen the LiftMaster 8500W as our best overall pick. It offers a unique mix of power, ( Read more... )

You’ve been seeing “early Black Friday” deals pop up since Halloween, but now we’re officially in the thick of it. Solar generators typically see their absolute biggest price drops on Black Friday proper and this year is no different. Right now, several Jackery portable power stations are less than half their normal price. If you don’t already have ( Read more... )

I try to be transparent about what I buy myself on Black Friday. Last year, one of my best purchases (in addition to my Theragun), was this 17-piece set of hard-anodized cookware from T-Fal. I paid $149, a deal with which I was totally happy, and this year an extra $10 coupon takes it all the way down to $139. This is a great time to upgrade or ( Read more... )

A Chromebook is the perfect laptop for students, kids, or anyone whose computing needs are relatively light. You can use a Chromebook to stream videos through services like YouTube and Netflix, create and edit documents, slideshows, or spreadsheets using the Google Suite, and install a growing number of ChromeOS apps to take tasks like photo ( Read more... )

The whole point of shopping on Black Friday is to get the best deal possible. Hundreds of thousands of items are currently on sale, but only some of them are marked down to their lowest price ever. If you want the best-possible bang for your buck, we’ve collected the best gear we could find that’s never been less expensive. In some cases, the ( Read more... )