Money is a tool that’s meant to be used
, but you want to use it wisely. Sometimes it makes sense to spend it, and sometimes spending isn’t worth it. Financial expert Carl Richards suggests you consider three factors in deciding if something is worth buying.
A clever flashlight, a vacuum-insulated koozie, and a $9 SSD enclosure lead off Wednesday’s best deals.
Shopping for a weightlifting belt is like shopping for a running shoe: you need to have an idea of what you need, and try different ones for fit, comfort, and functionality. There are a lot of variables to think about in your first belt, so let’s help you sort out what’s what.
Android/iPhone: Instagram was experimenting with a simpler black and white design a few weeks ago
, and now they’re rolling that change out to everyone with a new icon.
iOS: Uber is great for finding a ride when you need it. And if you want to schedule a car in advance, TaxiLater lets you do just that: set a pickup time and location in the future.
Selling books and textbooks you don’t need is a great way to declutter and make some extra cash. There are quite a few good sites to buy and sell books
, and BookScouter shows you their offers all in one place.
We have all seen this nightmare unfold: you are at a party, maybe at an unfamiliar house. Everyone is drinking wine, and you just want to open a bottle of beer. Somehow there is no bottle opener. Don’t freak out: just grab a pair of kitchen tongs.
A rechargeable Cree LED flashlight for $17 would be a pretty good deal under any circumstances, but this one includes a seatbelt cutter, window hammer, and even a 5,200mAh USB battery charger. Plus, it includes IPX6 waterproofing, so you’ll still be able to use it if you drive your car into a lake.
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Android (5.0+): With Android N, you can finally reply to notifications directly from the shade
, but most users don’t have N yet. For those on Lollipop or above, QuickReply emulates that same feature for most notifications.
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