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How to watch pro sports live without cable TV 2022

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Have you cut the cord on cable TV, but still want to watch pro sports live? Rest assured, you have plenty of options for streaming your favorite sports online. Games are available to watch on nearly any device you own. The trick figuring out how to watch live sports for free is subscribing to the … [Read more...] about How to watch pro sports live without cable TV 2022

How to sell or donate old electronics

Have you recently upgraded your mobile phone, computer or other electronic device, but your old gadget is still sitting in your house gathering dust?  It's good that your old electronics are not in a landfill, but you can get them out of your house while still reducing your e-waste. … [Read more...] about How to sell or donate old electronics

iPad, Fire or other? Buying guide to tablet devices

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Tablet computers have come a long way since their introduction. Modern tablet computers are powerful devices that can handle many computing needs, and may even replace your old laptop or desktop completely. Tablets, such as the iPad and Amazon Fire, may offer some budget savings compared to a full … [Read more...] about iPad, Fire or other? Buying guide to tablet devices

Where is the best place to sell your iPhone?

Every fall, companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google release their new flagship smartphones. If you’re carrying a prior-version iPhone and want to upgrade to the latest version, don’t rush to click the buy button just yet. Before you do, take a few minutes to research the best ways to sell your old … [Read more...] about Where is the best place to sell your iPhone?

Which free cloud storage solution is best?

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While few people knew the term “cloud computing” just a decade ago, the cloud has become an important part of our digital lives. Cloud services now cover important needs like email, music, photos, and other files. One of the most important uses of the cloud is personal file storage. Fortunately, you … [Read more...] about Which free cloud storage solution is best?

Free alternatives to MS Office software

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If you need to do anything with a computer involving word processing, spreadsheets, or presentations, the longtime default software package was Microsoft Office. While many businesses and schools still rely heavily on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office programs, … [Read more...] about Free alternatives to MS Office software

Sam’s Club membership: FREE after gift card

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The Sam's Club membership deal is a real winner! Sign up now for a new Sam's Club membership and get a FREE $45 gift card at your local Sam's Club. (Hint: this is almost like getting a free Sam's Club membership!) Spend $45, get a $45 eGiftCard. Online only. Ends Jan 31, 2022 If you've been … [Read more...] about Sam’s Club membership: FREE after gift card

Where to recycle electronics for free

Have outmoded tech equipment you want to recycle? You don't have to wait for your locality to schedule special collection days. Staples and HP have joined forces to offer FREE recycling of electronics at Staples stores nationwide every day.  No Staples in your area? Best Buy  also … [Read more...] about Where to recycle electronics for free

Free or cheap music-streaming services

We live in an on-demand generation when it comes to music entertainment. With so many streaming or downloadable options, those CD collections, stereo systems and portable radios are collecting dust and becoming outdated. Here are some ways to get your groove on, rock out or sing along with your … [Read more...] about Free or cheap music-streaming services

How to watch the 2021 Olympics without cable TV

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The 2021 Summer Olympics are in Tokyo and this is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the biannual tradition. Lucky for us cord-cutters, you and I can watch the Olympics without an expensive cable TV subscription. When you’re ready to catch all the action, here are options to stream online on … [Read more...] about How to watch the 2021 Olympics without cable TV

Recycle electronics for free at Best Buy

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Need to get rid of unwanted laptops and cellphones, but don't want to pay for someone to haul them away? Best Buy offers FREE electronics recycling at Best Buy stores nationwide, so you're never far from a fee-free recycling service. Here's everything you need to know about disposing of your used … [Read more...] about Recycle electronics for free at Best Buy

How to prepare for hurricane season

With a regular torrent of severe weather events, ranging from hurricanes to fires, regularly hitting all parts of the United States, you may be interested in the best ways to prepare to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. You shouldn't sit around worried all day about an unpredictable … [Read more...] about How to prepare for hurricane season

Film festivals online, some free

Looking for a new flick to watch? Yes, you can watch movies on Netflix or on Disney+, but why not try something new? Film festivals are a great way for up-and-coming film directors and writers to get their films in front of an audience, but you’re not going to travel across the country right now … [Read more...] about Film festivals online, some free

How to find free WiFi

You may find yourself needing WiFi services now that you are working from home or your child is attending school from home. If you don't have a regular internet service already in place, you may be waiting for a while before you are able to get one installed. But you do have options. You can find … [Read more...] about How to find free WiFi

Staying connected with Skype, Zoom, Facetime and Google Hangouts

This article was written by Kate Oczypok of DC on the Cheap, Valerie Cannell of Columbus on the Cheap and Jody Mace of Charlotte on the Cheap. Our country is currently facing some unprecedented times. If you are feeling a bit lonely, or perhaps starting to work from home and unsure of how to stay … [Read more...] about Staying connected with Skype, Zoom, Facetime and Google Hangouts

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