Hello Cheapskates! Here is the Cheapskate Hall of Fame article for your reading pleasure;https://www.cnet.com/news/the-cheapskate-hall-of-fame-best-cheap-products-of-all-time/And here is a link to a deal for one of the Fairywill electric toot

Tile Trackers: The best cheap gadget you don't own

Jan 27th, 2021 31m 29s

Links to topics in this episode:ColdSnap ice cream maker: https://www.cnet.com/news/coldsnap-ice-cream-maker-pod-technology-ces-2021-keurig-of-ice-cream-product-we-all-need/Samsung Galaxy S21: https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-is-m

Cheap ways to make your TV viewing experience better

Jan 13th, 2021 30m 2s

Hi Cheapskates, Here's a reminder that we have a new email address: [email protected]. Please send us your questions, tips and comments.We also have a small surprise in at the end of this week's show: Some bloopers. Should we keep

Squeeze more life out of your old phones, laptops and tablets

Jan 6th, 2021 33m 54s

Happy New Year, Cheapskates!Here are the links to the articles and products we talked about in this episode:Wyze headphones: https://www.cnet.com/news/wyze-headphones-hands-on-sweet-features-and-impressive-anc-for-just-50/Turn an old laptop

Apple AirPods Max are DEFINITELY not worth the money

Dec 16th, 2020 33m 1s

It's our last episode before the holidays, so we'll see you again on January 4. But before then, we talked about why the AirPods Max aren't worth it, and a slew of other things. Here are the links that go with this episode:Cheap(ish) last-min

Cheap laptops: How to never spend more than $500 on a laptop

Dec 9th, 2020 34m 29s

Here are a few additional resources to help you make smart choices on cheap laptops:https://www.cnet.com/news/best-laptop-under-500-of-2020-from-hp-lenovo-acer-and-more/https://www.cnet.com/news/best-cheap-gaming-laptop-under-1000-for-2020/L

The best, cheapest holiday gifts of 2020 part 2: Cheap harder

Dec 2nd, 2020 30m 40s

We've gone back to the cheap gift well a second time. Here are links to all the gift ideas we discussed on the show:Rick’s PicksCameo: https://www.cameo.com/Tile: https://www.pntrac.com/t/8-11106-212732-144689?sid=[subid_value]&url=https%3A%

Bonus episode: The tech we're thankful for

Nov 25th, 2020 18m 14s

The show's a little different this week. No deals, no money-saving tips. Rick and Dave chat about the coolest tech they've enjoyed and are thankful for in 2020, with a few hopefully amusing diversions along the way. And bonus feature: It's a sh

The best cheapest holiday gifts of 2020

Nov 18th, 2020 32m 28s

Welcome to the holiday gift guide edition of the Cheapskate Show. Here are links to the gifts we recommended:Kangaroo doorbell: $20 https://heykangaroo.com/products/doorbell-camera-chimeWyze Cam v3: $20https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-v3.htmlMy

Cheap smartwatches that are just as good as expensive ones

Nov 11th, 2020 35m 48s

This week on the show, we kick things off with a discussion of KrowdFit: https://www.krowdfit.com/Today's guest, Lexy Savvides, compares the Apple Watch to the Amazfit Bip, which was one of the cheap bands we discussed on the show:https://www

How to win Black Friday: Essential money-saving tips for holiday shopping

Nov 4th, 2020 20m 45s

Welcome to our episode focusing on Black Friday. Here are the links we discussed in this episode:Netflix's latest price hike: https://www.cnet.com/news/netflix-raising-price-increase-2020/Here's how to save money on streaming: https://www.cn

Cheap phone service: How to lower your monthly bill

Oct 28th, 2020 33m 22s

Here are the links and articles we discussed in this week's episode:Deals at Best Buy's early Black Friday sale: https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-deals-at-best-buys-early-black-friday-sale/Deals at Walmart's early Black Friday sale: https:/

$1,000 iPhones aren't worth the money -- here's what phone features you should really care about

Oct 21st, 2020 29m 30s

Here are the links and articles we discussed in this week's episode:Best phones under $500: https://www.cnet.com/news/best-phones-under-500-2020-iphone-se-xr-pixel-4a-5g-galaxy-a51/Best phones under $200: https://www.cnet.com/news/8-best-

The secrets of making awesome coffee at home

Oct 14th, 2020 24m 19s

Here's a CNET article about ways to make awesome coffee on the cheap:https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-ways-to-make-awesome-coffee-on-the-cheap/And here's an example of a cheap ping-pong set that Rick describes in Best Under $20:https://smi

Expensive TVs aren’t worth the money

Oct 7th, 2020 31m 15s

On this week's show, we start with a listener question from Crystal Caldwell. She asks: "I have an Oculus quest that I purchased in December of 2019 and signed up using an Oculus account. Will I no longer be able to log in to the Oculus go afte

Secrets to saving big on Prime Day

Sep 30th, 2020 29m 8s

At the top of the show this week Rick has a big announcement: You can sign up for CNET deal alerts. Rick will be sending one great deal each day directly to your phone. You can sign up for texts online or by sending a text to 415-878-5803.We a

The best totally free Microsoft Office alternatives

Sep 23rd, 2020 34m 21s

It's a packed show this week. We start the podcast by talking about the new Oculus Quest 2, a VR headset that could finally take virtual reality gaming mainstream. It has twice the resolution of the first version, is $100 cheaper, and you can p

The best-kept secret in free TV streaming

Sep 16th, 2020 12m 57s

This week's episode is an experiment in brevity -- please enjoy our shorter take on the Cheapskate Show. We start with a clarification on the features of the $68 photo frame we discussed in last week's episode.After that, we discussed free loca

The truth about cheap home-theater projectors

Sep 9th, 2020 29m 55s

This week, we start the podcast with a conversation about Walmart Plus, a subscription service that might become your new alternative to Amazon Prime. Or not -- listen for our take on this new service.We also talk about free TV streaming -- th

Digital photo frames: Better (and cheaper) than you think

Sep 2nd, 2020 27m 28s

This week, we start the show with an admission from Rick: Mere days after dismissing the value of protective watch cases, Rick managed to break his Apple Watch.In the second segment, Rick is jazzed about digital photo frames and he wants the w

The do's and don'ts of buying refurbished tech

Aug 26th, 2020 31m 29s

This week, we started off the show by talking about how to play the game that's turning the internet upside down -- Microsoft Flight Simulator -- for $1.We also talked about We Were Here, a great 2-player adventure game that Rick and Dave act

How to spot fake reviews at Amazon

Aug 18th, 2020 25m 47s

Are there fake reviews on Amazon? You bet your galoshes there are. Here's a CNET story for further reading: How to spot fake reviews on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other sites.We also discussed a great deal on the Amazon Echo Studio at Best

Never, ever pay full price for these tech items

Aug 12th, 2020 26m 44s

This week, it's all about saving money. Well technically, every week is about saving money at The Cheapskate Show, but we're kicking things off with a discussion of 7 items we've found that are always either on sale or about to go on sale, so i

Cash-back services: Sneaky scam or legit savings?

Aug 5th, 2020 29m 51s

This week, Rick and Dave start the show by pulling back the curtain on cash-back services. Here is the article they referenced:https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/best-cash-back-services-for-2020/In the second segment, they discussed a li

Shockingly cheap home security systems

Jul 29th, 2020 26m 13s

Home security system prices have dropped like a rock since your dad installed one 20 years ago. Even so, you can still save a bundle by looking past the obvious choices. At the top of the show this week, we talked about home security services.