How to tell if a deal is really a deal
Sometimes, a deal seems too good to be true. Prices shift constantly, which makes it hard to know which sales are really worth shopping. Luckily, there are free price tracking tools you can use to sniff out misleading deals.
Sadly, you can’t count on marketplaces to be 100% honest about their sales. Often, retailers will mark products up before slashing them down to the original price. This way, they can advertise a “sale” — even though they’re just manipulating their prices. Tap or click here for smart ways to save money on tech.
To make sure you’re getting good values when you shop, you can check a product’s price history. This way, you can find out how much its alleged sale price compares to the original.
Free price tracking tools help you get the best bang for your buck
Marketers are clever: They know you’re tempted by the idea of getting a good discount. That’s why they manufacture deals, which trick you into buying stuff you’d overlook otherwise.
If Amazon sales excite you, download CamelCamelCamel. This Amazon price tracker helps you read between the lines. It shows you how a product’s price has fluctuated over time.
This free browser extension helps you figure out whether or not you’re looking at a good deal. By revealing raw data, CamelCamelCamel exposes price manipulation. Use it to find out fake discounts, avoid misleading sales and shop for the best deals online.
To use it, you’ll first need to download the Camelcamelcamel browser extension.
You can download it on four different browsers, including the privacy-focused Opera. It’s one of many secure Google Chrome alternatives.
It also works with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari. Tap or click the yellow button below to get started.
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Ever wonder how many brands sold on Amazon are owned by Amazon? This tool can help
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If you’ve bought a few gifts on Amazon, be sure your purchase history doesn’t spoil the surprise. Tap or click here for the best ways to hide what you buy on Amazon.
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Easy way to see everything you've ever ordered on Amazon
With free and super-fast shipping on millions of products, Amazon has become a convenient place to get, well, everything.
However, if you are ordering from Amazon constantly, it’s easy to forget about a package or two. You might not notice when one package goes missing if it’s an insignificant item. So how do you keep track?
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How to get Amazon prices without shopping on Amazon
We hear all the time from listeners and readers who love the great prices you can find on Amazon but prefer, for whatever reason, not to shop on the site. That doesn’t mean you’re stuck paying full price or higher prices elsewhere. You just need the right tool to help you find deals.
How to sync your iCloud passwords with Chrome
Apple products incorporate the company’s Keychain technology to store your passwords securely. But if you move between Apple’s iCloud and a Windows PC, accessing the passwords on both devices is nearly impossible.
Well, Apple has officially released its iCloud Passwords manager for Google’s Chrome browser on Windows PCs. The extension works the same way it does on Apple devices, allowing you to create, store and access all your strong passwords. Tap or click here for rules to creating better passwords.