Buying Guides

Short, practical guides to help you choose, and to tell a real deal from a fake discount.

• How to Pick a Budget Laptop: What actually matters in a cheap laptop: memory, SSD storage, the processor, the screen and the model number. Plus today's live laptop deals.
• Air Fryer Size Guide: How Many Quarts Do You Need?: How big an air fryer you need for 1, 2, 4 or more people, basket vs. oven style, dual baskets and wattage. Plus live air fryer and kitchen deals.
• What Size TV Should I Buy?: How to choose a TV size for your room and seating distance, plus what 4K, refresh rate and HDR mean when you compare TV deals.
• Headphone Buying Guide: How to choose headphones or earbuds: noise cancelling, fit, battery life, codecs and what matters for iPhone vs Android. Plus live headphone deals.
• How to Spot a Real Deal Online: How to tell a real discount from an inflated list price: price history, model numbers, coupons, lightning deals, sellers and return windows.