Pick up this ridiculously useful desk gadget for $8 — and more of today's best deals from around the web
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Since you don't have all day to scour the web for noteworthy sales and discounts, we rounded up the best bargains for you to shop in one convenient place.
1. Pick up this practical desk gadget for just $8
AmazonSome laptops have more ports than others; Apple's MacBooks are noticeably lacking. If you find yourself needing more ports— to charge your phone, connect your laptop to a monitor and separate keyboard, or to access files on a flash drive — something like Aukey's 4-port USB hub should prove useful. For a limited time, you can pick it up at Amazon for $8. Enter the code "TNOTS2CV" at checkout to redeem the deal.
Aukey 4-Port USB 3.0 Type C Hub, $7.99 (originally $29.99), available at Amazon. [63% off with the code TNOTS2CV]
2. Take $15 off an Amazon Fire TV
AmazonCertain media streamers are going to suit certain needs better than others. For example, the Amazon Fire TV is the box you want if you frequent Prime Video and you need 4K today. (We’ve done a deeper review for it before.) Amazon currently has it for $85, which isn’t as low as it was around Black Friday, but is still $15 off its usual going rate.
Amazon Fire TV, $84.99 (originally $99.99), available at Amazon. [15% off]
Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition, $124.99 (originally $139.99), available at Amazon. [11% off]
Amazon Fire TV + HD Antenna Bundle, $94.99 (originally $131.47), available at Amazon. [28% off]
3. Save up to $50 on Amazon's Kindle e-readers
AmazonEarlier this week Amazon discounted its Kindle e-readers for Prime members; the deal is still going on if you haven't already redeemed it. The savings include $30 off the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite, as well as savings of $50 on the Kindle Voyage.
It should be noted that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has said that Amazon will share details of "all new, top of the line" Kindle next week, so if you are the type to want the newest gear in tech, you may want to hold off. Either way, this is a great deal.
Amazon Kindle, $49.99 (originally $79.99, Prime only), available at Amazon. [38% off]
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, $89.99 (originally $119.99, Prime only), available at Amazon. [25% off]
Amazon Kindle Voyage, $149.99 (originally $199.99, Prime only), available at Amazon. [25% off]
4. Get 30% off thousands of online courses at Udemy
Udemy has discounted thousands of its online courses by 30% through April 11. With classes in everything from coding to photography to personal finance to public speaking, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest, and that you can use to enhance your resume. Enter the promo code “APRIL034” at checkout to redeem the deal.
A few classes to consider:
101 Crucial Lessons They Don't Teach You In Business School for $14 (originally $20). [30% off]
Programming Java for Beginners: The Ultimate Java Tutorial for $35 (originally $50). [30% off]
Microsoft Excel 2016 for Beginners: Master the Essentials for $14 (originally $20). [30% off]
5. Save $50 on one of our favorite outdoor Bluetooth speakers
AmazonIf you're looking for a reliable and power Bluetooth speaker you can take by the water this summer, Amazon currently has various models of the UE Boom 2 down to $150. That’s about $30 off its usual street price, and the lowest we’ve seen it to date.
UE Boom 2 Bluetooth Speaker, $149.99 (originally $199.99), available at Amazon. [25% off]
6. Grab a set of Dewalt power tools for over $300 off
AmazonIf you're working on some odd jobs around the house, and you have yet to invest in a quality set of power tools, Amazon's deal on this Dewalt kit is worth a look. It going for $200 today, which is about $70 less than its average street price.