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These delightful gadgets will keep you busy all winter. (Photo: Walmart) When winter strikes, it’s nice to have a new gadget to play with. We’ve found deals on indoor toys that will keep you creative, cooking and cozy throughout the new year. And while a candle isn’t exactly a gadget, this holiday favorite will certainly make the season brighter. We've partnered with Walmart on their Deals for Days campaign to share exciting deals every day through the end of November. These prices are some of the lowest you’ll find anywhere. We’ve checked the competitors, read the reviews and are here to offer you the best gadgets and gifts for your buck. Time to get shopping! 1. A killer deal on a Samsung tablet Walmart SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8 $139 $199 Save $60 In a world filled with tablets, it’s tricky to know which one to buy. Let us make it simple for you: this Galaxy tablet from Samsung does it all, with speed and style, and is on sale for $139. At just over a poun...

New phones, tablets, laptops come out every year. You upgrade your tech, and your old device is retired to your in-home gadget graveyard. You probably have a drawer full of old batteries and cables, and some old phones , laptops and desktops lying around, depending on how frequently you upgrade your gear.  We all hang onto outdated tech for our own reasons -- I still have my first Nokia block phone tucked away for nostalgia's sake. There are also multiple ways to repurpose old devices for your smart home , using them as security cameras and more. Whatever the tech, when it's finally time to say goodbye, there's a right way to dispose of your old gadgets -- and there are a lot of wrong ways. We'll show you which is which. What to do before you get rid of a device When you're finished with a gadget, make sure it's also finished with you. Make sure to back up anything you want off the device -- photos, videos, songs -- and then perform a factory reset. Here...

With the holiday season rolling in, you may have thoughts of chunky sweaters, warm drinks and traveling to visit friends and family. Here are several gadgets that can make your trip much more comfortable, whether you're traveling to distant locations or taking a well-deserved staycation. On Amazon, I've discovered some of the best travel-related finds for all budgets. All of these products have been examined and tested by me to ensure that they're worthy of your money. You gotta take some photos when you're traveling. Comes with a super wide angle and macro lens that screw into the same holder. It's ideal for single lens phones if you're not ready to spend big bucks to upgrade just for more cameras. You can use it with Apple or Android phones with more than one camera, you just need to position it over the main wide camera. And it comes with a clip-on LED light, lanyard and polishing cloth? Magic! I can't believe this is only $40. You're receiving...