It’s always a good idea to watch your pennies — and your dimes and your dollars — when you’re buying tech. These days, with many of us dealing with additional difficulties stemming from the pandemic, it may be more important than ever. We’ve created this guide to budget buying so that you can research how to buy the tech you need without breaking the bank. Find out how to get the best deals when buying tech, what are some of the cool but inexpensive gadgets you can find, and what apps can help you keep your budget in check.
The Verge’s guide to buying on a budget
Get the tech you need without breaking the bank
It’s sometimes hard to stick to a budget, but in The Verge’s guide to buying on a budget, we try to make it as painless as possible. Check it out.
Deals and ways to save
Re-use what you have
Lower-cost tech
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