Author: Mike Flacy

    Editor-in-Chief for The CheckOut. During my free time, I love to write about pop culture, home theater, digital photography, social media, mobile technology and cool gadgets!

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    Check out my most recent posts:

  • Best Buy provides exclusive access to high-demand products for $200-per-year, Totaltech subscribers

    Announced in a blog post yesterday, Best Buy’s $200-per-year Totaltech service has gone live at all stores in the United States. Totaltech is a service that provides unlimited tech support access as well as perks like product...

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  • Target schedules “Deal Days” event during October 10 – 12, 2021

    Possibly planning ahead for another surprise October Prime Day (like during 2020), Target has announced a pre-November, Black Friday-style event that will kick off the retailer’s push into the holiday shopping season. Deals will be available on...

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    Here’s the Top Five Credit Card Rewards for Q4 2021

    While plenty of retailers have their own credit cards to earn a percentage back on a purchase or 0% interest for 6 to 12 months (along with astronomical interest rates if you don’t pay it off each...

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  • Want to pay less for a new Amazon Echo? Get an extra 25% off with a trade-in.

    Starting last year, Amazon has continued to offer a bonus credit when trading in an old Amazon device (or related devices from other brands). Amazon is offering the largest discount on Echo devices, specifically 25% off on...

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    6 Unique Standing Desks That are Less Than $200

    Interested in getting out of that uncomfortable office chair for a few hours a day? It’s no surprise that standing desks have become more popular over the last five years, specifically due to the increasing number of...

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  • GlassesShop Lyndon Frames Review

    If any of you have visited your local eye doctor as of late, you are aware of the cost on a new set of frames. If I recall correctly, my last visit was in the $500 to...

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  • Here’s where to buy at-home COVID-19 tests.

    Since COVID testing has become a new norm in our society, we thought it would be helpful to list off the places where you can purchase a COVID test online. Of course, you can also schedule a...

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    Here’s what to buy on Labor Day 2021 (and what NOT to buy)

    Going to be online shopping or heading out to the retail stores this Labor Day? Be aware that sales could start as early as a week before the holiday, likely August 29th). Here are our picks for...

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    13 Essentials that make Working from Home Productive & Easy

    Is your company letting you work from home this year? Are you starting a home-based business in 2021 and want to set yourself up for success? We have put together a buyer’s guide to help you acclimate...

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    The 7 Best Digital Freebies & Discounts for Students

    As students head back to college and high school, there are a ton of companies offering discounted services and products to students. Here’s a collection of our favorite digital subscription discounts for students: 1 Month of YouTube...

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  • 9 Tips for Buying Back-to-School Laptops

    If you are shopping for a back-to-school laptop, be sure to check out our Laptop Deal Feed to find all the hottest deals. Also, read over these tips in order to help you understand what’s important to students...

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    10 Things you may want to Bring when Staying in an AirBnB

    Planning a vacation soon? Looking to avoid expensive hotels in favor of more private, less costly accommodations? That’s generally why people book AirBnB rentals or other vacation homes on sites like VRBO. Of course, staying in an AirBnB is...

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