Tatiana Maksimova/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Password managers remain vital to your security. Linux has plenty of available options. These tools are open-source and readily available. I’ve been using a password manager for as long as I can remember. To be honest, I […] More
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After selecting your device, Amazon will ask a few qualifying questions about its condition to provide an accurate appraisal. It may ask whether the device powers on and holds a charge, if all accessories are included, and whether there are any cracks or defects. You’ll also need to confirm the overall condition of the device.Be as honest and accurate as possible, because Amazon’s inspectors will verify your answers. If the condition doesn’t match your description, Amazon will adjust the trade-in offer. Once you’ve answered everything and clicked the appraisal button, you’ll receive an offer to review and accept.Also: Your Amazon driver may start showing up with smart glasses on – why that’s a good thingWhen I tried this process with an old Fire TV Cube, Amazon offered me a $3 gift card and a 20% trade-in rebate toward my next Fire Tablet purchase. The offer applies if I send in the device by Jan. 18, 2026, and Amazon verifies its condition. I was also offered $20 for an Amazon Fire Kids Tablet, plus another 20% rebate. More
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When is Black Friday? Black Friday 2025 is on Friday, Nov. 28, and Cyber Monday will be on Monday, Dec. 1. Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving in the US, a holiday that is celebrated on the last Thursday in November. Many employers have historically given workers the Friday after Thanksgiving as a day off, so retailers started featuring discounts to encourage people to do their holiday shopping. Are Target deals really cheaper during Black Friday? Target offers the best discounts of the year during Black Friday, with most of them starting at 40% off. Most major retailers in the US offer significant discounts during Black Friday to compete with one another, and Target is no exception. Many of Target’s best deals will start at 60% off, so many products will reach their lowest price ever during Black Friday; it’s just a matter of catching them before they’re sold out.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?As a full-time tech writer and reviewer, I’m constantly monitoring prices on devices as part of my work, so I’m always looking for the best combinations of worthwhile features and great value. I review gadgets, tablets, smart home technology, and robot vacuums for ZDNET, so I’ve become well-acquainted with price fluctuations.At ZDNET, we use our expertise and deal-tracking tools to identify the offers that are truly worth your attention — and only highlight those. More
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