July 2024

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Raspberry Pis were hard to find a bit during the pandemic, but the cheap system-on-a-chip computer is finally back in stock, so it’s time to get back to your projects. You can use a Raspberry Pi to build a basic computer, a custom retro game console, or even a weather station. The beauty is in how small, simple, and affordable Raspberry Pis are to work with—whenever a project calls for brains, a Raspberry Pi is usually the best answer. And thanks to Prime Day, you can get a starter kit at a pretty hefty discount.

Vilros Raspberry Pi Zero W Basic Starter Kit

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit PRO – Turbine Black (128GB Edition) (8GB RAM)

$159.99
at Amazon

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You have a few options here depending on your budget and needs, but for ease of use, you’ll always want to make sure you have a few basics. Unless you have a specific use case in mind for it already, you don’t want to get your motherboard in the mail and find out there’s nothing you can do with it out of the box. For ease of use, be sure to get a kit with a power supply included, and preferably a case. A Micro SD card is a nice bonus, if you don’t have any spares laying around, and you may want a heatsink or fan based on how hard you intend to push the little computer.

With that in mind, the cheapest deal I could find at the moment was for the Raspberry Pi Zero W, with a kit containing all the essentials on sale for $24 (down from $50). This is a smaller, older, and somewhat weaker Raspberry Pi, so it’s best for lighter projects. Still, its inclusion of Wi-Fi 4 allows it some basic connectivity that you could use to offset processing elsewhere.

For something stronger, this $128 Raspberry Pi 5 starter kit (down from $160) gives you everything you need to get started, including a case with a fan and even a 128GB Samsung EVO+ Micro SD card. The Raspberry Pi 5 is the current top-of-the-line, making it better for more demanding projects.

Finally, there’s the slightly cheaper Raspberry Pi 4, which is still respectable when it comes to specs. This kit is discounted to $120 from $140, and is the one I use at home. I used it to make a Steam in-home-streaming box before I got my Steam Deck, and it worked great for playing Final Fantasy IX, a game that has become a favorite of mine.

For two days now, we’ve been bringing you all kinds of Prime Day deals that we, the Lifehacker writers, actually like, use, or want to buy. I’ve gotten to recommend my favorite storage mirror, the ever-expensive but always worthwhile Dyson Airwrap, and a super-cool mop/vacuum combo.

But this shopping holiday isn’t just about you learning what we’re into; we’re learning about you, too. After looking into which products Lifehacker readers are actually buying, here’s what we’ve learned—and if you’re on the fence about something, maybe seeing how popular it is among your peers will help you make an educated buying decision.

SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+, Self-Emptying Base

BISSELL® CrossWave® OmniForce™ Multi-Surface Hard Floor Cleaner

EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station DELTA 2

eufy Security Floodlight Camera E340 Wired, Security Camera Outdoor

KERYE Mini Hand Saw Woodworking Tools, Small 6 Inch Japanese Pull Saw with Double Edges

LEGO Disney Princess Asha’s Cottage Building Set for Role-Playing Life in The Hamlet

SHOKZ OpenRun Pro – Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones

Most popular vacuums on Prime Day

Three robot vacuums have been especially attractive to Lifehacker readers: The SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ ($299.99, down from $399.99), the Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Max ($129.99, down from $249.99), and the iRobot Roomba 692 ($149.99, down from $269).

You can find more robot vacuum Prime Day deals here, but those three have a nice selection of features at low prices. As for more traditional vacuums, I’m happy to announce that my personal pick, the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce mop/vacuum combo, is on your list of Prime Day favorites since it’s been reduced by $160.

The best power station to get on Prime Day

Portable power has proven popular among Lifehacker readers, but that’s not surprising: We need power all the time to charge up the tech we use (and recommend) for everything. You really like the EF Ecoflow Portable Power Station DELTA 2, which is down to $479 from $999.99. This fast-charging solar generator is great for home or RV backup power and is a whopping 52% off.

The best security cameras and doorbells to get on Prime Day

This is a great time to get security cameras, since those always seem to have new features (and high prices), but it’s hard to put a price on safety and security. Well, there is certainly a price—but it’s slightly cheaper during Prime Day. Readers are feeling the Eufy Security SoloCam S340 ($139.99, down from $199.99), the Blink Mini 2 ($19.99, down from $39.99), and Blink Outdoor 4 ($64.99, down from $129.98).

Smart doorbells are also in the same security category, but you especially like the Blink video doorbell that is marked down to $29.99 from $59.99.

Your favorite Prime Day tool deal

Home improvement—lifehacking at its finest, really—is a year-long endeavor, but you can get the perfect tool for the job during Prime Day, which it looks like many of you are doing. In particular, you like the KERYE mini hand saw, which is down to $8.99 from $23.99.

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After vacuuming and doing home reno, you want to relax, apparently. At least, that’s the vibe I’m picking up from how into these LEGO sets you are, especially the Disney Princess Asha’s Cottage ($19.99, down from $49.99), the Madrigal House ($34.99, down from $49.99), and this Star Wars Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter (also $34.99, down from $49.99). The X-Wing fighter is a classic, sure, but the Madrigal house is especially pretty—and with 587 pieces, you’ll be admiring it a long time.

The best earbuds deal on Prime Day

Earbuds and headphones are commuting and gym essentials, so it makes sense we’re all scrambling for new ones during this period of markdowns. In addition to the great deals on Apple products, you’re all really digging the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro sport headphones, which are beloved by Lifehacker’s health guru Beth Skwarecki and are down to $124.95 from $179.95. They wrap around your head for a secure fit, are sweat resistant, and have a built-in mic, if you’re into talking to people while you run. (You do you!)

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Building a tool kit that will allow you to tackle all of your DIY projects is exciting…and potentially expensive. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced veteran, there are some good Prime Day deals on tools for all your builds. Here are a few of my favorites.

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2-Tool (DCK240C2)

Dewalt DCS356D1 20V Max XR Variable Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

Bosch 91-Piece Drilling and Driving Mixed Set MS4091

DEWALT 10-Inch Miter Saw Blades/Table Saw Blades, 2-Blade Combo, 60-Tooth & 32-Tooth Pack (DW3106P5)

Royars Update 90 Degree Positioning Squares Right Angle Clamps for Woodworking,2 Pack（5.5″*5.5″）Aluminium Alloy Corner Clamp Woodworking Carpenter Clamping Tool for Picture Frame Box Cabinets Drawers

$29.99
at Amazon

Kreg K4 Pocket Hole Jig – Adjustable, Versatile Jig for Strong Joints – Create Perfect, Rock-Solid Joints – Easily Adjustable Drill Guides – For Materials 1/2″ to 1 1/2″ Thick

$99.00
at Amazon

Prime Day deals on DeWalt cordless tools

A good set of cordless tools can make your DIY projects go much more smoothly. DeWalt is known for making durable and well balanced cordless tools with decent battery life.

The DeWalt 20 volt 7 1/4 inch circular saw is on sale for $132.04, 40% off its usual price. This is a tool-only deal, so you’ll need a 20 volt DeWalt battery and charger to use it.
The DeWalt 20 volt drill and impact driver set is on sale right now for $129, 46% off its regular price. The set comes with a drill, impact driver, battery, charger, and tool bag.
The DeWalt 20 volt hammer drill is on sale for $143.45, 45% off its usual price. This is a tool only deal, so you’ll need a DeWalt 20 volt battery and charger to use it.
The DeWalt 20 volt oscillating tool kit is on sale for $119, 56% off its regular price. The kit comes with an oscillating tool, two blades, a sanding attachment, sanding pads, accessory storage box, a depth gauge, a battery, charger, and tool bag.

Prime Day deals on bits, blades, and accessories

Driver bits, drill bits, and blades can wear out over time. Since these parts need to be replaced every so often, getting a discount on them can save you some money on your DIY projects.

The Bosch 91 piece drill and driver bit set is on sale for $35.68, 56% off its regular price. The set comes with masonry, wood, and metal drill bits as well as an assortment of driver bits.
The Bosch 13 piece spade bit set is on sale for $24.99, 53% off its usual price. The bits range in size from ¼ inch to 1 ½ inches, and come with a soft case for storage.
The DeWalt driver bit set is on sale for $19.99, 50% off its usual price. The set comes with a variety of screwdriver bits as well as two nut driver attachments and an adapter that can hold sockets.
The DeWalt 35 piece screw and nut driver bit set is on sale for $24.99, 47% off its usual price. I comes with a socket adapter and a set of sockets that range from 1/4 inches to 9/16 inches. The bit set also includes a variety of screw driver tips and a magnetic sheath.
The DeWalt hole saw kit comes with a range of blades from ¾ inch to 2 ½ inch and it’s on sale for $73.49, 54% off its regular price. The kit comes with an arbor and case as well.
A two pack of DeWalt 10 inch miter saw blades is on sale for $28.48, 53% off its usual price. There is one 60 tooth and one 32 tooth blade included.

Prime Day deals on clamps and jigs

You aren’t done yet—if you want to be ready to tackle every DIY project, you need other accessories, like clamps and jigs.

This 2-pack of Jorgensen 12 inch bar clamps is on sale for $23.99, 40% off its regular price. These clamps can handle up to 600 pounds of pressure and the jaws have a 1 1/2 inch throat.
Whether you’re woodworking or making a repair, a good set of clamps is a must. This two pack of right angle clamps from Royar’s are on sale for $14.99, 50% off its usual price. These clamps measure 5.5 inches each side and can be positioned both inside and outside the angle.
The Kreg K4 pocket hole jig is designed to make joining simpler and faster. This jig is on sale for $65, 34% off its regular price. The kit comes with a pocket hole jig, drill bit, driver bit, collar for setting depth, screws, and pegs.

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If you really want to organize your home, you’ll need to invest in various carts, shelves, and cubes—but I know that can get expensive. It’s not cheap to buy a bunch of extra stuff to tidy up the stuff you’ve already spent so much money on. Luckily, amid the various bad Prime Day deals, there are some pretty good ones on home organization items.

SONGMICS Cube Storage Set of 16 – Book Shelf, Closet Organizers and Storage

ANIRUDH Acrylic Shelf Dividers for Closet-Organization

Over the Washer and Dryer Storage Shelf

SPACEKEEPER Slim Rolling Storage Cart

Fowooyeen 2 Pack Bathroom Cabinet Organizer, 2 Tier Pull Out Clear Under Sink Organizers and Storage

43 CM Net Pull Out Cabinet Organizer

Simple Houseware 2 Tier Bathroom Organizer Tray Pull-Out Sliding Drawer

Rotating Makeup Organizer for Vanity 3 Tier, High-Capacity Skincare Clear Make Up Storage Perfume Organizers

Adhesive Shower Caddy, 5 Pack Rustproof Stainless Steel Bath Organizers

Best Prime Day deals on shelving

When organizing, it’s best to follow the rules of the Organizational Triangle, focusing on storing all similar items together and making sure they’re all in the same place.

First, you need a shelving unit, one that’s already divided into smaller cubes for added storage. A classic Songmics cube shelf, with 16 distinct units, is marked down to $45.59 from $56.99. Alternately, you can divide the shelves you already have into cubes or other smaller sections using these acrylic dividers, usually priced at $19.99, but marked down to $15.99.

Finally, I really love this shelving unit for use above a washer and dryer. Typically $99.99, it’s on sale for $67.99 and has three shelves, a space for hanging clothes to dry, and hooks for all the little tools you use to do the laundry.

Best Prime Day deals on kitchen storage

I love rolling carts with tiered shelving because they can be used to tote around cleaning supplies or keep cooking implements handy. Usually $25.99, this one is just $16.70 right now.

I feel like I’m always recommending these pull-out organizers for under kitchen sinks (and that’s because I am), but they really are a great way to keep your cleaning supplies in order and accessible when you need them. You can get two for $19.99 right now. Another good option are these pull-out cabinet organizers, which will make it so much easier to access your pots and pans, plus keep them separate inside your cupboards. They’re marked down to $43.19 from $53.99.

Best Prime Day deals on bathroom organization

OK, don’t be annoyed that I keep bringing up pull-out storage, but I really do swear by it—in addition to keeping all your stuff together, it makes it easier to actually access the stuff when you need it. These two stackable, pull-out baskets are ideal for smaller things you need to keep organized, plus the baskets themselves have dividers in them for even more intense categorization. They’re down to $19.45 from $29.99.

I’m a well-documented lover of using turntables and lazy Susans to organize every room of the house. This is especially key in the bathroom or wherever you store hair and makeup supplies. For Prime Day, you can get a cute, three-tiered spinning organizer for $23.99 instead of $29.99.

Finally, whip your shower into shape with this set of five adhesive caddies that will hold all your shampoos, conditioners, body washes, bar soaps, and whatever else you have in there. Usually $69.99, these are marked down a whopping 73% to $18.98.

The 2024 Steam Summer Sale is over, and with it, the sale on Steam Decks. But Amazon Prime Day has provided another opportunity for any gamers still in search of a handheld PC: The Asus ROG Ally, a Windows-based machine that’s a little smaller than the Steam Deck, has multiple models on sale for the occasion.

Right now, the base ROG Ally Z1 model is priced identically to the current 256GB Steam Deck LCD, while the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is the same price as the entry-level Steam Deck OLED.

The ROG Ally offers a few advantages over the Steam Deck. The most obvious is its use of Windows over Linux, which means it has a familiar interface and is compatible with everything your home PC can run, all without needing assistance from software. The downside is that certain handheld-centric features can be a little harder to access than on the Steam Deck’s custom version of Linux. But if you play a lot of Xbox Game Pass or games that use anti-cheat software, you’re going to have a much easier time playing them here.

There’s also a slightly higher resolution screen, at 1920 x 1080 vs. the Steam Deck’s 1280 x 800. Both systems have roughly the same screen size, at around seven inches, and either resolution looks good on such a small display. You’re also going to need to lower the resolution below 1080p if you plan on playing any demanding titles anyway. But for lightweight games, you’ll be able to eek out a bit more detail on the ROG Ally.

Performance also sees a bit of a jump, but mostly only on the Z1 Extreme model. (Note that Asus is currently planning a new ROG Ally, the ROG Ally X, and while it will have the same processor, the Z1 Extreme will no longer be the top-of-the-line pick come next week.)

There are still benefits to a Steam Deck—there’s no OLED model for the ROG Ally yet, and the Steam Deck has simple out-of-the-box integration with your Steam library. But either way you play, you should definitely get a handheld PC. I used to feel obligated to buy as many games on Nintendo Switch as I could, since I liked the option to play portably, but that usually meant getting an inferior version for when I wanted to play on the TV. With a portable PC, I can just buy games for PC and play them either at my desktop or on-the-go, without compromising either experience.

Other Prime Day deals to check out

iRobot Roomba Essential Vac Q011 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

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$159.99

(List Price $249.99)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 10.9″ 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet

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$184.73

(List Price $219.99)

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case

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$168.99

(List Price $249.00)

Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker With 6-Months Membership

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$99.95

(List Price $159.95)

Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS, 41mm, Midnight, S/M, Sports Band)

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$279.99

(List Price $399.00)

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