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There's just a few more weeks before the gift-giving bonanza commences, and if you're looking for a nice gadget gift that isn't too expensive, check out these items that are easy on the wallet, and will totally make your geek happy. Need some more inspiration? Take a look through the rest of our 2010 holiday gift guides and make those shopping lists!

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In my experience, waking up to a stocking filled with humorous, handy, or off-the-wall items (wrapped individually, of course) can sometimes be more fun than receiving one costly gift during the holidays. This just goes to show you that presents don't have to set you back a ton of money. Case in point: these stocking stuffers that are all $15 or less!

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The location-based craze is here, and with a number of services to choose from it's never been easier to tell the world where you are. Unfortunately, with great power comes great responsibility, so you might want to think twice before checking into one of these five venues.

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Gone are the days when a phone call to your boss's voicemail was a sure bet for a "sick day" off from work - at least, not without constantly looking over your digital shoulder if you're doing anything other than laying sick in bed. With the popularity of mobile devices and Internet everywhere, it's harder than ever to step away from your inbox, work, and social networks. Staying in constant communication has changed our personal lives, too. From familial relationships to romantic ones, technology offers an entire new layer of connectedness and communication, and has, for better or worse, made us a little bit more honest. Here are five common ways technology keeps us honest - or, what to look out for if you ever need to . . . um, bend the truth.

• Facebook photos - If you're lying about your whereabouts, don't post photos. Or, if you know someone is bound to post the photos, make sure your privacy settings are set properly so that those you don't want to see photos won't see them.

Tis the season of holiday greeting cards. Some call them cheesy, while others (like myself) simply adore the variety of goofy, stodgy, and sweet photos and cheerful messages friends and family members put together. If you're preparing your holiday card, consider a website or service that will do the hard work for you, or even sending a personalized electronic (and eco-friendly) greeting card. Here are some fun sites to peruse if you're currently feeling like a holiday card Scrooge.

• One Penny Post - Take a photo, type up a message to go with it, then have someone else print it up and post it. One Penny Post ships internationally from either Australia, the US, or the UK (depending on where you do the ordering from), and each postcard costs $2.50.
• Hazel Mail - This simple site allows you to combine a digital picture with a personalized message and will send out a postcard for you for the flat postage fee of $1.50.
• Postcard FM - Standard ecards are pretty generic,

In the latest edition of Black Friday ad leaks, we get a peek at what Target, Costco, Best Buy, and Toys R Us may have in store for our pocketbooks. Break out your shopping lists, and check out the latest ads for Black Friday madness!Related Content:More Black Friday News From Old Navy, Walmart, and

Whether you're just starting out, in an established relationship, or sadly, at the end of a relationship, we could all benefit from some cold, hard, honest reminders of how to handle ourselves online after a breakup.

I've already confessed that I bad-mouthed an ex via Twitter just hours after he dumped me (though he did it over the phone, so cut me a bit of a break), and I certainly would not recommend handling a breakup that way should you find yourself in my situation. Here are a few friendly-yet-firm reminders of how to handle a real breakup in the virtual world.

The question: "He dumped me. I'm hurt. Can I use social networking to call him out and let the world know what a jerk he is?"
The answer: Are you highly emotional right now? Have you been drinking? Save your tweet/status update as a draft, and sit on it for 24 hours. The Internet will be there tomorrow, too.

The question: "Can we stay friends on Facebook?"
The answer: Hard to offer a definitive yes or no on this one,

If you've got a friend or family member that is all too familiar with the friendly skies, then load them up with a few gifts this holiday that will help them stay connected, comfy, and happy, wherever they roam!

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