Best after-Christmas sales for those holiday gift cards

PLUS: Upgrade your WFH setup ahead of 2021 with monitors, chargers, chairs, and more on discount. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 12.26.20 As 2020 comes to a close, so does the holiday shopping season. Unless you know anybody with an unfortunately-timed birthday, you probably aren't scrambling for the perfect gift anymore—but you might have some newfound digital cash burning a hole in your pocket. We rounded up some good bargains, and you'll also find a few curated product guides below to help ensure that the next purchase you make is a smart one. When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Much like subscribing to WIRED, these contributions help fund the journalism we produce every day. Read more about how this works. 👀 These are the best after-Christmas deals. You can save on headphones, video games, and tons of smart home gadgets. We also gathered links to various retailer sales if you'd like to browse around. 👎 We aren't judging: here's how to return or exchange gifts. Whether you need a different size or a different item entirely, our advice can help you out. 🎁 Or maybe you loved what was under the tree and you can't wait to set it up. We have tips on how to get the most out of smart speakers, phones, and more. 😍 Sometimes the best products are the ones you didn't know you needed. It's been a weird year, but the WIRED Gear team managed to find some bright spots in the form of random products that made our lives better. From cheap hot water bottles to luxurious smart bassinets, this roundup is all about silver linings. 💾 Approaching your one-year remote work anniversary? Celebrate with better office gear. If working from home is here to stay for longer than you originally anticipated, our recently updated guide to office gear is worth a look. The product picks start at $20, but there's also free advice to help you start 2021 off on a good note. 🤒 Snag a no-touch forehead thermometer for $25. Our readers loved this deal on Black Friday, and it's back again. Make sure to clip the on-page coupon to save. 🙌 Pick up an extra wall charger for $30. Tired of constantly hunting for a wall adapter? This Aukey model has two ports and the ability to charge devices simultaneously. Clip the on-page coupon to save.   Put Your Gift Cards to Use With These After-Christmas Sales Got some new cash to spend? Some of our favorite gadgets and gizmos we've tested and recommend are still discounted. All the Gear We Fell In Love With During 2020 From turntables to smart water bottles, here are the things that brought the WIRED gear team irrational delight in this most atypical year. 12 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear Whether your kids are going to school or playing outside, you'll need comfortable face coverings. These are the ones my little monsters will tolerate. How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts You can't always get what you want. Here's how to get some cash (or store credit) instead. The Best Chef's Knives to Level Up Your Home Cooking It's the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today's best blades. Everything You Need to Work From Home Like a Pro Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here's our ultimate list of the best monitors, desks, webcams, headphones, and more. The Master Guide to Setting Up All Your New Devices If you were just gifted a new phone, smartwatch, or home entertainment device, here's what to do with it. Apple Fitness+ Is Either Right on Time or Much Too Late Apple invites users to sweat along with prerecorded classes on its new streaming workout platform—but the experience lags behind the competition. Amazon's Fourth-Gen Echo Looks—and Sounds—Even Better Thanks to a rounded design and improved drivers, the company's newest smart speaker outshines the competition. GET WIRED Happy Holidays from WIRED. Plus get free stickers! Last chance to get one year of WIRED access for $10 $5. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.         When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions