11 Gadgets That Save You Money

10) Battery Charger

Most of our little gadgets like tablets, phones and laptops have built in batteries that we can charge on our nightstand every night. It’s a great idea that has spoiled most of us, and it can be irksome and costly when it comes time to change actual batteries in those few remaining devices that use them. At the very least, each household has a few remote controls for the TVs and various media players, and let’s not forget the many game controllers so many homes have these days. One good alternative to buying new batteries is investing in rechargeable batteries.

Like many things on this list, the initial purchase is higher than the standard or disposable option, and like those, it is well worth it in the long run. Technology has made rechargeable batteries cheaper and more reliable than they were in years past. Just don’t try to save even more money by attempting to recharge regular batteries. That is very dangerous as they could actually explode in your face.