The Dealhack browser extension serves as an excellent way to discover deals all year-round. It’s free to download and easy to learn, so add it now so you’ll get the hang of it just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The beauty of shopping early is being able to compare,” says Jesse, who found a gift for a $100 less than the store next door. Try PriceGrabber.com, BizRate.com and DealHack.com to compare online.

I thought I'd point out another one of my favorite places to get cheap gadgets on the web: Dealhack. (Yes, all the best sites have "hack" in their names these days.) Every day, Dealhack finds dozens of online coupons, codes and rebates to let shoppers like us take advantage of great deals