The strangest PC and gadget upgrades under $80 for Cyber Monday — here are the 15 wackiest Black Friday deals you can still get

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Not everything is about buying the big bulk purchases during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Sometimes it's about finding those little impulse buys that offer you a little bit of retail therapy and joy; in some circumstances, these smaller purchases may even come in useful, or put a smile on someone else's face as a gift or stocking filler.

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With prices ranging from as low as $6.99 to a maximum of $79.99, there may be an interesting little gadget on offer here for either yourself or someone you know. Some of these geeky devices could also make for a Holiday Season stocking filler. Here are 15 of our favorites spotted so far.

OwlTree External PC Power Switch
OwlTree External PC Power Switch: $6.99 at Amazon
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OwlTree's remote power switch is just a power switch, but it's a big, inviting button with a spiffy blue LED ring to indicate system status. It also has a nice, long 5.7-foot (174cm) cable for flexibility and comes with a header splitter so you don't have to add any extra cables to your build. Best of all, it's just $6.99.

Aukuoy Wireless External PC Power Button
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Aukuoy Wireless External PC Power Button: was $21.99 now $18.99 at Amazon
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If you'd rather not run a new wire to your PC at all, you can grab Aukuoy's wireless power switch. The receiver for this button slides into a PCIe x1 slot, so make sure you have a spare. You may also want to pick up some splitter cables if you're converting your system to wireless remote start, as this remote button doesn't include them.

Dalaibukesi Wireless Remote Desktop PC Power Switch
Dalaibukesi Wireless Remote Desktop PC Power Switch: $36 at Amazon
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A wireless button for turning your PC on/off. Big red button vibes give off danger signals. A wireless range of 80 feet over the 2.4GHz frequency.

SinLoon External Power Button for Desktop PC
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SinLoon External Power Button for Desktop PC: was $13.99 now $11.05 at Amazon
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This slick external power button features a 2-meter (~78 inches) cable and a splitter that lets you connect both to your case's front panel buttons. It also includes adhesive pads and zip-ties.

ASUS Zendrive External 8x +/-RW DVD/burner
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ASUS Zendrive External 8x +/-RW DVD/burner: was $39.99 now $33.99 at Amazon
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Score a cheap external DVD drive/burner, perfect for enthusiasts and those still rocking physical media. A well-known brand name.

Aimhduty HDMI Adapter Kits
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Aimhduty HDMI Adapter Kits: was $9.90 now $7.92 at Amazon
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This seven-pack of HDMI adapters will live in your junk drawer until called upon one day. Handy for that occasion when you want to connect a device up to your TV or monitor.

Passus Surge Protector Power Tower
Passus Surge Protector Power Tower: was $28.99 now $20.99 at Amazon
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This power tower has 12 AC outlets and five USB charging ports, including one that is a Power Deliver 18W port. It has power switches on four sides so you can turn individual devices on and off.

BPAKDU  Ultra Slim External CD/DVD drive (8 in 1 USB 3.0 Hub)
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BPAKDU Ultra Slim External CD/DVD drive (8 in 1 USB 3.0 Hub): was $29.89 now $25.40 at Amazon
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BPAKDU's portable USB-connected optical and media reader peripheral also has USB HUB functionality. This has you covered for all sorts of old CDs, DVDs, and flash cards you might have in the back of your tech cabinets.

Suideck  External CD/DVD DVD +/-RW Burner, Card Reader, and USB Hub
Suideck External CD/DVD DVD +/-RW Burner, Card Reader, and USB Hub: $46.99 at Amazon
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Suideck's USB-attached drive and dock is more flexible than the BPAKDU. It has very similar optical and flash media compatibility, and SD / TF slots, but with its added 2.5-inch SATA slot. However, you pay $11 more for the privilege.

Suideck CD/DVD burner with USB Hub and M.2 Dock
Suideck CD/DVD burner with USB Hub and M.2 Dock: $49.99 at Amazon
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This optical CD/DVD writer from SUIDEK incorporates an M.2 SSD dock, but keeps the SD card reader, USB-A, and USB-C hub.

Wrap-It Storage Cable Labels
Wrap-It Storage Cable Labels: was $19.99 now $12.79 at Amazon
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A pack of 30 colorful, reusable cable labels that are easy to write on and will help organize your life.

Hagibis 3.5inch USB Mini Screen (960x640)
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Hagibis 3.5inch USB Mini Screen (960x640): was $99.99 now $79.99 at Amazon
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This incredibly cute mini screen-turned USB-C hub is a fantastic retro gift for the holiday season, now on sale for Cyber Monday.

Haribo 65W GaN Wall Charger
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Haribo 65W GaN Wall Charger: was $19.99 now $16.99 at Amazon
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A 65W Haribo-branded GaN charger is not something I expected to spot on Monday morning, but here we are.

TobenOne 10-in-1 Docking Station and Volume Knob
TobenOne 10-in-1 Docking Station and Volume Knob: was $99.99 now $65.69 at Amazon
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The TobenOne 10-in-1 docking station and volume knob gives you all the essential connections you need, plus a volume knob and five shortcut buttons.

Cozoo  Headphone Stand with USB Charger
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Cozoo Headphone Stand with USB Charger: was $14.99 now $12.74 at Amazon
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This quirky device combines an under-desk headphone hook and a 20W PD USB charger with one USB-C and two USB-A ports. It can bring a bit of extra convenience and tidiness to your setup, especially if desk space is tight.

From PC power buttons, wired and wireless, to CD/DVD burners with built-in hub stations, to colorful cable tidies and Haribo GaN chargers, there's a little something different for everyone. Have you spotted any interesting gadgets on your sales browsing travels that you think we should know about?

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Stewart Bendle
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Stewart Bendle is a deals and coupon writer at Tom's Hardware. A firm believer in “Bang for the buck” Stewart likes to research the best prices and coupon codes for hardware and build PCs that have a great price for performance ratio.