Where to save on holiday gifts

The holidays are almost here, and it's time to maximize your buying potential. Here are a few ways to use your computer to get more for your money from the comfort of your home.

1. As holiday shopping shifts into high gear, it's impossible to keep up with the fast and furious pace of bargains. One place to check for clothing, computer, electronic and travel savings is dealnews.com, whose slogan is "Where every day is Black Friday."

2. Our favorite price checker is Google shopping. Results are quick, and the format is easy to read. It provides the base price, tax and shipping, total price, seller rating and product condition. Both online stores and nearby bricks-and-mortar stores carrying the product are displayed.

3. You found a great sale price, but is there a way to save even more? The site you're purchasing from may also offer a coupon discount. These can range from a price percentage reduction to free shipping. Coupon Cabin.com updates often and frequently checks coupon codes to ensure they work.