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As much as I love high-priced tech like my RTX 4090-equipped gaming rig or the LG OLED TV I use as my monitor, most of us can't spend several hundred dollars on a tech purchase or gift all the time. But you can still improve your tech life (or the lives of your friends and family) while spending a comparatively small amount of money.I own all of the affordable devices listed below, and all are on sale for under $50 for Prime Day. Many are even under $25! All of these products have made my tech-saturated world a little nicer in their own way. If you're looking for a small tech splurge for yourself during this deals season, or an affordable gift for that tech-savvy friend or family member, one of these $50-or-under options might be a good fit and a great deal.

My favorite sub-$50 deals

Rosewill M.2 SSD Cloner: was $59, now $39Hoto Electric Screwdriver Kit: was $49, now $288BitDo Retro R8 Mouse with Charging Dock: was $49, now $31

Become an IT hero with Rosewill's M.2 SSD Cloner