We're still a couple of weeks away from Christmas and have you noticed something different from previous years? You can still order stuff online and have it delivered in time for Santa to get it into his sack and bring it down the chimney. What's changed over the year? It seems the arrival of one particular overseas retailer has transformed local retail for the better.

Dear Lifehacker, I'm looking for a secondhand/refurbished mobile phone. Can you recommend any online sites that are trustworthy?

The worldwide struggle to bag a Nintendo Classic Mini NES has been tough on everyone. If you've managed to resist the lure of the eBay reseller (damn their eyes), we have some good news for you: the Nintendo Classic Mini NES will be available to buy on Target's online store on Monday for $99. Here are some online buying tips to improve your chances.

Until recently, Amazon's review system allowed for a deceptively biased loophole: Users could receive free products from companies in exchange for an "honest" review. These were still pretty biased, so Amazon's getting rid of them.