Black Friday is a big deal in the world of tech and retail, there’s no denying that. But there’s also no need to stress or worry about securing the best possible deals on the big day, as it’s our job to put in the hard work so that you don’t have to. With this in mind, we’ve come up with a few tips and hacks to help you avoid that Black Friday FOMO and stay ahead of the game.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself, for a loved one, or for (whisper it) Christmas presents – rest assured that these Black Friday hacks will help you to bag a bargain this seasonal sales period. It’s all about preparation, and if over a decade of covering Black Friday deals has taught us anything, it’s that deals will arrive early and when you least expect them. It’s not always about shopping on the official Black Friday date (which this year is November 29), as deals can and will expire when stock runs out.