USB flash drives (a.k.a. “thumb” drives) may seem passé in a world where AirDrop and cloud storage solve the file-transfer problem. But they’re still quite useful for handing over files to another user when your…
If you’re still using the wall plugs (also known as power blocks, power adapters, and charger blocks) that came with your devices, you probably need to upgrade. Those things tend to be slow, and you’ll…
My smart home extends to both my front and back yards. But I have only one weather-protected duplex outlet in each location, which isn’t enough to accommodate all the smart devices I need to plug…
One of the most annoying evolutions of the tech world is that we no longer get charger blocks (i.e., power adapters or wall plugs) with most new flagship devices. But there’s a silver lining to…
Smartening up your home these days can be fairly cheap, especially if you know what to pick. One of the best ways to go about things is to get Amazon Smart Plugs because they’re easy…
Who has the time to wait around while their phone trickle charges? Not me, and not you. That’s why it’s so essential these days to have a fast charging block that doesn’t cost an arm…
Since many tech devices don’t even come with a wall plug anymore, it’s time to get yourself something nice—a high-speed GaN charger, like this 4-port Ugreen charging block. It’s only $26 right now on Amazon,…
Modern tech has two annoying problems: first, too much cable clutter across numerous devices; second, laptops, phones, and tablets don’t really come with charging blocks anymore. That’s why we’re big fans of multi-port wall plugs,…
If your devices aren’t charging fast enough, it might be due to the wall plug (also known as a power adapter) you’re using. Getting ultra-fast charge times could be as simple as upgrading yours to…
Never fear the dreaded low-battery beep. This itsy bitsy Anker Nano power bank will keep your phone charged anywhere you go, and right now you can snag it for only $18.98 on Amazon. That’s a…