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2-in-1 charging cable works for the divided Apple/Android household

f color 2 in 1 cable

My family is actually an all-Apple household, but we have mophie juice pack cases for our iPhones, so we need both Lightning and microUSB cables for charging our various devices.  These F-Color cables would work great in my gear bag and even for my nightstand charger, because it combines both formats into one cable.  The […]

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Levenger’s compact laptop work station converts to a standing work station

levenger sit to stand rolling workstation

If you’d like to have a convertible sit-to-stand desk for your home but don’t have a lot of room to dedicate to a work station, Levenger’s Sit-to-Stand Rolling Workstation should be considered.  Like many of the laptop work desks I’ve seen at Levenger, this desk has a generous desktop (28″ wide X 18.75″ deep) that

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Keep your gear organized with WaterField Designs new Padded Gear Pouch

wf gearpouch

I’ve carried a WaterField Designs pouch in my EDC for many years now. I love the quality of their bags, wallets and zippered cases. I just found out that they have added a new pouch to their line up. It’s the Padded Gear Pouch and it’s available in black ballistic nylon or the waxed canvas

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Wear your Bluetooth headset on your hip with the BluBed Holster

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The BluBed Holster is a holder that has been designed to hold your Bluetooth headset when you’re not wearing it. No one wants to wear a headset all day even if they do find one that fits comfortably. With the BluBed, you can wear your headset on your belt or attach it to your bag

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Here’s the ultimate charging clutch for the gadget-loving woman

knomo elektronista bag

You carry a tablet, phone, cables, chargers, backup battery, and EDC things like a wallet and keys.  You don’t want to use a huge gear bag to carry your things, and you want a stylish handbag instead of something more utilitarian.  If these things describe you, The Elektronista Digital Clutch Bag might be what you’re

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Hang this mini pendant light anywhere

usb touchlight

The USB Touchlight is a small pendant light that is powered by any USB power source, even a battery pack.  Turn the light on/off and toggle it through three lighting levels by pressing on the patent-pending lens.  You can hang it anywhere and use it indoors or outdoors.  The light is 114-132 lumens at 350 mA,

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Astropad turns your iPad into a graphics tablet for your Mac

astropad

If you have a Mac, an iPad and also use Photoshop, you’re going to be very interested in Astropad. Astropad is a new Mac and iPad application that turns your iPad into a professional graphics tablet for your Mac and Photoshop. When you install Astropad on your Mac and the iOS app on your iPad,

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With this tarp, you won’t have to scrape your car’s windshield again

quick removal windshield snow removal tarp

If winter won’t go away and take the ice and snow with it, you can at least keep it off your car’s windshield with the Quick Removal Windshield Snow Tarp.  The tarp measures 79″ wide X 47.5″ long X 1/8″ thick (56″ wide excluding the flaps), so it’s big enough to cover the windshield of most cars and

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I need to charge my iPhone, can I borrow your bracelet? Wait, what?

bracelet usb

The Bead Bracelet Micro USB Cable and Bead Bracelet Lightning Cable are wearable bead bracelets that double as micro USB or Lightning cables. No more scrounging around in your gear bag when you need a cable to charge or sync your Android and iOS devices. You’ll always have a cable at hand (or wrist) when

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Domo arigato for the charge, Mr. Robot Head

robot head charging cables

Do you remember the cute Danbo robot charger we featured last year?  It was an external battery pack that was made to look like the Danbo cartoon character; see the links at the bottom of this article to read about the charger.  Well, these Robot Head Charging Cables are the perfect complement for that charger.

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Neat freaks will love these snap on labels for your MacBook and Apple earbud cords

buoytags

If you’re obsessed with organization, tightly wound with tidiness and creeped out by clutter, Buoy Tags will make you a happy camper. What are they? Buoy Tags are plastic snap on labels designed for Apple products like the MacBook Magsafe power adapter, Apple earbud cables and USB charging cables. These neat little tags will let

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Mancrates are the perfect gift packages for the men in your life

If you have trouble coming up with the perfect gift for the men in your life, head on over to Mancrates for some great, fun ideas.  Many of these gifts are packed in actual wooden crates that require a crowbar to open.  (Don’t worry if you don’t have a crowbar laying around; one is provided

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Dress up your Misfit Shine with this necklace

misfit shine bloom necklace

It seems most everyone has a fitness tracker these days, and most of them have a very utilitarian, sporty look.  If you’d rather have something a bit prettier than a silicone wrist band or a belt clip, you can purchase jewelry for your Misfit Shine tracker.  The Bloom Necklace has a pretty, stylized floral look,

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This Pyle Bluetooth thermometer makes checking and tracking your child’s temperature easy

pyle bluetooth thermometer 2

Pyle Audio just introduced a new Bluetooth Infrared Ear and Body Digital Thermometer that easily and accurately reads your body temperature from the ear canal or the top of the forehead.  The thermometer has a digital display to show the temperature reading, and it can wireless send the information to your mobile phone (devices with

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Carry your gear in style in this leather carryall

sightseers argentinian leather carryall

The Sightseer’s Argentinian Leather Carryall is made of luxurious, full-grain leather crafted by expert tanners in Buenos Aires.  The bag measures 10.5″ tall x 8.5″ wide x 4″ deep and weighs 2 pounds.  It has a grab handle on the top and a shoulder strap for comfortable wearing.  The nylon-lined interior is divided into two main

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