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Slowly but surely, the world is transitioning from Apple Lightning cables and USB-A to a single USB-C standard. Still, we’ve got a ways to go. You likely have a handful of proprietary cables lying around for that one device that needs them \u2014 perhaps a 15V laptop charger or an old micro USB for a portable Bluetooth speaker. The FARSENSE USB-C adapter kit may just make you throw away those cables and use it instead.<\/p>\n
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The FARSENSE adapter kit comes down to basically three parts: your USB-C plug-in, an LED voltage reader, and a replaceable tip that can fit one of its ten supported connectors. It includes the most common power supply plug-ins up to 20V (and supports up to 65W), as well as old dinosaur standards like mini USB. Connectors are stored on a wheel-like „barrel,” making them easy to swap at a moment’s notice. Importantly, you can monitor and control the input through the LED voltage display to make sure you are not underpowering (or overpowering) delicate devices.<\/p>\n
Reviews are fairly positive, although some users do admit that the connectors don’t last too long. Being fair to FARSENSE, though, it’s hard to fault what is effectively ten different cables for only $12.99. Full disclosure: Amazon lists this as a frequently returned item, so grab it with a healthy dose of caveat emptor<\/em>.<\/p>\nAdvertisement<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/span>JEYI 2230 Only M.2 Enclosure<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
When buying an external hard drive, you should probably go with the latest and greatest SSDs. The problem is, those SSDs usually aren’t cheap. The SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD, as one example, is listed at $99.99. If you have a spare M.2 NVMe drive lying around \u2014 such as when you replaced the SSD on your Steam Deck to free up storage space \u2014 then you can transform it into an external hard drive that punches way above its weight. The JEYI 2230 Only M.2 Enclosure is a great way to do this for only $19.90.<\/p>\n
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The enclosure is exactly that, an enclosure. Plug in the NVMe drive, and you get a USB 3.2 Gen2 stick with up to 2TB capacity, shaped like an oversized thumb drive. NVMe drives are blazing fast as is, so your brand-new USB stick will be tossing around files at 10 Gbps \u2014 for reference, that’s the equivalent of downloading a 1GB file in a second. If that wasn’t enough, the enclosure is a looker, too. It comes in a sleek aluminum chassis that does double duty: It dissipates heat and<\/em> makes it the slickest-looking USB drive to ever stick out of the side of your laptop.<\/p>\nBear in mind, its price comes with a caveat: no active cooling. Your drive will get uncomfortably hot during large file transfers and could\u00a0thermal throttle \u2014 reducing performance \u2014 to maintain acceptable temperatures. If that’s a deal-breaker, consider buying an NVMe enclosure with active cooling, like this\u00a0Sharge Disk M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>8-in-1 multi-blade hand saw<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
The 711L isn’t the only tool out there doing the work of larger ones and still punching above its weight. The 8-in-1 multi-blade hand saw by TOOLAN will quickly become a close competitor \u2014 albeit for a different use. It provides the most portable and versatile way to cut anything that its saw blades can handle, whether that’s sheet wood or small branches.<\/p>\n
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The TOOLAN is compatible with the typical reciprocating blades you’d find at your local Home Depot, though bear in mind this is a handsaw. You’ll be doing the back-and-forth, not relying on batteries. TOOLAN says it can cut materials like „drywall, metal, wallboard, plywood, plastic, PVC,” and likely just about anything else \u2014 within reason, of course. While cutting 2x4s might be pushing it for a device that weighs only 8 ounces, you get an impressive amount of power out of something that will quite literally fit in your pocket.<\/p>\n
TOOLAN’s 8-in-1 costs $19.98, and that includes one each of the eight different blade types it’s capable of using. Reviews are practically unanimous with praise. Despite the low cost, build quality is high, it’s easy to use, and it really is as compact and portable as the pictures suggest.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
Every year, it seems like millions of people buy a bunch of brand-new notebooks for their New Year’s resolutions to journal, only for the notebooks to gather dust. If you’re conscientious about the environment and want to find any little way to reduce your waste, then the Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook might be just the ticket. It’s a 48-page spiral-bound notebook with a specialized FriXion pen that works and feels exactly like a traditional notebook \u2014 except it can be reused endlessly, and everything you write can be digitized for safekeeping.<\/p>\n
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Once you’ve written your notes, you can use the free Rocketbook app to take pictures of the pages and have them automatically transcribed into digital text. The app also uses AI to sort your scribbles into searchable categories. It’s the best of both worlds for people who love the paper-and-pencil feel but prefer to keep the bulk of their notes in the cloud.<\/p>\n
When you want to reclaim those pages, just take a damp microfiber cloth and wipe them clean. The special ink disappears as if it was never there, and the notebook should \u2014 in theory \u2014 be reusable as long as you have that ink. Rocketbook sells the Mini Spiral for $17.99 on Amazon, and it offers a whole menagerie of notebook options for other use cases.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>KZ EDX Pro gaming earbuds<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
The word „audiophile” conjures images of custom-made studio IEMs that easily cost thousands of dollars. While some audiophile claims are bunk (vinyl records don’t actually sound better than CDs), trust us when we say that a decent pair of cans will make you experience your music in a way you never have before. Enter\u00a0KZ Audio, a brand of IEMs that brings top-of-the-line specs to prices literally anyone can afford. The KZ EDX Pro fits perfectly into our under-20 list, coming in at only $17.99.<\/p>\n
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Naturally, how good a pair of IEMs is depends on you. But taking a quick peek at reviews across the internet, the consensus is almost universally positive, especially considering the price point. Amazon reviews pin the EDX at 4.4 stars across 3,258 ratings at the time of writing. Acho Reviews says it „still holds the record for the cheapest set of IEMs that (they) find pleasurable.” Bear in mind, that low, low price includes detachable cables and a microphone.<\/p>\n
To be clear, this is the pair of IEMs you buy if you just need the cheapest yet best-sounding earbuds possible. If you’re looking for a hard-hitting budget daily driver, it’s worth doubling or tripling your budget since that’s where you get the really good stuff. For $49.99, you can nab the KZ ZS10 Pro with four balanced armatures and one dynamic driver per ear. Translation: a full complement of speakers in your ears.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>elago W3 Stand compatible with Apple Watch<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
One MacBook Pro M4 could run circles around a thousand classic Macintoshes, but the latter is certainly the more memorable design of the two. If you miss the Steve Jobs days of Apple, then the elago W3 Stand for the Apple Watch is right up your alley. It’s a 1-for-1 miniaturized copy of the OG Macintosh 128K that Jobs unveiled back in 1984, except it uses your Apple Watch as the screen. You can buy the stand to both charge your watch and decorate your desk for only $14.49.<\/p>\n
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Keep in mind that this is only the stand; it does not include an Apple Watch charger or the miniature keyboard shown in the Amazon listing. Also, stands like these (speaking entirely from personal experience) can be a bit of a pain to squeeze your Apple Watch charger into \u2014 making it tricky to remove for any reason \u2014 and they may cause charging issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/span>AirTag Dog Collar Holder<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
AirTags are hands down one of the best Apple products out there. They’re arguably the easiest way to know if your luggage made it to your destination airport and can even work as a GPS car tracker of sorts. So what about finding a lost dog? If you’ve got a fur baby that loves to get wet and muddy, the AirTag’s lack of waterproofing makes it a no-go … until you grab something like this AirTag Dog Collar Holder.<\/p>\n
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The holder, made by Tieuwant, claims to be all kinds of proof: scratch-proof, waterproof, dust-proof, you name it. The soft silicone design allows it to work with an existing dog collar (between 0.8 and 1.3 inches wide) rather than replacing it with one you don’t want. Inside the holder, it uses a separate enclosure to ensure this thing is really, truly locked down from moisture and dust. Our only complaint is that it does feel a bit pricey at $9.99 per unit, which is practically halfway to buying an AirTag already. As a consolation, though, the reviews place it at 4.5 stars.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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