{"id":129089,"date":"2025-08-30T12:31:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T12:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/?p=129089"},"modified":"2025-08-30T12:31:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T12:31:59","slug":"10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Cheap Tech Accessories You Can Never Have Enough Of"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/#10_USB-C_Converters\" title=\"10 \n        \n                            USB-C Converters\">10 \n        \n                            USB-C Converters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/#9_Flash_Storage\" title=\"9 \n        \n                            Flash Storage\">9 \n        \n                            Flash Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/#8_Cable_Organizers\" title=\"8 \n        \n                            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href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/#5_Microfiber_Cloths\" title=\"5 \n        \n                            Microfiber Cloths\">5 \n        \n                            Microfiber Cloths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/#3_HDMI_Cables\" title=\"3 \n        \n                            HDMI Cables\">3 \n        \n                            HDMI Cables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/#2_Isopropyl_Alcohol_Wipes\" title=\"2 \n        \n                            Isopropyl Alcohol (Wipes)\">2 \n        \n                            Isopropyl Alcohol (Wipes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/10-cheap-tech-accessories-you-can-never-have-enough-of\/#1_Smart_Plugs\" title=\"1 \n        \n                            Smart Plugs\">1 \n        \n                            Smart Plugs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>While we\u2019re in favor of curbing over-consumption, having a few spare frequently-used accessories on hand is never a bad thing. They\u2019re cheap enough to give away if you don\u2019t find a use for them, and they can save you a trip to the store when you\u2019re trying to get a project done.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Here are ten things you should consider adding to your cart the next time you\u2019re checking out.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"usb-c-converters\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">10 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            USB-C Converters<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/52760045698_fc16802241_o.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Jason Montoya \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USB-A and USB-C connectors on cables.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Jason Montoya \/ How-To Geek<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>USB-C converters take a Type-A USB connector and convert it into a modern Type-C connector. They\u2019re perfect if you have a MacBook or similar laptop that\u2019s dropped support for the old Type-A standard but still want to connect old hard drives and peripherals like optical drives or MIDI controllers. They also let you get more life out of old charging cables, keeping them out of landfill for a few years.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is that these converters are tiny, and they have a habit of going missing. Whether you leave them on an old hard drive that you never plug in or they\u2019ve fallen to the bottom of the drawer, it\u2019s often worth adding a pack to an existing order when you\u2019re checking out. Just make sure that you pay attention to the speed rating, ideally you want USB 3.0 USB-C converters if you\u2019re using them to transfer data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic small \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"4c52-4548-95d62b20fff8\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column small\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"VaWKi0HbAo\">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/31usqq42nxl-_sl500_.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557113_216_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557113_216_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSyntech<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Input<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSB-A<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">This USB-C to USB-A adapter features USB 3.0 data transfer speed and surprisingly durable build quality.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-4c52-4548-95d62b20fff8\" name=\"extra-content-4c52-4548-95d62b20fff8\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"flash-storage\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">9 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Flash Storage<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/usb-done-resized-2100x1400.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Sam Medley \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A USB flash drive with a bootable Linux image file loaded on it.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557113_4_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557113_4_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Sam Medley \/ How-To Geek<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When was the last time you plugged a USB flash drive into your computer? Despite the whole world going cloud storage mad, USB drives still have a place. I use them every time I need to print something at my local office supply store, since emailing documents to the store often fails completely (and I don\u2019t own a printer). You can pick them up relatively cheaply, and many even come with USB-C connectors (or both) for maximum compatibility.<\/p>\n<p>On top of this, it never hurts to have a few memory cards around, too. I have a small collection of SD, microSD, and CompactFlash cards to choose from if ever I need to hack a Nintendo Wii or use an old digital camera.<\/p>\n<p>These are just spares, since you should always match specific devices with appropriate memory for long-term storage. For example, I put a 1TB microSD card into my Steam Deck for emulation purposes, and that thing\u2019s never coming out. At the same time, the Nintendo Switch 2 requires a faster microSD Express card.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cable-organizers\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">8 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Cable Organizers<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.7%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_1316747096.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.shutterstock.com\\\/image-photo\\\/wire-tightend-reusable-cable-tie-isolated-1316747096\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;JIPEN \\\/ Shutterstock.com&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A pink Velcro cable tie around a cable.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557114_142_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557114_142_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wire-tightend-reusable-cable-tie-isolated-1316747096\">JIPEN \/ Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If it feels like cables are the bane of your life, you have my sympathy. They\u2019re a necessary evil, and it\u2019s not likely that they\u2019re going away any time soon. The best you can do is manage the problem, and luckily we\u2019ve got two full guides about managing messy cables around the home and organizing the cables that live on your desk.<\/p>\n<p>Spiral cable wraps are perfect for binding cables together into a single cluster, as a long-term solution. If you find yourself often adding devices and looking for a way to keep unwrapped cables tidy, you might want to invest in some adhesive cable clips or alternatively some of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lttstore.com\/collections\/mcm-landing?srsltid=AfmBOoqglYV2eOnvsZDLeNvtlIe5LsJv_fl3E6XMG0M3Isuq-1XCYbaK\">LTTStore\u2019s magnetic cable management arches<\/a>. For a permanent run, try cable staples instead.<\/p>\n<p>Failing this, never underestimate the power of zip ties. You should already have some around the house, but it never hurts to keep a pack in the garage, your car, and the home office, too.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"extension-leads-and-power-boards\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">7 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Extension Leads and Power Boards<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/belkin-sra007-12-outlet-surge-protector-centered-on-a-wall-and-powering-apple-devices.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/belkin.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Belkin&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Belkin SRA007 12-outlet surge protector centered on a wall and powering Apple devices.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/belkin.com\">Belkin<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> I\u2019ve made peace with the fact that I can never find a spare power board or extension lead when I need it. My existing boards are full of plugs, and my leads are absurdly long for the small run I require. I\u2019m making an effort to change that by stocking up on decent power banks and a few smaller extensions.<\/p>\n<p>Having a power board that\u2019s too small means sacrificing devices when it\u2019s time to add something else. Sure, I\u2019m probably not going to use my original Nintendo Switch a lot now that I have a Switch 2, but it would be nice to keep the dock powered up just in case.<\/p>\n<p>One overlooked factor when it comes to power banks is color. White power boards and cables can stick out like a sore thumb if you have wood floors or dark furniture, so I\u2019m only buying black ones from now on. I\u2019m also never buying a power board that doesn\u2019t include surge protection. If you really fancy an upgrade, consider a smart power board like the Kasa HS300, which offers six outlets that can be individually controlled.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"portable-power-banks\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">6 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Portable Power Banks<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/anker-battery.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Anker&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anker battery on the back of an iPhone\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557114_622_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557114_622_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Anker<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I have two 10,000mAh rugged power banks that I picked up more than half a decade ago, and though that capacity has probably greatly diminished by now, they\u2019ve been incredibly useful. The only problem is that they\u2019re big and heavy, which makes them fine for packing in a hiking backpack and terrible for carrying in your pocket.<\/p>\n<p>On top of this, I don\u2019t have any form of reliable backup power that could keep my internet connection alive during an outage or run a fridge, like something from the Anker SOLIX range. If the city I live in floods (and it does, regularly), I could be without power for up to a week while the transformers are replaced. I should probably have a plan for that.<\/p>\n<p>Not having a clip-on MagSafe charger like the Anker 633 MagGo ($60) for my iPhone seems like a missed opportunity. This is one of the easiest ways to expand your device\u2019s battery life, and they can be peeled off to shed the weight when you no longer need them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic small \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"6be3-4883-aa42de11d55f\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column small\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"6SZUQt6KKJ\">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/anker-633-maggo-battery-pack.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Anker&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"anker 633 maggo battery pack\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557114_13_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557114_13_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Anker<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnker<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Battery Capacity<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10,000mAh<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">The 10,000mAh Anker 633 MagGo Wireless Charger can charge iPhones multiple times, with 5W wireless and 20W USB fast charging. Features include an LED indicator, kickstand, and safety measures. Although bulky, it&#8217;s a super reliable and feature-rich MagSafe battery pack.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-6be3-4883-aa42de11d55f\" name=\"extra-content-6be3-4883-aa42de11d55f\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"microfiber-cloths\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">5 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Microfiber Cloths<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :59.089430894309%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/12\/switch-16.JPG\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Rob Rich \\\/ How-To-Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Using a microfiber cloth to clean a Switch Pro Controller.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.JPG\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.JPG?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Rob Rich \/ How-To-Geek<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Microfiber cloths are very good at cleaning because they have lots of small fibers that can capture and dislodge dust and debris. They\u2019re lint-free, which means they won\u2019t leave things behind, and they\u2019re great at lifting oily residue like fingerprint grease. You can wash them and reuse them, but eventually you\u2019ll want to replace them as you would any other.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, they\u2019re so good at sucking up particles that it can be hard to get them clean again once you\u2019ve used them. For that reason, you should always have a few new ones to hand for especially tough cleaning jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, they\u2019re cheap and have way more uses beyond cleaning gadgets like smartphones or your laptop\u2019s screen. For sensitive surfaces like displays, it\u2019s a good idea not to use microfiber cloths with deep grooves since debris can become lodged within them and cause scratches. Instead, use a shallower polishing cloth like the ones you\u2019d get with a pair of glasses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :75%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/roger_airtag-1.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Tim Brookes \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Roger with his AirTag collar visible\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Tim Brookes \/ How-To Geek<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>AirTags might not immediately fit the description of \u201ccheap\u201d considering Apple is asking $30 apiece, but this drops to just under $25 when you buy a $99 four-pack. On top of this, these item finders are routinely sold for even less at other retailers, with Amazon listing them at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"(https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MX532LL-A-AirTag\/dp\/B0CWXNS552\/\" target=\"_blank\">$23 each<\/a> or $70 for a four-pack at the time of writing.<\/p>\n<p>Though AirTags aren\u2019t your only choice, they\u2019re arguably the best of the bunch, especially if you have an iPhone. They integrate with your device\u2019s Find My app and support precision finding, which can turn locating your missing items into a simple game or \u201chot or cold.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We have four AirTags in our house, one per cat and another for each main set of keys. This is not enough. I need more to make sure that frequently-used bags, cases for glasses, portable consoles like the Steam Deck, luggage, and even the car can be tracked if the worst happens. While each tag costs around the $25 mark, replacing a console or a pair of prescription glasses would cost way more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic small \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"b09d-4c54-9fb5dd43379e\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column small\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"pOFi9iJIub\">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/31isshk0a5s-_sl500_.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557115_439_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557115_439_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApple<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Connectivity<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBluetooth<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">With AirTags, you can get Separation Alerts for anything&#8212;anything you can attach an AirTag to, at least.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-b09d-4c54-9fb5dd43379e\" name=\"extra-content-b09d-4c54-9fb5dd43379e\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"hdmi-cables\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">3 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            HDMI Cables<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9eb9cd58-2.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.shutterstock.com\\\/image-photo\\\/protected-hdmi-cable-connected-monitor-728531827?\\&quot;&gt;Alexander_Evgenyevich\\\/Shutterstock&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An HDMI cable plugged into the back of a TV\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557115_993_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557115_993_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/protected-hdmi-cable-connected-monitor-728531827?\">Alexander_Evgenyevich\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Even though everything that needs one still comes with an HDMI cable, I somehow never seem to have enough. This is especially true given the advent of HDMI 2.1, which requires cables that can handle the higher 48Gbps throughput necessary for a 4K HDR signal at 120Hz. They\u2019re great for traveling too, especially if you have a laptop with you and want to stream your own content or play games on the hotel\u2019s TV.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that you don\u2019t have to spend very much money at all on an HDMI cable. The best HDMI cables are cheap, from budget brands like Cable Matters ($10). If you do decide to spend a bit more, make sure it\u2019s on a durable cable with braiding and other features that warrant the added expense, like the Zeskit Maya Certified HDMI 2.1 cable ($15).<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic small \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ec84-4956-8dcde96f1658\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column small\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"6MTr4mZ0tF\">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cable-matters-uhs-hdmi-cable.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Cable Matters&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"cable matters uhs hdmi cable\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_296_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_296_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Cable Matters<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Length(s)<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1ft, 3.3ft, 6.6ft, 9.8ft, 16.4ft, 20ft, 25ft<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCable Matters<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">This no-nonsense HDMI 2.1 cable from Cable Matters has everything you want from a high-quality Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-ec84-4956-8dcde96f1658\" name=\"extra-content-ec84-4956-8dcde96f1658\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"isopropyl-alcohol-wipes\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">2 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Isopropyl Alcohol (Wipes)<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :75%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cleaning_dual_sense-1.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Tim Brookes \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cleaning a DualSense analog stick with cotton wool and isopropyl alcohol.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_686_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_686_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Tim Brookes \/ How-To Geek<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Isopropyl alcohol isn\u2019t just a great thing to keep in your first aid box; it\u2019s a solid all-around cleaning solution. It\u2019s great for sanitizing your devices without causing damage, and can even dislodge residue left by stickers or clean up sugary spills from inside gaming controllers. It\u2019s actually one of the first things you should try to fix analog stick drift if your controller starts acting up.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing about isopropyl alcohol is that it evaporates quickly, so you don\u2019t need to worry about cleaning it up. The higher the percentage of alcohol, the faster it will evaporate, so aim for 90% or better when cleaning sensitive electronics like circuit boards and 70% for more general usage and disinfecting surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>While I prefer isopropyl alcohol spray since you can apply it to cloths or cotton swaps as necessary, you might want to keep some wipes handy too. Avoid anything designed for first aid since they can sometimes use lower concentrations of alcohol and include other contaminants like moisturizers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"smart-plugs\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">1 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Smart Plugs<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :54.895833333333%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a-ge-smart-plug-in-an-outlet.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Hannah Stryker \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A GE smart plug in an outlet.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_631_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_631_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                <small class=\"body-img-caption\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/small><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Smart plugs are cheap enough that you can stock up on them and keep a few handy whenever you find a use for them. They\u2019re a great way to turn existing \u201cdumb\u201d electronics like lights and dehumidifiers into smart devices, and they\u2019re probably the most cost-effective smart home upgrade you can make.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of cheap models out there to choose from, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/p\/tretakt-plug-smart-40556511\/\">IKEA Tretakt<\/a> ($10), or you can splurge on a fancier model like the Kasa Smart Plug HD103P2 which includes energy monitoring. Pair your smart plugs with an inexpensive Home Assistant setup so that you can run all sorts of automations, like turning lights on at the right time of day or getting an alert when your washing machine stops using power (to indicate your washing is done).<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic small \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ff87-4ffc-abd61374e5ed\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column small\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"t8rRGQ3MtX\">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kasa-smart-plug.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kasa smart plug\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_813_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1756557116_813_10-Cheap-Tech-Accessories-You-Can-Never-Have-Enough-Of.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKasa<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Integrations<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatter-compatible<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">The Kasa smart plug works with Matter, Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings\u2014so regardless of the smart home ecosystem you use, these will work great. Add in the fact that they&#8217;re small and inexpensive and you have a great smart plug for your home.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-ff87-4ffc-abd61374e5ed\" name=\"extra-content-ff87-4ffc-abd61374e5ed\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The next time you\u2019re putting an order through at an online retailer or picking up some kitchen utensils at IKEA, keep these items in mind.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we\u2019re in favor of curbing over-consumption, having a few spare frequently-used accessories on hand is never a bad thing. They\u2019re cheap enough to give away if you don\u2019t find a use for them, and they can save you a trip to the store when you\u2019re trying to get a project done. 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