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    20 Inexpensive Tech Products You’ll Wish You’d Known About Sooner

    "Wow, I need all of these." —me, writing this post

    1. Some too-cute-for-words cable charms that actually protect your cords from fraying and breaking so you don't have to get a new one every three months.

    2. A Cableyoyo to prevent your headphones or charging cable from getting tied in a huge knot every time you put them in a bag. (Seriously, how does this happen every time??)

    3. A 9-foot extension cord with outlets at 3-foot intervals so you don't have to feel constrained by the plugs in your home and can put lights and power wherever you need it.

    4. An air vent car mount with a strong magnetic hold so you can follow directions without touching your phone while you drive.

    5. A Bluetooth speaker that'll look great planted anywhere in your home (though your friends may be startled when they hear music playing because they won't know where it's coming from).

    6. A remote attachment for the Amazon Fire TV Stick so you can control your whole TV with one remote and not spend 20 minutes trying to remember which remote does what.

    7. A USB charging cable bracelet that looks super chic but is actually quite practical: Just take the bracelet off and use it to plug your device into a portable battery.

    8. A charging dock that helps to prop your phone up against the wall while it gets some juice, so you don't have to leave it on the ground and risk it being stepped on.

    9. A cozy headband with built-in speakers, so it's super easy to keep your ears warm and listen to music when you go for a run in the colder months — or even while you sleep!

    10. A wireless charging pad because I can't be the only one who has forgotten to actually plug my phone in when I tried to charge it. All you have to do with this is set your phone on it!

    11. Necklace headphones with magnets to connect the earbud and audio jack so you can wear your headphones around your neck and never worry about them tangling again.

    12. An iPhone adapter that lets you charge your phone and listen to music at the same time because that's one of the most annoying features about newer iPhones.

    13. A cellphone magnifier so you never have to crowd around one tiny phone to watch a video again — this makes the display two to four times bigger.

    14. A screen cleaner that not only removes pesky fingerprints, but also kills bacteria, because you DON'T want to know how many germs are on your phone.

    15. A CableDrop to keep your cables all in one place so they don't fall behind your desk and get lost in the abyss.

    16. A portable and waterproof Bluetooth speaker to turn your shower time into concert time without worrying that you'll ruin your phone.

    17. A charging station with six USB ports so you can charge all your devices at the same time and make your life about five times easier.

    18. A sliding webcam cover that protects your privacy (hello, Black Mirror) and gives you peace of mind while using your laptop. Plus, it's super easy to slide off when your parents FaceTime you!

    19. A pair of Earhoox designed specifically for Apple EarPods and AirPods so they don't fall out when you're exercising or, you know, just walking down the street.

    20. A Wi-Fi smart mini plug that will stop you from ever questioning if you turned your curling iron off. All you have to do is check the app or ask Alexa to make sure it's off.

    Oh great, now I'm thinking about how many germs are on my phone!

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