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1. A squishy universal dust cleaner that will get into all your keyboard's nooks and crannies before the Cheez-It crumbs can disrupt all its internal wiring (and leave you making one heck of an explanation to the computer repair person).
Psst — this also works wonders on car interiors and other places with tricky nooks and crannies!
Promising review: "This amazing ball of pliable stuff worked perfectly to clean our remotes, keyboards, phones and car vents. Amazing!! Such a great price too. I liked it so much I bought two more for gifts!" —Crusher8
Get it from Amazon for $5.94.
2. A set of affordable, highly popular (seriously, these have over 176,000 5-star reviews) wireless Bluetooth earbuds that make *excellent* AirPod dupes, except arguably better — these are completely waterproof (like, you can fully take them in the shower) and come with several silicone earbuds to get the best fit possible.
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge).
Promising review: "Great sound quality. Probably one of my most favorite purchases I have made. I enjoy passing an earbud to my kids and letting them talk to grandma or just hear the music or book I’m listening to. Worth every penny! These are very easy to set up. Definitely waterproof. Sweating during a workout has never been a problem like I had with previous sets from other companies. FYI, I have a job where we use water constantly. I have put these in my ears and rinsed my head, accidentally put them through the washer and at a different time, dropped them in water! They still work fantastic! The distance ranges with each device. My phone is about 30 to 50 feet while my computer is closer to 100 feet. I wish the battery life was longer than 4 hours. I have opted to one ear bud at a time, extending my listening ability and allowing myself to hear more around me. Not much though! I cannot hear much once these are in my ears. Noise cancellation works so well I use these to drown out my husband's snoring! Getting another pair as a gift." —CAMI
Get it from Amazon $24.99+ (available in five colors).
3. Or a pair of ultra-thin, super soft wireless sleep headphones that will play white noise or the music of your choice in a comfy headband, so you can enjoy the calm of it all night long.
Promising review: "These headphones are perfect for how I wanted to use them. I needed something to wear so I could listen to meditations to help me fall asleep. I didn’t want to disturb my hubby with him listening to it but I needed something more comfortable than ear buds because I sleep on my side. I loved these so much that I ended up buying another pair to gift to my mom." —leslie2012
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
4. A waterproof Bluetooth shower speaker with a hook that attaches right to your curtains or a suction cup to stick it on your tiles, so you can listen to your favorite news podcasts or get your groove on first thing in the morning.
Psst — you can also take this hiking or camping in the rain and strap it right to your backpack, or use it by the pool!
Promising review: "I have had this product for over a year. It is absolutely perfect for showers. Incredible battery life, and great sound quality. I have never been more happy with a product. It is a part of my daily life, and if it ever had any problems(which it hasn't yet), I would purchase another immediately and get the quickest shipping available. I bought some for my family for Christmas last year as well; it was a great feeling to buy a gift that I was already confident in. You will not regret this purchase. And for the price, there is no better deal on this website. Just wow. And I never write reviews. Very pleased with this product!" —Nicole Rossmango
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in six colors).
5. A rechargeable, flameless electric lighter for everything from lighting your beloved three-wick candles to your gas burners — this is a much safer option than matches, and way more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than getting long-stemmed gas lighters.
It comes in other pretty colors, but I am especially partial to this one because I first bought it for my parents (their kitchen is entirely pink and one of my favorite places on Earth), and this is SO EASY to use — not to mention super safe! It worked like a charm on their stove, which needs to be lit by hand. I bought one for myself and have used it for all my candles now for over a year now. I'm a big weenie about fire (LOL, self-preservation) so I've always stuck to extended arm gas lighters, but this is much better for the environment (plus cuter), so I feel a lot better about using it. Read my full review of the Leejie electric lighter for more deets!
Promising review: "Great product. It lights consistently and quickly, reaching into my deeper candles with ease (and without my having to get my hands all sooty from the sides of the candle when using a match). Just bought another one for a gift for a friend." —scalene
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in five colors).
6. A wireless charging pad to make the hassle of USB chords a thing of the past. Truly all you have to do is lay your phone or AirPods down on it, and boom, instant charging.
This little power bank can charge *deep breath*: the iPhone SE, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, Xs Max, XR, XS, X, 8, and 8 Plus; AirPods; and the Galaxy S20, S10, S9, S8, and Galaxy Note 10, 9, and 8.
Promising review: "This is a great wireless charger. I have one at home and one at the office. Prior to buying the Anker wireless charger I was using a competitor brand. The other brand only lasted a couple of months. This has lasted a very long time. I purchased several of these as gifts." —Andrea
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors).
7. A six-outlet wall charger designed specifically for larger chargers that also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light, so you can finally operate multiple devices or appliances at once without constantly pulling them out of the wall and wearing out the plugs.
Promising review: "Very useful! I have bought three of these over the last year. The first was for travel, for the extra plug-ins and to charge our phones. The second was for my office, for easy access of charging my phone without unplugging anything — plus, the nightlight. I just bought another for my 90-year-old parents. They work all the time and are a perfect size to fit things without taking too much space." —kathyk
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
8. Or an auto-shutoff outlet to save you from the dreaded "Did I turn off the ........." at all hours of the day — this powers down anything plugged into it within 30 minutes, just in case.
9. An AirFly Pro Bluetooth transmitter that'll instantly connect your wireless headphones to anything that has a headphone jack, like the TVs at the gym or on airplanes or even your Nintendo Switch. Now you can finally listen to Tom Nook go "ghjkhkajfdkj" in peace.
Promising review: "This is the best investment. I saw a guy on Delta had something like this so I bought six for each of my family. They all laughed but then loved it after able to use the bathroom and still can hear the TV. LMAO. So convenient and no hassle of cords in this digital age. So easy to program and reprogram with another item." —K.N Minnesota
Get it from Amazon for $54.99.
10. An audio adapter to give your old car's broken CD player a *much* needed update. Now you can finally blast your "socially-distanced BOPS" playlist through your car by pairing the speakers with Bluetooth, an AUX cable, or a TF card.
It'll also let you answer calls at the touch of a button, and is designed to easily let you skip or pause through songs.
Promising review: "Searched online to find the best performing Bluetooth car adapter and this product was on the list. Ordered one to try it out and was VERY HAPPY with how well it worked. Ordered THREE more to give as gifts, and all three recipients are amazed by this product's performance. It pairs easily to any phone. I listen to Amazon Music, make phone calls and use GPS in my vehicle. Sound comes through vehicle speakers. Clear quality. One of my friends was planning to spend $200 plus to have a new system put into her vehicle so she could have Bluetooth capability. She bought this little device and saved herself over $180!! I HIGHLY recommend this product!" —MKerch
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
11. A pair of hooks for your AirPods to stop them from popping right out of your ears, then onto the sidewalk, then somehow rolling into traffic, then under the wheel of a Ford Explorer, and — well. If you also have sweaty ears, you get the gist.
These also work great for wired EarPods!
Promising review: "I love them. They work awesomely, abd don’t stretch due to putting them on and taking them off. I loved them so much I bought a set for my son and my girls and they're happy because now they can confidently jog with their AirPods without worrying about them falling out of their ears. I’ve used them to change the oil on my car and my AirPods did not fall out once. They didn’t fall out when I jogged either and when I went cycling. I recommend these without a doubt that you’ll be happy too." —halogiant
Get a set of two pairs (one small, one large) from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
12. A popular water-repellent laptop sleeve that'll give it a lil' extra cushion and protection in your backpack or the seat you perilously propped it on whenever you're on the move. It even comes with a second small bag so you can pack the charger to match!
Promising review: "I bought this for myself, loved it so much that I bought another one for my daughter. Besides looking nice, it protects my laptop perfectly and is water resistant." —Maggie Burbia
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 32 colors and 12"–16" sizes).
13. An app-enabled 42-page Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook to cut down on paper waste and keep you efficient and organized no matter what your style happens to be. This notebook includes lined and grid pages in addition to planner, calendar, and brainstorming pages, so it pretty much covers any of your needs.
It works the same way all their products do — you can write on its pages the way you would a regular notebook, upload the page onto your devices, and wipe the notebook clean with water to use all over again.
Promising review: "I've been looking for a paperless solution for work for some time now and a friend recommended the Rocketbook. After reading through reviews and talking to my friend, I decided to purchase the Rocketbook Fusion — for my needs, I thought the template pages would be very useful. I was super excited when the package arrived and immediately downloaded the app and set up my preferences. The setup process was quick and easy and I started using the notebook right away. Pages are very easy to clean and it was nice that a microfiber cloth was included with the notebook. I'm very happy with this purchase and already bought another Fusion notebook for a friend's birthday. HIGHLY recommend!!!" —Alycia Lewis
Get it from Amazon for $37.49 (available in nine colors).
14. A PhoneSoap that'll make you feel like you're truly living in the ~future~. All you have to do is put a small object in it — whether it's a phone, keys, eyeglasses, and even your face mask — and this compact gadget kills up to 99.99% of bacteria on it with UV light.
Promising review: "This has proven to be a great purchase. I have also purchased two others as gifts. It matches my bedroom and sits on my vanity. Looks great with the decor. More than that it is very convenient to clean my makeup brushes, nail files, etc. If it fits you can use it in this Phone Soap. It was a great purchase and I am seriously considering the larger version. I've had this almost two years with zero issues." —IslandSandy
Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in eight colors).
15. A charging station for anyone whose kitchen counter has become a tangled hub of family members pulling each other's phones out of the charger — this comes with slots to organize six devices, *plus* six USB fast ports ands six short mixed USB cables so everyone can get that sweet, sweet phone juice at once.
This is compatible with Apple products, Kindles, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Nintendo Switch, and *sooo* much more.
Promising review: "When our kids and grandkids visit it's so nice to have one place where six devices can be charged at one time, all in one place. This charger works like a charm and eliminates all the usual cords and plug-ins. It is very well made and user friendly. I highly recommend it. In fact we bought another one to give as a gift." —Caren Hill
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (clip the "$5 off" coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors).
16. A screen protector for anyone out here collecting shattered screens the way Harry Styles is collecting broken hearts. It's designed to take the impact *for* your screen — instead of the screen shattering, the protector will preemptively shatter to absorb it.
This model is compatible with iPhone 8, 7, 6S, 6 — find screen protectors compatible with Apple, Samsung, Google, and Nintendo products of other sizes at AmFilm's Amazon store.
Promising review: "I bought this product thinking it would be just like all the other screen protectors, but I was totally wrong. I was bumped by one of my friends while talking on my phone, and I dropped it, and the screen should have shattered, but it didn't. I love this glass. I am going to be buying more as gifts. Thank you." —Sandra B.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.99.
17. An adjustable phone and tablet stand so the next time someone FaceTimes you to be like "SURPRISE!! We're PREGNANT!!" you don't drop the phone on the hardwood floor because your hands are too full of excitement to remember how to work.
This is designed to prop up phones *and* tablets, so it'll be useful for filming and video chatting on most of your smaller devices.
Promising review: "Perfect holder. I use this every day. The height is great for face time phone calls. I bought another one for a friend who was excited about mine. Great buy!" —Kerry Magee
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in seven colors).
18. A Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker complete with a lil' strap so you can pin him onto your backpack and take him wherever you go 😭.
Promising review: "I took this to the pool for a few hours and then to dance comps for the week and never recharged it. At less than 50% volume I could hear it above the crowds and had to turn it down to under 30% volume while practicing in a hallway. Super impressed! I even purchased a second one for my sister who travels with me regularly so that we would have a backup!" —TNWorkNMom
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in eight Star Wars characters).
19. A travel laptop backpack to protect your tech that has truly ... thought ... of everything?? It has soft, ventilated padding for a comfy fit, a luggage strap to fit on a suitcase, a whole slew of pockets (including a hidden anti-theft one), plus a built in USB charger outside and built in charging cable inside. OH! And it's also water-resistant. If this backpack were a person, it would be the safest, smuggest person alive.
Promising review: "Love this backpack, especially for traveling. I own one and and have purchased three as gifts. It has plenty of compartments and is holding up well." —MB
*Another* promising review: "I love everything about this bag. Favorite features: all the pockets, the storage, the amount of space, and the fact that this bag has a bottom that allows it to stand up. This is a huge upgrade to my hiking backpack that doubled as a work backpack. It's stylish and professional, lightweight, and sturdy. My only wish is that it had a waist strap to help distribute the weight when the bag is full/heavy. Maybe the next iteration will. I still would highly recommend this bag to anyone of any age who carries a laptop, chargers, and other essentials like a small umbrella, gum, books, folders, a water bottle, etc. It all fits nicely and has its own place. Last, I very much like the secret pocket on the back/waistband area for a wallet or other valuable item." —NSLacy
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven colors).
20. A selfie ring light, so you can finally stop feeling self-conscious on game night Zoom calls where all your friends look well-lit enough to live with the Kardashians and for some reason your apartment looks like a medieval dungeon.
You can either use this with your phone mounted just under the light for FaceTime or TikTok, or if you're calling or filming from a laptop, you can set up the tripod or the light on your desk behind the screen. Boom, fancy lighting.
Promising review: "Easy to use and outstanding quality. I love the product so much I bought it twice once for myself and another as a gift and I shall be ordering more as the holidays come along. This light is so easy to take with you or just use in one space. For anything from make up to perfect lighting for filming." —Avonna Ochoa
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available with and without a tripod).
21. A compact, high-speed portable charger compatible with Galaxy phones, iPhones, iPads, and AirPods that's so light it won't even feel like it's in your bag — perfect for people who are bopping between group chats, constantly FaceTiming, or still playing "Pokemon Go" like it's their job.
Promising review: "I bought one for myself and it was so good I bought another one for my dad. We both travel a lot so we were running out of battery on our phone easily and were constantly looking for outlets to re-charge ... goodbye to those days! I not only recharge my phone but also lend the battery to other passengers. The battery is lightweight, not big at all, and can recharge my phone many times." —Fernanda
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in four colors).
22. An Amazon Fire TV Stick for the sweet, sweet relief of finally organizing all your paid subscriptions once and for all. If you're looking for a title, you can tell Alexa through the stick and it'll pull up all your options without navigating through a bunch of digital hoops.
It syncs with Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, SLING TV, and YouTube TV, on top of the included Amazon titles.
Promising review: "I love this device so much, especially because it so easily connects to Amazon video. I don't know if I'll ever get cable again after switching over to a streaming device. The price of the FireStick is so worth it, especially because it can turn any monitor into a fully functioning TV system. I have two of these in my apartment and I just bought another for my mom for Christmas. I also highly suggest downloading the remote app which is a lifesaver if the batteries in the remote ever die." —Berrit Keller
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
23. A waterproof pouch to keep your phone and other "doesn't play well with water"–type gadgets safe. Not only does this keep it dry, but you can still use the touchscreen with it, meaning you can take underwater travel photos galore 🐠🐟🐡.
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It's also a great fix for keeping out sand and dirt (and a great option for runners, if you're caught in the rain but still want to be able to toggle through your music options).
Promising review: "I went to Knotts Soak City and was able to emerge my phone in water without a problem. Took great underwater videos with my phone camera. If you’re trying to take a video using Snapchat it won’t really work as the moment you emerge your phone in water it’s sensitive to touch so it will stop video but if you take a picture or video with your phone camera it will work just fine. Definitely worth it, I’m buying a few more to give out as gifts." —Lesly
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 14 colors).
24. A discreet, protective running belt for your phone that's water-resistant and sweat-proof, so your unsuspecting iPhone won't drown in your juices during runs.
This also comes in a *ton* of fun colors, and has room for odds and ends like your phone, credit cards, keys, cash, and even a water bottle.
Promising review: "Love this belt. Had an armband to hold my phone while doing morning walks but it pinched and kept slipping unless I cut off my circulation! This is great. Fits nicely under my T-shirts but you could wear it over if you prefer. Fits my iPhone 7+ no problem. Also little pockets to hold a credit card or some cash. Bought another one for hubby and called the supplier for an extension (he's 6'2", a big guy) — also no problem. Arrived promptly. We love these! Just great for hands free walking while listening to music." —karyanne
Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in seven colors).
25. Or a rotatable wristband phone holder with a universal strap to make sticking any phone in it a cinch. This will be a real game-changer for runners, bikers, or anyone prone to dropping their phone (been there, shattered that!!).
Promising review: "I love this! It goes around my wrist so I have easy access to the phone while walking. I don't have to mess with getting it out of a pocket or worry about wearing something with pockets. I love it so much I bought one for my son. The rubber part that secures the phone stretches to fit an iPhone 6s plus with a speck case on it. Great buy for the money!" —Jeanette M Hager
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two colors).
26. A set of adhesive cable clips you can stick to your desk to keep your charging cables locked in one convenient place, so your desk will no longer look like a maze designed for an existentially fraught bug with all the wires crossed on it.
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