20 must-have tech accessories under $20
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A good accessory should complement or enhance the functionality of the main product. Whether it's a printer working with a computer, or an Apple Pencil with an iPad Pro, the two should work in lockstep to give you a better experience.
But accessories get expensive, some can run well into the three digit range and are only meant for a niche audience. To make your day-to-day computing experience better, though, a few key, inexpensive accessories can make all the difference.
Whether you're trying to charge multiple devices at once, keep your stuff more secure, or clear up clutter, these 20 accessories can make that happen, all for $20 or less.
A flash drive
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The cloud is getting more reliable, but using it to move large files around still requires a very fast internet connection, so it still pays to keep a flash drive handy. This drive from SanDisk should be perfect for most day to day tasks.
It's got 64GB of storage, enough to hold thousands of pictures, songs, and documents, or hours of HD footage. It's also capable of transferring data at USB 3 speeds, so getting stuff onto and off of the drive will be snappier than using older flash drives.
SanDisk Ultra CZ48 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive, $16.09, available at Amazon.
A lock port
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If you've got tech you want to stay put, protect it! Kensington lock ports are still available on a wide variety of laptops and are definitely a theft-deterrent.
Most Kensington locks are unlocked using a combo, but this one uses a key, so instead of having to remember a set of numbers, you'll have to remember to bring your key.
Kensington Desktop Computer and Peripherals Locking Kit, $14.99, available at Amazon.
A USB hub with micro and regular SD card readers
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A hub with a twist! USB hubs have become a fairly standard accessory, by Catek ups the ante a little by including a micro and regular SD card reader alongside the 3 USB 3 ports.
What makes the inclusion of the card readers so nice is that this hub puts them at arms reach. Even though most laptops and desktops have built-in card readers, they're typically somewhere inconvenient — this is especially true if you've got a laptop in a stand hooked up to a display. This hub eliminates that problem.
Cateck Bus-Powered USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with 2-Slots Card Reader, $17.99, available at Amazon
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