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5 Gadgets And Accessories I Use To Turn My MacBook Air Into A Portable Workstation

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Laptops are the crux of any portable setup, but if you're a remote worker or on the move, the right accessories can improve your workflow and productivity.

5 Mini Gadgets You Can Find At IKEA

staff@slashgear.com (Sarah Chaney) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

The scope of IKEA's products extend far beyond DIY furniture. You can get great deals on electronics, and these five mini gadgets are great finds.

6 Highly-Rated Kitchen Appliances On Amazon That Are Not Ninja Products

staff@slashgear.com (Alli Hill) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Skip the Ninja hype and check out these highly rated appliances on Amazon that deliver robust performance, diverse function, and great value.

I Own All Four Galaxy Buds Pro: This One Has The Best ANC And Sound Quality

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Samsung has released four iterations of its Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earbuds, and one of the four outperforms the others where it matters most.

This Charging Habit Could Ruin Your PlayStation 5 Controller Battery

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Think you are taking good care of your PlayStation 5 controller? You might actually be destroying its battery with this common daily routine.

12 Cheap Wal-Mart Finds To Help You Spring Clean The Garage

staff@slashgear.com (Cassidy Ward) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Springtime is wonderful for sunshine and warm breezes. It's not so wonderful for that garage cleaning you've been postponing, unless you get some help.

How To Make Your AirPods' Battery Life Last Longer

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Apple's AirPods are great, but they'll suffer from long-term battery degradation all the same. Thankfully, there are ways to slow that process down.

15 Of The Weirdest Tech Items That Never Really Became Popular

staff@slashgear.com (Jorge Aguilar) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

From dancing speakers to zoomorphic pillows, these bizarre gadgets may have looked interesting, but they proved costly novelty items with fleeting appeal.

What Is The Ethernet Port On Your Computer Monitor Actually For?

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0000

That mysterious Ethernet port on your monitor isn't just for show. Here's how this overlooked feature can simplify your setup and declutter your desk.

What's The Average Lifespan Of USB Drives & SD Memory Cards?

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000

USB drives and SD cards are built for portability, but their lifespan depends on usage habits, storage conditions, and the type of flash memory inside.

This DIY-Friendly Bluetooth Gadget Bucks The Trend Of Boring Printers

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Burns) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0000

The Munbyn RealWriter 405b Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer is a surprisingly simple-to-use, handy, and entertaining piece of hardware.

5 Handy Uses For Smart Sensors You Probably Didn't Think Of

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0000

You don't need a sophisticated system to smarten up your home. There are many options requiring only a single smart sensor and a little imagination.

This Tiny Supercomputer Fits 'Doctorate-Level' AI Into Your Pocket

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Running a capable large language model usually means relying proprietary cloud services or investing in multiple high-end graphics cards.

5 Gadgets You Can Plug Into Your TV's HDMI 2.0 Port

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Make the most of your television without upgrading to a newer model. Here are five brilliant devices you can connect to your TV's empty HDMI ports.

4 New Gadgets For Your Car's Dashboard That Outshine Built-In Tech

staff@slashgear.com (Sumukh Rao) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Modern vehicles come loaded with lots of technology integrated into their dashboards, but you often find third-party gadgets that add even more functionality.

10 New 3D Printing Gadgets In 2026 To Keep On Your Radar

staff@slashgear.com (Sumukh Rao) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000

From smart printers to material innovations, stay ahead in 3D printing with these new gadgets that improve speed, quality, and versatility.

12 Home Depot Finds RV Owners Will Find Useful

staff@slashgear.com (Sarah Chaney) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000

RV camping blends the sublimity of nature with the comfort of home. Optimizing that balance requires a gadget or two that make life on the road easier.

12 Of The Weirdest Gadgets That Serve A Practical Purpose

staff@slashgear.com (Barry Peacock) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000

From quirky mouse jigglers to bizarre kitchen tools, these strange gadgets provide solutions you may not have thought possible.

5 Clever Gadgets Under $100 To Upgrade Your Bathroom

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0000

From practical tools to fun upgrades, these budget items add function, style, and ease -- making routines smoother, storage smarter... and towels warmer.

Can An HDMI Cable Go Bad? Here's What You Need To Know

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0000

If you're having trouble with your TV or device not displaying images properly over HDMI, don't forget to check if the HDMI cable itself has died. Here's why.