Laptop Gear

INIU Cougar P63 Power Bank Review: A Powerful and Handy Little Charger

I’ve used a lot of portable chargers, some great, some good, and some pretty terrible. One consistent problem, though, is that many older chargers I’ve accumulated don’t have the capacity and output power that phones and tablets now require for fast charging. One of the cool things about the INIU Cougar P63 power bank is that it has multiple USB-C and USB-A outputs and can deliver the higher wattage that newer devices crave. The layout and design are very intuitive and easy to understand. The INIU Cougar P63 power bank has a neat little trick. The lanyard loop attached to the…


CHERRY XTRFY K33 Keyboard Review: A Compact 75% Keyboard with Splash Resistance and a Twist

The CHERRY XTRFY K33 has a feature that instantly stands out in a crowded mechanical keyboard market. It is a compact 75% gaming keyboard with an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. That alone makes it a little unusual. Add tri-mode wireless connectivity, RGB lighting, Mac and Windows support, and CHERRY’s so-called memchanical switches, and this keyboard starts to feel like a product with its own personality. I spent some time looking over the design, checking out the key layout, testing the lighting, and getting a sense of how the hybrid switches feel in everyday use.


Llano F-17 Card Reader Review: A Pocket-size Card Reader and Storage Case for Travel

If you travel with an action camera, drone, or any other gadget that uses SD and microSD cards, it’s easy to end up with loose memory cards floating around in your gear bag. The Llano F-17 Card Reader aims to fix the issue that by combining a USB-C card reader with a tiny storage case that slips into a pocket. It can read full-size SD and microSD cards, and it also has dedicated spots inside to stash them when they aren’t in use. Let’s take a closer look.


Keychron B11 Pro Folding Travel Keyboard Review: A Travel Keyboard That is Actually Great to Type On!

The Keychron B11 Pro folding travel keyboard is one of those gadgets that sounds more practical than exciting. That is, until you need to respond to a long email on a tablet, take notes on the go, or pack light for a trip. Then it starts making a whole lot of sense. What makes this one interesting is that it doesn’t just fold for travel. It also opens into a genuinely roomy keyboard with a shape that feels far less cramped than most portable options. I’m a bit of a keyboard snob, so let’s check it out and see what…


CUKTECH 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station Brings 300W Charging to Desks That Are Tired of Cable Sprawl

The CUKTECH 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station is built for a very specific kind of desk problem. If your setup includes a power-hungry laptop, a phone, a tablet, maybe a handheld gaming device, and a growing collection of chargers that seem to multiply overnight, this new 5-port charger is trying to be the one box that replaces the pile. It launches with up to 300W of total output, dual 140W USB-C ports, a dedicated DC power port, and a small on-device display that shows exactly what’s happening in real time.



Satechi Slim EX Series Delivers Sleek Cross Platform Keyboards and a Wireless Mouse Built for Modern Workflows

The Satechi Slim EX Series arrives with a clear message. If your desk, backpack, or coffee shop table has turned into a juggling act of keyboards, mice, and half-charged accessories that behave differently depending on the device you’re using, it might be time for something that actually plays nicely with everything. Let’s face it, the promise of a single setup that works across macOS, Windows, Android, and iPadOS sounds like a small miracle for anyone who switches between gadgets all day.


Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock and Pro Cable Deliver Faster Speeds and Smarter Desk Power for Modern Workspaces

The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is stepping into CES as one of those rare gadgets that tells you exactly what it wants to be. It is small, it is sturdy, and it is determined to turn even the most chaotic desk into something that feels thought out. Let’s face it, most docking stations take up half your workspace or come with a tangle of cables that look like they escaped from a backstage audio rig. This one arrives with something different in mind.



AUKEY MagFusion DeskHive 5X Pro Puts 200W Power and 5-Device Charging on Your Desk With Retractable USB-C Cables and Qi2 25W Wireless

AUKEY is rolling into CES 2026 with a new desktop charging station called the MagFusion DeskHive 5X Pro, and it is aimed squarely at anyone whose desk has turned into a small museum of devices. The pitch is simple: one compact hub that can power up to five things at once, including a magnet-style wireless pad for your phone, plus enough wired wattage to handle a laptop that gets cranky when it is underfed.


UGREEN NASync DH2300 and DH4300 Plus Provide Professionally Encrypted Personal Cloud Storage Without the Tech Headache

There’s something deeply satisfying about owning your data instead of paying someone else to babysit it in “the cloud.” UGREEN clearly understands that appeal, which is why its new NASync series—headed by the entry-level UGREEN NASync DH2300 and its more robust sibling, the UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus—promises to make personal network storage feel less like an IT project and more like an everyday convenience.


Lenovo Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard Review: The Solar-Powered Typing Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed

When we first saw the Lenovo Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard at CES 2025, I was super excited. It’s a little weird to get excited about what is, in effect, a regular old keyboard, but Lenovo made several tweaks that turned a simple keyboard into a truly pleasant experience. Sometimes it’s the game-changers that catch your attention, and sometimes it’s the little things that make your life that much easier. This keyboard is definitely the latter, but it’s still a home run for the category!


OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock: One Cable to Rule Your Chaos

If your desk has turned into a tangled mess of adapters, hubs, and “just one more” dongle purchases, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock might be the rescue plan you didn’t know you needed. Priced at $499, it’s designed for creative professionals, IT wranglers, and anyone managing serious digital workloads who are tired of wasting time chasing network bottlenecks or juggling ports. Instead of fighting your gear, this dock gives you a way to actually make it all play nicely together.


Elgato Facecam 4K Brings Ultra HD 60fps Video and Pro Controls to Your Desk

If you’ve been wincing at how your video calls, live streams, or recorded content look next to someone who seems to have a Hollywood setup, Elgato’s latest release might be your ticket out of webcam purgatory. The new Elgato Facecam 4K is designed to deliver crystal-clear Ultra HD video at 60 frames per second. It brings pro-level control and flexibility into a package that fits comfortably on top of your monitor. And unlike those pricey camera rigs that require a pile of cables and accessories, this webcam is plug-and-play friendly.


15.66″ KYY Triple Monitor Extender Review: Boost Your Productivity No Matter Where you Are

If you’re like me — constantly juggling reports, data, and emails — you know how valuable a dual-screen setup can be. But what about when you’re on the go? That’s where the 15.66″ KYY Triple Monitor Extender shines. I became hooked on using multiple displays during the pandemic, and going back to a single screen feels limiting. The KYY extender provides me with the same expansive workspace anywhere. It’s a practical, portable solution for anyone who relies on a multi-monitor setup. Best of all, it’s affordable, easy to use, and compact enough to slip into a backpack without sacrificing productivity.


Power Up Everything: The UGREEN 500W GaN Charger Lets You Fast-Charge Six Devices at Once

If your desk is drowning in chargers for your laptop, phone, earbuds, and more, UGREEN has a smarter solution. The UGREEN 500W GaN Charger, the latest powerhouse in the Nexode lineup, tackles clutter with six ports and enough wattage to charge five laptops and a phone at the same time. It’s compact, efficient, and built for people with serious charging needs. No more cable chaos, no more power adapter shuffle; it’s just one sleek desktop unit that keeps your entire setup running smoothly. Whether you’re working, gaming, or traveling, this charger has the muscle to power your whole digital life.


The PNY Duo Link V3 Is a Fast, Dual-Connector Flash Drive That Keeps Your Digital Life in Sync

If you’ve ever stared at your Android phone’s “storage full” notification like it just insulted your entire family, the PNY Duo Link V3 might be the backup buddy you didn’t know you needed. This sleek, metal, dual-connector flash drive has your back when your mobile storage taps out, cloud sync stalls, or massive file transfer needs to happen now, not “after your data plan resets.” Whether you’re constantly swapping files between your phone and laptop or you’re just tired of deleting photos to make room for new ones, this tiny gadget might just be the solution you’ve been waiting for.



BOOX Mira Pro Color Version Is a 25.3″ E Ink Monitor Delivering Eye-Friendly Comfort, Full Color, and Serious Desk Appeal

Let’s be real: Staring at a bright screen for hours is basically a modern form of torture. Whether you’re a designer juggling color-coded dashboards, a coder drowning in lines of logic, or someone just trying to read and write without your retinas staging a revolt, your eyes deserve better. That’s where the BOOX Mira Pro Color Version struts in, bringing a huge 25.3″ E Ink screen with full color and a personality that says, “I’m here to make your workday look and feel better.”


PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive Review: Ultra-Fast Speeds, High Capacity, and Excellent Value

USB Type-A flash drives may still be the most common, but USB Type-C is quickly becoming the new standard. With Apple devices now fully transitioned and most new laptops and desktops adopting USB-C as standard, it was only a matter of time before Type-C became the norm. With today’s more powerful computers facilitating more intensive work with larger files, increased speed is essential. This is where the new PNY Pro Elite V3 Type-C Flash Drives come in. The new drives are available in four capacities: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.