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A Collection of Hardware Doodads

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A Collection of Hardware Doodads

I don’t know about you, but I find myself endlessly browsing Amazon and other sites looking for adapters, dongles, and other small bits of tech hardware I need. The trouble is that it can be hard to judge what to buy when there are dozens of varieties of the same thing that look almost identical. Sometimes they are identical, but from different sellers. Other times, it’s a roll of the dice whether you get something useful or junky. So today, I thought I’d share some small hardware doodads I’ve discovered that have stood the test of time.

SanDisk 128GB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe

That’s quite a mouthful for a tiny USB drive. There are a lot of SSDs on Amazon and other websites, but I like this one from SanDisk best for a couple of reasons. First, it’s all metal, so you can toss it in a bag or your pocket without worrying about it too much. Speaking of which, the second advantage this little drive has is a keyring hole that allows you to attach it to your keys and take it with you or hook it to a keyring inside a bag. Third and finally, the drive swivels 180 degrees. On one end is a USB-C connector, and on the other is a USB-A connector, eliminating the need for an adapter. I have a 128GB model, but it comes in other storage sizes and is currently on sale in all configurations on Amazon.

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