Fall reset: the desk and the first cup
Back to full weeks at the desk. The gear that makes mornings faster, starting with the coffee.
Logitech MX Master 4 Ergonomic Wireless MouseOwned
Best mouse I have ever used. I had the generation right before this one, upgraded the day this came out, and I will pick this line over any other mouse every time.
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SwitchBot Hub Mini Smart RemoteOwned
The box that ties the room together. Every Blind Tilt and the old infrared gear runs through it, and having it all automated makes my life easier than any single gadget on this page.
View on Amazon- Cuisinart DBM-8 Electric Burr Coffee Grinder (18 settings)View on AmazonOwnedThis is the grinder on my counter. I run it every week, and the burrs give a far more even grind than a blade grinder.
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Gear I actually use
The gear I own that I have photographed so far. Everything else I own, and the full shortlist, lives on each category page.
Home office17 picks
SwitchBot Hub Mini Smart RemoteOwned
The box that ties the room together. Every Blind Tilt and the old infrared gear runs through it, and having it all automated makes my life easier than any single gadget on this page.
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SwitchBot Blind Tilt Motorized BlindsOwned
I have a lot of windows, and these run the blinds on a schedule so I never touch a wand. Paired with the Hub, they are the automation that made the biggest difference in my day.
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Govee LED Smart Light Bulbs, Color Changing (2 Pack)Owned
Picked up a couple of these for a desk setup as an easy way to change the mood of a room from a phone.
View on AmazonLogitech MX Master 4 Ergonomic Wireless MouseOwned
Best mouse I have ever used. I had the generation right before this one, upgraded the day this came out, and I will pick this line over any other mouse every time.
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E-bike commuting15 picks
ILM Adult Bike Helmet with USB Rechargeable LED LightsOwned
My commute helmet, and the one I reach for most on the hotter days, when the vents and the built-in lights beat strapping extra gear on.
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Tech and gaming27 picks
Anker Prime Power Bank, 27,650mAh 3-Port 250WOwned
Bought this one for travel and it genuinely keeps a laptop and phone both charged through a long day out.
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Anker Laptop Power Bank, 25,000mAh Triple 100W USB-COwned
A real purchase, bought close to the Prime power bank above to have a second one dedicated to the laptop bag.
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Soundcore AeroClip by Anker, Open-Ear Clip-On EarbudsOwned
Picked these up for calls and music without blocking out the room, which matters more than it sounds like when you still need to hear someone walk in.
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TERRAMASTER D4-320 4-Bay External Hard Drive EnclosureOwned
Holds the drives for the home server and does exactly what it is supposed to do, which is the highest compliment an enclosure can get.
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SUNLU PETG Filament 1.75mm (1kg, Black)Owned
Keeps the home 3D printer fed. I reorder this one instead of experimenting.
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