Best Computer Audio & Video Accessories
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. The wireless mode: Battery update to 20-hr music time/ talking time in a single charge, instead of 13-15 hrs from Oct 1, 2017; 2. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"But I use them all day everyday and I have never been more impressed with headphones under >$50..."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
2 Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones for Apple devices - Black (wired, 3.5mm)
QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones are the best-performing around-ear headphones from Bose. Designed specifically for use with select iPod, iPhone and iPad models.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As someone who has been using Bose QC headphones daily for 3+ years now, I think I can give this a reasonably educated review. My musical tastes are varied: everything from Yiruma to Taylor Swift to Childish Gambino to Zedd. Four things really mattered to me when I upgraded to the QC25: sound quality, noise cancelling, comfort, and the portability. And I'll tackle each of those four critical points in this review, naming a winner in each category. Also, the over-ear headphones have the easy sound-quality advantage on the QC20 earbuds because you get a wider sound stage and harder-hitting bass. Even at low volumes, you can block out most ambient noise and idle chatter: "quiet" indeed. They make Beats Studio/Pro headphones feel like strapping two conch shells to your skull. In terms of storage, they did away with the card slot from the QC15 (seriously, that was a waste of space), and dropped the interior zippered pouch as well. Long-term foam pad wear: About 2 years into my QC15s, I needed to replace the ear cushions because the leatherette was starting to disintegrate. Overall Winner: QC25. The QC25 represents the best Bose noise cancelling headphones to date."
"Doesn't feel much bigger, and still has room for ipod, Gameboy, batteries, whatever). Sennheiser- Square shape, low profile, however not a lot of room for anything else in case. Audio Technica- Nice big case if you want to carry extra stuff (Nintendo DS, ipod, etc). Beat case is very elegant and hip, but very wide and skinny. Strong plastics, good components, thick cord. Heavy duty industrial plastics, metal fasteners. High end box, thick cord, great packaging, solid construction. Only concern of mine is that the battery compartment seems a little fragile. Touches of aluminum on the headphones, and some nicer quality padding. While not as substantial at the Sennheiser, they do feel more luxurious and a little more solidly built than the QC15. Audio Technica- Nice solid construction, appears durable. After a few hours, my ears hurt from the pressing, but some adjustments can be made. Beats seemed to be a little tight on my head and I didn't see a way to make them less "compressy." Gets warm and tight on head on long flights. The Sennheisers helped me hear parts of songs I had never heard before, but so did the Beats (baselines were much stronger). Sennheiser- I actually wore these at home too, simply to hear parts of songs I had never heard before. The Beats sounded great, but were EXTREMELY bass heavy. You will hear complexity of base lines that you never noticed. Pop music will sound very muted, rap and hip hop will pop and you'll feel like you have a Kicker Bass speaker in your car. I listen to a lot of rap and pop, so it was mildly annoying. I ultimately had to turn my treble settings up on my ipod to balance the sound. They do a good job of making you think you bought a nice product (and it is). Removeable cord (so it won't rip out if you jerk it accidently). Sennheiser- nice cord, push to talk button (temporarily mutes NC and sound which is great for interruptions on airplanes). When you put them on without music, they offer decent noise cancellation. Summary: Please understand, noise cancellation will not drown out a crying baby, slamming doors, or people talking. If you don't listen to music, these might isolate sounds even more and be counter-productive. I do not feel they are overwhelmingly better or worth an upgrade if you were happy with QC15 (but some people like the latest and greatest). Audio Technica and Sennheiser don't seem to have any new offerings either, so this segment has been kind of stagnant. The Audio Technica is a great entry price point-value item. Like the Sennheisers, they made me hear parts of songs I had never heard before, but on the bass side. Final assessment: Audio-Technica- best balance of value for money. Sennheiser- Best sound and comfort. Bose- By far Best Noise Cancelation. I use these for airplane travel only, so I ended up keeping the Bose."
"The planned obsolescence for failure, in my opinion, to stop at exactly 12 months, is unfortunate. Bose, when working are the best noise canceling of the 4 headphones I own....but will not last!!!"
HD Pro Webcam C920 With the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, you’ll be seen in more clarity and detail than ever before with Full HD 1080p video calling—the highest quality available. Full HD 1080p video calling (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels) with the latest version of Skype for Windows 720p HD video calling (up to 1280 x 720 pixels) with supported clients Full HD video recording (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels) H.264 video compression Full HD glass lens with precise autofocus Built-in dual mics with automatic noise reduction Automatic low-light correction Tripod-ready universal clip fits laptops and LCD monitors Package Contents Webcam & 6-foot cable. User documentation. 2 year limited warranty. Full HD 1080p video calling (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels) with the latest version of Skype for Windows.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You can go to the logitech website and download their software if you want to record quick webcam videos or download other software such as OBS which is free."
"I was gonna buy it for the normal price aanyways but the fact that it was on sale when i bought it is even better. I use it for making videos for my public presentations class and also for streaming on TWitch.tv...."
"Another recommendation: Unless you actually benefit from it (I would do a lot of testing first), I do not recommend using Auto-Focus with this webcam. And again: I also recommend letting the auto-color and auto-white-balance do it's thing but then once you get it dialed in... turn it off and tweak it a little yourself to find that sweet spot otherwise it will be going crazy trying to constantly adjust the picture "for you"."
"I'm so glad I was able to buy the C920, with the fantastic auto focus feature and the awesome quality of the 15 megapixel camera, it's well worth the price. I have 2 LG UM57 25UM57 Monitors in which I placed my camera mounted split in the middle of the 2 without any issues or looseness. The auto focus was a bit tricky since I was using a tiny Superman figuring, but I wanted to test the limitations of the camera, and it didn't disappoint. I will most definitely be interested in making a review video of this device, which I feel is worth every penny, don't double think it, just get it, it's awesome!"
Best Computer Headsets
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. The wireless mode: Battery update to 20-hr music time/ talking time in a single charge, instead of 13-15 hrs from Oct 1, 2017; 2. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"But I use them all day everyday and I have never been more impressed with headphones under >$50..."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
Best Computer Microphones
Stereo Audio Performance. With the superior 40mm driver and skilled sound processing, Mpow USB headset is capable of delivering crisp, high-definition audio with clear, balanced tone while you are conversing on Skype. Multiple Connection Modes. Thanks to the detachable cable, you may either connect the headset to your computer via the USB port/ 3.5mm audio cable or to your cellphone via the 3.5mm audio cable. 3.5mm Jack/USB Plug Connection Options -- The 3.5mm jack audio cable can be detached from the control box which gives you an additional connection option for Phones and Tablet. A Built-in noise-reduction sound card of the control box lower noise output from devices. Multi-Purpose & Wide Compatibility -- This headset can be used mainly for chatting, secondarily for music, and if needed, as a backup to a priority gamer headset(It is NOT specially designed for gaming ,please DON'T compare it with professional gaming headsets).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've tried everything to make the experience a bit more tolerable from earbuds, a single ear earbud, Bluetooth headsets, and a very expensive professional USB headset. You can use the unit in two ways, either attached directly to your phone or computer using the mini-plug at the end of the headset cord or attached to your computer using the USB control. You attach the full-size USB plug to your computer and the device is recognized and installed on the computer. First, the volume controls for the audio you hear are controlled by the little four button box on the USB dongle, but instead of being changed in the box itself, the volume changes are handled by your computer. One thing not totally made clear in the description or photos is that there is a button on the control dongle for the headset mic."
"When wearing headphones for a long period of time they can sometimes become uncomfortable, that is not the case with these headphones."
"I also love the the headset is not restricting and can be used on any device requiring an audio jack in addition to the computer plug in seen in the picture."
"A couple of months ago, one earphone started coming off its pin to the headband. When you pull the earphones out sideways to put on your head, this is where the stress is and this is where it broke. A little JB Weld Kwik and back in business BUT decided to agree with a couple earlier reviews questioning the quality."
"Edited: After I left the 3 star review, they sent me a new headset free of charge because I was having issues with the old one."
"Updating: The seller offered and processed my refund with no questions asked and sent a replacement headset out to me after learning I was not satisfied with my purchase."
Best Computer Speakers
Good. Better. Best 2.1 Stereo Speakers + Subwoofer. 5.1 Surround Sound System Logitech Speaker System Z313. Logitech Speaker System Z523 Logitech Speaker System Z623 Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506. Logitech Z-5500 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System What Do You Get? RCA and 3.5mm inputs make it easy to plug in up to three audio devices - your computer, iPod, game console, DVD player and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am by no means comparing computer/home theater speakers to the likeness of a pair of $6,000 Genelec studio monitors, but I have high regards for these Logitech speakers. To be honest, I bought these speakers alongside a monitor for my PC not expecting much other than knowing that for a fact they will at least be better than the speakers found in my TV, which I was using as a monitor for the longest time. I was simply blown away at the sound quality that these speakers put out even when they were not properly setup in terms of placement. When setting up the speakers, I recommend referencing the picture I included for placement and using a song that you know well and setting the volume to your normal listening volume and then modifying the bass knob to your satisfaction."
"Probably the best desktop sound system for the money."
"I think for that price back then they sounded really good although I always wished the sub would reach deeper instead of sounding so boomy and hollow. These speakers have an even broader soundstage and the bass goes into sub territory instead of woofer mid bass. While in game sounds from left and right appear to come from 2-3 feet away from the monitor."
"The cheaper speakers these replaced had better high end."
"I'm using it in my garage where it replaced an old HK 2.1 system."
"The sound quality is amazing and I literally can't turn them up to full volume because of how loud these speakers are."
Best Webcams
Full HD glass lens and premium autofocus deliver razor-sharp, clear video in consistent high Definition while two Built-in mics capture your voice in rich Stereo Audio.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You can go to the logitech website and download their software if you want to record quick webcam videos or download other software such as OBS which is free."
"I was gonna buy it for the normal price aanyways but the fact that it was on sale when i bought it is even better. I use it for making videos for my public presentations class and also for streaming on TWitch.tv...."
"Another recommendation: Unless you actually benefit from it (I would do a lot of testing first), I do not recommend using Auto-Focus with this webcam. And again: I also recommend letting the auto-color and auto-white-balance do it's thing but then once you get it dialed in... turn it off and tweak it a little yourself to find that sweet spot otherwise it will be going crazy trying to constantly adjust the picture "for you"."
"I'm so glad I was able to buy the C920, with the fantastic auto focus feature and the awesome quality of the 15 megapixel camera, it's well worth the price. I have 2 LG UM57 25UM57 Monitors in which I placed my camera mounted split in the middle of the 2 without any issues or looseness. The auto focus was a bit tricky since I was using a tiny Superman figuring, but I wanted to test the limitations of the camera, and it didn't disappoint. I will most definitely be interested in making a review video of this device, which I feel is worth every penny, don't double think it, just get it, it's awesome!"
Best PlayStation Games, Consoles & Accessories
The gear stick is compatible with real universal (automotive) knobs available at car parts stores and big-box retailers, and the two included shift-plates offer your choice of "H"-pattern (7+1) and Sequential (+/-) shifting. “HallEffect AccuRate Technology” offers precision that won't decrease over time (with its contactless magnetic sensor). The firmware is upgradable, and the internal memory offers adjustable gear-shift travel to suit your driving style (software available for download on PC). 100% metal internal mechanism, metal gear stick and metal clamping system.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great set of pedals at a cheep price!"
"Man, this thing is pricey but it is rock solid."
"Simply the best Shifter in the market."
"could be improved with more vertical resistance and a little better positive feedback or notchiness in and out of the gates to make it a bit more realistic."
"Wished there was a bit more separation and "notchy-nis" to help eliminate hitting wrong gear."
"Very solid construction, you can really feel the difference with the all metal internal mechanism."
"this is my second set; this time buying for my nephew."
"Arrived broken pedal screw stripped, pedal was loose,should have left the factory in that condition very bad QC by Thrustmaster."
Best Computer Monitor Accessories
Recently upgraded design with added features such as removable VESA plates and more Features: - Tilt: -15 to +15 degree - Swivel: 360 degree - Rotate: 360 degree - Height adjustable - Ultra heavy duty "C" clamp - Integrated cable management system - Monitor can be installed either in portrait or landscape shape - Fully adjustable arms - Vesa Standard: VESA 75 (hole pattern: 75 x 75 mm), VESA 100 (hole pattern: 100 x 100 mm) - Center Post is 18" tall and the mounting brackets are exactly 29" on center (apart), please see product diagram for further details. INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT – Keep your power and AV cables clean and organized with detachable cable clips on the arms and center pole.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This weekend I drilled a hole in the top portion of the desk and attached the mount using the 4” grommet. When I ordered the mount, I didn’t realize that the 4” grommet would work for passing it through a desk with a hole in it. It has allowed me to have the left monitor arm fully extended and then the right one it adjusted to be next to it. My opinions are solely mine and are NOT influenced by anything other than the QUALITY and PERFORMANCE of this particular product."
"The clamp and pole are quite a bit heavier than you'd imagine looking at the picture. I opened this late at night after the kids were asleep excited to get everything mounted, only to find the bolt that clamps the arms onto the pole wasn't included. Unfortunately, because I opened it so late, there was nothing I could do and had to let everything sit in a pile until the next morning when I could run to the hardware store to get a bolt."
"But, the top shelf of the standing desk was holding my monitors, and that space was completely wasted. I bought this mount, hesitant and the monitors belong to my company and I didn't want to risk them on something that might fail."
"My desk is not a big computer desk and I used the attachment to mount it on the table (not through the table). Also easy to put your monitors on it."
"I own two 24" monitors and although the arms, pole and desk mount work about as I would expect, the rotation design is pretty bad. If a speck of dust hits the top part on the left or right side of one of the monitors, or your cat's tail brushes the monitor, the entire monitor begins to rotate (see provided picture)."
Best Computer Scanner Accessories
Compatible Form 100 Questions Total 50 per Side. 2 Sided Form Dimensions: 4.25"x11" with stack alignment notch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was a little worried they wouldn't work, but I worried for nothing."
"Only downside, they came alone in a huge box when they could have been put in an envelope and fit in my post box."
"But since I'm usually only required to fill out my name and the date, the fact that this sheet doesn't have a space for section number isn't too important."
"The school doesn't furnish them any more, but I am not gonna stay until 6 p.m. everyday grading papers by hand when this "old" technology works great for me."
"I bought 125 of these so that my high school students could take their final exams (since the district didn't have testing forms)."
"I bought these for my students because the bookstore charges $1.25 for a pack of five."
"I'm not sure if I got a bad batch, but I've already had 4 or 5 forms that mysteriously refused to scan, necessitating hand grading."
"They are not only made of great material, but they are less expensive the purchasing them from school."
Best Computer Hard Drive Accessories
The AmazonBasics hard-shell case for portable hard drives offers durable protection for your portable Seagate or other hard drive. Compact case to store or transport medium and larger portable hard drives.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have several of these case to carry my WD My Passport external HD while travelling."
"There are many good reviews about this product, so I added few photos for you to look at it. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase, and it is well worth the five stars rating!"
"I purchased the "regular" size as the description seems to state that it fits the Seagate Slim drives. If you own the Seagate Slim, the "My Passport" version is the one that will fit, not the regular one."
"The case is good, fits perfectly with Seagate Backup Plus."
"My only note on this is I would say it should be referred to as a "rigid" case and not a "hard" case."
"Very small and light weight but seems to have good quality."
"The AmazonBasics Hard Carrying Case for your My Passport Essential portable hard drive is GREAT. It is designed to protector for your portable hard drive."
"I ended up buying a second one to hold my RAV Power file hub (also the perfect fit in the mesh sleeve) and its accessories (flash cards, cables, chargers etc)."
Best Computer Memory Card Accessories
- Data transfer rates are subject to the speed of the memory card itself and your computer's USB ports. With the Uspeed USB 3.0 Card Reader, you can fully enjoy the transfer rates of current high speed cards formats including SDXC, Micro SDXC, high-speed CF(UDMA), UHS-I, and high-speed MS (HX). Wave goodbye to First World tech woes, like low batteries and limited ports, and say hello to an easier, smarter life. Founded by a group of spirited Google grads, Anker is a multinational team of techies. We approach all angles from a user's perspective, starting with affordable, high-quality materials and ending with satisfaction. Fully powered via your USB port — no additional power supply required.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I don't use SD or MicroSD cards much any more like I did in college, but when my girlfriend's Android freaked out and corrupted her entire Micro SD card (I think that's what it was), I told her to let me borrow it. Using this card reader, I was able to plug her Micro SD into my computer, and, with the card still in the reader, ran a data recovery program that rebuilt all her photos that weren't corrupted. Like I said, I don't use card readers very often any more, but this is one of those things that I feel like everyone should have in case of an emergency, like needing to download photos after a digital camera's computer cable is lost, or when you need to get files off an Android."
"Very nice card reader."
"Great idea."
"I bought this based off other good reviews, being as I wouldn't have normally picked it out myself because it seemed too cheap to be good."
"This is a small USB device that will accept both an SD card and a Micro SD card without an adapter."
"Purchased in tandem with a PNY card for my wife's new camera, works just as you'd expect for data transfer."
"The side SD ports cause the SD card to interfere with the USB port next to it."
"I bought one but had issue with."
Best Computer Printer Parts & Accessories
It is sized to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, feels sturdy, and easily clinches to securely fasten up to 40 sheets at once. This higher capacity stapling makes the durable Optima 40 Compact Stapler an ideal choice for office workers. Durable metal construction ensures long lasting use; flat clinch stapling operation forms staples flat on the back of the bottom sheet so that many stapled items can be neatly stacked without toppling over.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You need to follow it through until the entire staple closes with a second click, and then you'll get a perfect staple every time. I have a feeling people who get jammed staples is because they didn't staple all the way through, like mentioned above. I have used both generic staples (though it's still Swingline branded) and premium SF.3 staples and I have no problem with either."
"The old one was softer touch but jammed; this is softer touch than traditional staplers."
"And the neatest part is they staple flat as opposed to humped on the back side. Swingline Stapler, Optima 40, Compact, Low Force, 40 Sheets, Black/Silver (S7087842)."
"This is the best stapler I ever used."
"This stapler is one of the easiest staplers to use I have ever encountered."
"Every day when I showed up to work in the afternoon I'd have to play scavenger hunt in order to find it."
"I can't believe I am reviewing a stapler but here I go... My husband asked me to get him one and I just picked the first one I found that matched his oddly specific criteria."
"I can't test anything over 25-sheets with the staples I bought because the staples have a stated capacity of 25 sheets. UPDATE 10/10/2016: This actually works on 47 sheets even with the Optima staples, which claims 25 sheets capacity (Swingline Staples, Optima Premium, 0.25 Inch Leg Length, 210 per Strip, 3,750 Staples per Box (S7035556))."
Best Computer Keyboards, Mice & Accessories
How to set CPI: Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes once, its CPI is 800. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes twice, its CPI is 1200. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes three times, its CPI is 1600. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes four times, its CPI is 2000. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes five times, its CPI is 2400. We also have a professional after-sale service team to make things right within 24 hours. 800,1200,1600,2000,2400, easily change the cursor sensitivity depending on your activity. STRONG DURABILITY & LONG WORKING DISTANCE. 2.4GHz wireless technology and professional chip (PAW3212) ensure longer working distance, reaching up to 33ft. The sturdy scroll wheel with rubber makes sure that your hand will not slip when scrolling.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"2) The mouse goes into power save/sleep mode after 8 minutes or so of inactivity. The mouse feels very sturdy and well designed in your hand. (it is, however significantly shorter than my fav mouse the Logitech G300 (Check pic). If you are on a tight budget and want a sturdy mouse, go ahead and buy this."
"As a college student who uses the internet for leisure and study purposes as well as basic Microsoft Office functions, I would classify myself as an average computer user. The primary reasons for purchasing this mouse was due to the numerous positive reviews on Amazon, as well as the price of $11.99. I have also found it quite durable as the mouse has been knocked off my desk a few times and shown almost no sign of damage, except for a small scuff on the lower right side. One feature that I have found useful for saving battery life is that the mouse turns off automatically after eight minutes of non-use. It is available for a good price, the build quality is superb, it is extremely comfortable to use, and it is very easy to utilize all of the mouse’s functions."
"?”, I always suggest that anyone buying a laptop at least get a wireless mouse. For a wireless mouse I look for the following: • Use on any surface laser. • Skids that slide well with ease on multiple surfaces. • Long term battery life. • Small USB receiver. • Comfort and size. • And above all else PRICE. The VicTsing MM057 checks off all of my criteria and more! I like to carry my laptop around with me throughout the day and the MM057 worked on every surface I put it on which allowed me to be truly mobile and move about how I wanted without having to carry around a mouse pad and worry about a flat surface, the MM057 will work on your jeans just fine if you are so inclined. There is convenient storage for the Micro USB receiver on the bottom of the mouse, so if you choose to unplug the receiver there is a safe place to store it so it does not get lost."
Best Computer Input Devices
Thumb-operated trackball and laser sensor for smooth, precise cursor control Works anywhere you do—even your sofa Powerful 30 ft. wireless range** with tiny leave-in Logitech Unifying receiver Up to 18 months of power on a single AA battery* Scroll wheel and Back/Forward buttons for easy document and web page navigation Enhanced comfort—refines the time-tested shape of the popular Logitech Trackman Wheel. Now there's no limit to where you can get precise cursor control. This hand-friendly wireless trackball lets you work and play wherever you want. Download Spec Sheet Stay-put comfort Thumb-controlled trackball stays in one place No need to slide around a mouse or move your arm to move your cursor Sculpted shape supports your hand for comfortable control all day long. Work and play anywhere Get precise cursor control wherever you want to use your trackball Works on hard tables, comfy sofas, even your leg Compact footprint—great for tight work spaces with limited room to use a mouse. Fingertip-based control and comfort. Cordless freedom, comfort and fingertip-based control. The ultimate in trackball freedom, comfort and thumb-based control Connection Choices Wireless: The higher the signal strength, the more reliable the connection. 27 MHz connection. Up to 6 ft. wireless range**. 2.4 GHz connection. Up to 30 ft. wireless range**. Unifying Receiver: Tiny wireless receiver stays in your laptop and connects multiple Unifying-compatible devices. Corded USB. PS/2 Connection Design Features Shape. Ambidextrous. Right-handed. Right-handed. Trackball Operation. Fingertip-based control. Fingertip-based control. Thumb-based control. Rubber Side Grips Control Features Laser Tracking. Scroll Wheel. Customizable Buttons for one-touch zoom and more. 4. 8. 4. Back/Forward Buttons for quick web page navigation Compatibility Windows XP, 7, Vista. Mac OS. Style: 910-001799. Now there's no limit to where you can get precise cursor control. This hand-friendly wireless trackball lets you work and play wherever you want. For Windows or Mac OS: Robust 2.4 GHz wireless connection lets you control your laptop, desktop computer or home theater PC wirelessly from up to 30 ft. away** (** Actual wireless range will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions) Please refer the User Manual before use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To make it 10x more ergonomic, place a wedge with a 30 degree incline under it to make it the most natural wrist angle and keep you from resting any weight on the nerves in your wrist."
"I would highly recommend this product especially with a padded rest and angled stand like the one I made."
"It connects just fine and works on several different surfaces without difficulty (it uses Microsoft's Bluetrack technology for better tracking). If you don't make this change the mouse is almost useless because if it sits idle for a few minutes, windows will turn off Bluetooth and - no more mouse. I have medium sized hands, and a smaller mouse feels a little more comfortable to me, but this too, is simple what I'm used to. Anyway, those of you that are reluctant to use this mouse due to the connection problems, there is a simple fix, and once that's done the mouse works great with no disconnect problems."
"Pros: - Internal battery. - 6 programable buttons. - Works on glass. - Ergonomic shape. - Bluetooth/Unifying receiver. Cons. - Scroll wheel. - Loud. - Matte texture. The things that I don't like about this mouse are mostly trivial but they're things I'm not a big fan of."
"There's no mention anywhere of the 6th mouse button under the thumb rest, I only found it because rubber molding pops up a little for it and I tried to push the molding back down only to hear a click. The 4th and 5th buttons are utterly useless due to their size and placement so far back on the mouse."
Best Computer Printer Ink & Toner
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging. Brother offers an environmentally responsible way for customers to dispose of Brother Genuine cartridges.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Starter cartridge finally says it's run completely out (though it still seems to print). In addition to the 7-times-Go (described below), there's a 3-times-Go that will print a three page report showing everything you ever wanted to know about your printer, including the amount of toner actually left. Understanding this, the way they do it makes sense: really early warning that you should order another cartridge - and a lockout that you can't ignore, keeping you from having a really bad day in the future."
"My history with the HL-2270DW and the TN-450 cartridges: Starter Cartridge - 751 pages, changed 12/27/2011. 2nd Cartridge - 1,999 pages (total printer count 2,750) Changed 03/29/2012. 3rd Cartridge - 2,559 pages (total printer count 5,309) Changed 07/24/2012. 4th Cartridge - 2,627 pages (total printer count 7,936) Changed 11/19/2012. 5th Cartridge - did not record. 6th Cartridge - Approx."
"Here's how to tell if yours is genuine: 1) confirm the box looks like the one shown in photo 2) check that the packing tape is not tampered with 3) on the outside of the box, look for a security hologram sticker with a QR code on it (about the size of a postage stamp) 4) use a QR code reader app on your smart phone which will display a Brother web page that confirms the cartridge is genuine -- the web page also gives tips on how to confirm that the security hologram is genuine. 2) Be sure to follow the step where you slide the little green button back and forth several times to clean the drum -- ALSO when you are finished sliding the green button, return it all the way back to the "home" position until it CLICKS into place."
"I started out using ink jet printers like most everyone else.And like everyone else, I spent a fortune on ink jet cartridges. I had been using laser printers at work but thought they were to expensive for my needs."
"Then the ink coverage across the pages is now so bad... leaving huge areas of print too light to read... that we will need to discard the cartridge."
"After installation of the new cartridge, verified that the printer prints perfectly well and the problem was with the cartridge I bought from Amazon."
Best Computer Cables & Interconnects
![iPhone Charger Syncwire Lightning Cable - [Apple MFi Certified] 3.3ft iPhone Cord for iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 Plus, SE, 5s, 5c, 5, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPod - White](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61HCnLk3aSL._SS600_.jpg)
Made for iPhone, iPad, iPod. Syncwire Apple cable contains a unique, verified serial number and an authorization chip issued by Apple to ensure 100% compatibility with any Lightning device. -Our lightning cables are tested on at least 3 different Apple devices to ensure that the quality of your charging experience is never compromised. Apple MFi Certified - MFi certificate and strict quality control ensure that your Apple devices are loaded safely at maximum speed. Perfect Compatibility - Work with Apple iPhone X / 8 / 8 Plus / 7 / 7 Plus / 6s Plus / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / SE / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Pro / iPad Air / Air 2 / iPad mini / mini 2 / mini 4 / iPad 4th gen / iPod Touch 5th gen / iPod nano 7th gen.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have run out of power in airports, meetings, my car only to find my cable will not charge my iPhone. So I bought 10 and gave them to my kids, replaced all of the cables in my cars, house, bags."
"8/7/2017 New update: after using it for more than 6 months (use it 5 days per week in office), the cable is still in good condition and still look like new. I have confident about this product because (Base on my pervious purchased syncwire product experiences): (1) High quality Material: strong enough to protect the cables and prevent broken. (2) Good after sell service: even the cable is broken, their life time warranty would able to replace another one for u."
"Sticking with products that are certified by those guidelines will insure the quality of the products and in return lengthen the life of your phone or tablet battery as well."
"After going through wire after wire that would last anywhere from 1-4 months and costing $6-$12, it was time for me to invest in a good quality wire that was going to last me. The best part is that I contacted them about a replacement, and all they had me do was send a picture of the ruined wire, confirm my address, and I received a new wire in the mail(took about 8 days.)."
"This one looked good, shipping was fast, price was right and I'd definitely buy again if I ever needed to."
"I am very happy with my Syncwire cable."
"Nice well constructed equal to if not better (I think) than the original cable that came with my phone."
"I need a smooth cable, but if your ok with a metal roughness feel, go for it."
Best Computer Cable Adapters
Compatibility List : Can sync and charge well with: Samsung Galaxy Note 8,Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus, Nintendo Switch, New Macbook Pro, Google Pixel C, Pixel/Pixle XL, Nexus 5X/6P, LG G5/G6/V20, Lumia 950/950XL, Huawei P9/P9 Plus/Mate 9, GoPro Hero 5, Asus Zen AiO, Nokia N1, ZTE Axon 7,Moto G5, Moto Z/Z Force, Nextbit Robin, HTC 10, OnePlus 2/3/3T, Lenovo Zuk Z1/Z2, other devices with Type C connector. 【All-round Adapter】: It allows you to connect a USB C device with a standard Micro USB cable for charging, sync or data transfer,For some specific model, you need to install a USB drive for sync and data transfer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They aren't just plastic, they're metalic & the chains actually do the intended job - it keeps the adaptor in place."
"When you have a mix of regular usb and type c devices used in the home this is the perfect product to meet everyone's needs."
"With the key chain, I have one on my key ring, just in case, and more importantly it keeps the adapter attached to the old style USB cable, as I switch out devices."
"Exactly what I wanted - not only a great adapter, but one that is not easy to lose."
"The stay attached and are very handy when switching between devices."
"I've attached an adapter to all my existing charge cords and now I don't have to worry about separate cords for my Note S8 and my kindles."
"instead of a steady resistance as the adapter is being plugged in, it stays very loose then clicks as it makes the connection. Once it clicks, it is very secure, actually harder to remove than the normal adapters."
"I've managed to standardize on MicroUSB, and this keeps me from having to carry yet another cable around."
Best Computer Cleaning & Repair
Size: 4 Packs. Can be used for cleaning items around the home including collectibles, figurines and window blinds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"What more can be said about a can of compressed air?"
"It's compressed air in a can, kinda hard to screw up :) But I do get multiple uses from a single can cleaning my keyboards and laptops so I'm happy with the quantity of air per can."
"This is a must in any setting where dust can harm your electronics or machines."
"Air in a can, compressed."
"Saw these for sale at Walmart and Staples recently at quite a bit more per can than what Amazon is charging for 4."
"Canned air."
"Took me a while to dig it out of player.Did clean up older vcr that had been sitting."
"It's almost impossible to hold the top on and keep it aligned with the gas valve to use the duster."
Best Computer Security Cables
Patented T-bar locking mechanism and super-strong carbon tempered steel cable provide maximum protection that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebooks, and many flat panel monitors, desktops, projectors, printers, docking stations, tablet PCs, and other devices. Patented T-bar locking mechanism and super-strong carbon tempered steel cable provide maximum protection that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebooks, and many flat panel monitors, desktops, projectors, printers, docking stations, tablet PCs, and other devices. Kensington Lock Comparison Chart ClickSafe. ClickSafe Master Keyed -. On Demand. ClickSafe Anywhere. ClickSafe Twin. MicroSaver. Micro DS. MicroSaver Retractable Model Number. K64637WW. K64663US. K64661WW. K64638WW. 64068F. K64590US. K64538US. Key Type / Lock Type. Flat / Disc Style. Flat / Disc. Flat / Disc. Flat / Disc. Round / Barrel. Flat / Disc. Round / Barrel. Security Anchor Locking. Security Slot / T-Bar Locking. Cable Length. 6'. 6'. 6' & 4'. 5' 8". 6'. 6'. 4'. Master Key Available. Number of Devices Secured. 1. 1. 2. 2. 1. 1. 1. Lifetime Warranty. NOTE: Not compatible with several 2016 Dell laptops and tablets including some Inspiron, Latitude, Venue, XPS, and Chromebook 13 models that use the Noble lock slot.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So far it seems to do it's job, who h is keeping my laptop out of sticky fingers 😉 so glad I went with the key lock over the combination."
"I did try wiggling it a little, though, and it seemed like it was not coming out."
"A solid cable and lock to insure that my laptop is right where I left it!"
"Bought this to secure a Drobo backup drive."
"After quite a bit of research, I can confirm the Kensington 64068F MicroSaver Keyed Laptop Lock is compatible with the Dell Inspiron N7010."
Best Computer Game Hardware
Quad-stream x4 architecture delivers speeds up to 2.33Gbps and the 1.4GHz dual Core processor and dynamic QoS, give you unparalleled performance for gaming and streaming. Powerful 1.4GHz dual Core Processor and dynamic QoS for smooth jitter-free gaming.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"All of my devices are much faster now... PS4, iPhones, iPads, Epson Printer, Baby Monitor, Tablets, Roku 3 box, Roku Streaming Stick, etc... 2) Cables .... Please note, one other thing I did in addition to getting this router is that I also bought all new cat6 cables (from Amazon Basics), and that has helped the router to connect well to the cable modem. In all conditions, wired with Cat6 cables and/or wi-fi, this Nighthawk router has delivered the speeds I was missing for years. One thing to keep in mind is that some older devices can only use 2.4g so it is that old device itself that limits the connection speed (not your wi-fi necessarily)."
"In extremely rudimentary, lay terms, the Nighthawk has the strength of three routers. It can handle three times the number of connections a single-band router ever could (presumably), yet all the devices are able to "see" one another and play nice together. *. Our friends make fun of us because we have totally embraced the concept of the "Internet of Things." Besides the usual gadgets (iPads, phones, game consoles), we use a Nest thermostat, a Nest Cam, Philips Hue bulbs, an Amazon Echo on our kitchen countertop, and a Sonos. But by far the biggest hassle has been the simple fact that our trusty old Linksys router just could not handle the workload. When you have this many gadgets and gizmos connected to the 'net, it's pretty easy to bring the whole home infrastructure down. After a couple years of frustration, my husband and I agreed to go with a beefier router. About a jillion of my friends (all of whom work in tech) endorsed the Netgear Nighthawk without reservation. Sitting here, I just ran a speed test, and on my wireless connection I'm getting 58.37 Mbps download speeds—not too shabby, considering we pay for 50."
"I have been using a cable company provided router/modem combo for years. I hooked this router to SB6183 SURFboard modem and for the first few hours everything went as expected. I did a soft reset on the router, rebooted the PC, tried another 2.4 GHZ device in the same location, but nothing fixed except a hard reset of the router by unplugging and re plugging. If you are thinking of purchasing this, please do an internet search for R7500v2 dropping wireless or R7500v2 losing wireless."
Best Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
Size: 1500VA. 1500VA / 865W Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am happy with the amount of battery in the expansion pack - this truly is 4x more packs for tripling the 2 in the base unit."
"Contacted APC (Schneider Electric) support regarding the bullet point "APFC compatibility" above here on the Amazon product page, and their response was: "we are not advertising APFC from our product specs", "we cannot control [what online resellers say]", and "recommended instead to consider a pure sinewave SmartUPS"."
"This battery pack contains four 12v 9ah batteries. This battery pack is not made so that the batteries can be easily replaced by the user like the main UPS unit that it connects too. They could have designed it so that the batteries slid out for easy replacement like they do on the master UPS unit. Remove batteries. Which is exactly as expected since the BR1500G contains two batteries and the external battery pack contain four additional batteries. This external battery pack contained 4 CSB HR 1234W F2 batteries 12V 9ah 34W. Also, I'm really curious to know if the BR1500G is able to inform the user when the external battery needs replacement or if it just gives a general replace battery message for all batteries."
"That's NOT good at all as I had 2 servers and a desktop plugged into it and it kept happening, Google'd the issue and found many others complaining about the same with Cyberpower."
"You remove this battery, follow the directions, rotate it 180 degrees, push it back in the compartment and the internal contacts come together easily."
"It's already saved me 5 times since I've ordered it last month and offers 30 minutes on a light load."
"We added a security system to our home but were concerned about the drop in power if we had an outage and when the auto generator kicked in."
"I have a home theater PC, several other pieces of AV gear and a large monitor (aka TV) as part of my home theater system."
Best Surge Protectors
Protect your devices from power surges with the Belkin 12-Plug Power Strip Surge Protector. 12-plug power strip with 8-foot cord, ideal for home or office use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is plenty large and spacious enough to accommodate my plethora of cords and voltage adapter cubes for the various items on my computer desk."
"I moved from an old 2900joule APC up to one of these for my desk area and then grabbed another for my entertainment area and have the old 11 outlet APC serving the house entertainment area."
"The only other problem I have is that the flat plug that goes to the wall is designed to hang on a normal wall outlet, but every last one of the outlets in this apartment complex is installed upside down, leading to it being more awkward than a standard plug would have been."
"I'm not a huge review writer, but this product and the support provided by Belkin warrants some comments. The product failed within the first 30 days while being hooked up to my computer and a TV. No fuses tripped within my home... something apparently just shorted out inside the unit. They have a process similar to Amazon which allows them to ship you the new product, then you return the defective one to them once the new one is received. This is obviously a huge part of the equation for a $25.00 product and I assume it will be covered eventually once they provide some actual dollar figures about what I will be charged if I don't return the bad one. So I contact CitiBank (my credit card) to notify them of a probable dispute at this point... and they tell me the actual charge was $80.30. Anyway, short version: product failed twice (which to me warrants the one star review alone), Belkin customer service then provides the trifecta of failure. Five days later I received a response that appeared to be written by an actual person (versus an automated reply) that stated. "Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical Support. Please call our customer support department during business hours". So that was great. I never received anything and tracking shows it was returned to their docks almost a month ago, yet they charge me."
"Disappointed that this offers little to no protection...only plus is 8 outlets on a switch."
"It caught on fire and burned my carpet, but it didn't burn the whole house down since I was sitting right next to it."
"The real news: none of Belkin's products, or other similar surge protectors, can protect electronic equipment during a catastrophic surge, such as that caused by a close lightning strike. Such a protector, properly connected by an electrician, will dissipate 85-90% of the initial surge from a lightning strike, and allow a Belkin-type protector, if good enough, to do its intended job. And now, the kicker: they reserve the right to have you mail them all of the equipment you are claiming is damaged--at YOUR expense and with ABSOLUTELY NO GUARANTEE that either you'll get it back or that they'll give you one red cent even after they receive your damaged equipment. And if they do deny your claim after all of this, your only resort is to sue them, and the amount of damages claimed may exceed the limits for small claims court in your state (meaning you'll have to hire a lawyer--have you priced one lately?). First, get yourself a whole-house surge protector, and then, protect all of your electronic equipment (including appliances) with appropriately scaled surge protectors from Monoprice."
Best Blank Media Products
Combining this level of performance and excellent reliability, Verbatim's CD-Recordable media are the ideal storage medium for recording and sharing any combination of digital images, music, desktop files and more. Verbatim has been a leader in data storage technology since 1969, and guarantees this product with a limited lifetime warranty and technical support.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Windows media player does give you those options, or if you prefer "ImgBurn" an opensource software that works great & is easy to understand.No complaints with these discs."
"I know many people don't use ads anymore but i think its really important to try and keep these things alive."
"Discs are just standard quality."
"I was able to fit 2 digital download albums onto a single disc! I highly recommend these as a first choice for burning digital albums to a CD."
"My boyfriend is pretty computer savvy and he said that he's always heard that Verbatim was a really well respected brand when it came to CD-Rs so he told me to get these."
"Occasional bad ones but, unlike other brands I have used, extremely rare."
"so far ...great quality!"
"The problem was it was a new PC so I spent 3 hours with HP support before I figured out it was this batch of CDs. I was within hours of returning this PC to Costco when I ran to Best B** and bought another spindle (of these) and I burned them just fine."
Best USB Gadgets
TaoTronics Elune TT-DL02(White) is the new generation energy-saving and eco-friendly LED desk lamp.This is the ideal lighting source for office, home, dorm, etc. The TaoTronics Advantage: Join the 5 million+ powered by Amazon's #1 led desk lamp brand.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"How I chose this lamp: - I purchased this lamp after swimming through reviews on just over 15 other similar LED lamps. Most of the lamps I considered were TaoTronics as they tend to have a very strong following with many positive reviews, not to mention they have been praised as some of the brightest LED desk lamps you can find for under $50.00. I previously had a small LED desk lamp and a tall fluorescent halo lamp that I could use overhead and move around as needed. A long array with a nice, even light output would provide for a better area of coverage than my previous lamps, which this TaoTronics lamp promised to provide. I use all three lamps to provide as much light as possible, however, it is still very obvious how much brighter the desk area is with the TaoTronics lamp on. The light from this lamp outshines my previous lamps as opposed to simply being washed out like dim headlights under street lamps. The LED array on this lamp is too bright to look at, but when looking at the lamp from any angle other than right up into the array, it does not bother my eyes at all. It provides a nice soft light you can use as a nightlight or an absolutely bright daylight lamp for a desk, work area, reading, ect."
"This Elune lamp will work well as a craft lamp on the "study" setting at highest output. When the dedicated craft lamps die I'll be replacing them with these, but not before I add another as a bedside reading lamp. What I see is a slight, but noticeable, lack of yellow in the Elune which is the same difference between the fluorescent and LED craft lamps - in other words, it's not the Elune but just LED spectrum in general."
"Fantastic light integrating high efficiency led technology!"
"The Base is Nice thin but is heavey like a lg paperweight and non skid bottom, Slim design all around open and close lamp head only bought 2"wide Has a 60mm button, power on/off at the bottom then a sleep button, relax button, study button, reading button and you can adjust the brightness either up or down button. I had enclosed several pictures showing different settings and it is just this light that is on."