Your laptop is tough, but like the rest of us, it appreciates a little comfort. This 11-1/2" x 15" neoprene zippered case/sleeve is uber flexible, soft and padded to protect your investment. Big enough to fit a laptop that’s 10-1/2" x 14", or maybe a smidge larger. In white, with a tasteful black border and zipper on (3) sides.

You’re going to need a new card reader at some point, and here’s your chance to get a great one for way less than you’d pay at a Large Box Retailer. Ours is from Unitek. It’s a USB 3.0 Type-C, (3)-port hub and Micro SD/SD card reader has a transfer rate up to 5 GBS and is compatible with USB 2.0/1.1, with a dual drive that allows for reading (2) different cards simultaneously. Plug and play, no driver installation needed. Has a new rounded design and measures 4-1/2" x 1-1/8" dia.

Need some juice? How about a (4)-pack of lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) batteries with a charger than can re-charge all (4) at once? Yeah, we thought you’d like that. Batteries are 3.7V 600mAH, each measuring 1.1/2" x 1" x 1/4", with a charger that’s about 1-1/2" square by 1/2”. This little package is compact and powerful, like Joe Pesci, or Reese Witherspoon.

You have a type—we all do—and maybe we have yours, since we have (3) different types of Unitek Type-C USB adapter cables, each black and 3 feet long. Charge and sync all your Type-C connector devices quickly and safely, using just one cable. Plug in directly and stay connected at home, at work or on the road. You pick: the Type-C male to USB-A male; the Type-C to 2.0 Micro USB-B male; or the Type-C male to Type-C male.

We know you can read that headline many ways, but all we’re saying is that this nice-quality (3)-outlet (grounded), (2)-USB surge-protecting power strip comes in a lovely shade of dark pink, more like a Fuchsia. The 2-foot-long heavy-duty cord is white with red flecks (think candy cane) and has a grounded (3)-prong plug. Rated for 15 Amps/1875 Watts and 450 joules. From Bright-Way®.

You’ve got power and data needs, and we’ve got Micro USB cable multi-packs. See how well this all works out? You pick: the USB to Micro USB (5)-pack white with (3) at 3” long and (2) at 7” long, all white and flexible cords, good for charging and transferring data; or the premium Unitek USB to micro USB in black (6)-pack for syncing and charging, durable and reliable, compact and heat-resistant.

We were told we carry our stress in our neck and shoulders, and we blamed it on our phone until we got this headset with flexible boom mic from Merkury Innovations®. It’s like those headsets that operators wear but nowhere near as dorky-looking. These are like the padded headphones the cool kids wear, with an easily bendable mic that you position. Mic is noise-reducing, too, so you’ll sound better than you ever have. Compatible with Macs and PCs, is equipped with a TRRS 3.5mm (1/8") audio output plug. Plug and play. Your neck says thanks.

Even the non-gamers among us found this Up-Tech gaming headset super comfy, and bossman Pat’s son, who’s a tough critic and avid gamer, gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Works with all gaming systems and PCs. The headset is wired, with built-in mic, inline mic control and noise-isolating earpads. Uses 1/8" standard jacks, has a PC adapter and adjustable headband. Heck, we might just wear this rig around the house to see if we get left alone. That’s sort of a game, ain’t it?

We all screen. And we all need to protect those screens on our expensive little gadgetry. Our each is a pack of (12) clear screen protectors, each a generous 2-15/16" x 2-1/4" x .004" thick. They protect from scratches and reduce glare. Made for the Sony Clié, but easy to cut to fit anything with a screen you want to protect. Made in the USA for Fellowes®.

Our 5-foot, 18 gauge, black computer power cord is grounded, with a 3-prong IEC end. IEC cords are used to connect a lot of electronic equipment, including (yes) computers, but also musical instrument amplifiers, professional audio equipment and virtually all professional video gear. It’s never a bad idea to have an extra one or two of them at the ready.