{"id":49770,"date":"2022-12-15T21:04:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T21:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/855cbd41-6266-489c-990b-094355d34134"},"modified":"2022-12-15T21:04:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T21:04:17","slug":"5-tech-gadgets-i-never-leave-home-without-and-they-make-great-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/5-tech-gadgets-i-never-leave-home-without-and-they-make-great-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tech gadgets I never leave home without (and they make great gifts)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I get to handle and review a lot of gadgets<\/a> over the course of a year. Some good (this is the stuff you get to read about), a lot of it entirely forgettable (you don’t get to hear about this).<\/p>\n

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But many people are curious about the tech that I use and find invaluable in my day-to-day life.<\/p>\n

I’m leaving my iPhone 14 Pro Max<\/span><\/a><\/span> and my Apple Watch Ultra<\/span><\/a><\/span> out of this list. While these are my most-used bits of tech by far, they’re rather dull. <\/p>\n

So, this is the other stuff that I use. Most of what I’m listing here is platform-agnostic, but if anything is specifically Apple-centered<\/a>, I’ll offer an alternative.<\/p>\n

Also:<\/strong> These are my 5 must-have devices for work travel now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

So, let me empty out my pockets and take you on a quick tour of the gadgets that have been the most useful to me in 2022.<\/p>\n

YubiKey 5 NFC<\/h2>\n
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ZDNET<\/strong> Recommends<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

If you’re not using hardware two-factor authentication<\/a> (also known as multi-factor authentication or two-step verification), then you should. This combined USB-A and NFC security key replaces getting sent SMS messages by online services to authenticate that you, are indeed, you.<\/p>\n

I keep a USB-A to USB-C adapter handy, so I can attach this to more modern devices. Since it has both USB-C and NFC, the key works with a whole host of devices, from iPhone to Android, to Windows and Mac systems.<\/p>\n

Also:<\/strong> Using the wrong USB-C cable can damage your tech<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This key can be used for hundreds of online services, from Facebook, Google, and Twitter to more specific services, such as Coinbase, Salesforce, and Login.gov. Your YubiKey<\/span><\/a><\/span> can also be used to secure password storage services such as Bitwarden, Password Safe, and LastPass.<\/p>\n

Highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Apple AirTags<\/h2>\n
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Apple AirTag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I have these on everything — on my keys, my luggage, my laptop bag, my e-bike<\/a>, and even my car. <\/p>\n

They take all the stress out of misplacing stuff. I’ve forgotten what it’s like to lose my keys or wonder where my luggage might have wandered off to.<\/p>\n

To attach the AirTag<\/span><\/a><\/span> to my keys, I use the KeySmart Air<\/span><\/a><\/span> holder.<\/p>\n

Also:<\/strong> How to securely attach your Apple AirTag to things — without breaking the bank<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n

Perfect for anyone who has an iPhone!<\/p>\n

I used to be a massive Tile<\/span><\/a><\/span> fan and still recommend it to my Android-using friends (truth is, I still have a number of Tiles in use, but I’m phasing them out over time).<\/p>\n

KeySmart MultiTool 5-in-1<\/h2>\n
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KeySmart Multitool 5-in-1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I’ve had this on my keys for a couple of months now and I love it. It’s a small slab of stainless steel that features a Phillips screwdriver, box cutter, ruler, prybar, and flat-head screwdriver.<\/p>\n

When combined with the KeySmart NanoScissors<\/span><\/a><\/span>, it’s a brilliant, lightweight combo of tools that I can keep on my keyring. <\/p>\n

Rolling Square inCharge 6-in-1 Cable<\/h2>\n
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Rolling Square inCharge 6-in-1 Cable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This is a tiny cable that has it all<\/span><\/a><\/span> when it comes to connectors. While I don’t rely on this for regular charging, it’s the perfect backup cable for those times when I’ve misplaced the cable I need. It includes: <\/p>\n