MULTI-DEVICE
CHARGER
Of course there are always
going to be things you can’t
charge wirelessly (or times
when you can’t wait for Qi’s
inefficiency). To keep an outlet
handy at all times, I’ve used this
Belkin mini-surge protector
(fave.co/3l9ONwI) for years.
Not only is it an easy way to
charge up laptops, tablets, and
other gadgets (handily secured
via Velcro to the edge of my desk), it makes a
great travel companion too. Keep this in your
bag and you’ll be the most popular person at
the crowded airport wall outlet.
USB HUB
Speaking of things you can never have too
much of: USB ports. Desktop users can (and
6.
WIRELESS PHONE
CHARGER
All recent iPhone models and most premium
Android phones now come with Qi wireless
charging. And if you buy a charger directly
from your phone’s manufacturer, they’re
stupid pricey. Since Qi is an open standard,
you have tons of choices for charging pads
and stands. Personally, I love this series of
chargers from Target’s house brand (fave.
co/3wmzztH). They hide the charging pad in
a nice-looking bamboo desk organizer (which
comes in three sizes!) and include two bonus
USB charging ports.
