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Hard drives are dime a dozen in the market, and if you are a road warrior who prefers to work on your notebook than being tethered to a desktop PC, surely you would have found a portable hard drive to come in handy on more than one occasion. A portable hard drive would be even more of an essential tool if you so happen to be an Ultrabook user, as most Ultrabooks that carry just SSD storage these days come in 128GB configurations, although there is the more pricey option of topping up some cash to bring home 256GB of storage space. Assuming you are in the market for a portable hard drive, might we point your attention to the recently announced Toshiba Canvio Slim II?

Arriving in 500GB and 1TB capacities, the Toshiba Canvio Slim II holds the distinction of being one of the thinnest and smallest portable hard drives that are currently available on the market, in addition to boasting of the ability to access and share data directly from the device. You will find that transfer speeds can be blazing fast, especially when you hook up the Toshiba Canvio Slim II to a computer or notebook that has a USB 3.0 port, although those running on older systems need not fret as it will still support the more ancient USB 2.0 format. Not only that, another bright point of the Canvio Slim II would be its ability to provide you access to your stored files – be they music, movies, photos, or work documents, remotely, as long as it is hooked up to an always-on Internet-enabled PC.

Toshiba knows how the cloud has already grown to be a relatively important tool for road warriors these days, and hence they have decided to throw in another 10GB of free cloud storage so that you can always access copies of important files regardless of where you are, as long as you have an Internet connection. The Toshiba Canvio Slim II allows enables users to perform a back up of videos and photos directly from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices which happen to carry the corresponding iOS or Android app to the external hard drive, now how about that? You will be able to pick up the Toshiba Canvio Slim II in two flavors – 500GB and 1TB, where it will retail for $114.99 and $149.99, respectively.

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All winter the heat’s on in our homes and offices, drying out our sinuses, skin and eyes, we have a brief respite with the arrival of spring, only to shut ourselves in again and turn on the air conditioners in order to stave off the summer heat. I hate feeling parched and dry all the time. Maybe I need to move somewhere like Seattle, it seems nice and damp there…

Or I could just get myself the Mini Android Doll Humidifier, just the perfect companion for your home, car or office, this cute little green guy is powered via USB connection and emits a cool, ultrasonic moisturizing mist for up to 10 hours on a single fill.

WIth its familiar green color, light up eyes, moveable little arms, and serene smile, your new Android friend is only about 3 and a half inches tall, and will add some comfort promoting humidity, not to mention, some style to your once stuffy office cubical.

The Android Doll Humidifier can hold a little over 8 ounces of water, comes complete with USB cable, replacement wicks, and works for up to 10 hours at a time, but it doesn’t seem to come with instructions, at least not written in English, so if you think you might need a hand there, this little guy may not be for you.

The USB Humidifier may be just the ticket to keep you from feeling parched and uncomfortable, whatever the climate, and you can have one for under 40 bucks from amazon.com.
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Throughout my relatively short life, there is one lesson that I have learnt – never argue with a lady whenever she is mulling over whether to pick up that particular pair of shoes or handbag, never mind that she already has umpteenth pair of shoes and countless handbags back home. Assuming you are a geek, you might want to take your “revenge”, so to speak, in a more subtle manner by telling here that when it comes to gadgets, there are just certain items on your list that you will never compromise in not purchasing those – and one of them would definitely be a USB hub. After all, you can never have enough USB ports lying around to plug in your ever growing collection of USB-powered devices, so you might as well get the best USB hub possible at that particular point in time, no? Enter the Satechi 7-Port USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub that would certainly not look out of place in any home or office.

One thing of note though – Apple users would seem to be more suited for the Satechi 7-Port USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub, since it has the kind of external looks that are ideal for the Mac and MacBook. Boasting a sleek, compact design and additional connectivity for multiple USB-based devices that will include (but are not limited to) flash drives, printers, digital cameras, and external hard drives among others, the Satechi 7-Port USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub sports a slim, strip shape design which takes up as little room as possible on your desk, and the way it is laid out makes life a cinch when you want to plug in or remove devices in a jiffy.

Do bear in mind that the plug and play 7-Port USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub would be accompanied by its own power supply, where that would deliver speedy data rates of up to 5Gbps, which is 10 times faster compared to USB 2.0, making it a snap to transfer photos, music, and HD movies. If you are interested, the Satechi 7-Port USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub will come in a white or black trim where it will be sold for an introductory price of $54.99.

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Are all USB hubs created equal? The correct answer would be, “No”, and a resounding one at that, too. After all, hardcore Dr Who fans might even start to fantasize that the £22.95 Dr Who Tardis USB 4 Port Hub which they see here is able to send them into a time warp, but even if to their great disappointment that it does not, at least you have a quartet of USB ports available for you to plug in a plethora of other devices into your PC or Mac, as and when required.

If you do not want to start off the work week on a dull note, then the Dr Who Tardis USB 4 Port Hub is your cup of tea (or coffee), as each time you plug it in, the lantern at the top will flash, alongside the classic time travelling sound effects. Needless to say, just in case the rest of your colleagues get jealous of the latest toy at the office, you can always turn off the special sound effect to annoy them less. Definitely more than capable of brightening up any work space for sure.

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Have you heard of the company Penclic before? Here is a little context – Penclic so happens to be the creator of ergonomically functional and sleekly designed computer accessories, and they have just announced the availability of the Bluetooth B2 Mouse on Amazon.com for folks living in the US. It looks simple and yet is elegant, and is also functional in its very own special way, making the Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse the ideal companion for the modern PC, where it is capable of delivering a wireless experience which will ensure you have at least one more free USB port to plug in something else that might be more pressing.

Staying true to its Scandinavian design roots, the Penclic would break the traditional mold thanks to a pen-shaped mouse which was specially designed to fit the natural form of your hand, allowing it to deliver a unique and intuitive user experience, coming in laser-focused precision. The Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse will be able to function without requiring you to prepare a mouse pad beforehand, as the lightweight mouse will be able to glide over your work surface in simple, direct motions. Playing nice with both Mac and PC platforms, the Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse could very well be the solution to those who are on the lookout for a simple, smart, high-quality mouse.

The polished, uncommon appearance of the B2 Mouse is not the only thing isn’t the only thing that makes it unique, as the B2 Mouse also looks, feels and acts like a pen, which means there is virtually no learning curve at all to grapple with, while it places superior navigation at your fingertips right out of the box. The Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse would come with a laser that senses where you intend to move the cursor, hence the precise control at hand (pardon the pun). Its also has the kind of ergonomics which create a comfortable position, enhancing user experience and allowing your forearm to relax on your work surface. This means common sense is upheld, as a more comfortable work environment automatically translates to better results, quicker movements and increased productivity. You can pick up the Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse for $89.95.

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