2020 feels like it's been at least a decade. How we live and work has changed drastically, and so much that I think that 2021 will be less about getting back to normal, and more about rediscovering a new normal.

Gadgets have, unsurprisingly, played a big part over the year, across all facets of life, from work, rest, and play, and as the year draws to a close I wanted to highlight the gadgets and gear that have earned their place in my office, backpack, or pocket.

Since I don't want this review dominated by Apple gadgets, let's just assume that my iPhone, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and AirPods Pro were with me within arm's reach pretty much all the time.

This is the other stuff! And some of this stuff you may have seen before, and some you may not.

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Zendure SuperTank

This thing has been charged and recharged dozens of times, thrown into a backpack or suitcase, been used to charge a myriad of devices, from my MacBook to earbuds, and it's still as good as new.

A total workhorse of a power bank. 

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Zendure SuperPort 4

This is my desktop charger of choice, replaces four other chargers (including my MacBook Pro USB-C charger and my iPhone charger).

This has been in continuous use for months now without any issues whatsoever.

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