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FEATURE TECH

EOFY End of Financial Year

You can never have too much storage. A laptop can only hold so much in its memory, and portable storage devices are the perfect solution to free up space and back up important files. Portable solid-state drives (SSD) and USB flash drives are a simple data-saving solution with ample storage space – desktop SSDs can generally hold up to 2TB, and USBs up to 512GB. Consider how much you want to back up, save or transfer, and always choose a storage device with slightly more capacity than you need. STORAGE SOLUTIONS

When EOFY rolls around, it's the perfect time to refresh and accessorise your workspace.Whether you're working from home or in the office, the right accessories can keep you connected, powered up, and with data storage space to spare. Words Bec Summer OFFICE ESSENTIALS

SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB-C 256GB Flash Drive

Sandisk E30 Portable SSD Drive (1TB) E30

PORTABLE POWER

DOCKS & HUBS

What to look for: • A power bank’s

Portable power banks are basically high-capacity batteries that can deliver several full charges – or a handy top-up – when levels get low, and some have multiple ports for conveniently charging several devices at once. The type of devices to be charged, how often, and how quickly, determines the type of power bank you need. Many new devices now support wireless charging, enabling you to declutter that tangle of cables

across your desk and free up some power points. Wireless charging stands can power up a Magsafe-compatible phone, as well as a compatible smartwatch and earbuds, simultaneously. So, whether you want to charge multiple devices at once or just require fast and efficient backup power, a portable power bank or wireless charger is indispensable for staying connected and alleviating battery stress.

Tired of plugging in and unplugging when switching USB peripherals from your laptop or desktop? A docking station or hub gives you constant connection, with the convenience of multiple ports – including USB, HDMI, and more – to connect a monitor, SSD drive, headset and phone, all at once. Some docking stations and hubs also connect to an external power supply, which will conveniently keep your laptop charged while you work.

capacity is measured in milliamps per hour (mAh), and the higher it is, the more charge cycles it can hold. • A 5,000mAh bank is ideal for quick top-ups or charging a single phone, while 10K and above suits phones and smaller devices like earbuds. More juice is required for laptops and heavy-duty usage, so opt for 20K–30K or above. • The amount of watts you need depends on a device’s power consumption and how many will be charged simultaneously.

Cygnett Boost 20K V4 Power Bank

Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 20K with Integrated USB-C Cable

Cygnett ChargePro 20K Power Bank

Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub with PD Satechi

Alogic Fusion Pro GO 7-in-1 USB-C Compact Dock (Cables and flash drives not included)

Cygnett ChargeBase 15W Wireless Phone Charger

Journey MagSafe Compatible 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand Bundle (Devices not included)

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