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Orbitkey launches premium multifunctional Hybrid Work Duo, making any setup portable [Hands-on]

Avatar for Fernando Silva Nov 6 2023 - 10:15 am PT
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Orbitkey has made a name for itself making high-quality and premium tech accessories. They hit the ground running with their Orbitkey Nest, which was this portable carrying solution that also included a wireless charging pad. It was great to store your smaller tech accessories like cables, SD cards, chargers, and anything else you would need during a trip. Since then, they have built a strong ecosystem of products, and today, they released their new Hybrid Work Duo, a 2-in-1 portable workstation setup. Let me show you what I mean.

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Review: Kanex USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter solves the WiFi dead zone problem for the 12-inch MacBook

Avatar for Zac Hall May 23 2015 - 7:00 am PT
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Kanex USB-C to Ethernet

Adapters for adding thicker ports are nothing new for Apple’s modern line of notebooks. Even the high-end Retina MacBook Pro decidedly excludes a direct Ethernet connection, and Apple’s MacBook Air and new ultrathin 12-inch MacBook are especially too thin for a wired connection to the Internet without relying on an adapter in the middle.

While modern WiFi is fine for most everyday situations, even Apple acknowledges that a wired connection is necessary in some instances. To remedy this, it sells a $29 USB Ethernet Adapter and a faster $29 Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter. The 12-inch MacBook has neither port, however, additionally requiring Apple’s $19 USB-C to USB Adapter to work with the slower adapter.

Fortunately with USB-C being a new industry standard, accessory makers like Kanex are ready with solutions like the $29.95 USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter made for the new 12-inch MacBook and other USB-C computers…
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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin MacBook stand $32, Insignia 50″ HDTV $350, SwissGear laptop backpack $40, more

Avatar for Jan 19 2015 - 9:00 am PT
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Today’s can’t miss deals:

belkin-loft-macbook-standBelkin Loft MacBook Stand $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

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HDTVs: VIZIO 65-inch 4K $1,500 (Reg. $2,200), Insignia 50-inch 1080p $350 (Reg. $500), more

SwissGear laptop backpack $40 shipped (orig. $120), other styles 40% or more off
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Last Call updates:

  • Break is exclusively streaming 200 Lionsgate movies for free
  • Free week of NBA League Pass for iOS, Android, Apple TV, more
  • $100 iTunes Gift Card for $87 shipped
  • Transcend JetDrive 240GB SSD Upgrade Kits for MacBook Air & Retina Pro: $169
  • Home: Braava 380t Mopping Robot $240 shipped (Reg. $300), more
  • Speakers: Pioneer Floorstanding Pair $120 (orig. $200), Klipsch Outdoor $130 (orig. $350)
  • The Myo armband that lets you control your favorite devices with hand gestures is set to go mainstream

bluetooth-multi-device-keyboard-k480Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard and iPad/iPhone stand $30 w/ in-store pick up (Reg. $50) * Just sold out, sorry about that*

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Small States: Paper by FiftyThree pursues the new digital American Dream, multiple giveaways

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The iMacompanion is the front USB Port your iMac deserves (15% off)

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