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When it comes to your phone, power is precious. And the faster you can get it, the better. We highly recommend investing in a good USB charger—which is likely not the one that came with your phone. Our rigorously tested and recommended phone chargers are small, inexpensive, and very speedy.

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A simple way to stay organized during the chaos of back-to-school season? Slap a label on everything. This easy-to-use, budget-friendly label maker is ideal for anyone who wants to occasionally print simple labels from their smartphone. It lacks some of the bells and whistles that other models offer, but the no-frills option is great for one-off prints.

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If you open your junk drawer to a jumbled mess of cords, trust us: There’s a better way. Wirecutter’s experts—who keep countless cables in rotation, both for testing and in their day-to-day lives—aren’t just pros at finding the best cords, but also at organizing them.

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