17 tech devices I swear by in my everyday life
Get the Full StoryThe Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.As someone who writes about tech for a living and is always testing out new devices, I know a gadget is seriously exceptional if I end up using it on a daily basis long after its review has been published on Business Insider. The fact of the matter is that it's just not possible to incorporate all of the devices I try into my everyday life... since there would be no room left for me in my apartment.
Below, I put together a list of the 17 tech devices and accessories I use all the time that have yet to let me down. Some keep me entertained, while others tackle the common tech problems I and presumably many other people need solving, like how to maintain a fast, consistent WiFi connection at home, and quickly recharge my iPhone.
Some of my personal favorite devices are quite expensive, so I've also included affordable alternatives that get the job done, but for considerably less, where applicable.The iPad Pro
Apple
12.9" iPad Pro 256GB , available at Walmart for 899 and Best Buy for 949
The iPad Pro became my primary home computer in 2016, and I haven't looked back since. If I'm checking my e-mail, surfing the web, or watching videos, this is the device I turn to. It has a big beautiful screen, plenty of storage, and support for the Apple Pencil, which I find useful even as someone who can't draw.
I went for the 12.9" model because I prefer using a larger screen, but you can save money without sacrificing power by opting for the 10.5" version.
Eero Wi-Fi routers
Eero
Eero Home WiFi System 1 eero 2 eero Beacons , 399, available at Amazon
Eero makes the best Wi-Fi routers I've tested, hands down. They're sleek looking, powerful, and automatically update themselves when new digital threats are discovered. Sold in a set, Eero's routers connect to one another to create what's called a "mesh" network, blanketing a large area with a consistent network connection.
After trying mesh routers, I'm never going back to using a traditional one. While Eero's routers are my go-to, I was recently impressed with TP-Link's Deco routers, which have similar features and performance at a much lower price.
The Kindle Oasis
Amazon
Kindle Oasis, 269.99, available at Amazon
It took me 10 years to finally buy a Kindle, and boy am I kicking myself for waiting so long. The second-generation Kindle Oasis is the first waterproof Kindle, but that's not what finally made me cave — it was its larger screen. Like all Kindles, the Oasis is thin, light, lasts for weeks between charges, and holds more books than I'll ever have time to read.
After getting used to the Kindle's sharp, e-ink display, reading books or long-form articles on my phone and tablet hasn't been the same.
I still think the Kindle Paperwhite's features and price make it a better choice for most people, but its slightly smaller screen and lack of dedicated page-turn buttons kept me waiting for the Oasis.
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