15 of the best tech purchases we've ever made

The 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.Most of us use a tech accessory or two to get us through the day ' whether it's a pair of headphones to keep us entertained during our commute, a fitness band to help us keep track of our activity, or a portable battery to keep our primary devices alive.I asked my colleagues at Business Insider what tech accessory they need to get through the day. You can find their picks below, and who knows, you might find your next must-have.DON'T MISS:Amazon's store brand makes a lot of great tech, but these are the 10 gadgets actually worth buyingSEE ALSO:22 awesome and weird things we bought using Amazon PrimeA multi-port USB hubI charge a lot of gadgets simultaneously, and it would be hard to do so efficiently without Anker's multi-port USB hub.With five full-sized USB-ports I'm able to charge my phone, headphones, watch, tablet, and one other device and only take up one outlet. It's that sheer convenience that makes this a must-have accessory, it solves a lot of smaller problems without creating any.Anker PowerPort 5, Multi-port USB Charger, $23.99, available at AmazonExtra-long charging cablesI never knew I needed these, but after I lost my original iPhone charger, I ended up buyinga few of these six-foot chargers from Anker, and they'regame-changers. Theyreach all the way to my bed super easily. They'relazy, sure, but convenient.I like my Anker cables for a couple of reasons beyond theirlength, too. I like that they're bright red (Anker makes themin four colors), so Im always able to spot them, and I like that the cables are coated in a thicker braided nylon material, instead of the usual hard plastic.They're a little more expensive thansome of their competitorsfor these reasons, but they feel great, work reliably, and, most importantly, hold up over time.I use mine every day.Anker PowerLine+ Micro USB Cable (6ft), $9.99Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable (6ft), $16.99A smart plugThe WeMo Switch helped me solved two problems: one was having to get up to turn off the light after I'd fallen asleep with it on. The other was sitting in the heat, waiting for the AC to cool my top-floor apartment when I got home in the summer.The WeMo app helps me control both fromafar and in advance, and controlling them with my voice through theAmazon Echois a cool bonus. WeMo Switch Smart Plug, $34.97, available at AmazonSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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