The Best & Worst Tech Accessories of 2024

So this year I’ve had a chance to step up my game in terms of new tech products and I’ve gotta say, it’s been a learning experience for me. I got to review some of the tech here on the channel... but others I didn’t have the same opportunity..

But since the year’s almost over I wanted to review some of my favorite products, some that stood out for shall we say… less good reasons, and talk about some of the Steam Deck accessories that I got to try.

Now, this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the tech I’ve used this year. I’ve made a playlist of my 2024 tech reviews for that. Make sure you check that out with the link up here. And now, we can get into it.

Products in this video (Amazon links are affiliate links):
❯ SanDisk 1.5 TB MicroSD Card: https://amzn.to/49i71o7
❯ Retroid Pocket 5: https://www.goretroid.com/products/re...
❯ USB C Dock: https://amzn.to/4eNXIO1
❯ KVM Switch: https://amzn.to/3OrWUmX
❯ USB C Charging Cable: https://amzn.to/497aMg9
❯ Magnetic Steam Deck Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/3ZrreES
❯ DeckTop: https://amzn.to/3ZnTfgi
❯ JSAUX ModCase: https://amzn.to/3ZeSftC
❯ External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3OuBc1J
❯ 10Gbit Network Card: https://amzn.to/3OtxkOL
❯ Creality K1 Max 3D Printer: https://amzn.to/4eQ6ScF
❯ Zoom LiveTrak L-12: https://amzn.to/3Z9R7ro

My Game
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❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle...
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: https://heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings

Affiliate links
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_i...
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Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: https://amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: https://amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: https://amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: https://amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller https://amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: https://amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: https://amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: https://amzn.to/4fAha2h

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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.

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-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:39 SanDisk 1.5 TB MicroSD Card
01:16 Retroid Pocket 5
02:49 Docking Station
03:55 KVM Switch
06:02 90 degree charging cable
07:10 Antank Magnetic Power Bank for Steam Deck
08:16 Invensic DeckTop Bluetooth Keyboard/Trackpad
10:08 JSAUX ModCase
13:03 Wester Digital 16TB Elements External Drive
14:15 TP-Link 10Gbit Network Interface Card
14:44 Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
15:38 Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Mixing Board