Hardware
Physical computer hardware including monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripherals for development workstations that enhance productivity and coding efficiency.
Apple 2024 Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB, Gigabit)
By Apple
Compact desktop with M4 chip, 16GB unified memory, and 256GB SSD storage for a quiet, efficient home lab or workstation.
A compact, quiet, power-efficient desktop that makes a great home lab node or tidy workstation. Read full review.
InnoView Portable Monitor 15.6-Inch FHD
By InnoView
15.6-inch 1080p portable monitor with USB-C and HDMI inputs, built-in speakers, and a protective case for travel.
An affordable, travel-friendly second screen that packs flat and gives you quick USB-C or HDMI connectivity. Read full review.
GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router, Pocket Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Router, Portable VPN Routers WiFi for Travel, Public Computer Routers, Business Trip, Mobile/RV/Cruise/Plane
By GL Technologies
Portable Wi-Fi 7 travel router with touchscreen interface, dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, and built-in OpenVPN/WireGuard VPN support. Perfect for secure connectivity on the go with OpenWrt firmware for advanced customization.
OpenWrt-powered travel router with touchscreen interface and VPN cascading. Perfect companion for Starlink Mini—brings enterprise networking tools to a pocket-sized device. Read full review.
USB C KVM Switch 4K@60Hz,Dual Monitor USB C HDMI KVM Switch
By ABLEWE
USB-C/HDMI KVM switch for controlling two computers with dual 4K displays and shared peripherals from a single keyboard and mouse.
Single USB-C cables per machine, dual 4K/60, and a remote puck make swapping between my work and personal rigs painless. Read full review.
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine
By Ubiquiti Networks
All‑in‑one UniFi router, firewall, and access point with VLANs and centralized management via UniFi Network.
UniFi controller, gateway, AP, and switch in one dome—perfect for homelabs that want VLANs, VPN, and IPS without rack-mount gear. Read full review.
Synology DS923+ NAS
By Synology
4‑bay NAS running Synology DSM with expandable storage and apps for backup, multimedia, virtualization, and file sharing.
Ryzen power, NVMe cache, and DSM 7.2 polish make the DS923+ the NAS I trust for backups, containers, and 10GbE editing. Read full review.
APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA
By APC by Schneider Electric
Line-interactive 1500VA/900W sinewave UPS with automatic voltage regulation, 10 outlets, and USB-A/USB-C charging—built to keep workstations and networking gear running through brownouts and outages.
Rock-solid 1500VA sinewave UPS that smooths brownouts, rides through half-hour outages, and makes battery swaps a five-minute chore—just be ready for the pricey APCRBC163. Read full review.
BenQ ScreenBar Pro Monitor Light
By BenQ
Clamp-on asymmetrical LED bar that throws over 1000 lux onto your desk, keeps the screen glare-free, and uses an ultrasonic sensor plus USB-C power to replace bulky desk lamps.
Asymmetrical 1000+ lux lighting, ultrasonic auto on/off, and a clamp that grips flat or 1000R curves keep the ScreenBar Pro as my permanent desk-lamp replacement. Read full review.
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
By CalDigit
18-port Thunderbolt 4 dock with 40Gb/s bandwidth, dual 4K60/8K display support, 98W charging, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, and USB-C/A 10Gb/s for decluttering USB4 and Thunderbolt workstations.
Single-cable Thunderbolt dock that powers my laptop, runs dual 4K60, pushes 2.5GbE, and keeps 18 ports online—still pricey, still the most reliable hub I own. Read full review.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station
By Jackery
2042Wh LiFePO4 station with 2200W AC output, 100W USB-C, and dual MPPT inputs—built for blackout backup and mobile studios.
Lifesaver during power outages and camping trips. 2000Wh capacity massive - run laptop, monitor, router for hours. AC outlets work perfectly. Build quality solid. Worth it for peace of mind. Read full review.
Keychron Q2 Mechanical Keyboard
By Keychron
65% CNC-aluminum board with double-gasket mount, hot-swappable sockets, and QMK/VIA so you can tailor every layer for coding.
Perfect coding keyboard with aluminum build, hot-swappable switches, and QMK/VIA support. Great value for a premium mechanical keyboard. Read full review.
Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse
By Logitech
Ergonomic wireless mouse with MagSpeed scroll wheel, multi‑device pairing, and customizable buttons for productivity.
Game-changer for productivity. Ergonomic design ideal for long coding sessions. MagSpeed scroll wheel is buttery smooth with excellent multi-device pairing. Read full review.
NocFree Lite Wireless Split Mechanical Keyboard
By NocFree
Wireless 2.7 GHz split mechanical keyboard with integrated tenting, walnut wrist rests, hot-swappable switches, and Vial programming for ergonomic builders and coders.
Rock-solid 2.7 GHz wireless, integrated tenting, and Vial-powered layers make this split board a joy to live with—pricey, but it finally checks every ergonomic box for me. Read full review.
ORICO USB 3.2 NVMe Enclosure
By ORICO
USB 3.2 NVMe SSD enclosure for turning M.2 NVMe drives into high‑speed external storage; tool‑free design for quick swaps.
Perfect for turning spare NVMe drives into high-speed external storage. USB 3.2 speeds excellent. Tool-free design incredibly easy to swap drives. Rock solid for months. Great value. Read full review.
Rigol DS1102Z-E Digital Oscilloscope
By Rigol Technologies
100 MHz, 2‑channel digital oscilloscope with deep memory for capturing and analyzing electronic signals during debugging.
Invaluable for electronics projects and debugging. 100 MHz bandwidth perfect for microcontroller work. Deep memory captures complex signals beautifully. Intuitive interface. Worth every penny. Read full review.
Sabrent 10-Port Powered USB 3.0 Hub
By Sabrent
Powered 10‑port USB 3.0 hub for connecting peripherals and charging devices at a desk; tidy expansion for laptops and desktops.
Perfect for organizing desk setup. 10 ports give plenty of connectivity for all peripherals. Powered design no power issues. USB 3.0 speeds excellent.API built quality solid, reliable for months. Read full review.
Samsung 980 PRO NVMe SSD 2TB
By Samsung
High‑performance PCIe NVMe M.2 solid‑state drive for desktops and laptops; great for speeding up builds and large file workflows.
Still a workhorse PCIe 4.0 drive—fast, reliable, and now a great value thanks to newer 990/PCIe5 models. Read full review.
Samsung Odyssey G9 UltraWide Monitor (49-Inch)
By Samsung
49‑inch curved ultrawide (5120×1440) providing the workspace of dual 27‑inch QHD monitors with immersive curve and high refresh options.
Absolutely incredible for development workflow. 49-inch ultrawide gives dual monitor workspace without bezel. High refresh rate, excellent resolution. Worth every penny. Read full review.