My current collection of little things around Mac and iPhone — half from WB, half from Ozon.
My desk with a MacBook has long been cluttered with small stuff — flash drives, cables, holders, and various adapters that life just doesn’t work without. Some I got to try out, some I bought again when the first ones broke or got lost, and in the end I ended up with a solid list of things that actually proved useful. A couple of pocket items and one big kitchen thing also made the cut. Prices in the selection vary: there are some dirt-cheap finds and some serious purchases. I bought half the items on Wildberries and half on Ozon, so there was no loyalty to one platform.
Lexar JumpDrive M400 32 GB — Lives in My Key Case
A small metal flash drive that you’re not afraid to carry on a keychain.
Sometimes you need to quickly transfer a couple of documents or a bootable image, and searching through drawers for a drive every time is no fun. So I just hung the Lexar JumpDrive M400 32 GB flash drive on my keys and forgot about it — the case is metal, with a loop, and it looks neat. Inside is USB 3.0, so for office tasks and transferring photos, the speed is more than enough.
For a Mac, it’s also convenient because the flash drive takes up one USB-A port on the hub and doesn’t stick out like a paddle. I regularly take it with me and dropped it on asphalt a couple of times — no problem, still works.
Price: 862 ₽
Lexar JumpDrive S60 128 GB — My Flash Drive for Archives
A spacious flash drive for backups and movies on the road.
If the first model is about “always with you,” the Lexar S60 128 GB flash drive I keep in my desk for other tasks: dumping a photo archive from iPhone, moving work projects, loading a couple of movies for vacation. The 128 GB capacity lets you skip choosing what to delete and just throw everything on it.
The interface here is USB 2.0, so don’t expect miracles in terms of speed — it’s a workhorse for long-term storage, not for editing video directly. But for the money, the volume-to-price ratio is very solid: perfect for Mac backups.
Price: 1,516 ₽
Magnetic Cable Hoco X52 for Type-C — Saving Your Ports
Attaches to the phone magnetically, prevents port wear.
I love magnetic cables for one simple reason: the Type-C port on your phone or tablet stops wearing out. A small magnetic disc sits in the port, and the magnetic cable Hoco X52 snaps onto it from above. The rated current is up to 3 A, length is 1 m — perfect for charging on a nightstand or at a desk.
Important note: this cable is for charging only, it doesn’t support data transfer, and you need to keep that in mind. I have one living by my bed: plug it in at night, pull it off in the morning — the port stays healthier, and nerves stay calmer.
Price: 325 ₽
Power Strip with USB and Type-C — My Desk Can Finally Breathe
Outlets plus USB ports in one housing — minus two chargers on the desk.
My desk always had the same story: MacBook charging, iPhone charging, headphones also not eternal. So I got a power strip with USB and Type-C ports — it’s both an extension cord with multiple outlets and built-in ports for cables. The main convenience is one Type-C port right in the housing, which comfortably handles iPhone charging without a separate power brick.
The quality isn’t Belkin level, of course, but for the price it holds up well: nothing overheats, there’s a power indicator. My wife appreciated it too — she no longer has to uproot my charger when she needs to plug in her hair dryer.
Price: 1,306 ₽
30,000 mAh Power Bank with Wireless Charging — I Take It on Trips
Heavy, capacious, with a wireless charging pad for iPhone.
For travel, I switched to one big power bank instead of two small ones a long time ago. This 30,000 mAh power bank is exactly that: enough capacity to charge an iPhone several times with some left over for headphones. The body features a wireless charging pad — just place the phone on top and it charges without wires.
You can’t call it light — the backpack definitely feels that something serious is inside. But for long flights and road trips, it pays off with just one night without a nearby outlet. At home, of course, it’s overkill — this is specifically for travel.
Price: 1,639 ₽
