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IN PHOTO. Two children use the iPad Mini at the Apple Store during Black Friday in San Francisco, California, November 23, 2012 Reuters/ Stephen Lam

One of the perks of living in an increasingly advanced society is the great number of gadgets which can now be plugged into USB ports. This beats worrying about where to pack those cords, having them misplaced, or looking for outlets for them. Nowadays, there are many useful items you can powered straight from your computer. Take a look at these fun USB powered gadgets.

  1. Razor

Bringing your electric razor with you whenever you travel can be such a hassle. You need to bring along a power adapter or purchase a new one. Thanks to technology, you can now have a good old electric razor which you can easily plug into a USB port. Talk about convenience!

  1. Travel Mug

Don’t you just love to be able to bring your coffee wherever you go especially in the morning? With the new USB-powered travel mug, you can now have hot coffee at the office or even at home. No need to rush to the nearest cafe for your caffeine fix because you can have your favourite drink in just a few minutes.

  1. Mini fan

There are times when you feel like soaking up the sun only it gets too hot. This is where a mini fan can help. You can plug it to your laptop’s USB port and you’ll have refreshing air instantly. It’s also great when you’re travelling in a very crowded bus.

  1. Light

Another fun gadget you can easily plug into a USB port is light. A small overnight lamp for instance can already provide comfort and security especially when you’re camping outdoors. You don’t need a power outlet as long as you have your computer. This means you save on your next electric bill too.

  1. Solar chargers

Camping enthusiasts are sure to find US powered solar chargers very helpful. These portable rectangular chargers can be plugged into a computer’s USB port and it starts absorbing all those solar energy from the sun. They’re your excellent back-ups in case of battery shortage.

USB powered gadgets are fast becoming popular. That’s because they’re so convenient to use and don’t use up a lot of electricity.

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