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I often receive emails asking about past gadget picks since My Daily Pick changes every morning. I thought it might be a good idea to create this “archive” page to make it easy to find a “pick” that you saw a while back (or even catch up on the ones you missed).

Please be aware that things sell out at times so there’s no guarantee that an item will still be in stock when you click on it.

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March 18, 2026 – Frameo 10.1″ Wood WiFi Digital Picture Frame w/ 32GB Memory

Digital picture frames are awesome because they let you display thousands of precious photos in a never-ending slideshow.

If you’re looking for a really good one but you don’t want to pay a small fortune for it, this is an excellent choice.

March 17, 2026 – Hyangin Triple Laptop Screen Extender

This is an easy way to add not one, but two additional screens to your laptop.

March 15, 2026 – TinyShield Wireless Baby Backseat Car Camera

Do you frequently turn around in your car to check on your baby or toddler in the back seat?

This will help you and your child stay safe by allowing you to check on them at any time with just a quick glance. You probably won’t need to turn your head at all.

March 14, 2026 – HeroSet Ergonomic Big & Tall 500lbs Computer/Office Desk Chair

Are you tired of wasting money on office chairs that fall apart within a year or two? If so, you might want to invest in one of these.

March 13, 2026 – Roku 55-Inch Select Series Smart TV

Want to cut the cord and switch to streaming while also upgrading to a newer and better TV? If so, this is a great option because you can do both with just one device.

March 12, 2026 – BELTTT 1000Watt 12V DC to 120V AC Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Connect this little gem to your car battery, a stand-alone LifePo4 battery or any other high capacity 12 volt battery and you’ll be able to run your 120V appliances (up to 1,000 watts) just as if you had plugged them into one of your home’s AC electrical outlets.

March 11, 2026 – Aceup Energy 4000 Watt Portable Inverter Generator

Generators sure come in handy when the power goes out for an extended period of time, but most of them are quite noisy. This one isn’t.

My next-door neighbor used one of these during our recent ice storm outage and I couldn’t even hear it running unless I happened to be outside.

Click here to check out the Aceup Energy 4000 Watt Portable Inverter Generator at Amazon.

March 10, 2026 – VTpower 5W USB LED Light Bulb w/ Cord and On/Off Switch

I have two of these and they sure came in handy after our recent ice storm knocked out the power grid for several days.

These little gems put out quite a bit of light considering they only sip a miniscule 5 watts of power. You can plug them into a power station like I did or connect them to most any other source of USB power that you might have available.

March 9, 2026 – Azmall Bluetooth Wireless Mouse

Do you wish you could use a wireless mouse with your smartphone or tablet?

Well, this one works perfectly with virtually any Bluetooth-equipped device, including mobile devices. Just pair it with your phone, tablet, Mac, Windows PC or Linux machine and you’ll be all set and ready to go!

March 8, 2026 – C98 Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo w/ Palm Rest

This is another excellent lighted keyboard that I recently discovered. It works amazingly well and so does the included mouse.

Note: As with most any backlit keyboard, this keyboard and mouse are both corded, not cordless.

March 7, 2026 – Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer

This is the printer I use in my home office every day, and I love it.

March 6, 2026 – MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for Apple Devices

Wireless chargers make it easy and convenient to charge your devices without having to bother with a nest of irritating cables. This little gem will charge three of your Apple devices at the same time.

March 5, 2026 – FS140 Whole House Surge Protector

Are you prepared for the upcoming storm season? This little gem will help protect everything in your house, including your appliances that can’t be plugged into a regular surge protector.

March 4, 2026 –  AI Smart Watch with Standalone GPS & Offline Maps

This is a great option if you’re looking for a really good, but affordable smart watch and GPS device.

March 3, 2026 – Goldenmate 1000VA/800W LifePo4 Pure Sine Wave UPS / Surge Protector

Modern UPS/battery backup devices are now starting to use advanced LifePo4 batteries, and this one provides superior Pure Sine Wave output as well. Highly recommended!

March 2, 2026 – AstroAI TRMS 6000 Digital Multimeter and Analyzer

I own (and use) several digital multimeters. This is one of my favorites for taking fast and accurate measurements. I really like the large, easy to see readout. It makes it easy to see the numbers at a quick glance.

March 1, 2026 – 34 in 1 Magnetic Ratchet Screwdriver Set

Don’t you hate it when you drop a screw and it goes rolling under something like your refrigerator (or even worse, your car)?

Or maybe you sometimes find it difficult to break a screw loose if it’s locked in real tight?

This nifty kit solves both of those problems.

February 28, 2026 – Maxi Clean Screen and Lens Cleaning Wipes

Many popular cleaning solutions can damage specially coated lenses and screens. You can safely and quickly clean yours with these.

February 27, 2026 – Rainsmore Waterproof Vintage Canvas Computer Shoulder Bag

Do you do frequently travel with a laptop? If so, you could probably use this.

February 26, 2026 – Novsight 6250 Amp Jump Starter w/ Air Compressor

Don’t get stuck at home with a dead battery.

This little gem will jump start your car multiple times on a single charge. It will also inflate your tires when you need to top off the air in them.

Every vehicle needs one of these tucked away in the trunk.

February 25, 2026 – Monai AI-Powered Baby Monitor w/ Wake & Cry Alerts / Potential Risks Alert

This little gem will let you keep a close eye on your baby while it’s sleeping in another room. It will even alert you via your phone if your baby’s face ends up getting covered. And of course it will let you know when he/she wakes up or starts crying.

February 24, 2026 – Large Print Backlit Computer Keyboard

Do you have difficulty seeing the letters on your PC’s keyboard?

Or perhaps you’re a “hunt-and-peck” typist who often uses your computer in a darkened room?

Either way, this gem of a keyboard can really help.

February 23, 2026 – Scosche FoundIT 32W Multi-Port Car Charger w/built-in Locator

There are plenty of great car chargers on the market these days, but this little gem will tell your smartphone where your parked car is located.

If your car is ever stolen you can track its location with your phone. It’s also a great way to keep tabs on a teen driver. To an unsuspecting driver it just looks like a normal charger.

February 22, 2026 – Coiwai Adjustable Lap Desk w/ Cushion

This can really come in handy when you have to use your laptop in places where there is no table or desk to rest it on. And it will REALLY come in handy if you use a mouse with your laptop.

February 20, 2026 – Gskyer 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope

Are you fascinated by the night sky? This super-functional entry-level telescope will let you see the moon, the constellations and several planets with your very own eyes.

This is a great way for kids and beginner adults to get started in astronomy with a decent telescope without having to spend a fortune.

February 19, 2026 – Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip

This is one of the best deals going right now for a 15 inch MacBook.

February 18, 2026 – Todamu Mini Camera Drone w/ Dual Batteries

Have you been wanting to try your hand at drone photography and videography without spending a fortune to get started? If so, you’ll love this.

February 17, 2026 – Idison 3-in-1 USB Multi Charging Cable (2-Pack)

Don’t you hate having to carry along a separate charging cable for every device you own? Well, this little gem will work virtually all of them.

February 15, 2026 – SentrySafe Black Fireproof Safe with Digital Push Button Keypad

This will do a great job at protecting your valuables, your computer backup drive and your important papers from loss or theft. While no home safe is perfect, this is one of the best you’ll find for the money. If it’s important, it needs to be protected.

February 14, 2026 – Skylight WiFi 10 inch Digital Picture Frame

This is the perfect way to display ALL of your favorite photos as a slideshow.

February 13, 2026 – Magsafe Magnetic 26800mAh 20W Wireless Portable Charger/Power Bank

Looking for a really good wireless charger for your iPhone? This one is good for multiple charges, either wirelessly or via USB –  whichever method your device(s) supports. And by the way, it works with most Android devices that support wireless charging as well.

February 12, 2026 – MotoPower MP69040 Car OBD2 Scanner

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what’s causing your vehicle’s “Check Engine” light to glow before you take your car in for repairs?

This little gem will tell you (or at least give you a rough idea).

February 11, 2026 – Gtplayer 73″ L Shaped Gaming / Computer Desk with Power Outlets & LED Lights

This desk is the perfect size and layout for most any room. It’s plenty spacious for the things that need to go on it, yet it’s unobtrusive in a small room. The bonus power outlets and LED lights are a real plus.

February 10, 2026 – Zobirez 750W 10-Port Fast Charging Station for Multiple Devices

Do you have several devices that frequently need to be charged at the same time?

This little gem will charge pretty much every device you have. And it will charge up to 10 of them at the same time.

February 9, 2026 – Hyangin Triple Laptop Screen Extender

Do you wish there was a simple way to give your laptop a lot more screen space? Well, you can almost triple it with this!

February 8, 2026 – Alton Mobility Kano Foldable Travel Size Electric Wheelchair

Do you (or someone you love) have difficulty walking? This electric wheelchair can help. It only weighs 35 pounds and it folds up, making it convenient to take along on trips to the grocery store, to church or even on vacations.

February 7, 2026 – Wolfbox MF200 Compressed Air Duster w, Removable Battery & 4 Nozzles

You probably know how important it is to keep the dust and debris blown out of your sensitive electronic devices. You probably also know how expensive cans of compressed air are these days.

This little gem provides a virtually endless supply of powerful forced air, saving you lots of money in the long run.

February 6, 2026 – Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer

I’ve been using Brother laser printers for years and I recommend them every chance I get. This one is my go-to office printer and I love it.

If you need a very dependable and laser printer and you only need to print in black-and-white, I don’t believe you can go wrong with it.

February 5, 2026 – Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure

This is a great way to convert virtually and 2.5″ or 3.5″ bare hard drive or SSD into an external USB drive. It makes recovering photos and files from a broken PC very easy.

February 4, 2026 – WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive

This is a great drive for storing your precious family photos, your important files and/or your computer backups.

February 3, 2026 – Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15″ Laptop w/ M4 chip

In my humble opinion this is one of the best deals going for a 15″ MacBook.

February 2, 2026 – Qinlianf Outlet Extender and Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports

I have featured this little gem many times and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon.

This thing is simply amazing. It basically converts a single 120V electrical outlet into a comprehensive, surge protected power distribution system.

February 1, 2026 – Aneng Pen Type Digital Multimeter AC/DC Voltage Tester

If you’ve ever tried to use a multimeter while juggling both probes along with the meter itself, you’ll love this little gem.

The positive probe IS the meter, making it very easy to take your measurements and read the meter without having to juggle three items in your two hands.

I love mine and I believe you’ll love it too.

January 31, 2026 – Osoeri Bird Feeder with Camera

Do you (or someone you love) enjoy watching birds dine at a bird feeder? If so, this will add an entirely new dimension to that experience.

January 29, 2026 – Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+Android Tablet

If you’re looking for a really good Android tablet this is one of my favorites. I love the huge screen and snappy performance.

January 28, 2026 – APC 600VA UPS/Battery Backup & Surge Protector

I’ve had three of these gems protecting and powering my computers for over two years and they’re still working like champs. Highly recommended!

January 26, 2026 – TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System

Are poor WiFi connectivity and dead spots driving you up the wall?

Replace your old router with this three-node Deco X55 mesh Wi-Fi system and eliminate those headaches for good.

I’ve been using a previous generation of these for over two years, and I love it.

January 25, 2026 – Anker Soundcore P20i True Wireless Earbuds

I’ve used expensive earbuds, cheap earbuds, and several others that fall somewhere in between. I’ve never used a pair that I like better than these. The sound quality is excellent and they feel really comfortable in my ears.

If you’re looking for a good set of earbuds but you don’t want to spend a fortune on them, give these little gems a try.

January 24 – 2026 – Skylight 10 inch WiFi Digital Picture Frame

Do you have tons of cherished photos on your phone or computer? This little gem will display thousands of them as a slideshow right alongside your regular printed photos.

January 23 – 2026 – Ecoflow Delta 3 Max 2048Wh Portable Power Station

Looking for a convenient way to keep your computer, TV, CPAP machine and other essential gear powered up during power outages? It just doesn’t get any more convenient (or any simpler) than this.

January 22, 2026 – Acer KB272-27 – 27″ FHD IPS Monitor

Looking to add a second screen to your laptop? Or replace you want to upgrade an older or smaller monitor to a larger 27″ screen.

Amazon has sold thousands of these and the user reviews are a good indication of why this one is so popular.

January 21, 2026 – Kasa HS103P4 Smart Outlet Plug (4-pack)

These little gems will let you turn your small appliances on or off from virtually anywhere using your smartphone. These things truly have a million and one uses.

For example, did you forget to turn the coffee pot off before you left for work this morning? If it’s plugged into one of these you can turn it off remotely using your phone.

Or perhaps you hate returning home to a dark house. With this you can turn on a lamp in your living room before you even get out of your car.

January 20, 2026 – MaxRenard USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Hard Drive / SSD Adapter

This little gem will let you connect virtually any hard drive or 2.5″ SATA SSD to your computer as an external USB drive.

This is a great tool for retrieving the files from a drive that was removed from an older or non-working computer.

 

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