Computer Accessories

Computer Accessories

Peripherals and storage for laptops and desktops. The single most replaced item is the mouse, and the choice comes down to connection and grip: a wired USB mouse never needs charging and works the instant it is plugged in, a wireless mouse on a USB receiver frees the port arrangement and travels better, and a Bluetooth mouse pairs directly with a laptop or tablet without using a port at all. DPI decides pointer sensitivity, and ergonomic and vertical shapes suit anyone working long hours. Storage splits three ways: memory cards in SD and microSD for cameras, dashcams and phones, USB memory sticks for moving files, and external hard drives and SSDs for backups, where an SSD costs more per gigabyte but survives being knocked. Adaptors and hubs solve the modern laptop problem of too few ports, adding USB-A, HDMI, ethernet and card readers through a single USB-C connection.

Keyboards & Mice

The largest sub-range, covering wired USB and wireless mice, Bluetooth models, and keyboard and mouse combo sets that pair on a single receiver. A combo set is the cheapest way to fit out a desk and guarantees the two work together. Full size keyboards include a number pad, which matters for accounting and data entry; compact and tenkeyless boards free up desk space. Look for quiet-click switches in a shared room or an open office. Wireless sets run for months on a single set of batteries, and most now use a nano receiver small enough to leave permanently in the port.

Memory Cards

SD and microSD cards for cameras, dashcams, phones, tablets and consoles. Two numbers matter: capacity in gigabytes, and the speed class, which decides whether the card can keep up with what is writing to it. A slow card will drop frames recording 4K video or fail in a dashcam that writes continuously. High endurance cards are built specifically for dashcam and security camera use, where the card is overwritten thousands of times. Most microSD cards ship with a full size SD adaptor so one card works in both slots.

Memory Sticks

USB flash drives for moving and backing up files. Capacity runs from small drives for documents up to larger sizes for photo and video libraries. The connector is the thing to check against your machine: USB-A fits older laptops and desktops, USB-C fits newer laptops, tablets and phones, and dual connector drives carry both ends so one stick serves everything. USB 3.0 and above transfers far faster than 2.0, which is noticeable the moment you copy anything larger than a few hundred megabytes.

External Hard Drives

External drives for backup and for carrying large libraries between machines. Traditional hard drives give the most storage for the money and suit a backup that lives on a desk. Solid state drives cost more per gigabyte but have no moving parts, so they are faster and survive being carried in a bag, which makes them the better choice for anything that travels. Both connect over USB and need no separate power supply at portable sizes. Whatever you choose, a backup only counts if it is not in the same place as the machine it is backing up.

Laptop Bags

Laptop bags, sleeves and backpacks sized to the screen, typically 13, 14, 15.6 and 17 inch. Measure the screen diagonally and buy to that size rather than by brand, since a 15.6 inch machine will not fit a 14 inch sleeve. A padded sleeve protects against knocks inside a larger bag; a dedicated laptop backpack spreads weight across both shoulders and suits a commute; a briefcase style bag suits an office. Look for a padded base, because most damage happens when a bag is set down.

Adaptors

Adaptors, hubs and docking connectors that add back the ports modern laptops removed. A USB-C hub typically brings USB-A, HDMI, ethernet and an SD reader through one connection, which is enough to run a monitor, a keyboard and wired internet from a single cable. Single purpose adaptors cover USB-C to HDMI for presentations, USB-C to USB-A for older peripherals, and ethernet adaptors for a stable wired connection where WiFi will not do.

Across the range, Deltaco, Manhattan and Hama cover mice, keyboards, cables and adaptors, Intenso and SanDisk memory cards, sticks and drives, HP and Xiaomi peripherals and accessories, and TP-Link networking, with Digitus, Anker and Nedis completing it.