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5 charging solutions to make office life easier

Maybe your job requires you to use a lot of different devices (hello, tablet, work phone, personal phone and laptop). Maybe you’re constantly running low on battery, somehow, some way. Maybe you work in an open office and, when everyone needs to charge their devices at similar times, that open office begins to run short on outlets. Whatever your reason for searching for a new charging solution for your office, we have a few suggestions. Here are 5 handy charging solutions that are sure to make your office life easier, whether you’re charging just your phone, your smart watch or a whole bevy of electronics. 

Charge anywhere, any time, with this charging station that features a range of ports and comes with multiple cables — no outlet necessary. Charge while you’re in the car, on the way to a meeting, or even charge during the meeting, without fumbling for an outlet in front of an important client. This station will charge quite a few different smartphones — and even a few other gadgets, such as headphones — quickly.
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Charge up to six devices at once, thanks to this charging station that’s compatible with any USB cable. One cool feature? This charging station features tall baffles that allow you to essentially “file” your tech as you wait for it to charge — leaving you more space on your desk or conference table as it keeps everything nicely organized.
Hate not being able to keep an eye on your smart watch while you charge it? That’s no longer a problem. This minimalistic charging dock has you covered, allowing you to position your smart watch just so, so you can still keep an eye on your notifications, while you wait for it to juice up. Run your existing charger behind the dock to keep it out of the way and out of sight, for a cleaner, sleeker experience.
This charging station may be small, but it packs a lot of power for its size. The rectangular brick can fast-charge up to six devices at once, and the clear baffles allow for users’ phones to sit upright while they charge, for less mess. The versatile station works with all covers, all cases and nearly all tech that charges via a USB Type-A plug.

Charging your devices — or squabbling with your colleagues for the only open charging spot in the office — shouldn’t be the most stressful part of your day. Keep all of your devices ready to go at a moment’s notice with any of the above solutions. Whether you just need to charge one device or up to six at once, whether you need an easier way to keep track of your smart watch notifications during charging or you need a charger that goes anywhere, anytime, you can find a solution that works for you. 

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