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USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. USB ports are used a lot these days, for connecting your mouse, keypad, external HD, etcetera. Those things are quite useful, but not very special. Here’s a list of 10 awesome USB gadgets that will pimp you computer!

1. Wireless PC Lock
   
   

   This is a great protection against people trying to break in your computer whilst you are gone. You first plug the USB-stick-like wireless receiver in you desktop or laptop, and then place a small badge in your pocket. If you and your badge move further than 2 meters away from your computer, it will be locked. Each piece has its own security code so one computer can only be locked by one badge. I’m sorry to say this kids, but this USB gadget is also useful for parents who don’t like their children being at the computer all the time.

   Price: £7,99 – €10 – $15

2. Vacuüm Cleaner
   
   

   It’s true – the keyboard you’re sitting at right now, is the dirtiest spot in your whole house. This USB vacuum cleaner is a great solution for all that. It can easily keep your keyboard clean of crumbles and dust. It is also equipped with two brushes, one for general cleaning and one for cleaning between and underneath your keyboard. Also has two power levels.

   Price: £7,99 – €10 – $15

3. Air Darts
   
   

   Have some annoying colleagues in your office? This USB air dart launcher is a great solution. Just plug the launcher in you computer and load it with the three harmless soft foam rockets. Next you aim with your mouse and click to fire. The launcher pans 180 degrees and can tilt up to 45 degrees.

   Price: £19,75 – €25 – $38

4. Pencil Sharpener
   
   

   Tired of sharpening you pencils manually? Got some free USB ports? Then this is the gadget for you! Once plugged in, this device sharpens your pencils. Once your pencil is sharp, a LED will flash to alert you. The sharpener is equipped with a tray that can easily be removed for cleaning.

   Price: £6,99 – €9 – $14

5. Aquarium
   
   

   This aquarium is the home to two small (fake) fishes. As the power from your USB port generates a current in the water, the fish will start to swim around. It’s also equipped with a blue LED that lights the tank. Both the current and the LED can be switched off. The aquarium contains about half a litre of water.

   Price: £6,99 – €9 – $14

6. Mini Fan
   
   

   Having a hot day at your office? Bad air-conditioning? Here’s a great solution! This USB-powered mini fan will serve you all the cooling you need. It has a flexible neck for easy positioning, soft blades that can’t cause any injury and a silent motor so neither you or your colleagues are disturbed. But you can still laugh at them because you’re cool and they aren’t.

   Price: £6,99 – €9 – $14

7. Fridge
   
   

   This mini fridge is a great addition to the mini fan. Where the mini fan keeps you cool, the mini fridge keeps your drink cool. It only takes five minutes to cool your beer to a temperature of 54°F/12°C. The fridge is about 20 centimetres high and is connected to your USB port by a 2 meter-cable, so you can place the fridge under your table.

   Price: £12,95 – €16 – $25

8. RC Car
   
   

   Now this is something special. When you plug in this small garage, the battery of the car inside will be charged. After ten minutes, you can use the arrow keys of your keyboard to steer the small car around. You can even press spacebar and make the car honk. Fully charged, the car can drive around for about five minutes. You can also customize the car’s decal.

   Price: £19,99 – €25 – $39

9. Cup Warmer
   
   

   You have seen a fridge that keeps your drink cool when the day is hot. But what if it’s freezing, and you want to keep your coffee hot? Just plug this cup warmer in, place your cup right on top of it and it will be heated up to 120°F/50°C. There is also a LED light showing you whether the warmer is switched on or off and just like the fridge there’s a nice long USB cable.

   Price: £5,99 – €7 – $12

10. Paper Shredder
    
    

    Have a desperate need to get rid of personal papers or just garbage? This paper shredder can shred papers up to the A6 size, which is equal to two A4 placed next to each other. Your papers are shredded into long pieces of about 3.5 millimetres wide. There’s also a reverse switch for when you suddenly realise that you still need the paper you’re having shredded.

    Price: £10,99 – €14 – $21