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Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. CES 2026 ...

When I tried the MCON for the first time, what immediately stood out to me was just how versatile it is. This isn’t just some cheap afterthought accessory that you keep in your bag to save you from ...