As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to take a step back and look at the tech that I used and actually made a difference in my day-to-day. This is not going to be a list based solely on specs, but rather a personal rundown of the gear that I gravitated towards throughout the year because it was either very useful or just enjoyable to use. I wanted to shed some light on a few non-Apple products, but of course, I also chose my Apple product of the year at the very end. These are my favorite tech items of 2025!
For a hands-on look at all the products mentioned, be sure to watch our video below.
Now, in no particular order, these are my favorite products of the year!
This was announced on Kickstarter in the middle of the year, and when I saw it, I knew I needed to have it. They were able to combine a uniquely designed product with a function that also tickled the nostalgia nerve. That was a recipe for success. This dock seamlessly blends old-school Mac nostalgia with modern functionality, while being perfectly designed for the amazing M4 Mac mini.
You get:
5-inch built-in display
14-in-1 USB-C hub
Front: 2x USB-A, SD & microSD slots, USB-C
Rear: 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Built-in NVMe SSD enclosure (up to 8TB)
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