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Tech I Can't Live Without

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Hillary Guillory | Gemma’s Gazette

Tech I can’t live without, tested among dogs, grandkids, content chaos, and a lot of confetti. Useful gadgets with personality.

Sections

Gemma's Creation Tools

💡 Lights, Camera, Chaos

🪑 Desk Zen

🧵 Cord Control & Calm

⚡ Plug It In & Pray

📱 Little Helpers

Gemma's Creation Tools

Tools that make my stories sound clear, look better, and save me from screaming at my computer. Tested in a real house with barking Whoodles, ringing phones, and Randy asking where the scissors are.

Bought this so my stories wouldn’t sound like I was narrating from inside Randy’s empty peanut butter jar. Works beautifully.

Mini Mic Pro Wireless Lavalier Mic USB-C

Plug-and-play, clear sound, great for Zoom, reels voiceovers, podcast recording, and reading stories to grandkids. Bought this mic and suddenly I sound like NPR… if NPR talked about yodeling pickles and Randy’s grilled cheese.

Blue Yeti USB Mic Bundle w/ Headphones & Boom Arm

Peace of mind in a tiny camera. Front and rear recording, great night vision, simple app controls.

4K Dual Dash Cam Front & Rear, 64GB, WiFi

Small stand, big ambitions. Lets me film at my desk like I know what I’m doing.

COOPER MagStand Adjustable Magnetic iPhone Stand

A bigger-ticket item, but worth every penny if you have boxes of family photos. It can save money versus outsourcing, and the resale value stays strong.

Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless Photo Scanner

💡 Lights, Camera, Chaos

The little gadgets that make my reels brighter, my camera steadier, and my sanity slightly less fragile. Tested in real-life filming conditions. Proof that good lighting can fix almost everything… except Randy’s cooking. 😄💌

Bought this so I wouldn’t look like a ghost telling ghost stories. Now I look like a well-lit ghost with opinions.

ULANZI VL49 RGB LED Video Light, 3 Cold Shoe

Follows me around like a tick on my thigh… but helpful. Perfect when Randy refuses to be my cameraman.

AOCHUAN 4-in-1 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer

🪑 Desk Zen

Little desk helpers that keep my creative brain calm, organized, and running smoothly, from memory frames that make me smile to tech that lets me juggle Canva, Substack, and my Confetti spreadsheets without losing my mind. Calm desk, happy Gemma. 💌

Memories used to live in albums. Now they arrive in real time, filling my home with durable joy. Best gift ever.

32GB FRAMEO 10.1" Smart WiFi Digital Frame

Lets me switch between two computers with one keyboard, mouse, and monitors. No crawling under desks, no unplugging cords, no muttering at technology.

Unitek 2-Monitor KVM Switch 4K@60Hz HDMI+DP

🧵 Cord Control & Calm

Because tangled cords tangle my brain. These little organizers keep my mics, lights, chargers, and mystery cables neat, hidden, and grandkid-safe so my desk stays peaceful and my Confetti workflow keeps humming. 💌

Keeps my mic, lights, tripod remotes, and charging cables in one place. Travel and filming lifesaver. Paprika red so I can find it when Monty steals my charging cords and Randy swears he didn’t touch anything.

FYY Travel Cable Organizer Bag Pouch

Keeps cords hidden, dust down, pets and grandkids safer, brain quieter. Installed this and my desk stopped looking like spaghetti night at a robot wedding.

YUANYE Cable Management Box Kit, 3Pack

⚡ Plug It In & Pray

The unsung heroes of my Confetti studio. Power strips, surge protectors, and backup plugs that keep the lights on, the mics humming, and my sanity intact when I’m juggling reels, Gazettes, and grandkid videos at midnight. 💌Because creativity needs e...

Small gadget, big peace of mind. Surge protection, extra plugs, and no more outlet musical chairs. One of those quiet little helpers that keeps life running smooth.

One Beat 1680J Power Strip 5 Outlets 4 USB

📱 Little Helpers

I use this dot card at events and when meeting new readers for Gemma’s Gazette. One tap saves my info, no digging for paper cards. Simple, classy, and surprisingly handy.

dot. Card - Digital Business Card (Green)

This is my “sit with coffee and write stories” iPad case. Pretty color, good protection, and the stand doesn’t collapse when I’m typing in Word or working on Gemma’s Gazette drafts.

Speck Balance Folio Case 11" iPad Air/Pro

Not technically tech… but it saved my sanity when Excel started acting like a moody teenager. Perfect for anyone who knows spreadsheets are useful but still whispers “help” under their breath. 💌

Excel Shortcut Keys XXL Mouse Pad 35.4x15.7"