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And Amazon shoppers agree, giving these things thousands of five-star reviews. 01 A slim portable charger with over 78,000 5-star ratings “I never leave home without this,” says commerce editor Carolyn Menyes. “It's slim enough to fit in even my smallest purse or my husband's pocket, and it lasts for a long, long time on every charge.
” With USB and USB-C ports, the is compatible with Android and Apple phones and has a ton of safety features — like a fireproof casing, overcharge protection, and more. It charges super quickly and can provide 2.25 charges for an iPhone, 1.
6 charges for a Galaxy, and 1.2 charges for an iPad. 02 This easy-to-use press that can create firm tofu in under 20 minutes In just 15 to 20 minutes, this can drain all or some moisture from your block with two pressure levels to create extra firm or silken tofu, depending on your preferences.
“[T]his makes my tofu so firm and delicious, and it's much, much easier to use than a bunch of cans balanced on top of some plates,” says Menyes. It has a clear base with a stainless steel.