7 Must-Have USB Devices To Make Your PC More Fun And Productive

Coming from the early days of computing when we had half-a-dozen interfaces on a standard PC, none of which were compatible and few of which carried power, USB is a revelation. You can plug almost anything into a USB port and most of it will "just work". However, we feel that most users aren't really getting the full value out of their PC's USB ports. They're capable of a lot more than just plugging in keyboards, mice, and gamepads.

We've picked out seven interesting USB products that, as the headline suggests, can make using your PC both more fun and more productive. We'll start right from the top with an accessory you don't realize you need.

VSDinside 18-Key LCD Programmable Macro Keypad, $54.99 at Amazon

You've probably seen these devices advertised as "Stream Decks" and are now thinking, "I'm not a ...