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Share a photo of the tech in your home that is the unsung hero!

Posted by Ford James in Tech

We rely on technology for pretty much everything in our lives, but it's easy to take it for granted. So we want you to take a moment to think about the tech you use in your house on a daily basis and identify one thing that you would consider to be the 'unsung hero' of your household. Share a photo of it - and tell us about why it's the unsung hero - to win a reward.

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Created at 4:29pm, 31st January, 2025. Page last updated at 8:47am, 24th February, 2025.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 23rd April, 2025.

ENDERS 2/24/2025, 7:58:38 AM

This may seem mundane and odd, but this device I made is an absolute hero, it saved my very expensive computer rig from possibly frying and being totally inoperable for months, this helped me make lots of art, music and money doing various jobs on my desktop PC.

Now I know what you are thinking;
How did this small USB powered fan device save anything?

Well it's actually really simple;
The fairly new modular Corsair RGB power supply I purchased a few years ago ended up having a defective fan in it, thus stopping my power supply from being cooled. So my temporary solution until a replacement power supply arrived was this, A USB power conversion, with a LED power switch and a fan, all zip tied to my case's power supply filter/screen. With a little bit of basic electronics knowledge, soldering skill and a absolute need for a solution this is what I came up with, and it is defintely the hero in my tech world. It kepy my PSU cool until I got a replacement, so now it lives permanently under my case, assisting the other fans at circulating air into my PC components.

https://twitter.com/BoyOfTheEnders/status/1893933325116461348 https://www.instagram.com/p/DGcqhRHOz5K

Marukosu 2/21/2025, 2:59:13 AM

My unsung hero is definitely my microwave. A lot of people take it for granted and don’t realize how valuable this technology is. I spent a long time without one, and I can say for sure that it saves a lot of time warming up food. It can also help with many recipes, sometimes even making food taste better, and of course, it’s perfect for making quick popcorn.

https://twitter.com/PoloMartes/status/1892770881367130381

Horror and Cats 2/21/2025, 6:31:04 AM

Marukosu

I went a stretch of years without a microwave. It really is one of those things that you don't even notice until it's gone

Marukosu 2/21/2025, 7:34:12 AM

Horror and Cats

Exactly. Microwave is a must have

ENDERS 2/24/2025, 7:29:32 AM

Horror and Cats

While I can't agree because I've intentionally not owned a Microwave my whole adult life, it is admirable that you all value it so dearly.

Horror and Cats 2/24/2025, 8:47:40 AM

ENDERS

Definitely wasn’t intentional when I didn’t have one lol. I lived on the road in an RV for a while and ran off solar power. Microwave would have killed my battery basically instantly

MrT 2/21/2025, 2:34:40 AM

The unsung hero in my home is Fibre:

https://twitter.com/miketuppen/status/1892764125370912891

With the previous 4G connection everything would slow down as soon as one of the kids started watching a single YouTube clip. Now with fibre we have streaming devices everywhere and no slowdowns whatsoever.

mastercesspit 2/16/2025, 1:51:12 AM

this is the unsung hero of my house, 3 years of running my entire property, went from $800-1200 a 1/4 , or $250-300 a month, to maybe $ 25-40 a month generator fuel to supplement for cloudy weather, soon to be upgraded to a 4.8 KW,

have fun 07

https://twitter.com/mastercesspit/status/1890939973198623032

zawn 2/13/2025, 1:47:35 AM

https://embed.bsky.app/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fzawndocwiz.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3lhzkwsd7ms23

Mouse on the right is my old mouse, and the left one is my newest. The Left is a great mouse that really improve my skill.
only for a year, it died. then i back to my old mouse.

After many trial, i improve my skill using old mouse.

Vivisector 2/12/2025, 3:53:24 PM

https://twitter.com/VivisectorITA/status/1889703011649233283

the washer machine is the unsung hero of my house. No connettivity, no wifi, no special modes, no digital, a little bit rusty, but still here washing clothes. Sometimes can bit a little bit noisy or shacky but hey, find who can still work with lots years on their rusty shoulders :D thanks to them if we can wash clothes automatically and not in the river or handmade anymore!

Lanah Tyra 2/10/2025, 7:48:19 PM

https://embed.bsky.app/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Flanahtyra.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3lhtvuurjik2f

The most important tech in the house, as life only starts after the second coffee. Don't try to talk to me before that XD

0ffworld 2/8/2025, 8:48:32 AM

I used to use rechargeable battery packs for my gaming controllers but after a few years, they just didn't hold their charges as well as they used to.

I've since upgraded to the best solution for wireless gaming with a controller ever. A friend suggested I get these Panasonic Eneloop Pros. These are magic. They last forever, I was literally stunned. If you're using wireless controllers, like the Xbox ones, for gaming, I highly suggest you give these a try.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFzjysPM8zs

Gaypengwing 🔜 Ren Faire Uk 2/5/2025, 10:41:21 AM

It’s a very small piece of tech but it’s so useful 🙌 my little pumpkin lamp! My bf bought it from TikTok shop, which you can find linked in my profile if you fancy one yourself -

https://www.tiktok.com/@gaypengwing

t=ZN-8teywY1hAGM&r=1

https://twitter.com/gaypengwing/status/1887085578593685879

First off, aestetically I love Halloween and pumpkins, so I think it’s adorable but it’s also perfect for when you need to get up in the middle of the night. No searching for a switch or a button, he’s wireless and you just bop him on the head and there’s light. It comes with 3 modes of light, all of which aren’t blinding so you can get back to sleep very easily too.

Jaque 2/4/2025, 11:27:19 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFq1Dy5S1ss

The AC is my unsung hero once I live in Bahia (a hot state from Brazil) and I hate heat hahaha So imagine how this tech saves me everyday and imagine the lenght of my energy bill LOL

NarratorID 2/4/2025, 5:06:02 PM

https://twitter.com/NarratorID/status/1886822970762600797

I always use this phone brand (Sony) for listening to my fav musics.

I've been observed almost every famous brand that has a better audio than Sony,

But my eyes just stopped right into this Brand.

FEBRIAN_574H 2/4/2025, 12:31:23 PM

https://twitter.com/Febrian_574H/status/1886752947641704683

This hero accompanying me to sleep everyday and the quality long last until now

Y0EMINENCE 2/3/2025, 10:20:37 PM

https://twitter.com/realedcommunity/status/1886539926298341512

it’s my unsung hero because it supplies me with the essentials of life - water!

FirestormGamingTeam 2/3/2025, 6:39:03 PM

In our home it's...

https://twitter.com/TEvocationz/status/1886483693214294339

The Alexa in our home is a saviour to all of them, we have four across the house, all linked with synchronised alarms for morning wake-up, with ages ranging from 9-17, each child during the week needs to be up and out of the door for buses and or walking to schools.

It also enables the older children to have their music on in their rooms, without having to try and drown each other out as it can be right next to them, of course, it also helps with their homework as well as they can ask her facts and information as they go.

For us this tiny little piece of Tech, is our un-Sung hero of the house.

Horror and Cats 2/2/2025, 10:28:30 AM

https://embed.bsky.app/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Flylesmokey.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3lh6siy2eec2v

Any room I'm in, any IR-operated device I use, I still use Peel Smart Remote on the IR enabled Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

Sony TV, Sharp TV, an old DVD player, even the TV/VHS combo unit in my RV: it all works.

The app lets you pick the device brand/type and set them all up to switch between at will. It also automatically changes available devices depending on the network you're connected to, so you can set up all your friends' and relatives' devices as well without crowding your settings.

Genuine unsung hero of the house is a ten year old cell phone.

If only Samsung still did the IR port thing... and the 3.5mm headphone jack.

projectazone 2/2/2025, 10:04:44 AM

https://twitter.com/Projectazone/status/1885992331737763969

I know it's a bit of a mess, but we're finishing fixing it. I just can't live without my home automation system, I'm addicted to it now! It's the hero that takes care of all my needs, and I can do a lot of things with my voice... am I lazy? Enough :D since it's been here. And then the save system with attached servers... I couldn't live without it. It's my hero

Borrrrr 2/2/2025, 6:10:21 AM

https://twitter.com/_Borrr/status/1885933392866480377

The technology that I consider to be my unsung hero at home is my laptop. I realised that throughout the day, the one thing I always use is my laptop. To me, a laptop is not just an object, but more than that. If we use it wisely, its potential will shine-whether it's for working for a living, digging up information and knowledge when we're bored, or enjoying entertainment in various ways such as playing games, watching, or listening to music.

That's why I consider my laptop an unsung hero. That's all.

Thank You :)

MQC 2/2/2025, 4:41:19 AM

Ultra Slim Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

https://twitter.com/MaquinaMQC/status/1885911081853259797

I simply can't live without them... I need them every night to get to sleep listening to rain or white noise. For those of us who, for one reason or another, have difficulty sleeping, this type of device is tremendously necessary and ends up being a daily hero.

Horror and Cats 2/2/2025, 10:30:09 AM

MQC

I've got a pair of those! Love them for my thunder/rain sounds at night.

TrialByStory 2/2/2025, 4:15:38 AM

It didn't take much thought for me to land on my wireless headphones. They're a dual-function powerhouse in my life. Obviously it gives me a way to listen to music/audiobooks/the two podcasts I follow, which shouldn't be understated because if I'm ever in a horrible mental state the three questions to answer are 'Am I hungry?', 'Am I caffeinated?', and 'When did I last listen to some music?', so having the ability to fulfill that last one even when I'm out in the world doing stuff is a big help. Their other use is to connect to my gaming PC so I can stay on voicechat with my friends while playing VR games, since my normal headset doesn't work very well with with the strap on my Quest.

These particular headphones are a recent acquisition, they're open-back/air-conduction, which is slightly worse in terms of sound quality, but they let me keep more aware of my surroundings, which I count as a fair tradeoff for the scenarios where I use them. Also not having something inserted into my ear means they're quite a bit more comfortable for longer periods than my old earbuds.

https://twitter.com/b4k4_lit/status/1885900996838379601

GoJapan 2/1/2025, 5:50:32 PM

My hero is the oven of course, it allows me to prepare my delicious (so to speak) pizzas! Always ready to fill the environment with the perfume and open it in winter is a cure -all for the cold!

https://embed.bsky.app/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fgojapan.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3lh534kss622y

Koohi 1/31/2025, 5:16:30 PM

The Unsung Hero of A Resident of The Semi-Arid Region

I live in a semi-arid region, a hot and dry area with little rainfall and low seasonal variation. I had many difficulties staying productive in my office until I got an air conditioner. In this region, an air conditioner is essential for a better quality of life.

I've had it for many months, and because of that, I often forget how important it is in my life and work and I take it for granted. It's a privilege for a few people having one.

https://twitter.com/henrytheoak/status/1885375449582202945

Block9 2/4/2025, 5:39:12 PM

https://twitter.com/r66680314/status/1886719795812327759

I love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I really love having this kind of technology in my house because it really saves me a lot of time, we usually arrive tired from work and come across that pile of dishes to wash, just thinking about it already gives me a headache. But with a dishwasher everything becomes easier like having a washing machine, have you ever imagined washing clothes by hand like in the old days, it would really take a lot of your time, and time is something that unfortunately no one can recover, and I appreciate all kinds of things that save me time, because time is and everything! I really appreciate people enjoying every moment of their lives, so don't waste time, save time.

That's why this dishwasher became a hero for me, because it saves my time and a lot because every day we have dirty dishes.

Ford JamesMod2/4/2025, 4:20:54 PM

Block9

Hi Block9, it may seem obvious to you, but we need a little more detail as to why it's the unsung hero to be able to reward you here. Can you edit your submission and add a little extra to it please? Thanks!

Block9 2/4/2025, 5:35:14 PM

Ford James

OK, I can explain better 😂😂😂

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