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We've gathered the best tech accessories to transform the sights, sounds, and even smells of your dorm into something stellar so you can inject a little more "you" into your home away from home.
Inviting lighting
Set the mood for studying, celebrating, sleeping, and more with color-changing lightbulbs you can control through an app on your phone (pro tip: skip the bulbs that come with tiny, easy-to-lose remotes). If you're cramped for desk space, a dreamy lamp that doubles as a pencil cup and cell phone stand will be a huge help. A whimsical mushroom clip-on light will come in handy for late-night studying (or scrolling) in bed.
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Don't go crazy corralling your cords: Anker's 6-in-1 desktop charger lies flat and includes two USB-C, USB-A, and AC ports for all your charging needs; a pastel pink surge protector can be placed on the floor or attached to a wall with Command strips, and pea-shaped cable organizers will keep your wires in line.
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Hygiene is key to looking and feeling your best. To keep retainers and mouth guards from getting gross, pop them in the Zima dental pod and let the device's ultrasonic waves wash the gunk right off (this writer loves her pod!). To stave off gnarlier smells, plug in the Pura diffuser to release poofs of essential oils throughout the day. To keep your shelves in shape, store necessities in HAY's recycled post-consumer plastic crates.
Opens in a new window Credit: Zima Zima Dental Pod Ultrasonic Cleaner for Retainers and Mouth Guards 
Opens in a new window Credit: Design Within Reach HAY Recycled Colour Crate 
Opens in a new window Credit: Pura Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser Sounds good
When it's time to study or sleep, Loop earplugs will block out noise from roommates and neighbors so you can focus on the task at hand. The Adidas RPT-02 SOL headphones are a Mashable favorite because they don't need to be plugged in to charge; simply set them on your windowsill so they can soak up the sun when not in use. And use JBL's Go 3 speaker to jam out anywhere on campus — it's portable, waterproof, and sounds incredible.
Opens in a new window Credit: Loop Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs 
Opens in a new window Credit: Adidas Adidas RPT-02 SOL Solar-Powered Headphones 
Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Go 3 Portable Speaker with Bluetooth