Guys don’t need an excuse to ogle cool gadgets and gear…but sometimes they need an excuse to buy it. Well, what better excuse could there be than to look smarter and more competent at work.

Or at least look smarter — which is still a worthy goal, especially at the office.

So whether it helps you think, makes you look like you’re thinking, or actually does your thinking for you, each of these gadgets will help you impress coworkers and bosses. Oh, and they all look cool too.

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