Last year, I downsized to a smaller wallet that fits in my front pocket (which you can see here). There is no need to carry all those credit cards and loyalty cards around when many are stored digitally on my phone.
I did the same thing a few years ago with my keys, cutting down the excess bulk I take with me each day. A smaller, lighter keychain can also prove easier to lose.
For the past several years, KeySmart has been making handy key organizers — some of which have a Tile tracker built-in. There’s a new option if you prefer keeping tabs on your keys using an Apple AirTag. Is it worth it?
There’s not much to the KeySmart Air organizer, and that’s what I like about it the most. These are the key (get it?) details:
This is one of those “make life more convenient” kinds of accessories, and I was pretty excited to order one when it was released. The question is whether it would live up to expectations.
If you’ve ever owned a KeySmart or similar type of key organizer, the setup process can be somewhat tedious trying to get everything lined up correctly. At least it has been in my experience, but I’m a little more particular about the order I want my keys organized.
With the traditional organizer, you can add keys on both sides of the frame. On the KeySmart Air, you can only place them on one side, hence the smaller capacity.
Just remove the screw, insert the AirTag, then add your keys with the included spacers in between each one. That’s it. It took me a little longer because, in addition to three keys, I also included a USB drive that almost made it too thick.
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Modern tech gadgets make stalking easier than before — which means you need to be aware of the many ways people can track you. One husband always knew where his wife went, down to her arrival and departure times, although she didn’t tell him the details. When she asked me for help, I told her he was probably tracking her through Google, which keeps a secret map of everywhere you’ve been.
Get a smart lock. No key to carry or combo to remember — unlock it right from your phone. Or you can hide an AirTag or Tile tracker in your bike’s frame, wheel or seat. You can keep an eye on your bike from an app and see where it goes if someone takes it.
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